[Cinci-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati, Meting Minutes for September 2018

Tue Oct 9 14:07:55 UTC 2018

Hello Tammy,

Unfortunately the chapter is not in a position to assist members with moving
costs. Are there other resources available to you, such as a church,
counseling service or family members?

Best Regards,

Sheri Albers, Vice President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

513.886.8697

 <mailto:Sheri.albers87 at gmail.com> 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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Meting Minutes for September 2018

Hey Chris,

Just to let you know that I will be moving in a few weeks.  I was wondering
if it is possible for the chaper to help me pay the moving people, because I
havn't been working lately due to my health and hospital 

Thanks,

Tammy Smith

visits.  The cost is about 300.00 can you please find out and let me know if
it is dueable.

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Subject: [Cinci-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati, Meting
Minutes for September 2018

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Cincinnati Chapter

Meeting Minutes for September 22 2018

1.       The September 2018 meting of the National Federation of the Blind
of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Sheri Albers at
approximately 2:03 P.M. on September 22 2018 at the Washington Platform
Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were: President Sheri
Albers, Kim McEachirn, Deanna Lewis, Diane Carmony, Joy Thomas, Christopher
Sabine, Paul Dressell, Paul Jordan, Emily Pennington, Gloria Robinson,
Walter Mitchel, Dale Barta and Jean Selvidge. Akeelah and Nyla Kade, Angela
Maddox, Chris Windham and Kate Radke attended as guests of the Chapter.
President Sheri Albers began this month's meeting by reciting the one minute
speech.

2.       Paul Jordan moved to approve the July 2018 minutes as emailed.
Walter Mitchell seconded, and the motion passed.

3.       Walter Mitchell approved this month's Treasurer's Report as
presented by Emily Pennington. Gloria Robinson seconded, and the motion
passed.

4.       Christopher Sabine gave a report from the Membership Committee. He
indicated that he has made two attempts to schedule telephone conferences on
September 11 and September 18 2018, but both meetings had to be cancelled
due to lack of attendance. Christopher expressed that he and Sheri Albers
met with representatives of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on August 30 to
begin the process of developing strategies to enable Blind parishioners and
prospective members of the Catholic Faith in the Archdiocese to access
materials and more fully participate in the life of the Church. Much of the
discussion revolved around replicating the work of other diocese who have
promoted inclusion of Blind parishioners and those with other
disabilities-primarily the Diocese of Toledo, which has worked with
Federation members in the past. Christopher expressed that dialog with the
Archdiocese is ongoing. Christopher also reported on a visit by him, Lisa
Hall, Paul and Bernie Dressell and Dale Barta to the home of long time
Federationist Marion King, who is unable to attend Chapter meetings for
health reasons. Christopher expressed that the meeting went well, but it was
agreed after some discussion that the membership needs to visit more often,
make regular contact and generally serve as a better support system to
Marion. Specific actions were discussed, but Christopher emphasized that the
Membership Committee needs to take ownership of these efforts, and this is
impossible without regular meetings. After Christopher concluded his report,
two additional items related to membership recruitment were discussed.

5.       Sheri Albers expressed that she and Deanna Lewis staffed a table at
the Vision Walk sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Foundation
Fighting Blindness held this morning at the Theodore M. Barry Friendship
Park.

6.       Sheri also reminded members of the Mercy Health Fair set for
October 13 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mercy Health Corporate Campus at 1701 Mercy
Health Place. Gloria Robinson discussed this event further as part of the
Fundraising Committee report.

7.       Walter Mitchell gave the Fundraising Committee Report. The
Committee reportedly met by teleconference on September 21 2018. Walter
Mitchell, Gloria Robinson, Paul Dressell, Bernie Dressell and Kim McEachirn
attended. Five items were discussed by individual Committee members during
this report.

a.       Walter Mitchell indicated that the bake sale--originally scheduled
in October--has been rescheduled to December 1 due to other events that
week. He expressed that he will provide further details at a future Chapter
meeting.

b.      Gloria Robinson gave an additional summary of the Health Fair on
October 13 at the Mercy Health Campus, which is being facilitated by Dr. Ken
Robinson, Dr. Patricia Okocha and Dr. Keith Melvin from Mercy Health
Partners. Gloria requested that people attend to promote the Federation,
specifically focusing on members of the Diabetes Action Network in
attendance. Paul Jordan, President of the Ohio Diabetes Action Network,
expressed that he will attend this event. Granola bars and World's Finest
Chocolates will be sold at $1 apiece. Walter expressed that all items sold
are being donated by Walter Mitchell and Kim McEachirn, so there will be no
expense to the Chapter. 

c.       Kim McEachirn continued the report by discussing his efforts on his
Braille puzzle book project. The Chapter agreed that the books will be
produced in Unified English Braille (as opposed to English Braille, American
Edition). Kim expressed that he will produce 100 books at a total cost of
$50, which he will donate to the Chapter. These books will be ready for sale
by State Convention, and it was agreed that the Committee and Chapter will
discuss another printing for next year's National Convention at a later
date. 

d.      Kim expressed that he needs a decision today on whether to precede
with the sale of 50 additional "Meet the Blind" T shirts at the 2018 State
Convention and other venues. The total cost of production would be $490 with
a potential profit of $565. The T shirts would include long and short sleeve
shirts as well as hoodies. Kim McEachirn presented a motion that the Chapter
allocate $490 to production of the T shirts, and Gloria Robinson seconded.
There was extensive discussion which revolved around whether the market
would support additional sales adequately to justify the cost and the need
for Chapter members to donate to production costs. During this discussion,
several Chapter members agreed to make pledges and donations totaling $160
to offset the production cost to the Treasury. The discussion concluded with
Walter Mitchell presenting a friendly amendment to Kim McEachirn's original
motion to deduct the total amount of pledges and donations of $160, for a
total cost to the Treasury of $330. The motion passed. 

e.      Gloria Robinson concluded the Fundraising Report with a discussion
of additional fundraising projects to prevent the Chapter's treasury from
being depleted. These included reaching out to sponsors and other means for
members to make contributions-such as a penny jar. Christopher Sabine
suggested seeking funds through the Chapter's Facebook page, expressing that
the Louisville Chapter has engaged in similar efforts in the past. Gloria
expressed that Affiliate President Richard Payne also conducted some
fundraising through the State Affiliate's Facebook Page. Christopher and
Walter Mitchell agreed to discuss this by telephone following today's
meeting. Sheri Albers expressed that all fundraising materials must be
approved by Richard Payne, President of the Ohio Affiliate, due to protocols
and branding requirements from National Office.

8.       Sheri Albers reported that the Marrakesh Treaty, which extends
international copyright protections for accessible materials for the Blind
and allows registered members of national library services for the Blind to
access alternative format materials from service providers in other member
countries, has been released from the Senate Judiciary Committee and is set
for a vote on the House Floor the week of September 24.

9.       Sheri Albers reminded all Chapter members that the Gavel Awards,
which recognize the accomplishments of chapters, Divisions and individual
Federation Members to the Federation and the community at large, are due to
the Ohio Affiliate by October 1. She expressed that the Chapter Board met
earlier this week to develop the Gavel report for the State Affiliate and
asked all members who would like their contributions to the Federation or
the community in general recognized in the report to email her following
today's meeting. 

10.   Sheri Albers reminded all Chapter members of the White Cane Awareness
Walk / Meet the Blind Event on October 8 2018 at Cincinnati City Hall. She
reported that the proclamations are complete and Mayor John Cranley has been
invited, though she indicated she has not received a response from his
scheduler as of today's meeting. Representatives of the Clovernook Center
and the Cincinnati Association for the blind and Visually Impaired will be
participating, and there will also be representatives in Clovernook's "Count
me On" Project in attendance. The event will start at 10:30 A.M. at
Cincinnati City Hall, and there will be a march to Fountain Square-as in
past years. Sheri expressed that there will be line dancing and other
activities at Fountain Square following the march and reading of the
proclamation. Walter Mitchell and Gloria Robinson have agreed to set up the
event table on fountain Square prior to the start of the event.

11.   Sheri Albers began a discussion of this year's State Convention, which
is scheduled for November 2-4 at the Holiday Inn Strongsville, Ohio. Sheri
indicated that bus transportation to the Convention hotel has been
confirmed, and electronic and print Convention Assistance Forms have been
sent out to the Ohio-Talk Listserv. Convention assistance forms are due to
Ohio Affiliate President Richard Payne by October 11, and a supporting
letter from the Chapter President is required for all applicants for
Convention Assistance from the Ohio Affiliate. The Board of Directors has
agreed to allocate a specific, limited amount for Convention Assistance.
First-time Convention attendees will receive priority, with other
applications being considered on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. The cost
of the hotel is $82 per night plus tax, which includes a breakfast buffet
for two plus $5 for an additional person. The deadline for room reservations
is October 11, and the deadline for preregistration for Convention is
October 26. Ideas for the Auction Item for the State Convention Banquet were
discussed, and it was agreed that discussions would continue on the
Cincinnati Chapter Listserv. Discussion of door prizes and Money for the
Movement was tabled for next month's meeting.

12.   Gloria Robinson led a brief discussion on Chapter members' experiences
of discrimination based on Blindness.

13.   Akeelah Kade, who attended today's meeting as a guest, introduced
herself to the Chapter.

14.   The October meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National
Federation of the Blind of Ohio will be held on Saturday October 27 2018
from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown
Cincinnati.

15.   The September 2018 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter, was adjourned at approximately 3:45 P.M. on
September 22 2018.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christopher Sabine

President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Cincinnati Chapter

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