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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>NFB Capital Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Date: February 23, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Place: Maynard Ave Methodist Church<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Time: 2:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Attendees:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Shelbi Hindel, Jim Debus, Stephanie Claytor, MariLyn, Piepho Carol Akers, Angie Clark, LaVerne <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Dr. Maurer’s Presidential Release played. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Obituary of Robert (Bob) Eschbach read by Aliyah Johnson. Bob, a Methodist minister, long time member of NFB and past President of NFB Ohio Affiliate, passed away in Arizona on January 22, 2013. Obituary included with minutes of this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Minutes of January meeting read by Aliyah Johnson. Move to accept made by Angie, second by Jim, vote and accepted as read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Treasurer’s Report given by Stephanie with current balance of $255.36. Balance reflects orders for Harry London Candy Fundraiser paid for out of account.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Move to accept by Marilynn, second by Jim, vote and accepted as read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Angie moved that the Chapter donate $50 to the State Affiliate in memory of Bob Eschbach in lieu of flowers. Second by MariLyn, vote and passed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Jim asked that we all share what talents we have/what we are good at and what motivates us to be, as a way of getting to know each other and what resources we have within our chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Jim-good at Networking and is Creative—Likes being with others of the same mind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Laverne-is an Artist, good at sewing & communication-likes to learn how blind people function <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Stephanie-Good at communication, likes to help and is a good listener-comes for the support & knowing not alone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>MariLyn-likes to advocate, do research & organize—comes to network since recent vision loss of 3 months<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Angie- likes to do research and has good communication skills while out & about—came out of curiosity to see what is going on with other blind people<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Shelbi—likes to cook, read Braille, good at O & M, cane travel and guide dog—comes for similar aged peers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Carol-likes to write, research, plan and take pictures--comes for networking and helping/working with others & parents<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='text-indent:22.5pt;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>DISCUSSION TOPICS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Candy for fundraiser distributed to members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Fundraising committee--Jim Debus reported on Fundraising Committee. Ideas for fundraising reviewed and information presented by Carol on what others in Columbus area are doing for fundraisers. Examples of those were given, such as Nationwide Children’s Hosp Wine Tasting at the Home & Garden Show, Spaghetti supper by a large area church, etc. Ideas outside of the box.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>MariLynn reported on the Orville Redenbacher Poppycock product that was suggested as a possible fundraising idea. The Redenbacher Company does not offer any fundraising.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Jan meeting with OSSB--Carol summarized the January meeting with OSSB’s new Principal, Deb Miller and Superintendent, Cynthia Johnson. Attending the meeting were Shelbi H, Eric D, Carol A and Debbie B. Efforts made to develop a positive relationship with OSSB, thus benefiting the students and the NFB. Possibility of holding some future NFB meetings on site and of a mentoring program. The National Reading Media Assessment was also presented to the staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Read Across America scheduled for March 2<sup>nd </sup>on Dr Seuss birthday, we were hoping to be able to go to the Statehouse and read on March 1<sup>st</sup> and it was suggested that we try to encourage Mary Butler to bring students to do some reading. She has been a 1<sup>st</sup> grade teacher at OSSB for many years. Aliyah read a report on what the Cleveland Chapter had planned for this effort. Hosting a 3 hour program at Cleveland Sight Center with reading, cookies and hot chocolate. It was suggested that we consider something similar for next year and beginning planning In January 2014 with the hopes of booking a room in the Main Library downtown.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>OSSB Mentors and meetings-Possibility of scheduling a Chapter meeting on a week nite so that students could attend? School had a mentoring program in place, but no one is in charge since that person moved out of state, so it is inactive. Our chapter could do mentoring 1:1 or as a group and could consider offering to adopt their mentor program in 2014. It would consist of high School age kids (there were 12 at our January party.) It could be a 1x month and we could possibly do our chapter meeting on the same day. In order to access the kids, we might want to do their things first and meeting to follow. Would have to check with school and vote on this. Thursday eve was said to be the Blind Bowlers League night and it was questionable as to this being a reason to exclude Thursdays as an option. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>March chapter meeting- Jim said his instructor, the Day Coordinator at OSSB, plans to attend the meeting, as does J W Smith.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>We are to find out who our Congressional Rep is, to document at next meeting. Shelbi noted that Tiberi is her Rep.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Online Auction- need ideas for contributions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Scrip orders for March due by the 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>Gourmet Food Basket/Gift Card giveaway tix should be available at March meeting. Proceeds going to sponsor BELL program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>We have not done the NFB publication sharing at last few meeting. But, will have one at next meeting to be chosen and shared by Carol.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>MariLyn requested she receive NFB information sent to her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US>Respectfully submitted by Carol Akers, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>