TCB Meeting 11/14/19

On November 14, 2019 the quorum was met.  Present at the meeting were President Jeri Cooper, Vice President Darla Cook, Secretary Debbie Waller, Treasurer Julie Bailey and Debbie Eagle, and David Bailey.

The meeting started promptly at 6 PM.

The celebrations for November are Jeri Cooper’s birthday on Thanksgiving Day. 

There was no secretary’s report for October as the group did not have a quorum. 

The treasurer’s report for the month was given.  There is $765.80 in the bank.  The OCB made $1,000 after expenses from the convention held in Tulsa in September.

The review of White Cane Day was given by Debbie Eagle.  The consensus is that it was a great choice of location for this activity.  The participant reported that it offered a variety of options with boating, play areas and various eating venues.  She said the areas were easy to navigate.  Debbie said that people were friendly and seemed accepting of others with obvious challenges.  She said that a good time was had by all who attended.

Cane Quest was mentioned which took place as OSB. Beep ball was played and enjoyed. 

The TCB project has not moved forward as Jeanie Myer has not given us any information about a family that could be identified for our giving project. 

The Christmas party is planned for December 14^th at Charley and Ruthie Tipps.  The couple’s address is 7522 E 53^rd Place in Tulsa, 74145. Their phone number is (918) 938-7014.  The time will be 1-4 PM.  Everyone wanting to attend needs to bring a dirty Santa gift of $10 in value as well as bring $5 for pizza that will be offered.  Participants are also encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic drinks and a dessert. 

The future of TCB is uncertain at this point as no one came forward to be placed on the slate of officers for the upcoming election which was to take place at this meeting. Also we have not met the OCB and national ACB requirements for a chapter when it comes to attendance.  We have had difficulty even meeting the quorum.  It was said that the Muskogee chapter went through a similar experience and seems to be very strong now.  Darla mentioned that if we do not pay dues we cannot have a chapter.  This was on the heels of Julie and Jeri suggesting that we pay $5 for dues at the Christmas party.  However this was presented as an idea and not voted on or brought forward as a motion.

Debbie Eagle has presented an idea that we meet periodically and play games, go out to eat, bowl, see a movie, etc.  We will see what happens in the months ahead and have each other’s contact information.

Debbie Eagle said that she will post an update about the Tulsa CB on the group’s FB page.  It is mainly used for outreach so this should work perfectly.  The TCB website through GoDaddy is tulsacounciloftheblind.org and can also be accessed on the web at tulsacounciloftheblind.com.  We all agreed to touch base in January.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM.