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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I ended up having a fairly extensive conversation with Deborah Kendrick last night after the Chapter meeting. She gave her go-ahead to have the White Cane event on Oct 2 After I explained that the earlier date was the only time we could reserve Fountain Square. She will also be emailing us about the Gavel awards shortly; she is aware that they are due to the State Affiliate by Oct. 1.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m going to go way out on a limb by saying this, but Deborah confided in me that very few members have been in communication with her regarding Chapter activities. Remember that she is the currently elected President of the Cincinnati Chapter. Though she has been out of state for various reasons, this doesn’t mean she is in communicato or unable to make leadership decisions. This includes all relevant committee proposals that would go before the Chapter, in my opinion. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will let Deborah respond to any specific questions about her ability to participate in Chapter meetings. I also realize that reaching out to her sometimes involves some real persistence and ingenuity at times. However, she is still able to connect with Chapter members when and in the form that she can and is disappointed that so few members have been in contact with her directly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If we could appoint a specific contact person to reach out to Deborah with Chapter information and to make final approval for motions (i.e. me as Chapter secretary, Lisa as Vice President, Judy, etc.), I think this would be appropriate and considerate. I realize I’ve been remiss at not discussing this earlier, but I think this is something that needs to be said. I at least think all committee chairs should be in contact with Deborah before discussing an item that the Chapter as a whole needs to consider—until Deborah can attend meetings. I will let Deborah answer any questions about when this might be.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I thank all of you in advance for reading this email and also feel free to shoot me down if you have any concerns or disagree with this message.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Very Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chris<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>