[CapChapOhio] Happy Thanksgiving and update on our Christmas party

[Dan Kelley]

Gift exchange question. I haven't been to one of these in a minute. Are
gift cards ok? Can alcohol be part of the gift exchange?
Is it a white elephant type of thing?
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Kelley Vision and Technology Services
Phone: 614-638-4357


On Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM Todd Elzey <toddelzey at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am planning on being there and I can bring paper plates, paper towels,
> and plastic cutlery. Yes, I will participate in the gift exchange.  Looking
> forward to seeing everyone on the 6th.
>
> Todd Elzey
>
> On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM Dan Kelley via CapChapOhio <
> capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> I plan on being there. I will bring something like a side I reckon. I
>> don't know what yet. Will let you know next week.
>>
>> Dan
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>> Kelley Vision and Technology Services
>> Phone: 614-638-4357
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>> On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM President Capital chapter via CapChapOhio
>> <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello!
>>>
>>> I wanted to give everybody a reminder and an update on our upcoming
>>> chapter meeting and Christmas party next Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 AM.
>>> As usual, we will be meeting at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church at 15
>>> Clinton Heights Avenue. We will have a short meeting, followed by our
>>> annual Christmas party!
>>>
>>> I tried to find us a restaurant to go to, but failed to find one that
>>> met our needs for a separate room. So we decided just to have our party
>>> there at the church. We are ordering a honeybaked ham as the main course,
>>> and then we are going to do a potluck for sides and desserts. So, we are
>>> asking all of you to let me know if you will be attending the dinner and
>>> what you will bring. That way we have a good number for how many to plan
>>> for and we don’t end up with a lot of the same stuff. I know we have a lot
>>> of great cooks in our chapter, so I’m looking forward to trying all of your
>>> specialties. If you do not cook, you can still contribute by volunteering
>>> to bring plates, napkins, and plastic utensils. Or you can always offer to
>>> bring buns if somebody would like the option of sandwiches. Just please let
>>> me know. Also, we will be asking for contributions to pay for the ham and
>>> Drinks. It still should come out quite a bit less expensive than if we
>>> would’ve went to a restaurant. Once we know how many people are attending,
>>> we can decide how big of a ham to order and know how much it will be.
>>>
>>> We will also be holding our annual chapter gift exchange. If you would
>>> like to participate, please bring a gift valued around $20 or so. Please
>>> have it wrapped or in a gift bag so nobody knows what it is. Usually, we
>>> pick numbers and go in that order where somebody can grab a gift. Then as
>>> we go through everybody’s number, people can decide whether they’re going
>>> to steal a previously opened gift or they’re gonna pick a new one. It’s a
>>> lot of fun.
>>>
>>> Again, everybody is welcome. If you would like to bring a guest, that
>>> would be great! They are welcome to join us for both the dinner and the
>>> gift exchange if they would like to participate. Just please let me know so
>>> that we can plan accordingly.
>>>
>>> I hope and pray that everyone of you has a very blessed Thanksgiving! I
>>> am looking forward to seeing everybody next week.
>>>
>>> Annette.
>>> Annette Lutz
>>> President
>>> Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>>> 614-288-4323
>>> President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com
>>>
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