04/11/2026 - RRC Meeting Minutes

Posted by Kristi Eagle Horse on 2026-04-11 11:00 | Category: minutes

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The MAB Roe River Chapter meeting on April 11, 2026, focused heavily on final coordination for the annual convention in September, outlining scheduled speakers, a panel of students and graduates, prospective corporate sponsors, and logistics for a "Give Great Falls" fundraising booth. The chapter also passed structural updates, voting unanimously to combine the secretary and treasurer roles, removing the former treasurer by mutual agreement, and electing Kristi as Secretary/Treasurer, Juli as Vice-President, and Ed as President. Additional operational matters discussed included designing anniversary t-shirts, coordinating a July 4th barbecue service, planning accessibility advisory work for the public library renovations, and preparing for upcoming Chapter Chatter presentations.

CALL TO ORDER: 11:02 AM by Ed Worrell

ROLL CALL: Ed Worrell, Becky Worrell, Leah Brown, Patti Howse, Kristi Eagle Horse. ZOOM: Joseph Fochs, Jocelyn DeHaas, Crissie McLaughlin, Kathy Reed, Juli Brandvold, Chris Broadhurst, Janet Jones, Phoenix Robinson, Satin LaRance, Dexter Penwell, Wava Goetz.

FEB. MINUTES: (No meeting in March) Wava moved to approve, Kathy seconded. Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Kristi read the report

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Convention updates: Convention is Sept 11-13.

  • The Little Shell Tribe will do the opening ceremony and the memorial on Sunday.
  • We’ve gained one more presenter. Her name is Cathy Garza. Her prevention about eye structure etc. will be on Sat, around lunchtime (11 or 12). She is possibly bringing someone named Bobbi with her.
  • Aaron Nordstrom is breaking from his tour to give his presentation on Sat. at 6:30 or 7 PM. He will go over his presentation with Ed. He will be doing a musical performance as well as a verbal presentation. Juli will assist with equipment.
  • Shannon Paine from BLVS will speak on making one’s work station more ergonomic.
  • Laurel Henry from the Dept. of Ed. Wyoming will give a presentation on self-defense and white cane safety.
  • There will be a panel on Sat. of students & grads from SOP, as well as Laurel Henry.
  • Angela Tabb may give a presentation on ordering canes, etc.
  • There are one or two possible corporate sponsors: LVI and dolphin Computer Access. Need to check into Handi-tech.
  • RRC has been approved for “Give Great Falls”. We will have a booth at the Newberry on Apr. 27, from 4-6 PM. RRC has also been added to the “Give Great Falls” Giving Booklet.
  • T=shirts: Kristi and Becky will work out design to reflect 80 years. Ed is getting a sample from a company to check quality. Suggested price for shirts: $20-25.
  • Food: We will discuss the food at next month’s meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Question: Should the positions of secretary and treasurer be combined into one position? After some discussion, Patti moved to combine the two positions, Kathy seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Kathy then motioned to remove Satin as treasurer, Patti seconded. After Satin agreed, the motion passed.
  • Elections:
    • Secretary/Treasurer: Kathy nominated Kristi, who accepted the nomination. Ed called for a vote, Kristi was elected Secretary/Treasurer.
    • Vice-President: Becky nominated Juli, who accepted the nomination. Ed called for a vote. Juli was elected Vice-President.
    • President: Kristi nominated Ed, who accepted the nomination. Juli called for a vote. Ed was elected President.

Wava motioned that Kristi become a co-signer for any checks the chapter might need. Patti seconded the motion. The motion passed.

MISC. NEW BUSINESS:

  • A brief discussion was held regarding having a RRC T-shirt to sell as a fundraiser. The idea was tabled for more discussion after the convention.
  • Kristi mentioned that she’d talked with Jocelyn regard SOP, and that we should make sure that our evening and weekend activities do not with other scheduling. Also, she mentioned a BBQ on the 4th of July, and the group agreed that RRC would serve the meal so the Ursuline staff did not have to.
  • Our next meeting is May 9. We will discuss then if the June meeting should be pushed up to the first Saturday, or held during SOP. Jocelyn said that would be OK.
  • Chapter Chatter: Phoenix said the next would have Shyla presenting 504 information. Phoenix will let Ed know the timing for future Chapter Chatters, should we open it to other chapters? On weekdays or Saturdays? Time of day?
  • Ed mentioned that the Public Library is doing some renovation at the end of the year, and RRC has been invited to come advise on accessibility.

ADJOURNMENT:

Kristi moved to adjourn, Patti seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:14 PM