National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Inc.

Board of Directors’ Meeting

March 14, 2006

The meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida Board of Directors was called to order by President Kathy Davis at 8:43 PM. This was an emergency meeting to deal with problems arising for the Tallahassee Seminar.

Roll Call – Merry Schoch

President, Kathy Davis

First Vice President, Dwight Sayer

Second Vice President, Dan Hicks

Treasurer, Tom Hartig

Secretary, Merry Schoch

Board Members: Betty McNally, Gloria Mills Hicks, Joe Minichiello, and JD Townsend

Tallahassee Seminar – Gloria Mills Hicks

Gloria announced that the Quality Inn sold the rooms for which we had contracted. She stated she had a verbal agreement to extend the deadline for submitting the total number of rooms needed to the hotel. When Gloria called to make the reservations she was informed the rooms were sold. There was no previous mention of this to Gloria by the hotel.

After a lengthy discussion in regards to canceling the event this year, and other options in contacting our legislators, Gloria asked if she could have 24 hours to see if the Microtel Hotel had rooms available. She called the hotel during this meeting and they did have rooms available. She would have to call the next day for group rates. The hotel has no provisions for dining, but does provide a continental breakfast. Tom put forth a motion that we give Gloria the time to see if she can get hotel accommodations. Joe seconded. Motion carried. If it is not possible to get hotel rooms the event will be cancelled for this year.

Agenda Committee

Kathy stated there needs to be a meeting of the Agenda Committee. The committee will meet Sunday, March 19^th at 8 PM.

Gainesville Chapter

Kathy stated the Gainesville chapter currently has seven members, and she feels the Board should be concerned about this. Tom reported he has not received membership dues from the chapter. Dan stated he believes it is time to revitalize this chapter.

Meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.