Roe River Chapter Updates
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December 13, 2025 - Meeting Minutes
The December 13, 2025 Roe River Chapter meeting was held on Zoom, with members present approving the previous meeting’s minutes and the treasurer’s report. Financial discussion included a suggestion to explore a short-term silver investment to benefit the Summer Orientation Program, which will be researched further. Most of the meeting focused on convention planning, including confirming a keynote speaker with a signed contract, outlining additional potential speakers, panels, and workshops, and approving related expenses and raffle plans. The group reviewed the convention schedule, venue details at the Holiday Inn, food plans, and registration fee goals, along with pursuing grant and seed funding options to support costs. Updates were also shared from the board regarding legislative matters, upcoming bylaw revisions, and staffing needs for the Summer Orientation Program, before the meeting was adjourned.
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October 11, 2025 - Meeting Minutes
The October 11, 2025 Roe River Chapter meeting was called to order around 11:00 AM, with members attending in person and via Zoom, during which the previous month’s minutes and the treasurer’s report were reviewed and approved. Old business focused heavily on planning for the upcoming convention, including confirmation of the Holiday Inn as the venue due to its accessible, first-floor meeting spaces, discussion of lodging costs, registration fees, and providing Zoom access for the business meeting. Additional convention planning covered potential keynote and guest speakers, breakout sessions for caregivers and spouses, recording sessions for later viewing, accessibility support for silent and live auctions, and multiple fundraising ideas such as sponsorships and program advertising. The group also discussed speaker options, settling on the idea of several speakers and panels, and agreed on a convention theme centered on “Connection,” with a working title of “The Great Falls Connection, Connecting with the World.” New business included planning outreach for upcoming community events in November and December, updates related to Chapter Chatter, and the meeting adjourned around 12:30 PM.
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September 20, 2025 - Meeting Minutes
ceremony involving the Little Shell Tribe. Additional topics included brochure and resource packet planning with a local focus, upcoming White Cane Day and Disability Awareness Month activities in October, outreach and media engagement ideas, and coordination with community partners, before the meeting was adjourned.
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August 9 , 2025 - Meeting Minutes
successful efforts like phone outreach and bake sales, discussing a “Dining in the Dark” event with a silent auction, planning convention door prizes, and agreeing that education classes would be valuable with more discussion to follow. The next meeting was scheduled for September 20 at 11 AM, and the meeting adjourned around 12 PM.
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July 3, 2025 - Meeting Minutes (SOP
A non-formal meeting was held on July 3, 2025, during the Summer Orientation Program. The gathering did not follow a formal agenda and no meeting notes were recorded. Students and staff were invited to attend, and all chapter officers were present; however, no chapter members were in attendance.
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June 13, 2025 - Meeting Update
The Roe River Chapter will not be holding a regular chapter meeting during the month of June. This is due to a scheduling conflict with the Summer Orientation Program (SOP), which takes place during our usual meeting timeframe.
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A Heartfelt Thank You
The May meeting of the MAB Roe River Chapter was held at the Taco Treat Amigo lounge and focused on something simple but important: saying thank you. This meeting was about recognizing the members who stuck with the chapter through a year of change and rebuilding in Great Falls. It was a chance to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the work that went into getting us to where we are now.
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April 2, 2025 - Meeting Minutes
summer program with student participation, and exploring options to sponsor regular meals for students through community donations. The meeting concluded shortly before noon.
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March 15, 2025: Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held on March 22, 2025, at 525 Central Ave. #M4 and was called to order at 11:01 AM. Attendance included both in-person and Zoom participants. The minutes from the February 15, 2025 meeting were approved. The treasurer reported an increase in the account balance since the last meeting due to donations and dues. A district report noted ongoing interest in filling a membership coordinator position. Old business included planning for a May 3 bake sale during a car show, with coordination of table shifts, and the postponement of a planned spring lunch until a future meeting. New business included announcing that the annual convention will be held September 12–14 and gathering presentation topic ideas such as fitness, safety, recreation, accessibility, and emergency preparedness. Additional discussion covered an upcoming April 14 press conference related to Section 504 and agreement on creating a centralized chapter email hub. The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 AM.
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Feb. 15, 2025: Meeting Minutes
letter sharing personal impacts of Section 504. The next meeting was scheduled for March 15 at 11:00 AM, and the meeting was adjourned after a motion and second.
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Jan. 18, 2025: Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held on January 18, 2025, at 525 Central Ave. #M4 and was called to order at 11:08 AM. Previous meeting minutes and the treasury report were approved, and a motion passed to submit a provisional budget to the state board. A board update focused on strengthening organizational structure, addressing leadership and chapter welfare concerns, supporting chapter stability, and encouraging membership growth and development, along with coordination of fundraising at both the state and chapter levels. Old business included discussion of funds expected to be transferred into the chapter account and confirmation that related investigation expenses would be recovered through insurance. A provisional budget was outlined to support chapter classes, outreach activities, scholarships, community projects, promotional materials, and membership resources. Fundraising ideas included ticket sales, raffles, garage sales, and an upcoming Valentine’s Day bake and craft sale at a community event, along with plans to improve promotional tools and online donation options. Additional discussion covered future chapter-focused events, support for program students, logo updates pending approval, reminders about an upcoming optional social meeting, confirmation of regular meeting times, and scheduling of the next meeting, after which the meeting was adjourned.
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Dec. 14, 2024: Meeting Minutes
The chapter meeting was held on December 14, 2024, at 525 Central Ave. #M4 and was called to order at 1:39 PM. Prior to the meeting, a presentation on safe winter travel was given. Minutes from the November 9, 2024 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was presented, noting the opening of a new bank account, income from individual donations and a bake sale, no expenses, and a positive cash balance; the report was accepted.
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Nov. 9, 2024 - Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held at the OverHere Consulting office and included approval of the previous meeting minutes and a brief financial update, with plans underway to establish a bank account by early December. Members discussed an upcoming technology sharing event focused on adult peer learning, as well as preparations for a bake sale fundraiser connected to the Christmas Stroll, including cash-handling procedures, volunteer scheduling, and signage. Updates were shared on outreach efforts such as the continued development of the chapter website, researching a new banner, and forming a committee to create brochures and posters for local doctor’s offices. Additional discussion covered ideas for future crafting and educational classes, along with general conversation about potential programs the chapter may support. The meeting concluded with details for the next meeting, which will feature a guest speaker on safe winter travel, followed by adjournment.
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Oct. 12, 2024 - Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held on October 12, 2024, at 525 Central Ave #M4 and was called to order at 1:07 PM, with some members attending in person and others via Zoom. Previous meeting minutes were reviewed and approved without changes. Since there was no treasurer at the time, the responsibilities of the role were outlined, nominations were taken, and a new treasurer was elected by majority vote. Old business focused on selecting a financial institution, with the group agreeing to use a credit union and approving Montana Credit Union for the chapter’s accounts. New business included discussion of fundraising ideas, communication challenges with members, and several potential events and outreach opportunities in the coming year, though it was decided to table event planning until a budget is
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Sept 28, 2024 - RRC Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held on September 28, 2024, in a hybrid format at 525 Central Ave. #M4 and via Zoom, and was called to order at 10:10 AM. Members discussed guiding principles for the new chapter, emphasizing shared decision-making, inclusivity, and community visibility. New business included tabling the election of a Treasurer due to no nominations, discussing options for opening a bank account pending further research, and outlining requirements for board approval of fundraising and events such as the Christmas Stroll, White Cane Day, and potential ADA anniversary activities. The importance of clear and transparent communication between the chapter and the board was emphasized, along with available support and resources. Additional requirements included board oversight of finances, quarterly reporting, and coordination on fundraising. The chapter agreed to hold meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM at the OverHere Consulting office, located in the Times Square building.
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Aug. 20, 2024 - RRC Meeting Minutes
The Roe River Chapter meeting took place on 08/20/2024 at the BLVS Great Falls Office, was called to order at 1:41 PM, and adjourned at 3:13 PM. The group discussed chapter goals focused on strengthening outreach and organizational relationships—such as pursuing grants and scholarships to support students (including MSDB and Space Camp), rebuilding ties with MSDB, building partnerships with groups like Lion’s Clubs, and coordinating with BLVS. They also talked about broader outreach plans, including creating handouts for local doctors’ offices to promote the organization and the local chapter, building a chapter website to post meeting summaries, schedules, and upcoming events, and starting outdoor activities like hiking, trail walks, and adaptive sports. The chapter agreed on a regular meeting schedule of 10 AM Saturdays and selected the chapter name Roe River, and officers were elected to leadership roles (with some positions noted as temporary).
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