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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Got ya Kathy, we missed you and Bob but we had a really good meeting, getting updates on the Columbus seminar and the visit to our state legislators two weeks
ago, and a presentation from Jenny at Highbrook Lodge. So all the smiles were not just because of all the Easter candy and cupcakes! Call any time, check out the Presidential Release and Braille Monitor as well as Ohio Talk, and also we’ll see you May 18 for
our next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Akron-Talk [mailto:akron-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kathy Pingstock via Akron-Talk<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:04 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Greater Akron Chapter List, NFB of Ohio<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Kathy Pingstock<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Akron-Talk] minutes from last meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dave,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am sorry but Bob and I will not be able to come to the meeting this morning, I have to do practice for singing for Easter Sunday and unfortunately the time is the same time as our meeting. I hope you all have a wonderful meeting and I
look forward to seeing everybody in May.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope that you and all of our members of our chapter have a wonderful and blessed happy Easter<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kathy Pingstock<o:p></o:p></p>
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On Apr 14, 2019, at 10:16 AM, Dave Bertsch via Akron-Talk <<a href="mailto:akron-talk@nfbnet.org">akron-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please review to be able to vote on the minutes from our March meeting, attached and below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Greater Akron Chapter</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps">march 16, 2019 meeting was held at the Akron Library, 11 am
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Dave B ertsch called the meeting to order and roll call was taken by Stephanie Bertsch. A total of 8 members attended, 3 new members joined, and 1 guest was present.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Dave read the One Minute Message for the NFB and the March Birthdays were announced.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">President’s remarks- Dave referred to the March Presidential Release. The registration is now open for the NFB National Convention in Vegas call to register, 877-632-9001. Also, scholarships
are still available for anyone to apply. Richard will be holding a meeting to establish a new chapter at the Youngstown Envision on May 18.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Reports</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Secretary Report: the February 2019 Chapter Minutes were distributed this week for review. Only members who reviewed the minutes should vote to approve. The Minutes were approved by Pat, and
2</span><sup><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">nd</span></sup><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> by Jim, all approved.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Treasurer Report: Dave reported $49.98 in the bank. No transactions this month.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Publicity and Social Media: Dave announced our new Facebook Page is Live. We will use to give announcements and other ways we can publicize our group activities. We will share info on the
local Lions Club there, as well as the Cleveland Chapter activities.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Events Committee: Colleen gave an update on our Summer Picnic for July19 – 11am-4pm. We will have it at the Tallmadge Meadows park which is ADA friendly.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Colleen also reported about her experience utilizing the Library Computer Systems to help her set up her new laptop.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Newsline Committee: Pat talked about the Newsline adding more features and a new app for the smart phone called Victor Reader and encouraged members use.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Membership Committee: Stephanie read the NFB pledge and requested the 3 new members repeat the pledge with her for their 1</span><sup><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
meeting. New members Kathy Pingstock, Robert Legg, and Rita Major were welcomed by the group.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Fundraising Committee: Dave mentioned we had the tickets to purchase for the May 3rd Piggest Raffle tickets for $5.00 each. $2 of each ticket goes back to the Akron Chapter. Also, the Malley’s
Chocolates website was shared as a great Statewide fundraising effort. </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Outreach and Engagement: Dave reviewed with the group about the final details for the Columbus Board Meeting, leadership training and Legislative visit to the Ohio State House April 7-9. Along
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The Group discussed on how we can make an impact on the community and utilizing ADA Technology.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Stephanie passed out new NFB folders that were put together with all national handouts, and business cards to be used to help communicate with others who need.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Next meeting will be April 20 –at 11 am, at the Akron Library - Room 1.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Meeting was Adjourned at 12:45 pm.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Minutes submitted by Stephanie Bertsch, Secretary
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