<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meeting Date: August 14th, 2021</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Start time: 1:01 p.m.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">End time: 2:18 p.m.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attendees: Annette, Misty, Shelby, Marieka, Carol H., Jordy,
and Maggie</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Treasurer Report:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">No formal treasurer report was
given.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Discussion:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette shares that the treasurer report will be posted on
the Capitol list serve at a later time. The current amount in the account is
about 986.00.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette will verify that the money agreed to be donated in
June, was officially sent to the affiliate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The chapter reimbursed Annette for the cost associated with
setting up our account.</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minutes:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minutes posted by Maggie on the list serve.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Discussion: </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">No questions or additional comments on the
Minutes</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Motions:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Shelby made a motion to Accept the minutes as they were
circulated </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy second the motion</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minutes passed by everyone</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Business: Convention Highlights </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">An open discussion on what members enjoyed at the virtual national
convention, along with Annette sharing her enjoyment of the various seminars
earlier in the week. It is also noted that the convention next year will take
place in New Orleans, Louisiana and in Houston, Texas the following year.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Old Business: In Person Meetings</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy makes the suggestion that we continue to host virtual
chapter meetings while COVID-19 numbers are still high. Everyone that is present
also agrees. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New business: Legislative Updates</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette shares the dates for the Columbus seminar next month;
September 19 through 22<sup>nd</sup>. There will be a board meeting, job
seminar, tour of the state house, and meetings with legislators. If someone needs
assistance, visit the <a href="http://www.nfbohio.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbohio.org</a>
website.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy reminds everyone about the affiliate meeting on
Wednesday, August 18<sup>th. </sup>He encourages everyone to attend and learn
more about what will take place during the Columbus seminar.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette shares that the Columbus seminar and the bills we
are working on getting passed will be the topic for the next Voice Corp show.
She also shares to be mindful that the seminar could become a virtual event and
to stayed tune to the list serve.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Business: State Convention </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette shares that the affiliate is still planning to meet
in person at this time. The dates are November 5<sup>th</sup> through 7<sup>th</sup>
at the DoubleTree in Columbus-Worthington and to register, visit <a href="http://www.nfbohio.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbohio.org</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette wants to start the conversation about what we want
to do as the host for the state convention, such as hospitality and
registration. She shares that we will reach out for assistance if we need it
since we are a small chapter. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy believes we are capable of hosting. He states that we
could coordinate both pieces once we have more information about guidelines and
allowances. Jordy also believes that whatever we decide to do for hospitality, it
should all be prepackaged, a grab and go environment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maggie shares the community service project for the
affiliate, to be collected at the state convention, which is collecting welcome
kits and/or prepackaged snacks for a local domestic violence shelter located in
Columbus, Ohio.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Motion: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy made a motion that the chapter spends $100 in
purchasing prepackaged snacks for the community service project.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Shelby added to the motion that all members donate snacks,
as well as, merchant members within the chapter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maggie second the motion.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Donation motion was passed by everyone.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Old Business: COTA</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette and other members met with DRO regarding complaints
with COTA. They have found that COTA does not have enough drivers and their services
for those with disabilities are poor. However, there is not a clear path of complaints
to move forward. DRO sent a letter to COTA with our concerns, but are not going
to take any additional steps at this time. Annette wants members to make sure
to keep reporting complaints if they experience any new issues and she will
continue to attend the advisory committee meetings. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">News & Announcements:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordy shares the excitement of Marieka being one of the
three scholarship winners for 2021. He also welcomes her to Ohio and to the federation.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Marieka shares her excitement as a winner and looking
forward to being here in Ohio.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette shares it’s time to start working on the gavel award
and explains to the newest members what the gavel award means. She also shares that
there will be a meeting held for how to fill out and write the gavel
questionnaire.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">BLAST (Business leadership and superior training) event has
been cancelled for in person meeting.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Annette wants all members to start thinking about what we
want to donate to the convention for door prizes and discuss more about it in
September.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our next meeting will be on Saturday, September 11<sup>th</sup>
at 1 o’clock.</p>
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