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September 2022

9/19/2022

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Join Zoom Meeting 8 pm EST 8/8/22  

8:05-8:10

Call to Order: Tammy Kitterman called the meeting to order at 8:03 pm.

Conflicts: No conflicts to the agenda were expressed.


Present: Juli Baumgarner, Molly Black, Tammy Kitterman Lisa Lopatofsky, Jessica Lynch, Julia Murray, Sandra Salerno, Dixie Stachnik

Excused: Johnine Bickauskas, Gordon Boe

Absent: Meghan Meyers

Approval of June Minutes  
Motioned - Lisa Lopatofsky
Second - Julia Murray
All approved, the motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:  

PPDB Treasurer's Report - June and July 2022























Date
Action
Description
Memo
Category
Amount


Balance 6/1/22




8,128.97










6/17/2022
Deposit
Life Membership
Josephine Udo-Utum
Membership
100.00


6/25/2022
Deposit
Annual Membership
Eisner Family
Membership
10.00


6/1/1939
Check #1095
Payment
Cole the Deaf Dog
FLC Expenses
-250.00


























Balance 6/30/22




7,988.97














Total Received
110.00






Total Expended
-250.00






Net Total
-140.00


















Date
Action
Description
Memo
Category
Amount


Balance 6/30/22




7,988.97










7/11/2022
Deposit
Proceeds from FLC
Raffles
FLC Income
310.00










Balance 7/31/22




8,298.97














Total Received in July
310.00






Total Expended in July
0.00






Net Total
310.00








Motioned - Molly Black
Second- Jessica Lynch
 All in favor of approving the treasurer’s report.

COMMITTEE UPDATES: 8:10-8:30
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive

  1. Membership (Tammy Kitterman, Patti McGowan, Sandra Salerno)
    1. PPDB had hosted a table at the DeafBlind Family Learning Conference for potential members to learn more about the organization and receive swag items. It was well received!
    2. The “Cole the Dog” event hosted by PPDB was well received and enjoyed by all attending the DeafBlind Family Learning Conference. The board has proposed to utilize this entertainment for future events as well.

  1. Outreach (Patti McGowan, Molly Black, Sandra Salerno, Johnine Bickauskas) 
    1. Lisa Lopatofsky reviewed the activities survey results. Six individuals filled out the form, and they were all members of the PPDB Board. The suggestions have been input into the regional gathering ideas spreadsheet.


  1. Outreach Committee Meeting Report - Molly reported that the team met in July to discuss in person meet ups by region for the fall. All regional leaders must submit an email to Molly with the decision for their regional fall event prior to the September meeting. The team agreed that PPDB will cover admittance for one adult and the child who experiences DeafBlindness for the activity. All other family members may participate, but pay an entrance fee.
  2. A regional social gatherings ideas spreadsheet is located on the shared drive for all to input ideas.
  3. Molly motioned to allow a line item budget of $300 with a maximum of $500 (any event totaling above $300 sent to board for evote approval) for regional gatherings. The amount listed is per region (Centra/West/East). Lisa seconded the motion. All present were in favor, and the motion passed. 


  1. Fundraising (Gordon Boe, Johnine Bickauskas, Lisa Lopatofsky, Julia Murray) 
    1. Lisa shared that the FLC fundraiser netted $310 for the organization. It was well planned and implemented by the fundraising committee. For future fundraising activities, more of the board will need to be involved to help with the logistics.
    4.    Advocacy (Lisa Lopatofsky, Meg Meyers, Johnine Bickauskas) 
  1. FATE, Phase II - Lisa shared that any NFADB member may apply to participate in the second phase of FATE training. The training will prepare the parent to become an active advocate, and eventually share their child’s story during a day on the hill event in March. The meetings will be 6 weeks long, each Thursday evening from 6-8PM from September 8 - October 13th. Any PPDB member interested in participating will have their fee to join NFADB covered by the organization. Please contact Lisa Lopatofsky for further information.
  2. Juli Baumgarner, Hunter McGowan, and Tina Herzog were contacted by Maurice Belotte to assist in contacting Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.    A letter was submitted (08/03/2022)  via the Senator’s communication center to Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. to request a funding increase for state deafblind projects and the national deafblind center.   Also requested was a higher proportion of Technical Assistance and Dissemination funding for the state and national projects.   Maurice provides a template of the letter.   It is noted that Senator Casey had previously shown support by writing a letter to the acting Assistant Secretary for OSERS at the U.S. Department of Education, regarding the need for additional teachers of students who are deafblind and interveners.   Juli will follow up with an additional short (online) note to Sen. Casey, as well as Sen. Toomey.  

OLD BUSINESS: 8:30-8:40 
The NFADB 2021 Professional Steve Perrault Award was presented to Kathy McNulty and Faye Manaster at its Annual July General Board Meeting. Pennsylvania pride is felt as Jackie Brennan, former Board Member, and Juli Baumgarner, Special Advisor, were also nominated for this prestigious award. Both Jackie and Juli reached out to members of PPDB to express their gratitude for the nomination and honor to be considered. 

NEW BUSINESS: 8:40-8:45

  1. Tammy K. shared her gratitude for the PPDB members who attended the annual NFADB board meeting in July. 
  2. Tammy K. requested that anyone having difficulty logging in to the shared drive contact her and Lisa L. for assistance.

GOOD OF THE ORDER: 8:45 None shared

ADJOURNED: 8:40 PM
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Schiffli-Salerno
PPDB Secretary

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September 2022

9/19/2022

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 PPDB Meeting Minutes – September 19, 2022
in8:00-8:10
Call to Order: Tammy Kitterman 8:03 PM
Conflicts: None were mentioned
Present: Gordon Boe, Sandra Salerno, Tammy Kitterman, Lisa Lopatofsky, Julia Murray, 
Excused: Molly Black, Meg Meyers, Juli Baumgarner
Dixie Stachnix, Jessica Coffin
Approval of August Minutes  
Motioned - Lisa Lopatofsky
Seconded – Tammy Kitterman
All in Favor
TREASURER'S REPORT:  - Gordon Boe - No new activity, beginning and ending balance $8,298.97
Approval of August Treasurer’s Report
Motioned –  Lisa Lopatofsky
Seconded- Tammy Kitterman
All in favor
COMMITTEE UPDATES: 8:10-8:30
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive


  1. Membership (Tammy Kitterman, Patti McGowan, Sandra Salerno) - No new updates
  2. Outreach (Patti McGowan, Molly Black, Sandra Salerno, Johnine Bickauskas) 
  1. Outreach Committee Meeting Report – Action Plan steps are completed or “green”.  The below Social Outreach events have been posted twice on the PPDB Listserv and FB page.  
  2. Western PA Region social outreach gathering will be held on October 15, 2022 from 10:00AM – 1:00 PM; Announcement went out on September 1, with rsvp deadline of October 1. 2022. Entrance fee is $15 per person and we have indicated to members that PPDB will pay for one individual with DB and one parent.  
    1. Molly is requesting approval to cover the cost for a family who has registered that has two (2) children with DB and two (2) adults to support those children.  This request has been approved by the board, assuming the total cost of the event does not exceed $300 in total. At that time a supplemental approval will be necessary.
        Eastern PA Region - (Johnine & Lisa) social outreach   
                  gathering will be held on October 15, 2022 from 12:00PM –
         4:00 PM; Announcement went out on September 1, with rsvp 
         deadline of September 30. 2022. Entrance fee is $12 per 
         person and we will pay for up to 25 tickets which is at the 
         $300 budgeted.
    Central Region Social Outreach - (Sandra & Meg)              Gathering will be held October 15, 2022 from 1-4 PM at
          Cherry Crest Farms.

         Regional Social Gathering Ideas – Spreadsheet is available 
         for members to add ideas in the google drive – please 
         continue to add ideas for future social outreach opportunities.

  1. Fundraising (Gordon Boe, Johnine Bickauskas, Lisa Lopatofsky, Julia Murray) 
    1. PPDB is registered as an Alliance Member at the PA Walk4Hearing.  Members should be encouraged to choose PPDB as their alliance of choice when registering for the walk.
b. Gordon needs to begin looking for and applying to at least one grant before the end of the calendar year.  The board suggested looking into Walmart or Sams club and earmarking the grant for a specific activity.
    3.    Advocacy (Lisa Lopatofsky, Meg Meyers, Johnine Bickauskas) 
  1. FATE, Phase II – Lisa.  Gordon, Molly and Abby Denis have applied and been accepted to participate in the FATE II training.  Gordon has paid the $100 registration fee, but Molly and Abby have not. Gordon is requesting reimbursement and Molly and Abby request payment to NFADB on their behalf.  *The board approved this motion and all were in favor to reimburse Molly, Abby, and Gordon for the training. The board thanks them for their commitment to the cause.

OLD BUSINESS: 8:30


NEW BUSINESS: 8:30-8:35 
  1. Vote/approval of payment two children and two adults from western PA Family to attend Outreach event at Triple B Farms on 10/15/22.  - See above (This was approved unanimously!)
  2. Vote/approval to reimburse Gordon Boe and pay NFADB on behalf of Molly Black and Abby Denis for FATE II Training.  - See above (This was approved unanimously!)

GOOD OF THE ORDER: 8:35

ADJOURNED: 8:35

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Schiffli-Salerno, PPDB Board Secretary



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