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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>These are great minutes and although I will not be able to attend the meeting this Saturday, I am planning on attending the meeting in March and will pay my dues then.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Jw<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Capchapohio [mailto:capchapohio-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shelbi Hindel<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 18, 2013 11:30 AM<br><b>To:</b> Capital Chapter (Columbus, Ohio) Mailing List<br><b>Subject:</b> [Capchapohio] February meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Remember that this Saturday, February 23, 2013 is our chapter meeting. We will start at 2 p.m. The address is 2350 Indianola Avenue. Use the Maynard Ave. entrance. Featured items for donation are pasta and toiletries. As always, any contribution is appreciated so you are not restricted to the suggested items. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>If you have any subjects for topics you would like to have put on the agenda please email them to me at <a href="mailto:shelbiah@att.net">shelbiah@att.net</a> by Friday noon. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Below are the minutes from the January meeting to review. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Shelbi<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-CA>NFB Capital Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Date: January 26, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Place: Maynard Ave Methodist Church<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Time: 2:10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Attendees:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Shelbi Hindel, Eric Duffy, Jim Debus, Beth Debus, Stephanie Claytor, Vince Manning, Annette Lutz, Marilynn, Shivaji Kumar, Carol Akers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>President Shelbi H requested that all members share updated contact information including Name, Address, Phone number and email with Secretary, Carol, so that the members list and the listserv could be updated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Dr. Maurer’s Presidential Release played by Eric Duffy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Information in release included reminder to share 2013 National Scholarship information with interested students and the deadline for application being 3/31/13.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>National Convention 2013 to be held at Rosen Center Hotel 9840 International Dr. Orlando, Florida. The dates of convention are July 1-6. Reserve rooms ASAP with $90 deposit per room. Call 800-204-7234 to reserve your room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Minutes of November meeting read. Move to accept made by Eric, second by Carol, vote and accepted as read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Treasurer’s Report given by Stephanie with current balance of $409.34.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Comments: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> Capital Chapter made a pledge of $100 at 2012 State Convention to the state affiliate, which will need to be paid. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> Reminder made to all members that 2013 dues need to be paid. Dues are $10, but $5 if unable to pay the $10.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Move to accept report as read by Jim and second by Eric, voted and accepted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Jim Debus reported on the OSSB Christmas party held on Jan 17, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>The date had been changed several times due to school conflicts and turned out to be better timing since it was closer to Louis Braille’s birthday. This gave more meaning to our visit than having it in December.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Students were very receptive to the ice breaker game which encouraged mingling of NFB members and students. Eric Duffy introduced himself as the new State President of NFB and gave a short speech on what the NFB does. This gave students the incentive to ask some very good questions about membership, chapters and scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Jim moved that we keep the date of the OSSB party as a January party in celebration of Louis Braille, rather than Christmas. Second by Stephanie voted and passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Eric announced that NFB members, himself, Shelbi H, Debbie Baker, Carol A, would be having a meeting with the new Principal of OSSB- Deb Miller and also Cynthia Johnson, Superintendent of OSSB on Monday, 28<sup>th</sup> of January at 1:00 to discuss how NFB can work together with OSSB. Also possibly schedule a future NFB meeting at the school so students could attend. Find out what needs of the students are, so we can work cooperatively with the school on those needs. Decide how we can work together for the good of the students.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> Jim working with CABVI Cincinnati and announced that there will be six job openings coming up shortly. These will involve checking government contracts and require that the applicant be legally blind, be a citizen, have a degree or experience and undergo extensive hiring procedure. Good benefits and pay. Send resume to <a href="mailto:scott.dehart@cincyblind.org">scott.dehart@cincyblind.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>Eric and Shelbi attended the joint Cleveland and Cuyahoga chapter party in December and received samples of Harry London chocolates. Shelbi suggested we check into this candy as a fundraiser for the chapter, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>We could sell it not only at chapter meetings, but outside to community and family. Carol presented the information on the product options. Selling the individual candy bars in a variety pack at $1.00 each, we make 50% profit. The variety case consists of total of 48 candy bars.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>Eric moved that we order Harry London chocolates for a fundraiser, seconded by Marilynn, voted and passed. Jim or Stephanie will order the candy on Monday with the hope that it will arrive by the end of the week. Eric has agreed to take some with him to Washington when he leaves on Saturday. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>President Hindel noted that the chapter needs to have a Fundraising committee and asked for volunteers. Jim D, Carol A, Vince M and Stephanie C will make up the committee. Marilynn suggested that we also look into selling Poppycock snack food as a project option to candy and volunteered to provide some information on the product for consideration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>BELL program was discussed and explained. Braille Enrichment, Learning and Literacy for children ages 4-12 or 13. Ohio has been chosen to participate in the 2013 program. It will be held this July for a two week period of July 15 and 22<sup>nd</sup> from 8am to 5 pm. Our goal is to have at least 10-12 kids and tailor the program to the kids we get. It is an intensive Braille experience and includes some O & M, daily living skills, possible field trips and more. Eric and Debbie Baker will be attending a training session in Baltimore at the end of February to learn more. The program will cost between $2,000 and $6,000 to host. Debbie will fill the requirement of having a Certified Braille instructor to oversee the program. Deborah Kendrick has developed a letter to use for requesting donations in support of the program. It is up to Ohio to fund the program. Eric has secured a pledge of $2,000 from the Department of Developmental Delays in support of the program. If we do not use all the funds we raise for 2013 program, we will carry it over to use next year as we expand the program to other major cities in Ohio. The letter is available to everyone who wishes to help seek donations. Instructions will be included in the letter as to where checks can be sent. Further report during March meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Jim stated that his instructor is the Day Coordinator at OSSB and is interested in attending our March meeting to learn more about NFB and working with us. He also announced that Camp Abilities will be held July 9-19 targeted for kids older than those in the BELL program. More information later.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Brief discussion on the topic of the need for Columbus taxis to have accessible card readers and talking meters to make travel more convenient and the ability to use credit cards for payment easier. Several other major cities in the US are using this equipment. Eric will gather more information while in Baltimore in February and report his findings at the February meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Church donations. We will continue to contribute items for the church food pantry as a gesture of appreciation in return for free use of their space. We all need to recommit to this. Motion was made by Jim to recommit to contributing to the church food pantry, seconded by Eric, voted and passed. Each month a specific item is requested, but any item can be contributed. Shelbi will update on each months item prior to the meeting date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Possibility of using chapter Wal-Mart card as needed during BELL program for snacks, etc. Will consider in future. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Church will be doing approximately $70,000 in renovations this year on roof, etc. We should consider contributing to the project. Carol moved that the chapter contribute a donation of funds toward the church renovation fund, with the fundraising committee to decide on a project to raise the funds. Seconded by Stephanie, voted on and passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The church will also be opening a thrift store in the near future. Soon we could donate to the thrift store as part of our monthly donations and perhaps we could volunteer to assist in the store as part of a community project. We have wanted to find a community project that we could volunteer for and thus make ourselves more visible in the community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The next Scrip order will be placed on Sunday, February 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7 pm. There is a current promotion for selling $150 of new Bath & Body cards, we will get free shipping. This is good only on new physical cards, not reloads or Scrip Now orders. Shelbi encouraged all members to sign up for the program and to promote it to our relatives, even if they are out of town or state. She will put together another instruction sheet to share with family and friends.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Recent Dispatch article on Sports and Disabled kids read and discussed. Jim related that Sports in High School has huge benefits to kids, with increasing their confidence and self- esteem. The Goal in all of this is to show we have come a long way with positive changes in schools. It used to be a Right just to get kids into schools, now we are getting them included in sports.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Meeting was adjourned at 3:44 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Respectfully submitted by Carol Akers, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>