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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi, all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I just saw and edited the minutes to reflect the proper account balance and fix some typographical things. Here they are, in accurate form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>March 28th, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM at Washington Platform restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The following members were present: Deborah Kendrick, Rachel Cunts, Sherry Albers, Jessie Mcdaniel, Chris Tull, Paul Dressel, Christopher Sabine, Lisa Hall, Judy Rudig, Karen Inis, Bill Inis, Joy Thomas, Walter Mitchel, Lillie Pennington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>There were several guests, including Jay Tolle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>President Kendrick started out the meeting by asking everyone to introduce themselves and talk about whatever they wished to talk about since the chapter is a family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>During this introduction, Lisa Hall gave a brief update on Bob Marquart, who has been having health issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>President Kendrick counted the number of people planning to attend national convention. A good number of chapter members are planning to attend. She urged all planning to attend to preregister and get hotel reservations and flights booked as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>She also expressed gratitude for Paul Jordans continuing support with microphones at every meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Motion to approve minutes from Febuary, moved by Walter, seconded by Rachel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Treasurers report was read by Lillie Pennington, standing in for Emily Pennington.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>balances<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>seniors: $40.68<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>checking: $2953.61<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>revenues: $57<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$20 from book sales<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$8 for people not being clad<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$24 from auction items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$5 for new member dues<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>expenses: $500 for NFB of Ohio BELL check<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>moved by Paul Jordan, seconded by Lisa.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>President Kendrick then played the National presidential release. She also discussed the new NFB app released for IOS devices earlier this week.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lillie Pennington then gave a report on the article "daring to be all we can be" written by Paul Gabias printed in the March Braille Monitor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>President kendrick then gave talked about the various ways that readers can access the braille monitor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Committee reports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Recreation: No report was given since Kim Mckeechern nor Deeanna Lewis were not there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fundraising: a 25 dollar gift card to Wall Mart was given to Paul and Bernie Dressel for selling the most City Access books. Sherry also urged anyone who has outstanding money from City Access to pay it to her and the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter raised the point of NFB of Cincinnati needing a nonprofit tax identification number. Our previous tax ID has expired. President kendrick will look into this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>There will be a game night on Saturday May 9th at the Dressels from 2:00 until 7:00. There will be food, games, drinks, and good company. Everyone wishing to attend should RSVP to the Dressels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>membership: The committee had their first conference call on March 27th with Christopher Sabine serving as the new chair. Discussion focussed on growing the chapter membership, hosting recruitment events, establishing a facebook page and website, and providing information at other events concerning those with special needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Several announcements were made about the state aphiliet, including the release of the new Buckeye Bulletin, Malley’s Chocolates, and the BELL program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lillie Pennington brought in two auction items this month: a flash drive and a pair of handmade earrings. Rachel brought a Billy Hamilton bobblehead. The flash drive sold for 6 dollars, the Bobblehead sold for 10 dollars, and the earrings were sold for 7 dollars.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Respectfully submitted, Lillie Pennington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:21 AM<br><b>To:</b> cinci-nfb@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] FW: March 28 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Here are the March meeting minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m asking Lillie to read minutes at meeting as well, since they are being sent out late.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lillie Pennington [<a href="mailto:lilliepennington@fuse.net">mailto:lilliepennington@fuse.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:20 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>; <a href="mailto:emilypennington@fuse.net">emilypennington@fuse.net</a>; <a href="mailto:deannakay03@gmail.com">deannakay03@gmail.com</a>; 'Lisa Hall'<br><b>Cc:</b> 'Walter Mitchell'<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>March 28th, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>National Federation of the Blind Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM at Washington Platform restaurant.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>The following members were present: Deborah Kendrick, Rachel Cunts, Sherry Albers, Jessie Mcdaniel, Chris Tull, Paul Dressel, Christopher Sabine, Lisa Hall, Judy Rudig, Karen Inis, Bill Inis, Joy Thomas, Walter Mitchel, Lillie Pennington<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>There were several guests, including Jay Tull.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>President Kendrick started out the meeting by asking everyone to introduce themselves and talk about whatever they wished to talk about since the chapter is a family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>During this introduction, Lisa Hall gave a brief update on Bob Marquart, who has been having health issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>President Kendrick counted the number of people planning to attend national convention. A good number of chapter members are planning to attend. She urged all planning to attend to preregister and get hotel reservations and flights booked as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>She also exprcssed gratitude for Paul Jordans continuing support with microphones at every meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Motion to approve minutes from Febuary, moved by Walter, seconded by Rachel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Treasurers report was read by Lillie Pennington, standing in for Emily Pennington.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>balances<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>seniors: $40.68<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>checking: $2253.61<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>revinues: $57<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>$20 from book sales<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>$8 for people not being clad<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>$24 from auction items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>$5 for new member dues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>expenses: $500 for NFB of Ohio BELL check<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>moved by Paul Jordan, seconded by Lisa.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>President Kendrick then played the National presidential release. She also discussed the new NFB app released for IOS devices earlier this week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Lillie Pennington then gave a report on the article "daring to be all we can be" written by Paul Gabias printed in the March Braille Monitor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>President kendrick then gave talked about the various ways that readers can access the braille monitor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Committee reports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Recreation: No report was given since Kim Mckeechern nor Deeanna Lewis were not there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Fundraising: a 25 dollar gift card to Wall Mart was given to Paul and Bernie Dressel for selling the most City Access books. Sherry also urged anyone who has outstanding money from City Access to pay it to her and the chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Walter raised the point of NFB of Cincinnati needing a nonprofit tax identification number. Our previous tax ID has expired. President kendrick will look into this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>There will be a game night on Saturday May 9th at the Dressels from 2:00 until. There will be food, games, drinks, and good company. Everyone wishing to attend should RSVP to the Dressels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>membership: The committee had their first conference call on March 27th with Christopher Sabine serving as the new chair. Discussion focussed on growing the chapter membership, hosting recruitment events, establishing a facebook page and website, and providing information at other events concerning those with special needs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Several announcements were made about the state aphiliet, including the release of the new Buckeye Bullsjin, Malleyes Chocolates, and the BELL program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Lillie Pennington brought in two auction items month: a flash drive and a pair of handmade earrings. Rachel brought a Billy Hamilton bobblehead. The flash drive sold for 6 dollars, the Bobblehead sold for 10 dollars, and the earrings were sold for 7 dollars.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Respectfully submitted, Lillie Pennington<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=1 width="100%" noshade style='color:#A0A0A0' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>No virus found in this message.<br>Checked by AVG - <a href="http://www.avg.com">www.avg.com</a><br>Version: 2014.0.4800 / Virus Database: 4311/9616 - Release Date: 04/24/15<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>