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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The following are the minutes from the Chapter meeting held on February 27, 2016. The February 2016 report of the Recreation Committee, written by Kim and Annie McEachirn, is included below in its entirety.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Meeting Minutes for February 2016<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The February meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind was convened by President Deborah Kendrick at approximately 2:15 P.M. on Saturday February 27 at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. Members in Attendance were: Deborah Kendrick, Christopher Sabine, Bill Innis, Karren Innis, Rachel Kuntz, Mike Kuntz, Lisa Hall, Judy Rudig, Lilly Pennington, Emily Pennington, Alan Lemly, Paul Dressell, Kim McEachirn, Annie McEachirn Carson and Paul Jordan. Special welcome was given to Paul Dressell, who attended his first meeting after being absent for several months for medical reasons, and Alan Lemly, who traveled from out-of-state to attend today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The “mini-blind” for this month was a discussion of favorite alternative techniques of blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Rachel Kuntz moved to approve the January 2016 meeting minutes; Judy Rudig seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Emily Pennington presented the February treasurer’s report. Paul Jordan moved to accept the report; Rachel Kuntz Seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Deborah reported that she received an update prior to the meeting from Rose Sloan from the NFB National Office that Ms. Sloan met with Chris Hess, Aide to Congressman Steve Chabot, Concerning H. R. 188, <u>The Transition to Integrated and Meaningful Employment Act</u>. Ms. Sloan reported that the meeting was positive, and Deborah wrote an email message to MR. Hess to request that Rep. Chabot co-sponsor this legislation. Deborah indicated that Eric Duffy posted a message concerning this to several NFB lists—possibly to Ohio-Talk. Deborah also expressed that immediate support is needed for H.R. 2264, which would grant veterans deemed permanently and totally disabled space available access to aircraft on a par with retired military personnel. Deborah reported that she would send an email concerning H.R. 2264 to the Chapter Listserv following the meeting and indicated that National Office has asked all members to email Mr. Hess immediately concerning H.R. 2264 and H.R. 188; a vote on H.R. 2264 is reportedly scheduled for next week. Mr. Hess’s email address is <a href="mailto:chris.hess@mail.house.gov">chris.hess@mail.house.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Rachel gave her report on the Washington Seminar. Rachel indicated that Seminar activities were conducted under a modified schedule, as most Congressional Representatives were out due to the blizzard affecting Washington D.C. Other activities, including the mock legislative session and the Congressional Reception, were also cancelled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Despite this, Rachel indicated that she was able to attend meetings with a variety of Congressional staffers with other Ohio Federationists—including Barbara Pierce, J.W. Smith and Jordy Stringer. This was reportedly her first Washington Seminar. She expressed that highlights of her trip included a photo opportunity with Sen. Sherrod Brown and a very productive meeting with J.W. Smith and Rep. Jim Renacci. This meeting ultimately led to Rep. Renacci’s co-sponsorship of H. R. 2264.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Deborah shared some information of interest from her recent trip to the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of Guide Dogs for the blind in San Francisco. She indicated that Disney has released a new free app for IOS and Android Devices. The Movies Anywhere App provides instant audio description for a list of supported movies. When the app is running and a supported movie is playing—either on a DVD or in a theater—the app will automatically sync with the movie and provide audio description. Deborah reported that the app currently supports sixteen Movies produced by Disney and Pixar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Fund Raising:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Deborah indicated that the Chapter is currently seeking a new chair of the fund raising committee. She asked that anyone who is interested or knows of someone who is to contact her immediately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Recreation:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Kim McEachirn presented the Recreation Committee Report. This report, written by Kim and Annie McEachirn, is being distributed with these minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>The Book Club had its first meeting and is looking forward to a second. The Laterza Coffee Tour was a huge success, and plans are underway for a May 7 tour of Spring Grove Cemetery.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Judy Rudig presented a motion that a food / clothing drive benefitting a local non-profit organization in Greater Cincinnati become a permanent fixture in the Chapter’s Holiday Celebrations. Emily Pennington seconded, and the motion passed without further discussion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Christopher Sabine asked a question about who should keep the receipts from last year’s Food / Clothing Drive, which Walter Mitchell gave him at the January Meeting. Deborah responded that this is the Treasurer’s responsibility. Deborah also asked Emily Pennington to contact Eric Duffy and determine if the Chapter needs to complete 990 Forms and provide receipts to the IRS or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Christopher indicated that he will send the receipt from the Food / Clothing Drive to Emily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Deborah asked about the annual picnic. Kim reported that the Recreation Committee has not technically begun planning discussions, as an issue was brought to its attention which is still being investigated. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Membership:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>Christopher Sabine gave the report of the Membership Committee. The group met twice by phone conference: once on February 1 at 7:00 P.M. and again on February 8 at 7:00 P.M. The topic of both meetings was the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati Facebook Page. The primary purpose of the Facebook Page is to disseminate information about Chapter activities and ultimately recruit new members. The Committee agreed to share link to the page with The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), the Clovernook Center and the Ohio-Talk Listserv. Deborah has submitted the link to John Mitchell, CABVI’s Executive Director; Lisa has reached out to her contacts at the Clovernook Center. Christopher has submitted a link to the Ohio-Talk listserv as well as a separate email explaining how members can invite their friends on Facebook to like the page.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'>As of this meeting, the Facebook page has 21 new likes for a total of 37 likes. These came as a direct result of sharing the link with CABVI and Ohio-Talk as well as page invites. Deborah reported that John Mitchell<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'> Has shared a link to the Chapter’s Facebook Page on CABVI’s page and sent an email to all staff encouraging them to like the page.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Rachel Kuntz raised a concern that the next Chapter meeting might be held on Easter Weekend, as meetings are usually held on the fourth Saturday of the month. The Chapter voted to hold its next meeting on Saturday, March 26 despite this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.25in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'>10. Deborah presented one item for auction: a print copy of <u>Business Owners who are blind or Visually Impaired</u>, written by Deborah Kendrick and published in 1999 by AFB Press.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:30 P.M. on Saturday February 27, 2016.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Recreation Committee Meeting as reported by Kim McEachirn:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Cincinnati NFB chapter recreation committee met on Thursday, February 25, 2016 by phone conference from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. with Kim McEachirn presiding. In attendance were the following persons:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Walter Mitchell, Deanna Lewis, Judy Rudig, Annie McEachirn Carson and Kim McEachirn. Topics discussed included:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> The book club met on February 11<sup>th </sup>by conference call under the direction of Annie McEachirn Carson, for the first book discussion which was on “The Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah. It was reported that all of the members had agreed that “The Nightingale,” was a fascinating, heart-warming and passionate book about two sisters and their different choices which shaped the direction of their lives. A drawing was held to select the March discussion leader who would be responsible for informing the group of the next book to be read. Chris Sabin, who was chosen to lead the discussion on March 10<sup>th</sup> instructed the group to read the book “Nineteen Minutes,” by Jodi Picoult.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>There was a question about when and how often members could join the book club. Annie reported that some initial guidelines by the mini committee had been set up prior to the January book discussion such as the January 15<sup>th</sup> deadline for joining with a six months commitment in mind and consideration of the group size not to exceed ten people. Deanna asked that we reconsider people joining any month if they wanted to do so. Annie said some thought would be given to Deanna’s concern, and this issue would be revisited.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> The LaTerza Coffee shop tour occurred on February 20, 2016 with approximately ten attendees (nine NFB chapter members and one guest). From the planting of the seed to entering the coffee cup, the fascinating inner workings of this microbrewery was presented to the group. The tour experience included coffee tastings, an in-house “NFB” roasting, and concluded with a leisurely setting where all enjoyed their favorite coffee along with seven-up cake and pumpkin crisp provided by Walter and Annie. An article, written by Annie, and pictures with descriptive labels from Rachel will be submitted for the Cincinnati NFB chapter Facebook page and also both will be sent out to the list.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Spring Grove Cemetery tour has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2016. Annie has been in contact with the special events coordinator and all of the details of the tour have been worked out. Information regarding the tour will be sent to the list, soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> The Christmas food/clothing drive, (originally suggested by Annie) was such a success that the committee agreed to have this humanitarian effort become a permanent part of our holiday celebration. A motion by Judy Rudig will be made to the chapter at large for consideration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>New ideas will be entertained at the March meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> There was a closing prayer, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast>Kim McEachirn, Co-chairman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>