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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'>Meeting Minutes for February 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The February 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Sheri Albers at approximately 1:55 P.M. on Saturday February 23 2019 in Room 3B of the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library Main Branch at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Members in attendance were: President Sheri Albers, Deanna Lewis, Christopher Sabine, Gloria Robinson, Topeka Turner, Emily Pennington, Chris Windham, Lisa Hall, Karren Innis, Joy Thomas, Paul Jordan, Diane Carmony, Anthony King and Kim McEachirn. Richard Roberts, Tammy McRae, Candace Armstrong, Diane Gudaitis, Stacy Turner and Amy Barker attended today’s meeting as guests of the Chapter. Sheri played the Podcast of the February Presidential Release and led the membership in a recitation of the NFB Pledge and One Minute Speech prior to convening today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Gloria Robinson moved to approve the January minutes as emailed. Emily Pennington seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Emily Pennington presented this month’s Treasurer’s report. Gloria Robinson moved to approve the Treasurer’s report. Christopher Sabine seconded, and the motion passed after discussion. Kim McEachirn gave an update concerning revenues from sales of the “Meet the Blind” T shirts, Braille Puzzle Books and candy at State Convention and presented a check to the Chapter for these revenues. Kim agreed to provide a list of his current inventory to President Sheri Albers following today’s meeting. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>There was no official report from the Fundraising Committee meeting this month. However, the following items related to Chapter and Affiliate fundraising activities were discussed.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Gloria Robinson distributed brochures concerning Double Good Popcorn, a Chicago-based manufacturer of gourmet popcorn for non-profit fundraising campaigns. Gloria expressed that the Chapter is now partnering with Double Good on a fundraising campaign, in which 50% of popcorn sales will go to the Chapter. Gloria encouraged all Chapter members to participate in this campaign and sell as much popcorn as possible. This campaign ends on April 9 with Gloria responsible for submitting customer orders.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Gloria indicated that she is still organizing the Italian Dinner fundraiser. However, a date and location has not been confirmed. Gloria expressed that she would like to hold this event at a venue with no cost, and Sheri referred this item back to the Fundraising Committee for further discussion.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Gloria expressed that she would like to hold a fundraising event sometime in late summer or early Fall involving a gathering of Blind people in which T-shirts will be sold. A fundraiser at a flea market later in 2019 was also discussed. However, no action was taken at this time.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Sheri discussed the Ohio Affiliate fundraiser at the Flying Pig Half Marathon, which is currently scheduled for Sunday May 5 2019 at 6:30 A.M. The Affiliate will be staffing a station located at Mile Nine of the Flying Pig Half Marathon at 1501 Madison Road where volunteers will hand out tissues to runners. This is the fourth year for this event, and all members are asked to volunteer. Sheri expressed that the Ohio Affiliate will receive $500 if 20-25 members staff the station. As a sponsor of the Flying Pig Marathon, the Ohio Affiliate is also participating in the “Piggest Raffle Ever.” Tickets are available for $5 apiece—with all proceeds going to the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. Sheri distributed paper tickets for members to sell—requesting that all stubs be returned to her by April 29. Tickets are also available online, and the link to the sign-up page was posted to the Ohio-Talk Listserv. The grand prize is $5,000—with the organization selling the ticket also receiving $5,000. The second and third prize winners will receive a two-year lease on a Toyota Prius and a $1,500 weekend excursion in Cincinnati, respectively. <o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Deanna Lewis reported that the Ohio Affiliate is holding its annual Easter Malley’s Chocolate fundraiser. Information concerning this event was posted to the Ohio-Talk listserv, and Deanna distributed print brochures to Chapter members. <o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>As part of Christopher Sabine’s Membership Committee report, Emily Pennington indicated that she believes she will hear from Affiliate Treasurer Sherry Ruth concerning the reestablishment of the Cincinnati Chapter’s 501 (c) (3) status sometime next week.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Earlier in today’s meeting, Kim McEachirn reported that ninety Braille puzzle books are still available for sale at $5 apiece.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Christopher Sabine gave a report from the Membership Committee, which did not meet officially this month. Christopher expressed that the next scheduled meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Monday February 25 at 7:00 P.M. by teleconference. He and President Sheri Albers reportedly met with representatives of the Respect for Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on Friday February 15 2019 concerning an ongoing initiative to improve the accessibility of the Mass and church activities to parishioners in the Archdiocese. The Ministry has developed a one-page flier for priests, deacons and other interested members of all parishes in the Archdiocese which it will be distributing in the coming months. Christopher emphasized that this is a membership related activity, as a goal of this initiative is to promote collaboration between the National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati and the Archdiocese. Earlier in today’s meeting, Sheri Albers expressed that the National Office has begun a new initiative in which all new members of the National Federation of the Blind will receive a medallion. About the size of a half-dollar, this medallion will feature the current logo of the National Federation of the Blind on one side and the Braille letters “T” “G” and “R” on the other. This is the Braille contraction for “together.” Sheri expressed that she has compiled a spreadsheet which will eventually be submitted to the National Office, who will distribute the medallions through chapter presidents.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheri Albers discussed a major upcoming training for all members of the Ohio Affiliate scheduled for April 5 through April 9 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. The training will consist of two modules. The first, set for Friday and Saturday April 5 and 6, is a training for prospective volunteers of Ohio’s Braille Enrichment, Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy. BELL is a nationally sponsored program providing training in Braille and the skills of Blindness to Blind children ages 4-12 from independent, competent Braille mentors. Ohio’s BELL Academy is one of the few residential programs in the national organization. All prospective volunteers for Ohio’s BELL Academy must attend the April 5-6 training, and those interested must contact Eric Duffey, who is this year’s BELL coordinator. A background check is also required for prospective volunteers. The second module, scheduled from Sunday April 7 to Tuesday April 9, revolves around leadership and legislation. It will begin with the quarterly affiliate board meeting at 10:00 AM on April 7 followed by training on the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind and how to become more active as a leader in the organization. Training on the legislative process and a tour of the Ohio Statehouse is scheduled for Monday, followed by an evening banquet and further training and review of fact sheets concerning the Ohio Affiliate’s current legislative initiatives. The event will conclude on Tuesday April 9 with appointments with members of the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate concerning the Affiliate’s legislative initiatives. This event is scheduled at the Holiday Inn Double Tree Hotel in Worthington, Ohio. Sheri expressed that transportation, food and lodging expenses will be reimbursed by the Affiliate within reason. Sheri concluded her discussion by emphasizing that this event is open to everyone, not just Blind members of the Ohio Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Chris Windham won this month’s auction item, which was sold by Deanna Lewis.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=8 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The next meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was scheduled for Saturday March 23 2019 at 1:30 P.M. in Room 3B of the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library Main Branch.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=9 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The February 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:25 P.M. on Saturday February 23 2019.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;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'>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'>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>