November 2023

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

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