Meeting Agenda– March 10, 2025 8PM

Call to Order: 8:05pm
Conflicts:

Present: David Coffin, Molly Black, Dixie Stachnik, Kristina Kezmarsky, Sandra
Schiffli-Salerno, Johnine Bickauskus, Abby Denis, Juli Baumgarner, Beth Foster

Excused Absence: Gordon Boe, Julia Murray

Absent: Meghan Meyers

Approval of January 2025 Minutes
Motioned - Johnine
Seconded – Kristina
All in favor, motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT: -
Gordon Boe -
Full report available to general membership upon request.
Approval of January/February 2025 Treasurer’s Reports
Motioned – Kristina
Seconded - Molly
All in favor.

COMMITTEE UPDATES:
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead)
1. Any new membership, either through renewals or free membership drive?
2. Paypal transactions reflected in Treasurer’s Report.

Outreach Molly Black (Lead):
a. Spring Social Gathering - update on options, West, Central and East
b. Emailed Outreach Committee on 3/6/25
c. FLC2025 - Confirmed Exhibitor participation, email received from DB
Project with preliminary details.

Nominations Committee - Molly & David
a. One Application received - Kate Ragona and interest from Vickie
McMurtrie
b. Please keep reaching out to members for interest in Board positions or
membership.
c. VP position and Treasurers positions will be open - please indicate to Molly
or David if you are interested in the VP position. Gordon is running again
for Treasurer.

Fundraising Gordon Boe (Lead)

Advocacy - David Coffin (Lead) - Abby arranged for Lissa Elkins and Jacqueline
Izaguirre of NFADB to join our meeting at 8:15 PM to discuss Day on the Hill and
how PPDB Board and general membership may be more involved.
Affiliate Committee - Gordon & Abby

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS :
a. Sponsor five (or more?) PPDB members to attend NFADB’s “Tech for
Tomorrow: Empowering DeafBlind Communities”. Cost is $15 for non
member of NFADB. This event has been postponed.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

ADJOURNED: 9:00pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Dixie Stachnik
PPDB Secretary

Minutes of  January 13, 2025 8PM
 
Call to Order:  David Coffin, President
Conflicts: none
 
Present:  David Coffin, Molly Black, Abby Denis, Kristina Kezmarski, Johnine Bikauskas, Sandra Salerno, Juli Baumgarner, Special Advisor, Elizabeth Foster, Special Advisor
 
Excused Absence: Dixie Stachnik, Gordon Boe, Julia Murray
 
Absent: Meg Meyers,
 
Approval of November 2024 Minutes
Motioned - Kristina Kezmarsky
Seconded – Molly Black
All in favor, motion carried.
 
TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - 
 
Full report available to general membership upon request.   
 
Approval of October/November/December 2024 Treasurer’s Reports
Motioned – Molly
Seconded - Kristina
All in favor.
 
COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive

Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead) Reported:

1. An Email was sent to individuals with expired memberships.
2. An Email was posted to listserv with “New Year” member drive - 5 free memberships to first NEW families/individuals who reach out.  There was one referral from the DeafBlind Project, which Sandra will follow-up with.
3. David will download a list of PayPal  transactions during 2024 in order to verify any new memberships with Sandra. She would like to make sure the member list is up to date, and compare the PayPal transactions of 2024 to make sure we didn’t miss anyone.

 
 
Outreach  Molly Black (Lead): Molly Reported

1. Spring Social Gathering(s) will be planned, hoping in all regions of the state
2. Molly will schedule Outreach Meeting with the following Committee members:

Abby, Julia, Kristina, Patti, Dixie, Johnine, Meg, Sandra and Juli, Special Advisor.  A doodle will be sent out for a late January/early February meeting.  Ideas already generated were a Museum of Illusion, Roller Skating and Strasburg Railroad. 

1. FLC2025 Participation - Molly is meeting with Patti McGowan to determine preliminary participation at FLC2025.

 
Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) - no report
 
Advocacy  Gordon Boe (Lead) - no report
 
Affiliate Committee - Gordon & Abby
          Abby shared that at the November Affiliate meeting the discussion centered around what other states are doing - examples are:
How to increase membership and active involvement;
Delivering monthly webinars on IEP’s and Parent Rights;
Spanish/English versions in FL;
Annual Holiday parties in schools for the deaf around the state schools;  
Molly asked about the “Day on the Hill”, but no direction has come from NFADB so far.
 
         
OLD BUSINESS:   - none
 
           
NEW BUSINESS :  

1. Accept Resignation of Danielle Cieply. 
2. Nomination Committee - The President appointed Molly Black to Co-Chair along with David Coffin.  Some of the nomination policy schedule may need to be amended because of meetings happening every other month, unless process can occur through emails, which may allow for the schedule to remain the same and voting to occur at the May meeting. 

 
GOOD OF THE ORDER   none
 
ADJOURNED: 
Motioned: Abby
Seconded: Kristina
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Molly Black
for Dixie Stachnik, PPDB Secretary
 
 

 Meeting Agenda– November 11,  2024 8PM

Call to Order:  David Coffin, President Called the meeting to order at  8:07pm
Conflicts: None
Present: David Coffin, Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Dixie Stachnik, Abby Denis, Kristina Kezmarsky, Beth Foster, Juli Baumgarner, Sandra Salerno
Excused Absence: Johnine Bickhouse, Meghan Meyers
​Absent: Julia Murray, Danielle Cieply


Approval of September 2024 Minutes  
Motioned - Kristina Kezmarsky
Seconded – Gordon Boe
All in favor, motion carried. 

TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - 

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of June/July/August 2024 Treasurer’s Reports
Motioned – Dixie Stachnik
Seconded - Molly Black
All in favor.

COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead)

Outreach  Molly Black (Lead):

1. PPDB Day at Hershey Park 6/23/24 - Danielle - report 
2. Next Outreach event is the Holiday Card.  Announcement will be posted on PPDB Listserv 11/4, reminder on 11/20 with deadline of 11/27.  Looking for all Board members to participate by providing a picture of their child, and encouraging general members.  This has become a nice tradition.

Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) 

1.  Walk4Hearing - The Coffin Family participated in this fundraiser which benefited PPDB - Thank you!!

Advocacy  Gordon Boe (Lead)

1. NFADB Affiliate Update - Abby Denis has agreed to be our Liaison to NFADB along with Gordon.  Meeting schedule below and they will report back following each meeting or when NFADB reaches out to us. 

 November 20, 2024
 February 19, 2025
 April 16, 2025
 August 20, 2025
    
OLD BUSINESS:   - 

1. Committee Assignments – Dixie

1. Current List - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XzZJeKRUeBXZ-nuB8rKtjAEPqPg6y1y0

NEW BUSINESS :  

 1.Review Roster List for any updates -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ej7pHWF6AOkgSbeav8TixPIO_YDmONF5/edit   

GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Please remember to get your photos in for the Holiday Card!

ADJOURNED: 8:38pm

Respectfully Submitted, 
Dixie Stachnik, PPDB Secretary

 Meeting Agenda– September 9,  2024 8PM

Call to Order:  David Coffin, President Called the meeting to order at  8:06 PM
Conflicts: No conflicts listed
Present: David Coffin, Dixie Stachnik, Abby Denis, Johnine Bickhouse, Kristina Kezmarsky, Juli Baumgarner, Elizabeth Foster
Excused Absence: Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Danielle Cieply, Meghan Meyer, Sandra Schiffli-Salerno

Approval of May, 2024 Minutes  
Motioned - Abby Denis
Seconded – David Coffin  
All in favor, motion carried. 

TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - 

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of June/July/August 2024 Treasurer’s Reports
Motioned – David Coffin
Seconded - Dixie Stachnik
All in favor.

COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead)

Outreach  Molly Black (Lead):

1. Exhibitor Table at FLC - Gordon Boe supported this event.
2. PPDB Day at Hershey Park 6/23/24 - the 6 families will receive tickets at FLC - total cost was $812.90 – Danielle headed up this event.
3. Next Outreach event to be considered will be the Holiday Card. Jessica Coffin indicated that she could manage this again.  

Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) 

1. We submitted the application for Alliance Member for the Philly Walk4Hearing

Advocacy  Gordon Boe (Lead)

1. Report out on PPDB Banquet with Guest Speaker, Jacqueline Izaguiere

And Day on the Hill. 

1. NFADB Affiliate Updates.

    
OLD BUSINESS:   - David
PPDB Banquet/FLC -
    David, PPDB, President -Welcome
    Patti, NFADB President 
    Jacqueline I. - Guest Speaker, NFADB
    Family Panelists -
        Susan Green, Parent to Adult Hannah Green
        Sue Shaffer, Parent to Adult Daniel Shaffer
        Heather Schoenwald, Adult who is DeafBlind
        Andrea Johnson, Parent to Adult C.J.
        Vickie McMurtrie, Parent to Hunter
    
NEW BUSINESS :  

1. Zoom Account –  Thanks to Beth Foster for scheduling our meetings.
2. Committee Assignments – 

1. Please inform Dixie what two (2) Committees you wish to participate by September 15th.  Committee should work outside of Board Meetings on the off months and report ou at each meetingt. 
2. Current List - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XzZJeKRUeBXZ-nuB8rKtjAEPqPg6y1y0

     3.    .Request Board Member to be added an Affiliate to the PPDB along  with  Gordon.  Each meeting will be 7:00-8:30 Eastern.
·       November 20, 2024
·       February 19, 2025
·       April 16, 2025
·       August 20, 2025
      4.  Review Roster List for any updates -  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ej7pHWF6AOkgSbeav8TixPIO_YDmONF5/edit   

GOOD OF THE ORDER:   

ADJOURNED: 8:34pm

Respectfully Submitted, 
Dixie Stachnik, PPDB Secretary

 Meeting Minutes– March 11h, 2024 8PM

Call to Order:  Lisa Lopatofsky, President 8:04 pm

Conflicts: none

Present: Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Juli Baumgarner, Johnine Bickauskas, Danielle Cieply, Jessica Coffin, Kristina Kezmarsky, Lisa Lopatofsky, Sandra Salerno, Dixie Stachnik ,Abby Denis, 

Excused Absence: Julia Murray, Elizabeth Foster

Absent: Meg Myers, Kristina Kezmarsky

Approval of January, 2024 Minutes  
Motioned - Molly
Seconded –  Johnine
All in favor, the motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - 

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of January/February Treasurer’s Report
Motioned – Johnine
Seconded - Danielle
All in favor, the motion carried.

COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership  Sandra Salerno (Lead)

1. Update from Nominations Committee
   1. Positions up for re-election - President, Secretary; General Board: Johnine, Dixie, Jessica

Outreach  Molly Black (Lead) 

1. Committee met on  Feb 12th - 
   1. Patti McGowan, Dixie Stachnik, Johnine Bickauskas, and Julia Murray attended; Absent -  Abby D. (excused) Danielle C. (excused) Kristina K., Meg M., Sandra S.

     2.  Updated Action Plan for Year 2 of our 5 yr. strategic plan; 
     3.  Materials made available at PDE Conference; 
     4.  Next Outreach Exhibit opportunity is FLC2024, Gordon will represent. 
     5.  There are no current plans for a social outreach opportunity, but revisit 
          after FLC; 

Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) 

1. Check received for $281.80 from the Hearing Loss Association of America  for being a 2023 PA Walk4Hearing Alliance Member. Lisa Lopatofsky led this initiative, with her family for the third year in a row, and raised this money for our organization.
   1. Another Board member will need to apply for Alliance status for the 2024 Walk4Hearing

Advocacy  Lisa Lopatofsky (Lead)

1. NFADB Day on the Hill will be April 16-18th.  PPDB Members are encouraged to either join the group in person or meet virtually with their legislators.  Prep meetings are scheduled for March 5th and 26th.  Link to view and register for training sessions https://www.nfadb.org/event-5410170

  
OLD BUSINESS:  

1. Nominations -  Post requesting general membership apply to Board and that Board members step up to President.
   1.  Dixie Stachnik for Secretary, nomination received and accepted
   2.  Board Applications received - David Coffin *All members should review the application on the shared drive*
   3.  General Members, Johnine & Dixie have will renew for another 2 yr. term and Jessica Lynch (Coffin) will step down at the end of her term in May.
   4.  President position open for nominations
2. FLC Banquet

Suggested Framework - 

• PPDB/NFADB representatives - who we are/what we do
• Guest Presenter: Jaqueline Izaguirre
  • National Agenda, a short history of the Cogswell-Macy Act and where it stands, the parental training offered by NFADB (FATE & FACE), and end with Day on the Hill. 
• Panel of Aged-out student/parent representatives discussing their own secondary transition experiences and current adult service status
  • Susan Green
  • Sue Shaffer
• How to advocate for systems change/next steps

Vote on Banquet Food Costs - 
Using last year’s head count -
 
126 Adults (including children 13+) @ $37.00 =                          $4,662.00
22 Children – 12 & under @18.50 =                                                  407.00
Additional Soda charge $3.00 pp                                                       444.00
To ensure that we do not underestimate,
I believe we should add an additional 20 Adult attendees
for panelists/guests/presenters, but this is a best guess
and hoping to overestimate for cost purposes.                                740.00
Additional Soda charge for 20 add’l pp                                              60.00
 
Estimate total for Banquet Food                                               $6,313.00
 6% tax exempt                                                                                             
21% service fee                                                                             1,325.73        
 Total                                                                                             $7,638.73         
     Vote on Travel Cost for Jacqueline Izaguirre - up to $1,500?
*See new business item #3 for vote

NEW BUSINESS :  

1. Gordon filed our taxes
2. Tax exemption paperwork has been submitted to the State, supporting documentation is needed and Gordon will send, it will take 2-5 weeks for approval.
3. Lisa brought forward a motion to approve up to $10K for FLC banquet expenses, and 1.5K travel expenses. Gordon seconded the motion, all approved and the motion carried.
4. New folder created in drive to house resignation letters
5. Family meetup at Hershey Park after FLC - Danielle will send out a survey to see if there is interest among families. Suggested to cover up to 4 family members at the discounted ticket price of $36.95, up to 4 members per family.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:    
Please plan for Committee work on the off months.  Next Board meeting is May 13th, 2024 at 8PM

ADJOURNED: 8:39 pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Salerno, PPDB Secretary

​

Meeting Minutes 1/18/2024

Call to Order: 8:02 PM Lisa Lopatofsky, President

Conflicts: None listed

Present: Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Juli Baumgarner, Johnine Bickauskas,
Danielle Cieply, Jessica Coffin, Elizabeth Foster, Lisa Lopatofsky, Sandra
Salerno, Dixie Stachnik

Excused Absence: Abby Denis, Julia Murray, Kristina Kezmarsky, Meg Meyers

Approval of November, 2023 Minutes
Motioned - Molly Black
Seconded – Dixie Stachnik
All in favor, the minutes were approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: -
Gordon Boe - $19,002.69 December ending balance. Expenses: Train $259.92,
FATE Training $100

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of Nov/Dec 2023 Treasurer’s Report
Motioned – Johnine Bickauskas
Seconded - Jessica Coffin
All in favor, the treasurer’s report was approved.

COMMITTEE UPDATES:
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive

Membership Sandra Salerno (Lead)

1. December Membership Drive - An email to the ListServ as well as a
Facebook post and Instagram post went out in January to encourage
members to join.

2. President appointed Nominations Committee Chair
a. Jessica Lynch and Molly Black were appointed to Co-Chairs of the Nomination Committee
b. Positions up for re-election - President, Secretary, General Board: Johnine, Dixie, Jessica

Outreach Molly Black (Lead)

1. Plan to display PPDB handouts at PaTTAN table for PDE.

2. Exhibited at HELIX in November, 2023

3. Table and volunteer exhibitor at FLC2024 needed - Gordon Boe
volunteered.

4. Spring Social Activity - discuss at subcommittee meeting in February - to
be scheduled for Feb 12, 2024at 8PM

5. OSEP/PDE Letter to be distributed to family organizations “to strengthen
support of the abilities and needs of children who are deafblind, including
intervener services”. Share with our members and post to FB page.

6. Meet the Board posts should be completed in January, but will resume
again with any new Board members in June.

7. Central Nov. Social Gathering - We had 2 families out of 4 who needed to
cancel at the last minute, and fortunately we hadn’t paid yet so we did not
lose money. The total cost was $259.92 instead of the original estimate of
over $400. It has been a challenge to bring families together for social
events due to the unpredictability of the medical status of the children, as
well as the long distances to travel.

Fundraising Gordon Boe (Lead)

1. Ideas to raise money to support regional events, FLC banquet, and annual
insurance if purchased?
a. Possibility of a 50/50 raffle and basket raffle was mentioned.

Advocacy Lisa Lopatofsky (Lead)

1. NFADB Day on the Hill will be April 16-18th. PPDB Members are
encouraged to either join the group in person or meet virtually with their
legislators. Prep meetings are scheduled for March 5th and 26th. Link to
view and register for training sessions
https://www.nfadb.org/event-5410170

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Do we still want to purchase annual liability insurance? The board decided
it was not a right time to purchase liability insurance, as the cost received
is $1,280 annually, which is a large chunk of our annual spend. NFADB
does not have liability insurance.

2. Holiday Card coordinated by Jessica Coffin - mailed to all members (great
job!)

NEW BUSINESS :

1. We need to begin planning the FLC banquet and program to replace the
GFC Conference. Saturday night Dinner at FLC will be hosted by PPDB,
to replace the GFC Conference. The banquet will be in honor of Frank
Bathgate (and will speak about the generous donor)

2. Molly working with PaTTAN and Hotel for cost collaboration.

Suggested Framework -

■ Keynote speaker -Rep. Matt Cartwright or staff re: Cogswell Macy
Act - Sponsor
■ PPDB/NFADB representatives - who we are/what we do
■ Panel of Aged-out student/parent representatives discussing their
own secondary transition experiences and current adult service
status. Will invite 5 aged out families.
■ How to advocate for systems change


Please plan for Committee work on off months. Next Board meeting is at March 11, 2024, at 8pm

ADJOURNED: 8:47 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Salerno, PPDB Secretary

Meeting Minutes– Monday, November 6, 8pm EST

Call to Order:  Lisa Lopatofsky, President 8:04 PM

Conflicts: None listed 

Present: Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Juli Baumgarner, Johnine Bickauskas, Danielle Cieply, Elizabeth Foster, Kristina Kezmarsky, Lisa Lopatofsky, Meg Meyers, Julia Murray, Sandra Salerno, Dixie Stachnik, Abby Dennis

Excused Absence: Jessica Coffin

Approval of September, 2023 Minutes  
Motioned -  Johnine Bickauskas
Seconded –  Molly Black
All in favor, the meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - Ended 10/31/2023 with a balance of $19,381.61. A large donation was received in the amount of $600.

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of Sept/Oct 2023 Treasurer’s Report
Motioned – Molly Black
Seconded - Dixie Stachnik


COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive


Membership  Sandra Salerno (Lead)

1.  Annual Membership Meeting Update -We have plans for the future to conduct an annual membership drive, as well as to prepare “elevator speeches” about PPDB that we can share with prospective members.
2. We plan to coordinate with the outreach team to enhance our presence on social media.
3. Need to send out a membership drive letter in December. (Sort members by expiration date and send email).

Outreach  Molly Black (Lead) 

1. Oct 21, 2023- Monster Meet Up - West Fall Gathering -(Danielle) - canceled due to lack of interest.
2. Mailed Brochures and “Connect with Us” Flyers to Pitt ASL Club for their student event.
3.  November 2023, will exhibit at HELIX Conference, Lancaster, PA 
4. November 18th, 2023 - Fall Foliage Express - Central Gathering (Sandra) The cost will be $416, which is more than the $300 we had originally allotted for this outing. The executive committee approved this expense.
5. November - Meet the Board Post - Danielle
6. December - Meet the Board Post - Kristina

Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) 

1. Discussion to be held on Nov 7th regarding the GFC conference. Will provide an update to the board.

Advocacy  Lisa Lopatofsky (Lead)

1. CMA has been reintroduced - 
   1. S.2945 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2945?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22cogswell+macy+act%22%7D&s=1&r=2
   2. H.R.5748

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5748?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22cogswell+macy+act%22%7D&s=1&r=1

1. NFADB representatives met with the White House Senior Advisor for Aging and Disabilities Communities as part of a panel of DB Community leaders to share the National Agenda.
2. Gordon will share GFC info with the NFADB Affiliate Network at our next meeting at the end of the month.
3. NFADB’s Day on the Hill is tentatively scheduled for April of 2024

             
OLD BUSINESS:  

1. Holiday Cards - Jessica Coffin (Lead)

    Jessica - excused absence - but reported that she will send out the holiday card photo request with a schedule for responding this week. 

NEW BUSINESS : 

1.  GFC Conference - Updates - Gordon

    a.    Board Expectations - Attendance and volunteering before/during the event.  Join a work group, if possible. 
    b.    Liability Insurance - may need to purchase with an event rider.  Molly will look into insurance options.
    c..    Venue - Penn Stater 6/22-24 Molly
      
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
    

ADJOURNED: 9:00 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Salerno
PPDB Secretary

​

ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP  BOARD MEETING

Meeting Minutes– Monday, September 11, 2023 8pm EST
Call to Order:  President - Lisa Lopatofsky
Conflicts: None
Present: Molly Black, Gordon Boe, Dixie Stachnik, Juli Baumgarner, Lisa Lopatofsky, Johnine Bickauskas, Julia Murray, Kristina Kezmarsky, Elizabeth Foster

Excused Absence: Sandra Salerno, Meghan Meyers

Approval of July, 2023 Minutes  
Motioned -  Molly Black
Seconded –  Gordon Boe
All in favor, minutes approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT:  - 
Gordon Boe - 

Full report available to general membership upon request.

Approval of July/Aug 2023 Treasurer’s Report
Motioned – Dixie Stachnik
Seconded - Julia Murray
All in favor, the Treasurer’s report was approved.

COMMITTEE UPDATES: 
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive


Membership  Sandra Salerno (Lead)

1.  Annual Membership Meeting Update - We are pleased to share that 2023 was a very productive year for our PPDB Membership Committee. We welcomed new members to our board, both in professional capacities as well as family members. We maintained our membership database, and welcomed 8 new professional members during the Family Learning Conference. As of 9/7/2023, we have 64 active members/families.
   
2. We have plans for the future to conduct an annual membership drive, as well as to prepare “elevator speeches” about PPDB that we can share with prospective members.
   
3. We plan to coordinate with the outreach team to enhance our presence on social media.
   

Outreach  Molly Black (Lead) -

1. Accomplishments - 
   
   1. January, 2023, Outreach committee members have been posting each month information on each of our Board of Directors and a “Did you Know, Fun Fact.”
      
   2. March/April 2023 Exhibited at PEAL Health Matters Lancaster and Pittsburgh Conferences
      
   3. May 2023 Provided a social opportunity in the West for eight families at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh and  5 families in the East at the Strasburg Railroad.
      
   4. June 2023 Family Learning Conference-
      
      1. Gordon Boe exhibited 
         
      2. Special Advisor, Beth Foster, facilitated Friday evening session at FLC2023
         
      3. Special Advisor, Juli Baumgarner, facilitated Sib Experience at FLC2023
         
2.  October 2023, Anticipated Social events planned for each region
   
3.  November 2023, anticipate exhibiting at HELIX Conference, Lancaster, PA
   
4. December 2023, anticipate Holiday Mailing
   

Fundraising  Gordon Boe (Lead) 

1. Accomplishments
   
   1. Received $309.50 from HLAA for 2022 Walk4Hearing in Philadelphia
      
   2. Approved for $50,000 grant from PADDC for Gather for Change Conference
      
   3. Received $130 from 2023 FLC 50/50
      
2. Thank you to Vivian Patterson for her $10,000 donation in memory of Frank Visco
   
3. Thank you to Vincent Visco and Susan Lapenta for their $1,000 donation in memory of Frank Visco
   
4. HLAA Walk4Hearing in Philadelphia on October 14th - PPDB is an Alliance Member
   

Advocacy  Lisa Lopatofsky (Lead)

1. Accomplishments
   
   1. 3 PPDB members successfully completed NFADB’s FATE training
      
   2. 3 PPDB members participated in NFADB’s Day on the HIll
      
2. Cogswell Macy Act (CMA) should be introduced with all three parts in September
   
   1. Rep. Cartwright’s Office is giving it one more legislative session to pass as a whole Bill.  If not, they will create a separate piece of legislation for the DeafBlind piece (Title III) to be introduced at the next legislative session.
      
   2. NFADB still pursuing National Agenda
      
   3. Rep. Cartwright’s Office is working on a separate bill for Adult Services to be introduced this legislative session
      
3. PPDB is looking for two members interested in furthering their advocacy skills to take the upcoming NFADB FATE Training.
   
4. Gather for Change Conference is to be held next spring.  This will be the focus of our Advocacy Committee over the next year.  The conference will teach families the NFADB National Agenda and how to advocate for its content.     
   

OLD BUSINESS:  
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NEW BUSINESS :  

1. Holiday Cards  - Jessica Coffin will head up this initiative.
   

GOOD OF THE ORDER:
    1.    Presentation to Tammy Kitterman for years of service.  

ADJOURNED: 
8:36 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Dixie Stachnik on behalf of
Sandra Salerno, PPDB Secretary