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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'><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Meeting Minutes for November 2018<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='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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 November 2018 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was held by teleconference and convened by President Sheri Albers at 11:10 A.M. on November 17 2018. In attendance were: President Sheri Albers, Christopher Sabine, Gloria Robinson, Kim McEachirn, Deanna Lewis, Diana Carmony, Tammy Smith, Cassandra Jones, Walter Mitchell, Tracy King and Chris Windham—who joined the conference later in the meeting. Akeelah Kade and Devita Williams also joined the conference as a guest of the Chapter. Sheri Albers began the meeting with a recitation of the “one minute speech” and the NFB pledge.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>Gloria Robinson moved to approve the October 2018 Chapter minutes as emailed; Walter Mitchell seconded. The motion passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>There was no Treasurer’s report this month. Emily Pennington, Treasurer of the Chapter, indicated that she was unable to attend today’s meeting due to a prior scheduling conflict.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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 presented the report of the Membership Committee, which met by teleconference on Friday November 16 2018 from 7:00 to 7:45 P.M. attending this meeting were: Christopher Sabine, Tammy Smith, Gloria Robinson, Dale Barta, Sheri Albers and Brooke Albers. Christopher expressed that the primary emphasis of the meeting was to develop a flier for prospective members and “jump start” the functioning of the Committee. The Committee agreed to produce a local flier to distribute at stores, doctor’s offices and other locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. The one-page flier, which Brooke Albers will develop as part of her leadership development coursework at The Ohio State University, will feature the NFB “one minute speech” and photos of board members. Plans are to have the flier completed this weekend and rolled out at the Chapter bake sale on December 1. NFB literature will be included with all distributions of the local Chapter flier. Christopher also reported that work with the archdiocese of Cincinnati to develop a document on improving access to Mass and other parish activities to Blind parishioners is ongoing. Christopher agreed to share his recording of the State Membership seminar from State Convention with Chapter members. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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, Kim McEachirn and Deanna Lewis gave the report of the Fundraising Committee, which met by teleconference on Thursday November 15 2018. In attendance were: Walter Mitchell, Deanna Lewis, Gloria Robinson, Tammy Smith, Chris Windham, Kim McEachirn and Akeelah Cade. Kim McEachirn gave an overview of sales at the exhibit table at State Convention. He expressed that four of the Braille puzzles were sold, and he is considering changing the format of the puzzles in order to expand sales. The prospect of publication of information about the puzzles in The Braille Monitor was mentioned. The Committee is nearly halfway to achieving its sales goals for T shirts and hoodies. The hoodys are currently sold out, but there are a few T shirts available. Sheri agreed to post an email to the Ohio-Talk Listserv that T shirts and puzzles are still available. The puzzles can be mailed to customers free matter as they are written in Braille. The Chapter agreed to charge shipping and handling for customers who purchase the T shirts. Sheri Albers agreed to determine the shipping costs before posting to the Ohio-Talk List. Deanna Lewis reported that the bake sale has been scheduled for December 1 2018 at the Harrison Avenue Save-A-Lot store location. The sale will run from 11:00 to 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Deanna will be helping set up the event with Tammy Smith, who is taking a list of who will bring what items. Walter Mitchell agreed to post an email to the Cinci-Talk Listserv requesting items from Chapter members. Each member bringing an item to the bake sale will be asked to have their items individually wrapped and pre-packaged with pricing included. A flier concerning the event will be posted to the Cinci-Talk List. Walter Mitchell concluded this report by welcoming Akeelah Cade and Chris Windham to the Fundraising Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>Gloria Robinson led a five minute discussion that followed the Fundraising Committee report on ongoing fundraising projects to replenish the Chapter’s Treasury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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 legislative report. On Tuesday November 13, H.B. 309, Ohio’s parental rights bill, was unanimously passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and sent to the full Senate for a vote. A vote on the bill may be scheduled as early as November 28, according to a conversation between Sheri and an aide to Sen. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati). If passed, this legislation will be the first bill written by the National Federation of the Blind to become law in the state. On Wednesday November 14, Ohio House Bill 659, which would require all prescription medication labels provided to be accessible to Blind customers of retail pharmacies, was referred to the senate Health Committee. Though this is currently a lame duck session, Sheri expressed confidence that this bill will progress through the legislature in the next session beginning in January 2019.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>Sheri Albers expressed that Washington Seminar is set for January 28 2019. All members interested in attending Washington Seminar must submit their name to Affiliate President Richard Payne by December 1. The affiliate will cover as much of the cost, but members are also expected to cover as much of their own expenses as possible, including travel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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 expressed that Affiliate President Richard Payne has posted committee descriptions for the Ohio Affiliate to the Ohio-Talk Listserv. Members are being asked to choose a statewide committee in which they would like to participate. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>After considerable discussion, a motion was brought to the floor to move the location of monthly Chapter meetings from the Washington Platform Restaurant to the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 on a trial basis beginning January 2018 and ending March 2018. During the discussion that preceded the motion, Gloria Robinson reported that the Third Floor Tower room has been reserved from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on the fourth Saturdays of January, February and March. Christopher Sabine brought the motion to the floor, and Deanna Lewis seconded. The motion passed with two nays. The Chapter agreed to evaluate the meeting location after three months. Sheri Albers asked the two nays to report back to the Chapter on other acceptable meeting locations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>After extensive discussion, the Chapter voted to hold its annual Christmas party at the Clovernook Procter Center. The event is tentatively scheduled for December 15 2018 from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Deanna Lewis reported that she is working on securing the space for the event, but this is not confirmed. Deanna expressed that there is a $60 charge for the cost of an employee to open and close the Procter Center for this event which three people attending the call agreed to donate. The Chapter agreed to serve spiral sliced ham and drinks provided by Sheri Albers. It was agreed that all chapter members will contribute a side and / or dessert. Cassandra Jones agreed to keep track of the list of attendees and their contributions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>Sheri Albers led a discussion on members’ experiences attending this year’s State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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]>The Chapter agreed to hold a clothing drive to benefit a non-profit organization at the Christmas Party—as in years past. Further discussion will take place on the Cinci-Talk List following today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;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 next meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati will be held on Saturday January 26 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Third Floor Tower Room of the Cincinnati / Hamilton County public Library at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45202.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The November 2018 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at 1:07 P.M. on November 17 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='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'>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Chair<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=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>