[Cinci-nfb] May minutes.

Thu Jun 18 18:47:59 UTC 2015

Hi Elif,
Great to get news of you. Bernie and I look forward to seeing you upon your 
return. Best of everything. Paul and Bernie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elif Emir Öksüz via Cinci-nfb" <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>
To: <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>; "NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List" 
<cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Elif Emir Öksüz" <filerime at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Cinci-nfb] May minutes.


> thanks all it is nice to hear from you
>
> 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
>> Cinci-nfb
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 6:34 PM
>> To: 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'
>> Cc: Sheri
>> Subject: Re: [Cinci-nfb] May minutes.
>>
>> 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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