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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='color:#1F497D'> Agree. I wish you could have stayed and had dinner afterward.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><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>Dale Barta via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:28 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Dale Barta<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati, Meeting Minutes for March 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hey Chris: The Freedom Center Tour was fabulous. I think it was the best educational experience we have ever had, and I would like us to have another tour, because one cannot do it justice. Sincerely, Dale Barta <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><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 [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati, Meeting Minutes for March 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><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 March 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The March 2017 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was convened by Vice President Lisa Hall on Saturday March 25, 2017 at approximately 2:15 P.M. at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were: Lisa Hall, David Perry, Christopher Sabine, Joy Thomas, Elif Emir Oksuz, Lilly Pennington, Emily Pennington, Paul Dressell, Walter Mitchell, Annie McEachirn Carson and Sheri Albers. Richard Payne, President of the Ohio Affiliate, also attended today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Emily Pennington presented this month’s Treasurer’s Report. David Perry moved to accept the report. Christopher Sabine seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Paul Dressell moved to approve the February meeting minutes as emailed. Emily Pennington seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Lisa Hall encouraged everyone in the Chapter to volunteer at the “BLT” Station that the Ohio Affiliate is staffing at Mile 9 of the Flying Pig Half Marathon, which is scheduled for Sunday May 7 2017. The station is located near the intersection of Madison Road, Victory Parkway and Martin Luther King Drive. Sheri Albers indicated that arrangements for the event are the same as last year. Volunteers need to arrive at 6:30 A.M. the morning of the event. The link to sign up online is posted to the Ohio-Talk and Cincinnati Chapter Listservs. Sheri expressed that only five people have reportedly signed up. 30 are needed to attend the event for the affiliate to earn $500 for sponsorship. This includes friends and family members of Federationists in the Ohio Affiliate. Christopher Sabine indicated that he has also posted the link to sign up for the event on the Cincinnati Chapter Facebook Page.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Lisa Hall encouraged all Chapter members to purchase a ticket for the “Piggest Raffle Ever”, which is being held in conjunction with the Flying Pig Marathon. Tickets are 1 for $5, 6 for $25 and 12 for $50, with proceeds going to the Convention Assistance Fund of the Ohio Affiliate, according to Sheri Albers. Sheri presented paper raffle tickets to those interested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Lisa encouraged all Chapter members to read the March issue of the <u>Braille Monitor</u>, (<a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1703/bm1703tc.htm">https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1703/bm1703tc.htm</a>). This issue includes a summary of the activities of this year’s Washington Seminar and the current national legislative priorities. There is also an article on the future of Braille and refreshable Braille displays. The <u>Braille Monitor</u> is available online through NFB’s Web site (See above link for March 2017 issue). It is also available in Text, MP3 and Daisy formats as well as through NFB Newsline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Christopher presented his report from the joint meeting of the Membership and Recreation Committee that met by telephone conference on March 2016 2017 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss a proposal presented to the Membership Committee by Walter Mitchell to form a support group for Blind people in Greater Cincinnati. Christopher expressed that unlike the current group operated by the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, this group will provide advice and support to the Blind Community based on the Federation’s Philosophy of raising expectations. It will meet at more accessible times of the day at public locations—like restaurants, community centers and churches. Christopher proposed that the Chapter form an <i>ad hoc</i> working group to plan and organize the group. This group’s responsibilities would include selecting venues and disseminate information about the group to prospective members. Walter elaborated that this group will ultimately serve to increase the Chapter’s overall membership by taking the Federation’s organization to various communities around Greater Cincinnati. He also expressed that the Membership Committee believes there are several people within the Chapter that could be “very influential” in this working group. Walter presented this as a proposal to the Chapter in the form of a motion; David Perry seconded, and Lisa Hall opened the floor for discussion. An extensive discussion of this proposal followed, in which several concerns were raised. In particular, Richard Payne expressed concerns about having a separate working group supporting the Blind community in Greater Cincinnati when the chapter as a whole should be recruiting and mentoring new members. He articulated that the Chapter as a whole could be taking its meetings to different locations as a means to actively solicit new membership. He also emphasized that the Affiliate and Chapter Constitutions state that the Federation is not a social group, but a conduit for raising expectations of blind people. Sheri Albers gave similar views. Elif Emir Oksuz articulated that she believed the Membership Committee, the Recreation Committee and other Chapter members should organize outreach efforts, which could focus on special topic areas—like independent shopping. Annie and Elif expressed that this group should be facilitated by the Membership Committee and a vote from the Chapter as a whole is not necessary. It was agreed that Christopher Sabine will spearhead the group and outreach efforts as Chair of the Membership Committee. Elif Emir Oksuz introduced a motion that the Membership Committee organize outreach events to recruit new members (with Recreation Committee as closest contact) and seek a vote of the Chapter only if it needs any assistance. In turn, Walter removed his original motion. Walter seconded Elif’s motion, and the motion carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Annie McEachirn Carson continued with her presentation of the report of the Recreation Committee from the March 16 joint meeting. Annie expressed that Kim McEachirn will be spearheading an electronic game night. This event will be set up as a tournament and use either the Dice World or Blind Bowling Apps, available on IPhone and Android devices. In tournament play, winners from each round will advance to a final round where a champion is crowned. The event will be held April 21 or April 28 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. If fewer than ten people sign up, the event will be held at the Perkins Restaurant at 7108 Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill. If more than ten people are interested, another venue will be selected. Anyone interested in signing up can contact Kim McEachirn. Elif Emir Oksuz recommended that an announcement be sent to the I-device instruction Group at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Annie also discussed the Committee’s plans for a tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center scheduled for May 6 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. The cost is $7 for people ages 3-12 and $12 for ages 13 and up. Annie’s contact at the freedom Center indicated that the Center generally considers 15 or more people to be a group but is willing to accommodate the Chapter. Wheelchairs are available on a “first-come, first served” basis. The Centre does not serve lunch, but there is an area where participants can eat their own lunches. The Center is located at 50 E. Freedom Center Way in Downtown Cincinnati. Elif asked if any of the staff will be offering accommodations for Blind participants, as most of these types of tours are primarily visual in nature. Annie indicated that much of the content of the tour is pre-recorded, and she believes there will be staff on hand to give narrative descriptions of exhibits when necessary. Annie reported that the annual Chapter Picnic will be held in June, but the Committee has yet to decide on a location. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Walter Mitchell presented a report from the Fundraising Committee, which met by teleconference on March 14 2017. In attendance were: Emily Pennington, Deanna Lewis, Lisa Hall, Paul Jordan and Walter Mitchell. Walter expressed that the Committee would like the ability to accept credit cards at events it organizes. Sheri Albers indicated that Square is available for the Ohio Affiliate to take donations by credit card at National Convention. Sheri expressed that Sherry Ruth, Treasurer of the Ohio affiliate, handles these donations and the funds are deposited to the account of the State Affiliate. If credit card funds are to be allocated to a given chapter, that chapter presents a report to Sherry Ruth, who reimburses that chapter. Walter expressed that he would like funds from credit card transactions to go into a separate bank account reserved for the purpose. Richard Payne expressed strongly that having a separate account for credit card transactions is a bad idea and recommended that all credit card transactions go directly into the Chapter treasury. Walter agreed to this and concluded his report after some further discussion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Paul Dressell moved that the Chapter reimburse Lisa Hall for shipping costs for the Federation literature she ordered for the braille Challenge from the national Office. Lilly Pennington seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri Albers expressed that Ohio BELL Academy will be held from June 25 to July 1 at the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus. Volunteers are needed by the 24<sup>th</sup>. Five students are currently signed up for the program, and Annie McEachirn Carson is kitchen volunteer. Sheri announced that she is stepping down as BELL Coordinator to pursue her Counseling degree and find a job; Heather Leiterman from the Capital Chapter is reportedly taking her place. Richard Payne also encouraged everyone in the Chapter to volunteer for Ohio’s BELL Program and emphasized the need for competent Blind people as mentors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri Albers gave a brief overview of the “Columbus Seminar” event, which is now scheduled for May 9 2017. The affiliate plans to discuss three issues with the Ohio Legislature at this event: proposed cuts in transportation funding from the sales tax on Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s), the Parents Bill of Rights and the 2015 resolution concerning Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Richard Payne concluded the meeting by thanking everyone for their participation in the Federation—particularly in light of Deborah Kendrick’s absence. He also encouraged everyone to attend the Ohio Affiliate Board meeting scheduled for April 22 in Columbus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Lisa moved that the next Chapter meting be scheduled for April 29 2017 to accommodate the State Board meeting on the 22<sup>nd</sup>. Paul Dressell seconded, and the motion passed. Christopher agreed to provide Paul with the membership list, so that he can contact the membership concerning the meeting date and time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The March 2017 meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind was adjourned at approximately 3:40 P.M. on March 25 2017.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Cristopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast>National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>