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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'>The Bob Evan’s Dine to Donate on October 12 was an affiliate fundraiser as will be the one on November 9. The candy fundraiser is with Malley’s Chocolates rather than OMalley’s.<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'>Eric<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>Shelb Hindel<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 23, 2013 7:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> Capital Chapter (Columbus, Ohio) Mailing List<br><b>Subject:</b> [Capchapohio] September minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Chapter members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>The October meeting will be on Monday evening, October 28, at the normal meeting place. We will start promptly at 6 p.m. Remember to bring non-perishable food items or toiletries to contribute to the church project. We have been a bit remiss in this of late and at the beginning of the year it was voted to continue contributing. <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 style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span lang=EN-CA>NFB Capital Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Date: September 28, 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: 2:00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Attendees: Angie, Stephanie, MariLyn, Eric, Shelbi, Carol, Dustin. Jim and Beth were absent due to the birth of their son, today.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Presidential release from Dr. Maurer shared.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Treasurer report : Balance of $482.38<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Secretary report: Not available at this time. Last meeting was in June.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Obligation of $100 pledge made at last year’s state convention was paid, as were the chapter dues to the state. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Meet the Blind Month:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>In the past members have read books at Barnes and Noble and brailed kids names for them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Discussion on choosing a Library for story time this year rather than Barnes and Noble. Stephanie will check on libraries<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>MariLyn will check on the local homeschoolers group <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Angie has friends in the school system and will check<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Gavel Report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Completed, but difficult going back to find out what we have done in the year<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Anything a member does, joins or participates in, please notify Shelbi so she can keep track to make next year’s Gavel Report easier<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Fundraising:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>State level:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>State did a dine to donate at Bob Evans on Sept 21, day of board mtg. Annette Lutz provided fliers sent home with all OSSB kids since Sept 21 was the day OSSB band did script OHIO with OSU band, in hopes that parents would participate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>State doing O’Malleys chocolates from Cuyahoga county, for Christmas and Easter fundraising campaigns. Orders can be placed online through a link on the Ohio website. Orders should be mailed to one address to save on shipping and orders over $60 will qualify for free shipping. Individual chapters may sell candy bars also<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Scrip order due Thursday, Oct 3rd at 7 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Chapter level:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Capital Chapter will have a Bob Evans dine to donate on Oct 12 and looking at future dates also.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Chapter should have some sort of fundraiser going every couple months<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Angie plans to do her mailing for donations again<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Candy bar sales did well this year with profit of approx. $250-275. A 50% profit on sales minus shipping costs for the 13 cases<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Discussion on candy bar sales for future with ordering 15 cases to save on shipping or perhaps find a local vendor such as Anthony Thomas to save all shipping<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Note that Anthony Thomas candies uses whole almonds in their candy instead of the pieces that were in Harry London—Fundraising committee will check into this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Idea from committee of selling M&M’s at state convention this year as a chapter fundraiser- <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>It was requested that we get boxes of just M& M’s rather than mixed candy, easier to sell. Sam’s club has these and we can use scrip card for purchase of one case each plain and peanut<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A motion to purchase 2 $25 Walmart/Sam’s Club gift cards from Scrip, was made by Carol for candy purchase and second by Angie, voted and passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Kroger fundraiser- ask Jim for an update on the status<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>State Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>In Miamisburg hotel again with prices of $75 a night plus 14.50% tax.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Need to register before Oct 24<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Can register by paper mailing as done in past or online with Eventbrite at no extra charge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Registration fee is $15 per person before Oct 24 and $20 after<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Banquet fee is $30 before Oct 24 and $35 after—<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Print out your registration forms and any meal or banquet tickets from the site, to bring to convention—Don’t forget to print them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Go to nfbohio.org for link to Eventbrite<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>After Oct 24, Eventbrite will send a check to NFB Ohio for the fees collected.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Door prizes and pledge to contribute for state convention:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Need to pick an amount to contribute for door prizes and ask individuals to contribute towards purchase or have Treasury cover the amount.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>A motion to contribute $50 in door prizes for convention was made by Stephanie, second by Angie, voted and passed. We can always add more to the pot if we have it. Carol and Stephanie will take care of the order of cards this week. Carol donated 4 red cooler totes to use with gift cards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>A motion for a pledge to contribute $125 to the state, was made by Angie, second by MariLyn, voted and passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Discussion led by Shelbi on a hot topic from Iowa concerning concealed carry for blind persons. How do we in Ohio feel about it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>MariLyn asked for discussion on the petition related to sub minimum wages and RSC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>It was requested that we change the day of our chapter meeting from Saturdays to a weekday evening to accommodate other prospective members who cannot do Saturdays. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Shelbi has checked with Pastor Patti on this to see what would be available at this site since it is very accessible for transportation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The only other evening available is Monday evenings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Possible time frame to be 6:00-8:30 on the 4th Monday of the month<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>A motion to change chapter meeting days to the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 was made by Eric, second by MariLyn, voted and passed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>The next meeting will be October 28th at 6:00 pm at this site.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Agenda for State convention (tentative):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Board meeting on Friday morning<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>After lunch, convention session begins at 1 or 1:30, to be announced<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Proposed amendments to the constitution will be read on Friday and voted on Saturday (proposals to decrease the size of the board to save on expenses, by eliminating the 2nd VP position and an at large member position) and proposal to modernize the constitution by adding email notifications<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Panel on Deaf Blind concerns <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sam Gliess of Mississippi as National Rep<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Rehab personnel to have more time for question and answers at 4 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Saturday 9-12 and 2-eve, will include the Library representative<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Banquet will be at 6 pm with hospitality and Karaoke afterwards<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sunday 9 am Memorial service and discussions in a less formal environment of round tables<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>No report on a publication this month, but Carol will do October.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Discussion on what type of report and source of information or topic of discussion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>MariLyn would like to have discussion on Medical billing communication for the blind, whether bills are read over phone or sent in Braille. Who do you expect a bill from when you have a procedure? She is researching the topic.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>National is asking that states to donate items for the BID for Equality online auction to be held on Black Friday November 29 through Cyber Monday, ending on Tuesday after Thanksgiving– Barbara Pierce has had a week stay at a cottage in Costa Rica donated<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Angie’s roommate will make a Red and Gray full size quilt with OSU on it to donate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Chapter Christmas Party:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Where and when to have it<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Angie offered to host it as a pot luck with she and roommate providing meat<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Ideas for possible activities include games- audio trivia, family feud, Christmas trivia or travel trivia and special Judge Judy recording<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Date of Friday the 13th of December was decided at 6:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>2014<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Louis Braille Birthday party at OSSB – will have Jim be the contact person again since he did a good job of heading it and planning games last year. Very successful party.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>November meeting on Monday the 25th will be our elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>December 13th, Christmas Party will be used as our monthly meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Adjourned at 3:40 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>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></div></body></html>