[Cinci-nfb] May minutes.

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2015-06-18 2:16 GMT+03:00, Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb
<cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>:
> Regarding the auction, two of the winners, Deanna and Deborah, had also
> contributed items in May.  So let's ask Emily and Jesse to bring auction
> items for June.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheri via
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> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 6:34 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Cinci-nfb] May minutes.
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> Thank you Deanna. I have a question, who brings the auction item to the next
> meeting? There were multiple winners at this last one.
> Sheri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna
> Lewis via Cinci-nfb
> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 7:33 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List
> Cc: Deanna Lewis
> Subject: [Cinci-nfb] May minutes.
>
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CINCINNATI Meeting minutes for May 30th,
> 2015
>
> 1.	The May 30th meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National
> Federation of the Blind was called to order by President, Deborah Kendrick
> at 1:05 PM at Washington Platform Restaurant. The following were present:
> Deborah Kendrick, Deanna Lewis, Emily Pennington, Lillie Pennington, Lisa
> Hall, Kim McEachirn, Annie McEachirn Carson, Sheri Albers, Jessie McDaniel,
> Paul Jordan, Paul Dressell, Bernie Dressell, Chris Sabine, Rachel Kuntz,
> David Carr and Judy Rudig. We had a very special guest this month, our
> former NFB of Ohio President, JW Smith.
> 2.	The meeting started with our introductions and Mini-Blind, where
> members shared how and when a person or event sparked their interest in the
> NFB.
> 3.	We all read the NFB slogan aloud. Here it is for future reference:
> 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.
> 4.	Lille Pennington moved that the April meeting minutes be approved
> as emailed. Jessie McDaniel seconded; the motion passed.
> 5.	Treasurer’s Report:  Emily reported the following balances.
> Seniors: $40.68
> Checking: $3,391.61
> Income: $303.00
> A.	$140 from the Game Day. This includes a $10 donation made from
> Marianne Denning in Bob Marquardt’s name
> B.	$120 for City Access book sales
> C.	$24 for last month’s auction items
> D.	$10 in membership dues
> E.	$9 for members not being clad with NFB insignia
> There were no expenses this month.
> Bernie Dressell made a motion that the Treasurer’s report be approved, and
> David Carr seconded; the motion passed.
> 6.	Deborah mentioned the loss of our dear member Bob Marquardt. The
> officers have purchased a gift for Lisa Hall in honor of Bob. She will be
> receiving this gift at the upcoming NFB Picnic.
> 7.	Jernigan Fund tickets: Unfortunately, all of the tickets that the
> state affiliate had were sold out when we requested them, so we did not have
> the tickets to sell at this meeting. Those who had already paid were issued
> refunds. Tickets will still be available at the National Convention.
> 8.	Deborah spoke briefly about the NFB of Ohio Scrip Program, a
> fundraiser for our state affiliate in which you purchase gift cards.
> You simply sign up online and create an account. You can purchase gift cards
> from all sorts of retailers, and the retailers donate a percentage of that
> cost to the NFB of Ohio. The next order is June 3rd. Contact Deborah for
> more information or help signing up. If our Chapter has five new Scrip users
> sign up, we will receive free registration for our members to the state
> convention in November.
> 9.	The following people are planning on attending the National
> Convention this year; Deborah Kendrick, Sheri Albers, Emily Pennington,
> Lillie Pennington, Lisa Hall, and Rachel Kuntz.
> Emily Pennington moved that the Chapter give each member going $75 for
> Convention Assistance. We are also going to request another $75 per person
> from the NFBO Drive for 75 committee.  Chris Sabine seconded the motion and
> it passed. President Kendrick will contact Eric Duffy to request the money
> from the Drive for 75 committee.
> A motion was made by Paul Dressell that we donate $25 to the state affiliate
> for each of the following National Convention funds: Sun, Tenbroek,
> Jernigan, and White Cane. Sheri Albers seconded and the motion passed.
> 10.	Braille Monitor Article: Deanna Lewis shared an article from the
> Braille Monitor, titled, “Federation Favorites,” by Joe Ruffalo. It was a
> short piece, written like a recipe that covered many of the fundamentals
> needed to keep chapters and divisions strong.
> Annie McEachirn Carson has volunteered to cover a Braille Monitor article in
> June.
> 11.	Committee Reports:
> A.	Membership Committee: Chris Sabine reported that the committee had
> a conference call last night. Here are some things he discussed:
> •	They are working on keeping current members active and making sure
> that members who are not able to attend meeting are informed of the chapter
> happenings.
> •	The committee would like to set-up a Facebook page and a Wordpress Blog.
> •	They are also making NFB of Cincinnati business cards, but would
> like to put a business address on them. The option of opening up a P.O. Box
> was discussed. The P.O. Box would add legitimacy and make it possible for
> people to send in donations. There was some discussion on the estimated cost
> which would be approximately $60/year, and why the committee felt the P.O.
> Box was necessary. Chris Sabine motioned that the Chapter open a P.O Box;
> Sheri Albers made a friendly amendment that we re-evaluate this in one year
> to make sure the P.O Box has been beneficial. Jessie McDaniel seconded, and
> the motion passed. Please note that the cost of the P.O. Box may exceed the
> approximated $60.
> B.	Recreation: Kim McEachirn and Deanna Lewis (Co-chairs) reported on
> the upcoming picnic at Deborah Kendrick’s house on June 13th from
> 2:00-6:00 PM. Members and guests pay $5.00 to attend and are asked to bring
> a side dish to share. If you prefer at certain drink, feel free to bring
> your own. Members will be contacted soon by Karren or another committee
> member asking for their preferences and other related information. There
> will be cards and games at the picnic for entertainment as well.
> C.	Fundraising: Sheri Albers reported that the committee held a
> conference call on Tuesday evening. They discussed the following
> topics:
> •	The Game Party at Paul and Bernie Dressell’s house was a great
> event, raising $140. A great time was had by all, and they hope to have
> another one in the fall.  Thanks to Paul and Bernie for hosting and
> providing the excellent food.
> •	The Braille-a-thon will be taking place at the Kroger in North
> College Hill on July 18th from 10:00-2:00. They are asking people to bring
> card tables for the event. The donation sheets will be sent out soon.
> Donations should be made prior to the Braille-a-thon, since we are not
> permitted to solicit donations at the event. Donors can give a flat fee
> donation, or give a certain amount for the pages read.
> D.	Meet the blind month committee: Sheri reported that they held a
> recent meeting, and that anyone interested in joining this committee should
> contact her.
> 12.	Sheri also was selling “75 in 75 live the life you want” bracelets
> in a variety of colors for $2.00. Proceeds benefit the NFB of Ohio’s Drive
> for 75 committee.
> 13.	Auction: Several auction items were brought in this month:
> A.	Deborah Kendrick brought in a talking pedometer, won by Deanna
> Lewis with a bid of $6.
> B.	Kim McEachirn brought in a set of umbrellas. These were won by
> Jessie McDaniel with a bid of $12.
> C.	Deanna Lewis baked two batches of cookies, and auctioned them
> separately. The first one, S’mores cookies were won by Deborah Kendrick with
> a bid of $5.50. The second batch, Cookies and Cream cookies were won by
> Emily Pennington with a bid of $7.
> 14.	The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 PM.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
> Deanna Lewis, Secretary
>
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