[Capchapohio] August 2016 minutes

[richard]

I think this chapter is doing very well. I am concerned that the records say
you do not have the support of the president are vice of the state. We
certainly want to work together. It may be certain members that have that
attitude but I support the chapter and its members. Richard

 

From: Capchapohio [mailto:capchapohio-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Shelbi Hindel via Capchapohio
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:51 PM
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Subject: [Capchapohio] August 2016 minutes

 

Minutes

August 6, 2016

Capital Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 

 

President Shelbi Hindel called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 

 

There were six members present. See the list at the end of these minutes for
names. 

 

Stephanie Claytor was not able to attend the meeting due to an unfortunate
fall. She provided a brief treasurer's report. Shelbi read this. The balance
is $500.65. The only activity was the food for BELL which cost $152. Heather
moved this report be accepted as given. Mike F. seconded the motion. It
passed. 

 

Several members are not on the chapter list serv. Therefore, had not read
the minutes from the June meeting. Carol was able to bring them up on her
cell phone and read them to the group. Mike F. moved the minutes from the
June meeting be accepted as read and emailed. Carol seconded the motion. It
passed.

 

The chapter had moved and made rough plans to have a table at a local
Walmart in October for Meet the Blind month. Mike F. suggested that we have
a table at North Market on October 15th for Meet the Blind month, instead.
He said people who go to Walmart go to shop with a purpose and leave. They
do not go to browse. People at North Market are more relaxed and look around
as they walk. Those of us at the meeting liked this idea. So we will have a
table at North Market on October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Note: That
is National White Cane day and my birthday! 

 

Our regularly scheduled chapter meeting for the month of September would
fall on Labor day weekend. We want to change the date if possible. Do not
want to cancel the meeting. Shelbi will ask if it is possible to hold the
chapter meeting on the second Saturday of the month. 

 

The next state board of directors meeting will be on September 17. It will
be held in Independence, Ohio, at the hotel where our convention will be. 

 

Carol reported on the run/walk that was held at the end of June. She said it
was hot but fun. People from five chapters participated. Information was
shared. 

 

People reported on their experiences at the national convention. It was
Heather's first national convention and she found it overwhelming due to all
the people and noise. Alex participated in the marshal program as a "talking
sign". The family participated in a wide range of meetings and activities.
Mike L. reported that the lawyers division won the penny war with the
students being a close second. The parents division was last in the penny
war. 

  

 

 

The voting issues that people with disabilities face were discussed. If you
encounter any difficulties with accessibility in the upcoming election you
need to let Luanne Blake at the national office know. It is also a good idea
to let a local person know. At this time it does not appear that people in
Columbus are having difficulties at the poles but there have been reports of
trouble from around the state. 

 

Mike L. stated that the rehabilitation system in Ohio has diminished over
the years since he was a young college student and now that he has returned
and is seeking services. His experience is that the system is no longer in
place to help people get an education or a job. The leadership does not take
appeals seriously. This is a laughing matter to them. Clients are mislead
regarding the proper process for appealing decisions. Shelbi has had this
experience but since Eric Duffy was present things worked out in the end for
her. Disability Rights Ohio can only handle so many cases due to funding
limitations. We have attempted to change the rehabilitation system using
communications but it has not worked to date. Mike L. has an idea that he is
working to implement which would allow for more appeals to be handled. The
idea would use advanced law students from local universities. This idea has
been discussed, in detail with Mike Kirkland of DRO. He is in favor of it.
He is willing to work toward getting a program implemented. Their goal is to
have a fledgling program in place by the year 2017. The law students would
practice under the supervision of a licensed lawyer or a law professor.
These students are required to have a given number of service hours and this
program would count toward these. Mike L. thinks this program would help
toward breaking down stereotypes through exposure to blindness. Currently,
he reports, OOD wants to get people through their process for less than
$5,000. 

 

   

 

The 2016 BELL Academy came and went. Mike L. worked nights. Heather was ill
so was not able to work nights. Shelbi worked in the kitchen. Overall the
members of this chapter do not feel that BELL was a pleasant and successful
program. There was a lot of discussion about this. Shelbi actually left
early. None of us felt we had support from the president or the vice
president of the state. 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.

 

Respectfully,

Shelbi Hindel

 

 

People present at this meeting were:

Shelbi Hindel

Mike Leiterman

Heather Leiterman

Alex Crawford

Mike Fricke

Carol Akers

 

 

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