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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Minutes <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August 5, 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> President Shelbi Hindel called the meeting to order shortly after 10:00 a.m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> There were twelve people present. These are listed at the bottom of these minutes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Voting on the June 2017 minutes was postponed because it had been a while since anyone read them. It was suggested that Annette Lutz be asked to circulate the June minutes to the list-serv again prior to the September meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Stephanie Claytor was not present, therefore, we did not have a treasurer’s report. She did let me know that the balance in our checking account is $613.34. Today there is not a report on the money being held for the chapter by the state. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dues for Michael Fricke were deposited, prior to this meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> People were given an opportunity to report on the national convention. Carol Akers said that 196 meat sticks were sold at the convention. We have 147 remaining to sell. It is a variety of flavors. The cost is $1 each. She was elected to the National Parents of Blind Children board of directors. Andrew is a national scholarship winner. He received the Adrienne Nash scholarship. Andrew is a PhD candidate at The Ohio State University. His goal is to teach at the college level or work with people with disabilities in the non-profit sector. He said that as a scholarship winner there is so much to do at the convention that it can be overwhelming but enjoyable. Scholarship winners are also given money from Google and Kurzweil. Andrew is lucky enough to have won door prizes, too. Mike Leiterman gave a brief description of just what the national convention is. He really did not include personal views. Alex Crawford reported on the students division. There were three students from Ohio The 2018 convention will be in Florida, once again.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Dustin Grandstaff moved that our next meeting be the second Saturday of September instead of the first Saturday. The first Saturday is in Labor day weekend. Mike L. seconded the motion. It passed. Mike F. said no. Shelbi will clear this with the church. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Shelbi announced, in detail, the opportunity to participate in a train ride with the Cleveland chapter. Mike F. and family are going to do this. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Gavel questionnaire was read, by Shelbi, so that all members would know what is being asked for and thus participate in providing the needed information. We will hold a conference call to work on the report on September 20, 7:00 p.m. The call in number will be circulated at a later time on the list-serv.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> BELL: Although the BELL program in Ohio was held in June of this year Heather gave us a report. Ten children attended. They were between the ages of five and eleven. The children worked on Braille skills, independent living skills, mobility skills, and in the evening they had some lessons that were for both fun and learning. There was a field trip. Several of our members were volunteers at the BELL program and some other donated to the program. The pay for this program is not good but the rewards are great! NFB-OH is in need of a place to store the BELL supplies. Currently they are in the Alumni room at OSSB. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Jim Debus moved that the chapter contribute money to assist our members in attending BLAST which is a national seminar for merchants. (Business Leadership and Superior Training) Heather Leiterman seconded the motion. It passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a. m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelbi Hindel <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Paying dues at this meeting – Andrew Sydlik and Jim Debus. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Attending the meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Shelbi Hindel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Jim Debus<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Dustin Grandstaff<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Aaron Lance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Carol Akers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Dustin Akers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Alex Crawford<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Mike Leiterman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Heather Leiterman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Mike Fricke<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Connor Fricke<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'>Andrew Sydlik<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>