[Nfbc-sj] (Late) Meeting Notes and Apology

[Elizabeth Stewart]

No worries Jamie sorry I was not at the meeting I will be there on the 19th at 3 PM one of my favorite snacks is yogurt with fruit and nuts also I like chocolate pudding with bananas and Cool Whip I also like granola fruit and yogurt they also have some amazing Tronic snacks at Trader Joe’s enjoy

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> On Dec 10, 2020, at 3:32 PM, Jamie P. <blackbyrdfly at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi chapter friends! 
> 
> I feel so ridiculous for this, but it looks like the meeting notes from our November chapter meeting have been sitting in my outbox for weeks now, unsent. There were some connection issues with Comcast in my area that weekend, and I must not have noticed I'd been disconnected when I hit send. Super sorry! So... here are the notes from November! I've attached a link to a Google Doc, but I've also pasted the notes below for greater convenience. 
> 
> I'll send a follow-up e-mail with some updates regarding a few of the action items in the notes this weekend. 
> 
> Cheers, 
> Jamie
> ***
> Link to Running Notes Doc
> NFB-CA San Jose Chapter Meeting Notes
> 11/21/2020
> 
> Participants
> Brian and Nancy
> Brian
> Kyle
> John
> Jamie
> 
> State Convention Recap:
> Voting went smoothly
> Basket auction was a big success
> 
> Washington Seminar:
> Virtual this year, announcements to come. Anyone who is interested in participating is strongly encouraged to do so! 
> Fact sheets and discussion topics are coming out in December. 
> Details and schedule are available at https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar
> 
> Presidential Release from November 1st
> November 16 was the 80th anniversary of the NFB. Yay!
> Check out the two books mentioned! Walking Alone Marching Together, and Building the Lives We Want. 
> NFB Smart Cities Con. - Thursday, December 10th
> NFB Dare to be Remarkable 2020 - Tue, December 15 - Thur, December 17
> 2021 Scholarship Program has begun - Promote it!
> Braille Readers are Leaders contest kicks off December 1st, runs to Jan 18. 
> 
> Next meeting is December 19th
> 
> How to Do Things Without In-Person Meetings:
> We have $50
> Some categories include Fundraising, Recruitment, Empowerment/Teaching, Social/Retention. 
> Could combine meetings with another chapter to bring in fresh ideas
> Combine with SF chapter for virtual coffee socials or similar
> Virtual accessible game sessions 
> Guest speaker sessions
> Fundraising: Virtual “tupperware party” style sessions in partnership with local businesses where a part of purchase proceeds goes to the chapter. 
> Brian will do some research on other Fun/Fundraising activity options to discuss at December meeting
> Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas as well! Use the mailing list to discuss between meetings. 
> Fundraising: Could sell coupon booklets. Could utilize social media and the interwebs to do this virtually 
> Fundraising: Restaurant fundraiser that includes delivery orders within a certain window
> Jamie will make phone calls to businesses regarding virtual fundraising options. 
> 
> Holiday happenings:
> Jamie and Nancy (and anyone else who wants to!) will share some holiday snack ideas before the next meeting! Members can choose whether to make snacks to enjoy during our December meeting :) 
> 
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