[Cinci-NFB] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter, Meeting Minutes for August 2021

Mon Sep 13 13:21:53 UTC 2021

Hi Tammy. Cassandra did attend the meeting and is listed as a guest of the Chapter, along with several other people who attended virtually. The new Chapter conference line is (267) 807-9601, Access Code 528279584#. The access code has not changed, but the conference dial in number is different.

Very Best,

Chris

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What is the conference number and code.  Also you forgot to add Cassandra Proud not sure
Was at the meeting to.
Thanks,
Tammy Smith

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Subject: [Cinci-NFB] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter, Meeting Minutes for August 2021

National Federation of the blind of Ohio
Cincinnati Chapter
Meeting Minutes for August 2021

  1.  The August 2021 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened at approximately 2:05 P.M. at the home of President Gloria Robinson. Today's meeting was conducted as a hybrid-with several members attending via telephone conference and the rest in-person. Attending in-person were: President Gloria Robinson, Christopher Sabine, Emily Pennington, Marianne Denning, Lisa Hall, Tammy Smith, and Haley Thurston. Taslim Dibba, Walter Mitchell, Chris Windham, and Tammy McRae attended today's meeting by phone conference. Joan Sabine and Cassandra Proud attended today's meeting in-person as guests of the Chapter, and Akeelah Cade attended by telephone conference as a guest of the Chapter.

  1.  Emily Pennington moved to approve the June minutes as emailed. Haley Thurston seconded, and the motion passed.

  1.  Emily Pennington gave this month's Treasurer's Report. Marianne Denning moved to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. Christopher Sabine seconded, and the motion passed.

  1.  Gloria Robinson requested that Chris Windham give a report from the Transportation Committee. Chris expressed that he can no longer chair this committee due to other commitments. Christopher Sabine expressed that he attended a virtual public hearing on August 5 regarding service changes to a number of Metro's routes. Two new crosstown routes serving areas surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools will commence on August 15 as well as significant changes to current routes to accommodate students using Metro to travel to and from school. The changes came as a result of Cincinnati Public Schools eliminating dedicated service to students in grades 7-12. Also-new service to some Amberley Village locations not covered by Metro has begun as of the end of August. Christopher agreed to provide the presentation from this meeting to members upon request.

  1.  Dave Perry gave a Fundraising Committee report. He indicated that the Chapter is working on a fundraiser which will take place between now and the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio annual convention in November. The Chapter will sell tickets to win an Amazon Smart Air Fryer. The committee will share further information on the fundraiser as soon as the prize is released to the Chapter in the next few weeks.

  1.  Marianne Denning gave a report from the Legislative Committee. She expressed that it is "not too late" to register for this year's Columbus Seminar, which is set to take place from September 19-21. This event will consist of a Board of Directors meeting on September 19 followed by a job seminar and a tour of the Ohio State Capitol on September 20. The event will culminate with meetings with members of the Ohio General Assembly and Senate regarding the Ohio Affiliate's two current legislative priorities: the Ohio Parental Rights Bill and Accessible Prescription Medications Bill. The Ohio Parental Rights Bill, Ohio House Bill 352 / Senate Bill 202, would prohibit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services from making a determination concerning guardianship, custody, adoption, or visitation rights of a minor child based solely on disability. This bill has been assigned to committees in both the General Assembly and Senate and has a chance of being signed into law during the current legislative session. The Affiliate's accessible prescription medication legislation has not yet been introduced in either the Ohio General Assembly or Senate. This bill would require all pharmacies and health care providers to provide medication labels in alternative formats for Blind patients. Marianne emphasized that financial assistance is available for members to attend Columbus Seminar, and support will be provided for members to complete the financial assistance form and attend the event. Five members have expressed that they will attend the Columbus Seminar and need transportation as of today's meeting. Marianne Denning moved that the Chapter allocate $300 for the cost of a van and driver for transportation to and from the event. Walter Mitchell made a friendly amendment to Marianne Denning's motion to allocate additional funds from the Chapter Treasury to cover all other necessary transportation costs. Dave Perry seconded the motion, which carried without further discussion.

  1.  President Gloria Robinson expressed her continued concern about members' lack of participation in Chapter activities, particularly fundraising. She expressed that she would like to see as many members involved in Chapter activities and participating in State Convention as possible. (The Ohio Affiliate Convention is currently scheduled for November 5-7 2021 at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbus - Worthington Hotel). President Gloria Robinson indicated that she is seeking funding and sponsorships to bring all Chapter members to the convention, and financial assistance is available3 from the Ohio Affiliate. At the request of President Gloria Robinson, Emily Pennington moved that the Chapter allocate $75 for each Chapter member who has participated in at least four Chapter meetings to attend the Ohio Affiliate Convention. Christopher Sabine seconded, and the motion passed with no further discussion.

  1.  Christopher Sabine moved that the Chapter continue holding all meetings by telephone conference for the remainder of Calendar Year 2021. Dave Perry Seconded. The motion carried after discussion with one dissent.

  1.  President Gloria Robinson expressed that the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Community Service Division is making donations to Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, a shelter for those impacted by domestic violence and their children in Columbus. She expressed that she is seeking snacks and other items for children ages 3-5 to provide to the Community Service Division to support this project. A notice regarding this project was posted to the Ohio-Talk Listserv prior to today's meeting, and Marianne Denning agreed to forward the notice to the Cinci-Talk Listserv.

  1.  President Gloria Robinson expressed that she will be reaching out to several members who are unable to access information from the Ohio Affiliate and Cincinnati Chapter because they do not have a computer and assistive technology necessary to access information from the Chapter and Affiliate.

  1.  President Gloria Robinson expressed that she would like to have a table at the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Convention in November. Items to sell were discussed.

  1.  Christopher Sabine expressed that since this is the 75th Annual Convention of the Ohio Affiliate, the convention banquet will be a black-tie event. Attendees will be asked to dress as formally as possible.

  1.  Christopher Sabine indicated that he is organizing the Affiliate Convention's first Abilities Seminar, along with Ryan Sima, Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cuyahoga County Chapter. The Abilities Seminar will showcase the abilities of members of the Ohio Affiliate in the workplace and daily life. Christopher also expressed that he is working to have Gary Warren, Co-chair of the Fundraising Committee, assigned as DJ for the post-banquet party at the Ohio Affiliate Convention.

  1.  Marianne Denning expressed that the Education Committee of the Ohio Affiliate is organizing activities for parents of Blind children during Convention.

  1.  Christopher Sabine indicated that the Affiliate is compiling information on the accomplishments of each Chapter and division of the Ohio Affiliate for the annual Gavel Awards presentation at the convention banquet. In particular, Christopher has asked all members who have signed up for NFB Newsline or the national Preauthorized Contribution (PAC) plan to reach out to him directly, so he can compile an accurate count of the membership signed up for both programs. Christopher agreed to post a notice regarding the Gavel Awards to the Cinci-Talk listserv following today's meeting. The Gavel Awards were established to recognize the contributions of individual Federation members, chapters, and divisions to promoting and exemplifying the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind within the organization and the broader community.

  1.  The August 2021 meeting of the National Federation of the blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:05 P.M. on Saturday August 28 2021. The next Chapter meeting will be held by telephone conference on September 25 2021 at 1:30 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christopher Sabine
Secretary
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Cincinnati Chapter

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