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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 Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Meeting Minutes for July 2018<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'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The July 2018 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Sheri Albers at approximately 2:02 P.M. at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati. In attendance were: Chapter President Sheri Albers, Ohio Affiliate President Richard Payne, Emily Pennington, Lillie Pennington, Paul Dressell, Paul Jordan, Christopher Sabine, Gloria Robinson, Lisa Hall, Anthony King, Caroline Karbowski, Walter Mitchell and Jean Selvidge. Mike Karbowski, Jackie Conner and Cassandra Jones attended today’s meeting as guests of the Chapter. Caroline Karbowski paid annual dues to the Chapter at today’s meeting and is now a member.<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]>Lillie Pennington moved to approve the June 2018 meeting minutes as emailed; Paul Dressell seconded. The motion passed.<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'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Emily Pennington gave this month’s Treasurer’s report. Walter Mitchell moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report; Gloria Robinson 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;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]>Sheri Albers addressed the Chapter regarding concerns raised by Christopher Sabine, Chair of the Membership Committee, regarding lack of participation in meetings. Sheri reminded Chapter members of the important role of Membership Committee in the Chapter, and a discussion on future Committee Projects and steps to take as a Chapter to ensure a successful Membership Committee ensued. Ohio Affiliate President Richard Payne and Sheri Albers led the discussion. Several ideas were explored specifically—including collaboration with the Butler County Chapter, offering incentives to those who recruit new members, and setting up a table with Federation literature at local colleges. However, Christopher emphasized the need for members to attend meetings. A potential meeting with representatives of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to improve participation of Blind people in parish life and recruit new Chapter members was also discussed. It was agreed that Christopher Sabine would schedule a meeting of the Membership Committee to discuss participation—with Sheri Albers emphasizing the need for members to support Christopher Sabine to manage the Committee effectively.<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]>Walter Mitchell gave a report from the Fundraising Committee. Walter expressed that he was unable to do the Chapter fundraiser at National Convention as planned. He also indicated that he is giving out two gift cards from Gold Star Chili to those volunteering at last month’s Italian dinner at the Clovernook Procter Center. <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]>Sheri Albers gave an update on preparations for the White Cane Walk / Meat the Blind Month event scheduled on October 8 2018 at Fountain Square. She is now in charge of planning this event and will be contacting certain Chapter Members individually to assign tasks. Walter Mitchel reported that he received an email from Dr. Carolyn Peters, President of the Miami Valley Chapter, asking to collaborate with the Cincinnati Chapter on this year’s event. This was agreed to without a motion or further discussion; Walter agreed to forward Dr. Peters’ email to Sheri.<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'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Sheri Albers gave a brief legislative report. She is reportedly trying to bring Ohio Sen. Bill Colley (R-Liberty Township) to meet with members of the Cincinnati chapter regarding major pieces of pending legislation—particularly Ohio HB 271, which would curtail protections for those filing discrimination claims based on disability, and H. B. 309, Ohio’s parents’ rights bill. There is also another bill, Ohio House Bill 587, which would classify white canes as medical devices—making them eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. This bill –brought to the Affiliate’s attention by Cleveland Chapter secretary Cheryl Fields--is supported by the Cleveland Sight Center. Finally, Sheri encouraged all Chapter members to follow developments concerning passage of the bill implementing the Marrakesh Treaty in the House.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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]>Emily Pennington, Caroline Karbowski, Lisa Hall, Richard Payne and Sheri Albers shared their experiences attending the 2018 National Federation of the Blind National 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]>Jackie Conner , Vice President , Multistate Center East at the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, gave a guest presentation on a grant awarded to the Clovernook Center to discuss the challenges facing people with disabilities and older adults concerning pedestrian travel and transitioning to using Metro’s fixed route bus service and the Cincinnati Bell Connector—Cincinnati’s street car service. The Grant, entitled “Count Me On”, is one of seventeen inclusive transportation projects funded from July 1 to December 31 2018. The project is a collaborative effort of The Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority—which operates Metro and the Cincinnati Bell Connector, The City of Cincinnati, The Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments and other organizations. The project reportedly held its kickoff meeting the week of July 23-27 2018 and will consist of community meetings, focus groups, and a “travel buddy program” in which participants will travel a route involving Metro and the Cincinnati Bell Connector—with the grant providing funding for fares. The project will focus on Metro’s Route 17, which runs from the North College Hill / Mt. Healthy Area (where the Clovernook Center is located) to Downtown Cincinnati and connects with the Cincinnati Bell Connector. The National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati is reportedly a stakeholder in this project, and Sheri Albers wrote a letter in support of the grant. Jackie requested that all Chapter members participate in this project, and anyone interested should contact Sheri Albers or Deanna Lewis. <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]>Sheri Albers took an account of all Chapter members attending the open house and 80<sup>th</sup> birthday party for Paul Dressell scheduled for August 3 2018 at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. <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'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Richard Payne gave an overview of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio State Convention, which is scheduled >From Friday November 2 to Sunday November 4 2018 in Strongsville, Ohio. Plans for an educational event on Thursday November 1 are reportedly in the works. The theme of this year’s convention is, “One team, one goal.”<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'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The Chapter agreed to hold its next meeting on August 25 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Washington Platform Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati.<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'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Cassandra Jones won this month’s auction item.<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'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The July 2018 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:45 P.M. on July 28 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Cristopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>