[Cinci-nfb] Topic of Discussion

[Sheri Albers]

Hello Cincinnati Chapter,

I want to discuss a topic that I did not want to talk about at Washington
Platform. The topic is moving our meeting location. This has been something
that I have been thinking about for a long time, and recently a few of our
members have been expressing concerns along the same lines. Here are some of
the concerns that I have had, and that others have expressed to me:

1.  The lack of cohesiveness, as we are sitting at different tables, with
some of us with our back to each other.

2.  The noise factor, either from the music, or from patrons, in the other
areas in the restaurant.

3.  The expense of the food, or the choice of the food, or the obligation to
order food while we are there.

4.  The numerous attempts and failures, to prevent the interruption of the
staff of serving food and paying the checks during the meeting.

 

While this list may not cover everything, I believe that these are enough
reasons, in my mind to consider a new meeting location. I also need to tell
you that I spoke to a member who we have not seen since our Christmas party,
and he confessed to me that he has not come to the meeting because of where
it is held. I wonder if there are other people who feel this way, too.

 

So, first, can we have a motion at the next meeting to move to a new
location? Next, a new location has been found by Gloria Robinson. She has
gotten permission from the downtown Public Library to hold our meetings
there. I will make sure that we have access to the restrooms. We will also
be able to bring in refreshments, if we want. I propose that we make the
change the first of the year.

Please Reply All to the list and let everyone know your thoughts on this
matter. Thank you.

 

Best Regards,

Sheri Albers, President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter

513.886.8697

Sheri.albers87 at gmail.com

 

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.

 

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