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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'>Thanks.<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>Sheri Albers via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:37 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Sheri Albers<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati, Meeting Minutes for September 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I would like to make a clarification that I stated at the chapter meeting but did not make it to the minutes. Deborah had asked why CABVI was not covering the cost of Fountain Square for the White Cane Walk, as they had done in the past. My response was that they had never paid for the cost at Fountain Square. I had signed the contract and paid for the tables for our past White Cane Walks myself. I had not requested reimbursement from the chapter, but rather considered it a donation.</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Sheri Albers, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>513.886.8697<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><a href="mailto:Sheri.albers87@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sheri.albers87@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","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: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, October 19, 2017 10:10 AM<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 September 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 September 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='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 September 2017 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was convened by President Deborah Kendrick on Saturday September 23 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. In Attendance were: Deborah Kendrick, Christopher Sabine, Deanna Lewis, Diane Carmony, Judy Rudick, Lillie Pennington, Emily Pennington, Joy Thomas, Lisa Hall, Paul Dressell, Bernie Dressell, Sheri Albers, Paul Jordan, Parnell Diggs, Walter Mitchell, Annie McEachirn Carson, Kim McEachirn, Jean Selvidge and Elif Emir Oksuz. There was a “”mini-blind” this month: Things for which we are grateful.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Walter Mitchell moved to accept the august 2017 minutes as emailed; Judy Rudick 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 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Emily Pennington gave this month’s Treasurer’s report. Lillie Pennington moved to accept the report; Paul Jordan 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 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Deborah asked all Chapter members to send her material for inclusion in this year’s Gavel Awards for State Convention as soon as possible. Deborah indicated that she will be organizing a conference call of all officers to review before submitting the report to the Ohio Affiliate. The gavel award recognizes members of the Ohio Affiliate who have served to demonstrate the capabilities of Blind people in the community, promoted the use of Braille, recruited new members or otherwise forwarded the aims of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Committee Reports:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Christopher Sabine gave a report of the Membership Committee, which met by telephone conference at 7:00 P.M. on September 18 2017. Dale Barta, David Perry, Lisa Hall and Christopher Sabine attended. Christopher expressed that the primary focus of this meeting was outreach efforts and Presentations in the Community. The outreach event for the Senior Ministry at Assumption Parish is scheduled for October 18 2017. Christopher also expressed that he has reached out to the Administration and Healing Ministry at the Vineyard Church and received and email from the Healing Ministry’s Executive Director following the meeting that she did not think it could accommodate an outreach presentation from an outside organization such as the National Federation of the Blind. He expressed that he has concerns that this person is not the right contact at the Vineyard and stated that he plans to reach out to the church’s Director of Public Relations by email. Christopher has not heard from several others regarding their plans to reach out to other community organizations. It was agreed that Sheri will take part in the Assumption Parish Outreach event on October 18 along with Christopher Sabine and Deborah Kendrick. Christopher agreed to obtain large print catalogs from St. Xavier Society for the Blind for participants and bring Braille materials from that organization to show off at the event. Further discussion will occur following the meeting. Christopher also reported that the Facebook page has 100 likes and several people have shared the event of the White Cane Safety Walk on October 2.<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 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Annie McEachirn Carson gave a report of the Recreation Committee, which reportedly met by telephone conference on September 12 2017. Sheri Albers, Deanna Lewis, Paul Dressell, Walter Mitchell, Kim McEachirn and Annie McEachirn Carson attended. The meeting revolved around the white Cane Safety Walk and Fundraiser at Fountain Square on October 2. Sheri Albers stated that two tables and six chairs have been reserved at Fifth and Vine for the fundraiser from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Volunteers staffing the tables will be setting up T shirts and literature at 10:00 with take down at 2:00. Sheri indicated that there is a $25 per hour charge for a site manager this year, and the total cost to reserve the table at Fountain Square was $156.40. Deborah asked why the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired was not covering these expenses as they have done in the past. Sheri indicated that she has paid for the event and will be emailing Emily Pennington receipts for reimbursement from Chapter funds. Annie also reported that she has emailed letters to Chris Faust, Executive Director of the Clovernook Center and John Mitchell, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), inviting staff from both agencies to this event. She received a very positive response from Chris Faust from the Clovernook Center concerning granting time off for employees attending the event. However, Annie expressed that it was her understanding that she did not believe many people at Clovernook supported the event. Annie also received a letter from John Mitchell indicating that for several reasons, he would not be bringing his employees to the event this year as he had done in the past. Instead, he will reportedly send Patsy Baughn, CABVI’s Director of Development, who will distribute literature on Fountain Square. Annie reported that she has sent public service announcements to several organizations, including Ability Front, City Cable and the Personalized Talking Print Service. Information has also been posted to Facebook. Proclamations have been sent to City Hall as well as a request for the Mayor to speak. Lisa Hall has agreed to read the history of the White Cane Safety Walk at City Hall and read the Braille proclamation at Fountain Square. Three sighted volunteers have been recruited to assist in the event, and Annie has obtained donated food cards for members of the Fundraising Committee helping to organize the event. A “dinner and a movie” night in October was also discussed briefly at the end of the Recreation Committee’s report. Deanna Lewis moved to schedule this event on October 7 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Judy Rudick seconded, and the motion passed. Finally, it was agreed that the annual Chapter Christmas Party will be held at the Northgate Red Lobster, the same location as last year. Walter Mitchell moved to hold the event at this location. Christopher Sabine seconded. The motion passed. It was agreed that Chapter members will give items to be donated to a non-profit organization at the Christmas Party—as in years past. <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 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Walter Mitchell gave a report from the Fundraising Committee. The report revolved around the success of the Bake Sale held on September 2 2017 and the status of the T shirt fundraiser, which has reportedly generated $250 in gross revenue since the project began in early September.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Sheri Albers began a brief discussion of transportation arrangements to this year’s State Convention, which is scheduled for October 27 to 29 2017 at the Hilton by Doubletree Hotel in Worthington, Ohio. Due to the Chapter’s limited funds and the proximity of the Convention site, it was agreed that each member planning to attend the convention will pay his or her own way. Sheri agreed to share information regarding specific transportation options. Ten members have expressed that they plan to attend State Convention this year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Sheri Albers encouraged all Chapter members to submit items for the Cincinnati Chapter Auction basket and door prizes at State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Deanna Lewis announced that a raffle is being held at State Convention for a hand-crocheted afghan made by long time Federationist and guide dog user Louise Anderson. The cost for a ticket is $1 and $5 for six tickets with proceeds benefitting the Ohio Association of Gide dog users. The afghan was on hand to show to Chapter members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='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]>Emily Pennington moved that our next Chapter meeting (for November 2017) be held on December 2 2017. Christopher Sabine seconded, and 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 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The September 2017 meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was adjourned at approximately 3:50 P.M. on September 23 2017.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle>National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='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]><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>