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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'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Meeting Minutes for August 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The August 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by Chapter President Sheri Albers at approximately 1:30 P.M. on Saturday August 24 2019 in Room 3B of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. In attendance were: President Sheri Albers, Christopher Sabine, Gloria Robinson, Tapeka Turner, Dianne Gudaitis, Angela Maddox, Tammy Smith, Tammy McRae, Anthony King, Diane Carmony, Deanna Lewis, Emily Pennington, Marianne Denning and Taslim Dibba. Lyka Crebillo, Nadina Imanovic and Emily Kiehl attended this meeting as guests of the Chapter. Tammy Smith was presented with a membership medallion at today’s meeting. President Sheri Albers began today’s meeting with a recitation of the Federation’s “one-minute speech.” <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Tammy Smith moved to approve the July 2019 minutes as emailed. Gloria Robinson Seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Emily Pennington gave this month’s Treasurer’s report. Deanna Lewis moved to approve the Treasurer’s report. Gloria Robinson seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gloria Robinson initiated a discussion concerning the Cincinnati Chapter’s contribution to the PAC Plan. The National Federation of the Blind’s Preauthorized Contribution (PAC) plan is a way for individuals, Chapters, divisions or affiliates to have a given amount deducted from a bank account to go to the national organization. There is a minimum monthly contribution of $5. Each state’s total contributions to the PAC Plan are recognized annually at National Convention. After discussion, Deanna Lewis moved that the Treasurer of the Cincinnati Chapter allocate a $5 monthly contribution to the PAC Plan on the Chapter’s behalf. Gloria Robinson seconded, and the motion passed without further discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri Albers encouraged all Chapter members to listen to the “Being Pro-Life” Podcast that Christopher Sabine conducted with Bob Wurzelbacher from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati concerning the National Federation of the Blind and access to Mass and other parish activities for Blind Catholic Parishioners. The link to the Podcast was posted to the Chapter Facebook Page as well as the Cinci-Talk and Ohio-Talk Listservs prior to today’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Christopher Sabine gave a report from the Membership Committee, which was followed by further discussion and an update from Sheri Albers concerning plans for this year’s White Cane Walk and Meet the Blind Month activities at Fountain Square.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Christopher Sabine reported that the Membership Committee met on August 13 at 7:00 P.M. by teleconference to continue plans for the Cincinnati Vision fair at The Urban Artifact Brewery in October. he indicated that he has obtained commitments from Julie Nay, Director of Product Development at Universal Low Vision Aids, J.W. Smith representing the Ohio Affiliate and other Ohio organizations and a representative from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities as exhibitors at the event. Sheri Albers and Marianne Denning have reached out and obtained verbal commitments from the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, respectively. A press release has been completed which will go out to local media organizations, and a flier has been prepared which will be sent as postcards to the Cleveland Regional Library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) to distribute to borrowers of NLS Braille and Talking Book materials in Southwest Ohio. Liz Bonis, the Health Reporter from WKRC Local 12, will be conducting an interview on Thursday September 26 with Christopher and Sheri Albers on this event, the White Cane Walk and the National Federation of the Blind for her health show. The next Membership Committee meeting has been scheduled for August 27 2019 at 7:00 P.M. by teleconference, and Christopher expressed that he will post a reminder of this meeting to the Cinci-Talk Listserv.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Following Christopher’s report, Sheri Albers gave a separate report concerning the White Cane walk and Meet the Blind event. Sheri indicated that due to the BLINK Cincinnati Art Festival and the conversion of the Fountain Square facilities to a skating rink for the Holiday Season, Fountain Square is unavailable for events the entire month of October. Therefore, this event has been scheduled for Sunday September 29 2019. Participants will assemble at 1:00 P.M. at Cincinnati City Hall and walk to Fountain Square, where the Meet the Blind event will take place from 1:30 to 4:00 P.M. As of today’s, meeting, it has not been determined whether a representative of Cincinnati City Hall, the Mayor’s Office or another public official will be available to read a proclamation for this event as in years past. Sheri has reserved one table for Fountain Square and obtained a permit from the Center City Development Corp (3cdc), the public entity that manages Fountain Square. The space is reserved from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. on September 29—which includes load-in and load-out times. The cost of renting the space is $25 / hour for a site manager from 3CDC to be in charge of the facilities plus $35 for the table for a total cost to the Chapter of $110. Deanna Lewis moved that $110 be allocated from the Chapter Treasury to cover the reservation of the facilities of Fountain Square from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. on September 29 for the White Cane Walk and Meet the Blind event. Gloria Robinson seconded, and the motion passed. Sheri expressed that she will connect with the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Clovernook Center to send out invitations. However, she will not invite either agency to the White Cane Walk or Meet the Blind event, as both will be exhibiting at the Cincinnati Vision Fair at Urban Artifact instead. Sheri expressed that she will connect with Cincinnati City Council and the Mayor’s Office concerning the proclamation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gloria Robinson gave a report from the Fundraising Committee. The following items were discussed as part of her report:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gloria indicated that she will recommence the Double Good Popcorn fundraising campaign in October. This new campaign will run until April 30 2020, and she will have brochures to distribute to Chapter members at next month’s meeting. Gloria indicated that members can reach out to her directly if interested in selling the popcorn beforehand.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gloria expressed that she is discussing a potential bake sale at the Save-A-Lot Store on Harrison Avenue in Westwood with Deanna Lewis. Since this store is under new management, Gloria reported that she will need to reach out to the new manager to determine if the Committee can use this location as it has in the past. She will also connect with Deanna to schedule a date—possibly in December. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri indicated during Gloria’s report that she has reached out to Suzanne Turner and has secured a table for the Cincinnati Chapter at State Convention in November. Suzanne is responsible for all tables at this year’s Convention. Sheri reported that the Chapter needs to decide at the September meeting whether to sell the Braille puzzle books that could not be sold at National Convention. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The bulk of Gloria’s report revolved around an idea for a “Gospel Fest / Italian Dinner” fundraiser at a local church sometime in March or April 2020. No action was taken by the Chapter as a result of the discussion. Gloria urged all Chapter members to actively participate in fundraising activities. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=8 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri Albers gave a brief legislative report. She expressed that she and Michael Leiterman met in Columbus last week with Representatives Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati) and Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) concerning the Affiliate’s service animal legislation. Marianne Denning, Deanna Lewis and Debbie Baker also attended this meeting representing the Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users (OAGDU). Marianne denning gave an overview of the Ohio Affiliate’s service animal legislation and summarized last week’s meeting. Originally, OAGDU’s service animal legislation had two purposes: to bring the language of Ohio’s existing statute regarding service animals into compliance with the <u>Americans with Disabilities Act and to impose a criminal penalty on those passing off unlicensed animals as “emotional support” animals. Marianne indicated that the bill went nowhere when it was introduced to the Ohio House of Representatives two years ago and has gone nowhere this year. Marianne reported that it was decided to drop the latter piece from the proposed bill and revisit the issue of emotional support animals in future legislation. Sheri indicated that following this meeting, she and Michael Leiterman also met with Rep. Richard Brown (D-Columbus) concerning the Affiliate’s Accessible Prescription Reader Legislation, which has now been formerly introduced to the Ohio House and is being considered by the Health Committee. The committee will hear proponent testimony concerning the bill sometime after the House comes back into session in September. Finally, Sheri and Mike reported that they met with Rep. Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) concerning Ohio’s Parental Rights Bill which has also been introduced to the Ohio House and being considered by the Health Committee. Sheri encouraged all Chapter members who have not done so already to forward written testimony concerning both bills to Michael Leiterman and testify in person in Columbus if at all possible. Sheri also expressed that she will re-post the fact sheet for the Parental Rights Bill written up for the Columbus seminar earlier this year to the Ohio-Talk and Cinci-Talk Listservs.</u><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=9 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri Albers discussed this year’s State Convention, which will take place from Friday November 1 to Sunday November 3 2019 at the Doubletree Columbus Worthington Hotel. Online and print registration forms are available at </span><a href="http://www.nfbohio.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://www.nfbohio.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> under the link for Convention registration. The link has also been posted to the Ohio-Talk listserv. The cost of preregistration is $15. The cost to preregister for the Convention banquet is $40. The cost of a boxed lunch on Saturday is $25, and there is an additional $15 fee to eat breakfast at the annual meeting of the Ohio Association to Promote the Use of Braille (OAPUB) on Saturday morning. However, it is not necessary to pay for breakfast in order to attend the meeting. Print registration forms are available at this link and were distributed at today’s meeting. Print registrations must be returned to President Sheri Albers with payment sent separately to Sherry Ruth, Treasurer of the Ohio Affiliate. The deadline for preregistration is October 24. The cost to register for Convention is $20 with an additional $45 to attend the banquet. The cost of the hotel is $89 per night, and the deadline for reservations is October 11. The cost of the hotel includes two complimentary breakfast buffets with each additional breakfast costing $5. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (614) 885-3334. This information is available on the Convention registration web page and on the Ohio-Talk listserv. Ever Lee Hairston will be this year’s national representative, and Kenia Flores will serve as this year’s national student representative. As in last year’s Convention, Wilbert Turner will be offering the one-touch self-defense course for an additional $20 registration fee. The Ohio Association to Promote the Use of Braille (OAPUB) will also perform its annual play at 9:00 P.M. on Friday November 1. Admission is $5 with proceeds going to OAPUB. Finally, Gloria Robinson asked all members interested in donating to the Hospitality Room on Friday November 1 to contact her directly. The Cincinnati Chapter is responsible for managing the Hospitality Room at this year’s Convention. However, Sheri Albers expressed that the Akron Chapter will assist Cincinnati with registration.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=10 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri Albers indicated that Chuck Geiger is starting his next one-touch self-defense course on September 1. This is an eight-week course, and the price of admission is $5 per session and $40 to attend all eight sessions. Sheri expressed that she will be posting Chuck’s contact information to the Cinci-Talk list.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=11 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deanna Lewis reported that Steve Sullivan, Director of the Hefner Natural History Museum at Miami University, will be giving a tactile exhibit of part of its collection from September 14 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Community Room at the Clovernook Center. Deanna will be posting an announcement concerning this event to the Cinci-Talk listserv.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=12 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Emily Kiehl gave an overview of the services of See 3D, a service that she founded with Caroline Karbowski to provide 3D models to the Blind. Those interested in having a model printed can request it via the organization’s web site, </span><a href="http://www.see3d.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://www.see3d.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> and fill out an online form. The images are taken from existing online resources and assembled into tactile models using a 3D printer. Models are currently available at no cost, but donations are accepted. The service is currently funded through a variety of grants and scholarships. Emily reported that some of the more popular requests that she and Caroline have received are various animals, neurons and characters from popular movies such as Despicable Me. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=13 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheri Albers requested that all members send her a list of activities and accomplishments for this year’s Gavel Awards for State Convention. In order to be recognized, these activities must have taken place from September 1 2018 to August 31 2019. The Gavel Awards recognize activities and achievements of individual Chapter members within and outside the Federation and are divided into categories. Sheri expressed that she will be posting these categories and an announcement concerning the Gavel Awards to the Cinci-Talk Listserv. She also requested that Christopher Sabine, Chapter Secretary, forward her a list of active members as of August 31 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=14 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deanna Lewis presented an auction item which Tapeka Turner won.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=15 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The August 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:21 P.M. on Saturday August 24 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=16 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The next meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter has been scheduled for Saturday September 28 2019 at the Cincinnati / Hamilton County Public Library at 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-align:justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>