[Cinci-NFB] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter, Meeting Minutes for October, 2024

[Gloria Robinson]

I will approve these minutes Chris this I’ve done this before. I remember you sent this message out before and we had to approve these minutes. I approve of them.
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> On Dec 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Christopher Sabine via Cinci-NFB <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> Cincinnati Chapter
> Meeting Minutes for October 26, 2024
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> The October 26, 2024, meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened at Christine’s Casual Dining, 3360 Westbourne Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248 at approximately 4:00 P. M. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This was a hybrid meeting. Attending in person were President Gloria Robinson, Vice President Dave Perry, Chris Windham, Lisa Hall, Tammy Smith, Christopher Sabine, and Joan Sabine, attending as a guest of the Chapter. Attending by telephone were Frank Bragassa, Jason Revalee, Haley Thurston, Tapeka Turner, Tammy McRae, and Gary Warren.
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> President Gloria Robinson began today’s meeting by introducing Dave Perry and the Membership Committee Report. She reminded all Chapter members that a point system is in place to gage members’ participation in Chapter activities and eligibility for Convention assistance. All members must pay annual dues of $5 to be eligible to participate in the Chapter and vote on motions. She continued that the Chapter has two new members: Chrisotpher Grisby and Dan Brooks. Dave Perry encouraged all Chapter members to attend the State Convention, which is currently set for November 14-17 in Westlake, Ohio. The cutoff date for convention assistance is November 4. Door prizes will be available. The van will be leaving the Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant at 1003 Gest Street in Queensgate at 6:15 A.M. on Friday, November 15, arriving at the Hilton Doubletree Westlake Hotel at 10 A.M. All members riding in the van must arrive at Frisch’s at 6:00 A.M. Six seats have been reserved for the van to date with a limit of 13 passengers. All passengers will be limited to one bag, and the cost of transportation will be $20 per person. The van will arrive at 12 Noon on Sunday November 17 for the return trip to Cincinnati and is expected to arrive between 4:30 and 5:00 at the Frisch’s Queensgate location. A flier has been sent to the community soliciting donations for the van, and the Chapter will be contributing door prizes. A basket, called the “all Around Evening” basket, will be available for members to contribute. The membership panel is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. on Saturday. There will be an after-party in the Convention Hospitality Room following the Banquet on Saturday evening, and Gary Warren will be serving as DJ. Frank Bragassa is chairing the Resolutions Committee.
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> Emily Pennington gave this month’s Treasurer’s Report. Dave Perry moved to accept this Month’s Treasurer’s report. Lisa Hall seconded. The motion passed.
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> Dave Perry moved to approve the October 1 meeting minutes. Tammy Smith seconded, and the motion passed.
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> Dave Perry, speaking for the Fundraising Committee, indicated that the Chapter will have a table at the exhibit hall at the State Convention selling oils and other items. President Gloria Robinson indicated that she is in the process of working with Buskin Bakery to sell cookies with the letters “NFB” marked on them to sell at Convention at $2 apiece. The cookies will be individually wrapped. Chocolate turtles will also be sold for $5 apiece. Other items will be available as well.
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> President Gloria Robinson indicated that the Community Outreach Committee is planning various activities, such as presentations to schools and churches. A Valentine’s Day ball is in the works, but specifics have not been announced as of today’s meeting. A spring ball is also in the works.
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> President Gloria Robinson expressed that she is encouraging all Chapter members to begin meeting in person. She continued that she believes the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library will have rooms available starting in January. Information was provided for those interested in donating to the van and the Chapter at large.
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> President Gloria Robinson reported that the Chapter Board of Directors is assisting the residents of the Samuel W. Bell Home for Sightless. President Robinson has reportedly been in contact with Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece and the office of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval regarding the current situation at the Bell Home, and President Robinson asserted that the Chapter Board has been supportive of the residents. The Board plans to provide personal hygiene supplies and other items to the facility’s residents.
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> President Gloria Robinson indicated that the Chapter is attempting to reach out to representatives of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) regarding ongoing concerns from Blind riders of Metro, SORTA’s fix route bus system, and ACCESS, SORTA’s paratransit system. Chris Windham indicated that he was introduced to several staff of SORTA at a public meeting and had the opportunity to complete a survey, the results of which will be reported to the management. Questions included punctuality, the quality of the new buses, bus stops, and other concerns. Chris indicated SORTA Management is expressing that they are having “trouble” with the announcement systems used to call out stops for Blind riders, though President Gloria Robinson reported a positive experience on a recent trip home from the Airport that involved a Downtown transfer to Metro.
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> The Chapter recognized Christopher Sabine’s birthday at today’s meeting, and President Gloria Robinson announced that a party is in the works to celebrate Dave Perry’s Birthday on December 31.
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> President Gloria Robinson indicated that the Chapter meeting times have been changed from 1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on the fourth Saturday of each month.
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> The October 26, 2024, meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 4:37 P.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
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> Respectfully Submitted,
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> Christopher Sabine
> Secretary
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> Cincinnati Chapter
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