Meeting Agenda– May 11, 2026 8PM
Call to Order: 8:01pm
Conflicts:
Present: David Coffin, Molly Black, Kate Ragona, Sandra Salerno, Kristina Kezmarsky, Dixie Stachnik, Johnine Bickauskas
Excused: Abby Denis, Beth Foster, Gordon Boe
Absent: Julia Murray
Approval of March 2026 Minutes
Motioned - Kate
Seconded – Kristina
TREASURER'S REPORT: - Abby Denis
Full report available to general membership upon request. Confirmed Tax forms were submitted
Motioned – Molly
Seconded - Kristina
All in favor.
COMMITTEE UPDATES:
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead):
We welcome new member Delaney Wolfe! She is a professional in the field of DeafBlindness.
Outreach Molly Black (Lead):
East Social - Kate Ragona - Discussion to keep or cancel?
West Social - Molly Black - still exploring ideas. (Baseball game (Iron Pigs), park, zoo?)
Nominations Committee - Molly Black, Kristina Kezmarsky & Kate Ragona -
A. Any other nominations, besides David Coffin for President? All in Favor
B. Any other nominations besides Dixie Stachnik for Secretary? - All in favor
C. Vote on Nomination Application of Christoper Westbrook. - All in favor
D. Possible consideration of Molly Black as a special advisor as she goes off the Board as a general member. Sandra motion for Molly to stay as special advisor, David second- All in favor
Advocacy - Mission on the Hill through NFADB. PPDB did reach out to Scott Perry’s office in support of NFADB
Affiliate Committee - Gordon & Abby
Next Mtg. is later this week, and will report at July Board Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS :
1. FLC - June 26-27, 2026 The Penn Stater State College, PA
A. Runner located? Discussed ordering new runner, finding better quality logo, vote for ordering new runner (up to $200) - All in favor
B. Order vendor handouts. - David looking into ordering pens, Molly will look into brochures
2. Thank Juli Baumgarner publicly for her long years of service as our special advisor and possible gift?
3. On Boarding of Chris Westbrook if vote is approved. Volunteers to schedule and attend a zoom meeting.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
ADJOURNED: 9:00pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Dixie Stachnik, PPDB Secretary
Call to Order: 8:01pm
Conflicts:
Present: David Coffin, Molly Black, Kate Ragona, Sandra Salerno, Kristina Kezmarsky, Dixie Stachnik, Johnine Bickauskas
Excused: Abby Denis, Beth Foster, Gordon Boe
Absent: Julia Murray
Approval of March 2026 Minutes
Motioned - Kate
Seconded – Kristina
TREASURER'S REPORT: - Abby Denis
Full report available to general membership upon request. Confirmed Tax forms were submitted
Motioned – Molly
Seconded - Kristina
All in favor.
COMMITTEE UPDATES:
*All committee action plans are saved in the shared drive
Membership - Sandra Salerno (Lead):
We welcome new member Delaney Wolfe! She is a professional in the field of DeafBlindness.
Outreach Molly Black (Lead):
East Social - Kate Ragona - Discussion to keep or cancel?
West Social - Molly Black - still exploring ideas. (Baseball game (Iron Pigs), park, zoo?)
Nominations Committee - Molly Black, Kristina Kezmarsky & Kate Ragona -
A. Any other nominations, besides David Coffin for President? All in Favor
B. Any other nominations besides Dixie Stachnik for Secretary? - All in favor
C. Vote on Nomination Application of Christoper Westbrook. - All in favor
D. Possible consideration of Molly Black as a special advisor as she goes off the Board as a general member. Sandra motion for Molly to stay as special advisor, David second- All in favor
Advocacy - Mission on the Hill through NFADB. PPDB did reach out to Scott Perry’s office in support of NFADB
Affiliate Committee - Gordon & Abby
Next Mtg. is later this week, and will report at July Board Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS :
1. FLC - June 26-27, 2026 The Penn Stater State College, PA
A. Runner located? Discussed ordering new runner, finding better quality logo, vote for ordering new runner (up to $200) - All in favor
B. Order vendor handouts. - David looking into ordering pens, Molly will look into brochures
2. Thank Juli Baumgarner publicly for her long years of service as our special advisor and possible gift?
3. On Boarding of Chris Westbrook if vote is approved. Volunteers to schedule and attend a zoom meeting.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
ADJOURNED: 9:00pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Dixie Stachnik, PPDB Secretary