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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'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I get up at 4 a.m. to work, and leave for the airport at 7:00. Therefore, this is my last message for now.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am deeply troubled by the mean-spirited and circuitous approach to this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Why, I wonder, did Sheri simply not pick up the phone and ask me if she could be on a nominating committee?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>What is gained by introducing the topic in a combative manner to the entire list, immediately before my travels for work and a national holiday?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am deeply saddened at the tone in these messages and that some of you are so abruptly certain that I am deliberately displeasing you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I took on the job of president because I truly wanted to share with others much of what I have gained from involvement in the Federation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>As someone who has always had a career, I did not need something to do or a title for my resume.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>When I began as president, I immediately read the constitution and tried to make things better.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The membership trippled. We increased our leadership group. I added this email list serv. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If sheri or Annie or anyone else felt that having a nominating committee appointed by me was such a hot issue, you should have contacted me personally long ago or, at the very least, brought it up during our October meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>No one did. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I decided with such small attendance of late, an open election as was done in the past would be easiest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>No one gave it a thought till yesterday. <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"'>Again, if it continues to be important, call me when I get back, and we will discuss. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Meanwhile, try to think about something good in every person you know.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><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"'> Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting [mailto:info@onhconsulting.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> dkkendrick@earthlink.net; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [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'>Deborah. Agreed! However, understand that if we do decide to form such a committee, I can participate as needed.<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><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>Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:36 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Deborah Kendrick<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [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'>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 [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <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>