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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Meeting Minutes for May 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The May 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Sheri Albers at approximately 1:49 P.M. on Saturday May 18 2019 in Room 3A of the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. In attendance were: President Sheri Albers, Christopher Sabine, Gloria Robinson, Lisa Hall, Ahkeela Cade, Chris Windham and Anthony King. Since there was no quorum at today’s meeting, no votes were taken. President Sheri Albers began today’s meeting with a recitation of the “one-minute speech”, and the Presidential Release Podcast was played preceding the meeting.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>President Sheri Albers indicated that she has received new member medallions for all Chapter members and presented one to each member in attendance. A summary of the new onboarding process was reviewed, and President Sheri Albers expressed that she will be holding welcome ceremonies for all five new members who joined the Cincinnati Chapter in 2019 per the new national onboarding process. A representative from the Chapter will also be registering all new members with National Office. Moving forward, all new members will receive a membership card, copies of letters from long-time Federationists to assist with orientation and the new member medallion. New members will be required to recite the pledge as part of their welcoming ceremony and officially voted into the Chapter as members. <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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>As there was no quorum, there was no motion to approve the April 2019 Chapter minutes. There was also no Treasurer’s report. <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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheri Albers discussed executive changes to the Chapter in the wake of Paul Dressell’s passing. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Christopher Sabine gave a report from the Membership Committee, which met by conference call on May 12 2019 at 6:00 P.M. Christopher Sabine, Tammy Smith and Dale Barta attended. Christopher reported that Dale and Tammy are still disseminating copies of the membership flier. However, later in the report, Gloria Robinson indicated that she met with the Ohio Affiliate’s Membership Committee by telephone conference and received a request to suspend distribution of the flier until Affiliate President Richard Payne and other members of the Affiliate’s Membership Committee approve it. Christopher reported that he is in the process of contacting several perspective venues for a Vision Expo to be held in October to coincide with Meet the Blind Month and National White Cane Awareness Month. First discussed at the April Chapter meeting, this event will consist of a seminar featuring the capabilities and accomplishments of the Blind in Greater Cincinnati, vendors and technology demonstrations, and a showing of “Do you Dream in Color”, a film produced in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind. Christopher expressed that he is reaching out to several venues, and a conversation with one in particular prior to today’s meeting was very positive. Sheri recommended that Christopher approach the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and other means of advertising the event as well as venues were discussed. However, no specific action was taken at today’s meeting. Gloria Robinson made several other recommendations to promote increased attendance at Membership Committee meetings. Gloria also stressed the importance of attracting members who can participate actively in the organization—not just pay dues and fail to attend meetings. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheri Albers began this month’s Fundraising report by congratulating the Chapter for selling 52 tickets to the Piggest Raffle Ever for a total contribution to the Ohio Affiliate of $260. Of this, the Cincinnati Chapter will receive $2 for every $5 raised for a total of $104 from the raffle. This amount does not include online sales. Gloria presented this month’s report following Sheri’s discussion. She indicated that she is collecting orders for the Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser and will be submitting them on Tuesday May 21. She Estimated that the Chapter will make between $250 and $300 for the Chapter. The Committee is still waiting to hear back from the Clovernook Center on a potential date for the Italian Dinner Fundraiser; Gloria expressed that this might happen sometime in August. Gloria also discussed several other ideas for fundraisers, but no action was taken at today’s meeting. Sheri expressed that the National Office is selling tickets for the Ken Jernigan Raffle through state Affiliates. Tickets are being sold for $10 apiece—with the winner receiving an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2020 National Convention with $1,000 spending money. Sheri asked all Chapter members to contact her prior to the June Chapter meeting if interested in purchasing a ticket. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Christopher Sabine agreed to follow up with Kim McEachirn to obtain copies of his Braille puzzle book to sell at National Convention. He expressed that he will also obtain from Kim the recording of the services for Paul Dressell to send to Immediate Past Chapter President Deborah Kendrick.<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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheri reported that she has been nominated to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s Advisory Committee following the conclusion of its “Count Me On” initiative. <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=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Christopher Sabine gave a summary of several articles from the May 2019 Braille Monitor. Lisa Hall agreed to lead the Braille Monitor discussion at the June meeting.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=10 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheri Albers reminded all Chapter members in attendance about the One Touch Self Defense Course being offered by Chuck Geiger. The next eight-week session will be held starting July 1 2019 at Aikido of Cincinnati. Sheri asked all interested to reach out to her directly for Chuck Geiger’s contact information.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=11 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The June 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter will be held on Saturday June 22 2019 from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. in Room 3A of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Main Branch at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=12 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The May 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:05 P.M. on Saturday May 18 2019.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>