Oct. 12, 2024 – Meeting Minutes

• When: : 10/12/2024
• Where: 525 Central Ave #M4.
• Meeting called to order at 1:07 PM, by President Ed Worrell

Roll call:

Ed Worrell, Becky Worrell, Ron Bracha, Lue Fern Bracha, Jessica Trumbower, Juli Brandvold, Kathy Reed, Rhonda Hankins, Kristi Eagle Horse.

Phoenix Robinson (Zoom), Satin LaRance (Zoom).

Previous Meeting Minutes:

Ed had sent out copies of the minutes from 9-28-2024, for members to read prior to the meeting. There were no additions or corrections.

• Ron Bracha moved to accept the minutes
• Kathy Reed seconded. Motion passed.

Treasure’s Report:

• No Treasurer’s Report at this time, as there is no Treasurer yet.
• Ed described the responsibilities of the Treasurer:
  1. Work with the bookkeeper to keep track of the money in accounts
  2. Give tandem report at meetings with bookkeeper
  3. Be on the bank account with the Vice-President; Co-sign checks with Vice-President.

Ed made a call for nominations for Treasurer:

1. Satin LaRance, nominated by Phoenix Robinson
2. Jessica Trumbower, volunteered

• Satin received 8 votes, Jessica received 2.
• By majority vote Satin LaRance is the new Treasurer.

Old Business:

Discussion of which bank Roe River Chapter will use. Several options were discussed, including the Clearwater Credit Union and The Montana Credit Union. The group agreed that a credit union was the best option for the chapter. The Clearwater credit Union and the Montana Credit Union were discussed in depth.

• Juli Brandvold made a motion to use the Montana Credit Union.
• Kristi Eagle Horse seconded. The motion was passed.
• Names, and secretary signature are at the end of the minutes

New Business:

Open Discussion of Fundraising and Events:

• Phoenix mentioned that she was not able to put together the White Cane Walk. She offered another idea of holding an event for sharing technical knowledge, she called it “Techs-Giving”. She will research possible dates. It was suggested to hold it after the meeting on Nov. 9 or the following Saturday.

• Ron said there needs to be phone contact with some members who don’t have a computer.
• Ed and Phoenix will work on communication.
• Decided by the group: this will be an on-going discussion.

Possible Events and Outreach:

• SOP picnic: It was suggested that the Roe River Chapter sponsor a picnic for students and staff of the SOP in June of 2025. We would have to get donations of food and supplies from a few grocery stores. This would be a weekend event. The group agreed that we need to get closer to the date and watch the weather.
• Lewis & Clark Festival: Takes place the 3rd week in June. Ed has a contact with them and will reach out to that contact.
• Health Fair at Great Falls College in May: We should have a booth at the Health Fair. With information about the chapter and the SOP.
• Possible Bowling League: have friendly bowling competition with NFB chapter in Great Falls.
• March: Possible Health and Safety Walk.
• Note: Ed stated that the chapter will need to work out a budget for what these events might cost.

This budget will also have be sent to the MAB state board for approval.

• Kathy made a motion to table discussion of events until a budget is developed.
• Kristi seconded. Motion passed.

Promotional Materials:

1. Posters
2. brochures
3. business cards
4. PSA’s
5. pamphlet with ways to interact with blind/low vision individuals

Adjourned the meeting: 2:30 PM.

• Kristi Eagle Horse made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
• Kathy Reed seconded. Motion passed.