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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'>Dear Annie,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Honestly, I cannot fathom for the life of me why this is so important to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You have only been a part of our chapter for one election, and, for that election, we had a nominating committee. As I have stated, it was the only time we have done so.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It is simply too late to do it that way this year, but there is no reason to fear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You can nominate anyone you please for any office. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You can nominate yourself for all seven positions, if that is what will make you smile. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Believe me, this is not something warranting such a fuss.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am going to California for meetings in just a few hours. Thanksgiving is coming into all our busy lives. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>People only need to be present to vote. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Not sure how this suddenly became such an urgent matter, but raising it when I am on my way out of town for a conference is simply too late. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If you are still worried about it when I get back, we can talk about it then.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Deborah<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'><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><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>Annie McEachirn via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Annie McEachirn<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] FW: [Important to Read--Cinci-nfb] Request for Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please see below—apparently this did not go through before.<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><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"'> Annie McEachirn [<a href="mailto:annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com">mailto:annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 2:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com">annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> FW: [Cinci-nfb] Request for Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Greetings Deborah and the Cincinnati NFB Chapter members:<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'>Currently, there are four members, (Sheri Albers, Walter Mitchell, Kim McEachirn and me) who have requested that a nominating committee be put into place for the December 2<sup>nd</sup> elections. I am going out on a limb to express my opinion further. Recently, It seems to be those individuals who do the majority of the work for the organization who are brave enough to stand up and say what they think about policies and procedures. You don’t have to agree with us, four, but at least be bold enough to say something.<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'>Please read Sheri’s request: “</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>According to Article Seven: Committees, the president shall appoint such committees that he/she or the membership of the organization deems necessary.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As a member of the organization, I deem it necessary for the formation of a nominating committee for the upcoming chapter election. This will ensure a smooth and efficient election process. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please read Kim’s remark: “</span>I understand Debra‘s response earlier of that is something that has not normally been done. I’m not sure whether normally something that being done, means that it is and authoritative notion that it does not have to be done.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Does any one else have their own voice? If so, we encourage you to express yourself.<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'>Blessings,<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'>Annie carson<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'><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'><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><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"'> Kim McEachirn [<a href="mailto:kimclick99@icloud.com">mailto:kimclick99@icloud.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 2:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> Annie McEachirn<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] Request for Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>I am not sure if the constitution believe you’re funny directly to the president or whether in the absence of the president making that decoration decoration can be made by an organizational members. I am not certain for sure. However, I do think it is important that a nominating committee be set up. I understand Debra‘s response earlier of that is something that has not normally been done. I’m not sure whether normally something that being done, means that it is and authoritative notion that it does not have to be done. Thank you<o:p></o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Nov 15, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Annie McEachirn <<a href="mailto:annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com">annie.edgertonmceachirn@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Deborah,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I agree with Sheri.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Annie</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><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>Sheri Albers via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List<br><b>Cc:</b> Sheri Albers; richard<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] Request for Nominating Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Good Afternoon,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank you Deborah for sending out the recording of the constitution.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>According to Article Seven: Committees, the president shall appoint such committees that he/she or the membership of the organization deems necessary.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As a member of the organization, I deem it necessary for the formation of a nominating committee for the upcoming chapter election. This will ensure a smooth and efficient election process. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Best Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sheri Albers, Vice President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>513.886.8697</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:Sheri.albers87@gmail.com">Sheri.albers87@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>