[Capchapohio] Minutes from Feb.

[Shelbi Hindel]

Here are the minutes for the meeting we just held on Monday evening. Thanks,
Annette for a job well done. 

 

Shelbi

 

 

 

Capital  Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Meeting Minutes

2/24/2014

 

Meeting was called to order by President Shelbi Hindel at 6:05

 

Attended by:

Shelbi Hindel, Eric Duffy, MariLyn Piepho, Angela Clark, and Annette Lutz

 

There were no minutes available from the November 2013 meeting.

 

There was no available Treasurer's report.  However it was believed that the
balance would be similar to the last one with the exception of money used
for the OSSB pizza party.

 

Shelbi asked that all members have their $10 dues paid by the next meeting
(March 24)

 

Due to technological difficulties, the Presidential release for this month
was unavailable

 

Eric gave a recap of the recent Washington Seminar.  He stated that the NFBO
had 6 representatives this year, and they were able to meet with
congressional aides regarding the following continuing legislative concerns.

 

HR 831-The act to ensure a fair minimum wage for the disabled.  Eric pointed
out the need to enlist additional Ohio sponsors for this bill, stating that
Ohio currently only had one sponsor.

 

HR 3505-The TEACH Act, to ensure the accessibility of higher education
materials.

 

S556-An act to ensure accessibility for airline travel and related Apps.

 

Eric encouraged members to continue to write their congressional
representatives on all of these vital issues.

 

Many thanks and praise was given to Angela for hosting a wonderful Christmas
party, where the highlight of the evening was the viewing of her appearance
on Judge Judy.

 

Shelbi recapped the OSSB pizza party.  She stated that the turnout was
pretty good with chapter members and students alike, but stated that in the
future more planning would need to be done for fun and engaging activities.

 

Eric and Shelbi described some of the current fundraising activities of the
state affiliate.  These include the ongoing Scrip program.  Eric stated that
any chapter or division who recruits 5 new users to this program, and who
place at least 2 orders prior to the state convention will have that
chapter/division's registration waived this year.  The NFBO is also
conducting a fundraiser again with Malley's Chocolates.  Anyone wanting to
place an order should do so at 

www.malleys.com/national_federation_of_the_blind_of_ohio.

 

 

This year, the Student Division will be sponsoring a gift card drawing to be
held at the April 26 NFBO Board meeting.  The proceeds of this fundraiser
will be split between the Student Division and the BELL Program  A motion
was made (Eric/Angela) for the chapter to donate 2 $10 gift cards to this
drawing.  Passed unam.These cards are for Papa Johns Pizza and Bob Evans.   

 

A motion was made (Angela/MariLyn) for the Capital  Chapter to begin selling
Anthony Thomas candy bars this Spring.  Passed Unam.  Shelbi will distribute
the information and anyone wanting to participate can place their orders and
pick up the bars at the March 24 meeting.

 

There was no article prepared for discussion by anyone attending this
meeting.  Angela agreed to read and lead the discussion on an article for
March.

 

Some discussion took place regarding future activities for the chapter in
both fundraising and public relations.  No definite plans were made, but
several ideas were brainstormed.

 

Angela raised the concern regarding the lack of accessible (Braille/Audio)
materials that could be distributed regarding the NFB to interested parties.
Eric stated that he would look into the problem and try to come up with a
solution, possibly using computer flash drives.  Shelbi was going to check
into whether or not a Gmail account had been set up for the Chapter.

 

The April 28th meeting will be held at Panera Bread at 4519 N. High St.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:30.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Annette Lutz

 

 

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