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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hey Chris: It worked out that I was also able to attend. Sincerely, Dale Barta <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-NFB [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting via Cinci-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 01, 2019 11:50 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> info@onhconsulting.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-NFB] Summary of July 30 Membership Committee meeting to plan for Urban Artifact Event: Our next meeting is August 13 at 7:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Hello all.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>The following is a summary of the Membership Committee planning meeting concerning the Cincinnati Vision Expo at the Urban Artifact Brewery currently scheduled for October 12. In Attendance were: Christopher Sabine, President Sheri Albers, Deanna Lewis, Gloria Robinson, Dianne Gudaitis, Angela Maddox and Tapeka Turner. Marianne Denning indicated that she was unable to attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Sheri indicated that she has reached out to a representative of Humanware concerning their availability as an exhibitor but has not yet received a firm response from the current regional vendor. Christopher Sabine, Sheri Albers and Gloria Robinson have reached out to media contacts at WKRC Channel 12 and WXIX Channel 19 respectively. Diane Gudaitis has reached out to the Ohio Coordinator for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, who expressed that she is “90% sure” that either she or one of the organization’s Ohio-based puppy raisers could exhibit. Diane suggested that she bring postcards from Guiding Eyes enabling event participants to be entered into a raffle for the organization at no cost to the participant. There will also be information from the Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users at this exhibit table per Deanna Lewis. Christopher is reaching out to J. W. Smith and possibly Dr. Peters concerning an exhibit TABLE FOR Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>As Marianne was unable to attend this meeting, the question of printing postcards (either through CABVI or our own resources) is still open. These postcards will be sent to the National Library Service Cleveland Regional Library for distribution to eligible NLS recipients in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties. Christopher has reached out to Marianne concerning this. He has also forwarded a list of zip codes to Sheri Albers for the target distribution area for the postcards following the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Gloria Robinson is working on catering and soliciting food donations for the event. Gloria has organized the logistical planning for the event itself into <i>ad hoc committees; Christopher Sabine and Angela Maddox are in charge of meet and greet, Gloria Robinson and Tapeka Turner are currently handling refreshments, and Anthony King is currently in charge of cleanup. Christopher indicated that his mother can also assist with set up and other activities as needed.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i>It was agreed that Sheri and Brooke Albers will produce the event flier and work with Tyler Hill from Urban Artifact to disseminate it—with other members offering support as needed. Christopher agreed to reach out to Tyler Hill concerning rental furniture for the stage area and exhibit tables as discussed. Christopher sent a text to Tyler following this meeting on Tuesday July 16 but has yet to receive a response as of this writing.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><i>It was agreed that the title for this event will be “Cincinnati Vision Expo.” The next planning meeting of the Membership Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday August 13 at 7:00 P.m. by telephone conference. </i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>