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<div>Hi everyone, here is a preliminary agenda for our meeting this Saturday. Please call or email me if you have any questions or something to add. Thanks—Dave</div>
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<div>National Federation of the Blind</div>
<div>Greater Akron Chapter</div>
<div>Monthly Meeting Agenda </div>
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<div>February 16</div>
<div>Time: 11 a.m.</div>
<div>Location: Akron Main Library, Meeting Room 1</div>
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<div>Welcome and Roll Call </div>
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<div>One Minute Message</div>
<div>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You
can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</div>
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<div>NFB Pledge</div>
<div>I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its Constitution. </div>
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<div>Guest Speaker/Presentation</div>
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<div>Secretary Report</div>
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<div>Note: Our Minutes from our January Meeting will be provided separately on Thursday, February 14, 2019 for your review. We will NOT re-read them at the meeting, but we will vote on them. Please read them before the meeting and bring any questions with you.
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<div>Treasurer Report </div>
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<div>President Remarks</div>
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<div>Committee Reports</div>
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<div>Publicity and Social Media, Dave Bertsch, Chair </div>
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<div>Fundraising, Kiana Hill, Chair </div>
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<div>Events, Colleen Miller, Chair</div>
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<div>Newsline, Pat McPherson, Chair </div>
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<div>Membership, Stephanie Bertsch, Chair </div>
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<div>Outreach & Engagement, Andra Stover, Chair </div>
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<div>Other Business/Open Forum</div>
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<div>Dates</div>
<div>January 1 Registration opens for the National Convention</div>
<div>February 22 Deadline to sign-up for Ohio Braille Literacy Classes</div>
<div>March 16 Chapter Meeting, at Library Room 2 </div>
<div>April 5-6 BELL Training</div>
<div>April 7 NFB of Ohio Board Meeting in Columbus</div>
<div>April 7-8 Leadership Training in Columbus </div>
<div>April 9 MFB of Ohio visits the Ohio State House</div>
<div>April 20 Chapter Meeting, at Library Room 1</div>
<div>July 7-12 National Convention in Las Vegas</div>
<div>July 21 Chapter Picnic celebrating 1 year anniversary</div>
<div>November 1-3 NFB of Ohio State Convention</div>
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<div>Chapter Contact Info</div>
<div>President, Dave Bertsch (330) 472-4084</div>
<div>Vice President, Kiana Hill (330) 604-3444</div>
<div>Board Member, Mary Weldon (330) 773-5253</div>
<div>Secretary, Stephanie Bertsch (330) 472-2720</div>
<div>Affiliate President, Richard Payne (937) 829-3368</div>
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<div>Stay Informed</div>
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<div>Greater Akron Voice Box: (641) 715-3900 and code 601592</div>
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<div>Facebook Page: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/"><font color="blue">facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfGreaterAkron</font></a></div>
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<div>The NFB and our state affiliate have many ways for each of us to stay informed. </div>
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<div>NFB Homepage: <a href="http://www.NFB.org"><font color="blue">www.NFB.org</font></a> </div>
<div>NFB of Ohio Homepage: <a href="http://www.NFBOhio.org"><font color="blue">www.NFBOhio.org</font></a> </div>
<div>NFB Newsline: nfbnewslineonline.org/signup.htm or 866-504-7300</div>
<div>NFB Braille Monitor: NFB.org/braille-monitor or 410-659-9314 </div>
<div>NFB Youtube Channel search and subscribe: “NationsBlind”</div>
<div>NFB Monthly Podcast: NFB.org/nations-blind-podcasts</div>
<div>NFB Smart Phone App download: “NFB Connect”</div>
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<div>Dave</div>
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