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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Meeting Minutes for April 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;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 April 2017 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was convened by teleconference by President Deborah Kendrick at 8:20 PM on May 4, 2017. In attendance were: Deborah Kendrick, Lisa Hall, Christopher Sabine, Emily Pennington, Elif Emir Oksuz, Judy Rudig, Alan Lemly, Paul Dressell, Kim McEachirn, Dale Barta, Bernie Dressell and Sheri Albers. There was a “mini-blind” this month: the Silver Lining of Being Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Kim McEachirn moved to approve the March minutes as emailed; Emily Pennington seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]> Emily Pennington presented this month’s Treasurer’s Report. Paul Dressell moved to approve the report; Kim McEachirn seconded. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Christopher Sabine presented the report of the Membership Committee, which met by telephone conference on April 17 2017 at 7:00 PM. In attendance were: Christopher Sabine, Lisa Hall, Dale Barta, Walter Mitchell and Paul Dressell. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss outreach efforts per the discussion at the March Chapter meeting. Christopher reported that members agreed to reach out to their respective churches and community organizations. Christopher agreed to write up a memo to distribute to each organization concerning the NFB of Cincinnati and requesting to conduct an introductory meeting to discuss having an outreach event. A follow up meeting was scheduled for May 15 2017. Following the Membership Committee Meeting, Christopher wrote up the memo and emailed it to the Cincinnati Chapter list. After some revisions, Christopher reported that he sent the memo to the Deacon at Assumption Parish Mt. Healthy and is scheduled to present his proposal to the Pastoral Council at Assumption. He has invited Lisa Hall, who agreed to attend. Deborah recommended that the Committee draw up a list of bullet points to cover in outreach presentations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Kim McEachirn and Christopher Sabine gave a brief report from the Recreation Committee, which met by telephone conference on April 27 2017. The focus of discussion was the annual chapter picnic scheduled for June 10 at Winton Woods. It was agreed that details regarding food and other arrangements would be referred back to Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Elif Emir Oksuz gave a brief report of the Fundraising Committee. She indicated that the committee is planning an event at a Buffalo Rings and Wings location locally to benefit the Ohio BELL Program. No further details were provided at this time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri Albers gave a report on the 2017 BELL Program, which is scheduled from June 25 to 30 at the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus. Sheri expressed that there are ten applicants, and the application process is closed. However, the program may accept one additional student from Virginia. Two students are from the Greater Cincinnati area. Several people from Cincinnati will be volunteering, including Lisa Hall, Annie McEachirn Carson and Paula Jordan. David Perry will also conduct a goal ball workshop at BELL. Sheri is helping Heather Leiterman take over her duties as BELL Coordinator, as she is no longer able to serve that capacity. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri discussed the upcoming National Convention, which is scheduled from July 10 to 15 in Orlando, Florida. Sheri expressed that Richard Payne has posted and email to the Ohio-Talk Listserv regarding convention assistance. Plans are in the works to staff the Ohio Table at Convention this year. Deborah asked anyone who can spearhead an <i>ad hoc</i> committee to represent the Cincinnati Chapter at the Ohio Table at National Convention to contact her or Lisa Hall.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri expressed that all is ready for the BLT Station at the Flying Pig Half Marathon, which is scheduled for Sunday morning May 7 2017. 29 people have reportedly signed up, most of whom are from Cincinnati. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri Albers reported that the Ohio Affiliate will be holding its “Columbus Seminar” event at the Ohio State Capital in Columbus on May 9 2017. The Ohio affiliate plans to discuss three key pieces of legislation: a bill protecting the rights of blind parents, a bill bringing the current statute regarding service animals into compliance with <u>The Americans with Disabilities Act</u> and increasing penalties for discrimination against users of service animals and legislation to establish a state rehabilitation council. Sheri expressed that this latter issue is very important because Ohio’s current governance structure for vocational rehabilitation is out of compliance with federal law. This bill is currently being backed by several Ohio disability rights organizations as well as the American Council of the Blind, and versions of the bill are pending in the Ohio House and Senate. Sheri indicated she will have factsheets on all three pieces of legislation posted to the Ohio-Talk Listserv in the near future. After a brief discussion of transportation arrangements, Sheri asked anyone planning on attending “Columbus Seminar” to contact her, so she can assign members to various teams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Chapter moved that the meeting schedule will remain the status quo for the time being. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Kim McEachirn expressed that everything is a go for the tour of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center scheduled for May 6 2017.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>13<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The April 2017 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was adjourned on May 4 2017 at approximately 9:40 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>