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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>NFBO needs you this is a reminder. Happy thanksgiving.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> I am pasting the 2018 committee appointments below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please let me know which committees you would like to serve on by November 25 .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you want to chair a committee let me know that as well. I will take that under consideration. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Also you will not be put on the committee just because you desire. Just because you were the chair previously or on a particular committee this year that will not confirm your being on the new committee. If you believe you should chair a committee let me know in detail why.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Do not assume anything. Right now this list is blank. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>2018 NFB of Ohio Committee Descriptions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>AWARDS COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To oversee the awards process, to provide information and feedback when necessary, and to make reasonable judgments about NFBO awards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To make sure that all NFBO constitutions are in compliance with the state and national constitutions, both philosophically and rhetorically.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>CONVENTION planning committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To assist and advise the president in the planning and functioning of our state convention and to provide additional assistance in planning and executing affiliate activities at national conventions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>EDUCATION COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To advise the president about policies, legislation, strategies, and initiatives in which the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio should be engaged to improve educational opportunities for blind youth throughout the state. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>FINANCING THE MOVEMENT COMMITTEE (SUN coordinator, Jernigan Fund coordinator, PAC coordinator)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To make members aware of these specific organizational fundraising opportunities and to implement strategies to increase participation threw out the year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To investigate additional opportunities to increase NFB-O resources and to implement effective fundraising strategies and programming. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To increase the organization’s visibility and effectiveness in the state legislature and to continue to support our efforts in Washington throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To implement effective strategies to recruit and retain members and to reinvigorate the chapters and divisions of the NFB of Ohio. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To promote and publicize the programs and events of the NFB of Ohio and to acquire as much positive publicity as possible for such activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To oversee the submission process and to write and distribute clearly articulated and philosophically sound resolutions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charge: To conduct the affiliate scholarship program and to develop and implement effective strategies to increase the visibility of the program and increase participation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Web site and NEWSLINE committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Charge: To assist the president with updating the content on the web page and Newsline including advertising and promoting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Bell academy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Charge: To organize the bell program and plan efficient ways to promote and execute this very important academy. The members of this committee will be screened because of the type of program it is which is dealing directly with kids.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>937-396-5573or 937/829/3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rchpay7@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Capchapohio [mailto:capchapohio-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Annette Lutz via Capchapohio<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 21, 2017 10:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> capchapohio@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Annette Lutz <annettelutz@att.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [Capchapohio] Minutes and reminders<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attached are the minutes from our last meeting. Let me know if any changes need to be made.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, just a reminder that we will be holding our Christmas party after the meeting on Saturday December 2 at the Rusty Bucket on North High St. Please let Dustin know if you are planning to attend so he can inform the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richard will need to know by December 1 if you would like to attend this year’s Washington Seminar, so please contact him if you want to go.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annette<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>