[CapChapOhio] May Minutes

[Maggie Stringer]

Meeting Date: May 8th, 2021
Start time: 1:03 p.m.
End time: 2:24 p.m.
Attendees: Annette, Misty, Shelly, Marieke Davis (new person), Shelby,
Jordy, and Maggie

Treasurer Report:
Current Balance: $1,056.86
Pampered Chef Fundraiser: +$196.91
PAC Plan: $10 (Still needs to be sent)
Discussion:
Jordy was unsuccessful in sending a donation to See3D on behalf of the
Stringer family. The Chrome and Firefox browsers did not work.
Shelly still needs to send a donation to See3D on behalf of the chapter.
Shelly has provided her mailing address that will not be circulated on the
list serve.
(address hidden)
Dues need to be sent prior to May 31st to be eligible to vote at the
National convention.
Updates on the new bank account:
Annette shares that we still need to fill out a reestablishment form and it
is not blind friendly. Plus, we need to pay a $25 processing fee.
Currently, there is no in person option. Annette will use AIRA to fill out
the form.
Jordy suggest printing out the form, using a wet signature, and then
scanned to the pc for the secretary of state. He also suggests advocating
for an accessible form after we have an example to go by.
Motions:
Jordy made a motion to accept the report without audit
Maggie second the motion
Treasurer report passed by everyone

Minutes:
Minutes posted by Maggie on the list serve
- - No questions or additional comments on the Minutes
Motions:
Jordy made a motion to approve the minutes
Shelly second the motion
Minutes passed by everyone

New business: Ohio Scholarship
Annette introduces a visiting member moving to Ohio to attend college.
The scholarship committee is hosting a Scholarship for Scholars workshop on
June 5th at 11 o’clock a.m. Jordy will provide the Zoom information soon.

New Business: Convention Discussion
We will host a Crowd Compass event on June 15th to provide assistance for
anyone that needs help with the application.
Jordy will print and emboss national convention agendas for the Capitol
chapter only, at this time. Send him an email with your request and mailing
address as soon as possible.

New business: Legislative Updates
Jordy shared no news or updates on any of the bills, but emphasized being
ready to be called to act.
Annette asks members to plan to attend the Washington and Columbus seminar
in 2022.

New Business: Ohio Model Project
Annette shares the news about the affiliate raising money to create models
for those members that have passed on. She has asked the members if we as a
chapter would like to make a donation. All donations must be submitted by
July 1st.
Motion:
Shelby has made a motion to donate $100 to the Ohio Model Project
Jordy has second the motion
Ohio Model Project motion has been passed by everyone

New Business: Bell Program
Ann Casey shares information about the Bell program for 2021. Our youngest
member, Rosemary will be taking part. Ann will also provide any further
information to our members if needed.

New Business: Braille Bible
Annette shares that there is a braille bible being donated and looking for
suggestions on where to pass it along. The donation is the entire Bible
which is 37 volumes.
Jordy recommends reaching out to the NLS library in Cleveland.
Shelly also recommends Christian Records as an option.
Shelby thought it be best to find a place in Chili to make the donation
(where the donation would be coming from).

Old Business: Fundraising
Discussions on when and how to raise funds for the Capitol chapter.
Jordy is going to reach out to J.W. Smith about hosting a Family Feud style
fundraiser in August.
Shelly is going to host a Tastefully Simple party and will donate the
proceeds to the Capitol chapter.

News & Announcements:
DRO (Disability Rights Ohio) will be hosting a Duck Darby event on June 2nd
in Marriottsville, Ohio and Jordy will be a participant.
Maggie shares details about the National Community Service Division project
for 2021. We will be collecting words of comfort and warm blankets to
donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Maryland. Maryland is the
host state for the national convention. Collection deadline is June 4th and
Maggie will post all the information on the list serve.
Next chapter meeting will take place on June 12th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Meeting Closed
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