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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CINCINNATI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Meeting minutes for October 27th, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1. The October 27<sup>th</sup> meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind was called to order by President, Deborah Kendrick at 5:58 PM at Washington Platform Restaurant. The following were present: Deborah Kendrick, Marianne Denning, Deanna Lewis, Kim McEachirn, Emily Pennington, Lillie Pennington, Lisa Hall, Bob Marquardt, Joy Thomas, Chris Sabine, Paul Dressell, Paul Jordan, Jim Tudor, Elif Emir, Sheri Albers, and Jessie McDaniel. We had several guests this month, Alan Lemly, Connie Misch, Brandon Misch, Chantel Cuddemi, and Mike Welty. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2. The meeting began with our introductions, due to a packed agenda, we did not have a Mini-Blind this month. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3. Invocation: Members shared their praises and concerns. Paul Dressell led us in prayer, followed by Lillie Pennington singing an NFB song, “Glory Glory Federation”. Everyone joined in for the second chorus. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4. Deborah informed everyone that Karren and Bill Innis were not able to attend the meeting and State Convention, due the death of Karren’s father. They will soon be going to Texas for the services. Karren Innis does a wonderful job at calling all the members to remind them of the upcoming meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>5. Paul Jordan moved that the August meeting minutes be approved, as emailed. Emily Pennington seconded. The motion passed and the minutes were approved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>6. Emily reminded everyone that she is collecting money for dues. She also reported the following balances:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Seniors: $40.68<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Checking: $ 3,345.47<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Income: $15.00 ($2.00 for members not being clad with NFB insignia, and $13.00 for the auction items). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Expenses: $747.30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>$78.20 (Bell Home presentation)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>$39.10 (Space on Fountain Square for the White Cane Walk)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>$350.00 (Convention transportation stipends of $25.00 each for the 14 people attending)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>$280.00 (Convention assistance for first timers, Chris Sabine and Jessie McDaniel, each received $140) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sheri Albers asked if the Treasurer’s Report was given by the bank statement, or per our own records. Sheri recommended that the balances be given according to the bank statements, once all of the items have cleared. The chapter agreed on this until more research can be gathered. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sheri asked about the Convention stipends and wanted clarification. Every member attending the State Convention will be getting $25 to help with transportation costs. The money raised at the Yard Sale ($280.00) will be split between the two first timers, Chris and Jessie. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sheri’s friend in Columbus donated $20 to the Yard Sale fundraiser, and it was agreed upon to deposit that money into the Chapter’s checking account. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lillie Pennington made a motion that the Treasurer’s report be approved, and Deanna Lewis seconded; the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>7. White Cane Walk: Deborah reported on the walk on Fountain Square on October 15<sup>th</sup>. There were about 100 people who participated in the walk, including several of our Chapter members. Our NFB of Ohio President, Eric Duffy and Secretary, Shelbi Hindel were also able to attend the event. A special thank you was given to Sheri Albers, who reserved the space on Fountain Square and to Paul and Bernie Dressell for working the NFB literature table that day. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>8. Deanna Lewis briefly reported on the Bell Home Presentation and pizza party, that the Membership Committee organized. A group of our chapter members; Deanna Lewis, Deborah Kendrick, Lisa Hall, Bob Marquardt, Elif Emir, Paul Dressell, Karren Innis, Bill Innis, and Judy Rudig were able to come and help out. Deanna’s mother, Diane Carmony also came to volunteer. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>A presentation and information about the NFB was given by Deborah and Lisa. Pizza, drinks and cookies were enjoyed as we met new people and told them how much the NFB means to us. There were approximately 20 people at the event, including our members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The committee would like to hold similar events at Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Clovernook Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>9. Convention: Deborah briefly reminded everyone about the upcoming Convention, Oct 31-Nov 2 at the Holiday Inn Worthington. She briefly discussed the agenda, starting on Thursday night with the Board meeting and concluding at 12:00 noon on Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marianne Denning has been working on transportation for members to and from the Convention. Here is the information:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Thursday afternoon, Jessie McDaniel and Sheri Albers will be taking Paul and Bernie Dressell and Lisa Hall. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Friday morning, Bob Marquardt will be taking Chris Sabine, Joy Thomas, and Elif Emir. They will be meeting at Clovernook. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Friday afternoon, Paul and Marianne Denning will be taking Deanna Lewis. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sunday, Jessie and Sheri will be taking Paul and Bernie Dressell home. Bob will be taking, Lisa, Deanna and Chris home. Elif’s husband will be taking Elif, Deborah, Alan, and Joy home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We will be selling our NFB song CDs at Convention this year, they are $5.00 each. Paul Dressell made a motion that our chapter gives 5 CDs away for door prizes. Each CD will be accompanied by $20, so a total of $100. Sheri Albers seconded the motion and it passed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Deborah discussed contributions to the state affiliate. Last year, our Chapter gave $100 for the movement. Marianne Denning made a motion that we give $100 for the movement and another $75 for the 75 in 75 campaign. Lillie Pennington seconded the motion and it passed. Marianne Denning donated her Convention stipend to us for the state affiliate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>10. Happy Birthday to Chris Sabine and Alan Lemly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>11. Lillie Pennington is working on a school assignment and is creating a mentoring project, for blind youth ages 12-20. Mentees will be matched with successful mentors, with similar interests and career goals. Lillie is looking for mentors and mentees. Qualifications for mentors: must be blind or visually impaired, and employed in gainful employment or have worked in the last 5 years. Qualifications for mentees: must be blind or visually impaired and between the ages of 12-20. Please contact Lillie if you or someone you know would be interested in being a mentor or mentee. More information will be posted on the list. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>12. Deanna brought in the following item for the auction, a fluorescent orange rain poncho with the new NFB logo. Kim McEachirn won the auction with a bid of $9.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>13. Bob Marquardt asked about the 75 in 75 campaign. On November 15<sup>th</sup>, there will be a meeting at the library in Canton to form an NFB Chapter in that area. There is no news about forming a Butler County Chapter at this time. The state affiliate is working on trying to get 75 Ohioans to the 2015 National Convention in Orlando to celebrate the NFB’s 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>12. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM, with the next meeting scheduled on Monday, November 24<sup>th</sup> at 6:00 PM. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:4.0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:4.0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:4.0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Deanna Lewis, Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>-- <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. <a href="http://www.sophos.com"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.sophos.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Sent from the Clovernook email system<o:p></o:p></pre></div></body></html>