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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 October 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='text-indent:-.25in;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 October 2017 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was convened at approximately 2:20 P.M. by President Deborah Kendrick at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were: Deborah Kendrick, Paul Jordan, Tammy smith, Walter Mitchell, Christopher Sabine, Joy Thomas, Lilly Pennington, Emily Pennington, Deanna Lewis, Parnell Diggs, Lisa Hall, Elif Emir Oksuz, Jean Selvidge, Annie McEachirn Carson, Paul Dressell, Kim McEachirn, Sheri Albers, Kate Radke and Dale Barta. Gloria Robinson from the Miami Valley Chapter attended this meeting as a guest. There was a mini-blind this month—acts of kindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>A motion was introduced to approve the September minutes as emailed. The motion carried. Walter recommended to the Chapter Secretary that the minutes be written and emailed to the Chapter within one week of each meeting. Christopher Sabine promised to do so without further action.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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 gave this month’s Treasurer’s report. Sheri Albers moved to approve the Treasurer’s report. Parnell Diggs Seconded and the motion passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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 gave a report of the Membership Committee, which revolved around the Chapter’s outreach Event at Assumption Parish Mt. Healthy on October 18. The Committee itself did not meet this month due to preparation for this event and last minute issues concerning transportation from State Convention for several members. However, a meeting is scheduled for October 24 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Deborah Kendrick, Sheri Albers and Christopher Sabine reportedly conducted the outreach presentation at Assumption Parish Mt. Healthy on behalf of the Chapter, which Ann Gruenwald, Director of the Senior Ministry at Assumption and St. Margaret Mary Parishes, organized. Approximately 30 members of both parishes attended, including a few who expressed that they had relatives who were losing their sight and could benefit from vision services. Christopher expressed that Deborah discussed the purpose of the National Federation of the Blind and the services available from the Chapter and local organizations, particularly the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Sheri Albers related her experiences as a person coping with vision loss and the skills and confidence she gained as part of the Federation. Christopher discussed some of the technology resources available to the Blind of Cincinnati and conducted a demonstration of the KNFB Reader. Christopher, Deborah and Sheri expressed that the presentation went extremely well and encouraged all Chapter members to promote the Federation in the community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>Christopher also reported that he was able to arrange transportation home from State Convention for several Chapter members after complications arose with Greyhound.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>Walter Mitchell and Kim McEachirn gave a report from the Fundraising Committee. Kim expressed that sales of the T shirts from the “Meet the Blind” event have generated substantial revenues for the Chapter and stated that the Committee’s goal is “100% participation” in T shirt sales. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>After some further discussion of the revenues the Fundraising Committee Generated over the past several months, Walter Mitchell moved that the Chapter give a $60 stipend to up to seven members attending State Convention. Kim McEachirn seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>Annie McEachirn Carson began her report from the Recreation Committee by commending those involved in the planning of the White Cane Walk –Annie McEachirn Carson, Walter Mitchell, Sheri Albers and Kim McEachirn--for their efforts. Annie reported that over fifty people attended. Annie took time to thank Vice Mayor David Mann for reading the proclamation at City Hall, Lisa Hall for reading the proclamation at Fountain Square, Sheri Albers for resolving a last minute complication with the route and Kim McEachirn for his announcements about the National Federation of the Blind. Annie McEachirn Carson has written an article about the event for the Chapter Facebook Page. She expressed that she also plans to send the article to the Communications Team at National office for possible publication in <i>The Braille Monitor</i>. Kim McEachirn also expressed his thanks to those from the Clovernook Center and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for attending the event. Annie indicated that a room has been reserved for the Annual Chapter Christmas Party on December 9 at the Northgate Red Lobster at 3564 Springdale Road, Cincinnati Ohio 45251. Twenty people have reportedly RSVP’d as of today’s meeting. Annie indicated that she would like for all members interested in attending the Christmas Party to contact her by the middle of November, so she can report final figures to the manager at Red Lobster. Annie moved that the Chapter allocate $5 to each member attending the Christmas Party to help cover the cost of the meal—as in previous years. Walter Mitchell seconded. The motion passed. Annie asked all members to submit recommendations for nonprofit organizations to send food, clothing and other items donated by members attending the Christmas Party. Finally, Annie concluded her report by thanking those who provided door prizes and auction items for State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;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 Albers announced that a hearing has been scheduled in Columbus on October 25 at 3:00 P.M. in Columbus before the Ohio House Community and Family Advancement Committee concerning HB 309, Ohio’s parental rights bill. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Ann Gonzales (R-Westerville) would ensure that blindness is not an impediment to the custody, adoption, fostering, adoption or visitation of a child. The bill also prohibits the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services from declaring a parent unfit do to blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>Emily Pennington moved that the Chapter allocate $80 for Money for the Movement at State Convention. Parnell Diggs seconded, and the motion passed. Walter Mitchell introduced a friendly amendment to change the amount being allocated to $100. This also carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>It was agreed without a motion that the Chapter hold its next meeting and Chapter elections on Saturday December 2 2017.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;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]>Emily Pennington moved to adjourn this month’s meeting. Walter Mitchell seconded. The motion passed. The October 2017 meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati was adjourned at approximately 3:50 P.M. on October 21 2017.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast 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>