[CapChapOhio] Discussions At Chapter Meetings

Tue Dec 10 23:11:54 UTC 2024

Madam President,

It sounds as if many of us are in agreement regarding monthly discussions. So let’s start the next thread and talk about goals.

Eric

> On Dec 10, 2024, at 2:42 PM, President Capital chapter via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I absolutely agree. That can definitely be one of our goals to accomplish having a topic at each meeting. We have also had a suggestion of having more guest speakers. I would love that. I am always open to suggestions of ideas of who we could schedule. And definitely would love to have more topics discussed.
> 
> Annette.
> Annette Lutz
> President
> Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 614-288-4323
> President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 
> 
> On Dec 10, 2024, at 2:12 PM, shelbiah1--- via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I’m fine with having a topic like goals, but what I really think we need to do is have an individual report each month on something related to blindness. Things like an article from the monitor, a colonel book story, something that’s made the news either Audible, or newspaper, a podcast, etc., etc..
> Shelbi 
> 
> PS. I think this is even more important since we are not playing actual presidential releases in the meetings.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 10, 2024, at 11:53 AM, President Capital chapter via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I like the idea of having a topic for discussion at each meeting. Like John said we did try it a little bit, but it didn’t really seem to pick up much steam. I am all for trying again. I believe for our January meeting we should focus on our goals for the upcoming year. Our chapter has grown a little bit over the last year, which is wonderful! Would love to see it grow even more. So, come with your ideas in January. Looking forward to a great discussion and a lot of brainstorming on what we can accomplish. I am with Erik, we should definitely win the gavel next year!
>> 
>> Annette.
>> Annette Lutz
>> President
>> Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>> 614-288-4323
>> President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com
>> 
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 
>> 
>> On Dec 9, 2024, at 7:37 PM, Eric Duffy via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good to know Canada. Let’s make something happen with it next year.
>> 
>> Eric
>> 
>>> On Dec 9, 2024, at 7:03 PM, John Diakogeorgiou via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> We talked about doing that a few months ago but nothing came of it.
>>> John Diakogeorgiou
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 9, 2024, at 6:15 PM, Eric Duffy via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I am bringing this up as for discussion purposes only, but I hope the discussion bears some fruit.
>>>> 
>>>> There was a time when we had discussions about articles in the Braille Monitor, Buckeye Bulletin, or Kernel Books.
>>>> 
>>>> It was a good way to discuss topics related to blindness and particularly why the organization took certain actions or adopted a certain positions.
>>>> 
>>>> The Cincinnati chapter at one time did what they called Mini Blinds. They went around and people asked questions about how to do something as a blind person, or told about something that happened to them related to blindness.
>>>> 
>>>> In the Greater Baltimore Chapter someone would present on how to do something using the alternative techniques of blindness.
>>>> 
>>>> Should we choose to engage in one of these activities as a chapter we would all have to commit to it. We should volunteer. Annette should not have to volunteer us.
>>>> 
>>>> Should we decide to go the way of discussing articles that could of course include podcasts. If wee decide to do something starting next year, it doesn’t mean we can only do one thing. In fact, I might discuss a Monitor article, and the next month Dorthy might discuss a Podcast.
>>>> 
>>>> One of the things Richard Payne has said for several years is that some chapters talk about everything but blindness.
>>>> 
>>>> Let’s turn that tide. Let’s find ways to get more active as individuals and as a chapter.
>>>> 
>>>> Let’s win the gavel award.
>>>> 
>>>> I hope to get some discussion here.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> 
>>>> Eric
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