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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'>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 November 23, 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 November 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Sheri Albers at approximately 1:45 P.M. on Saturday November 23 2019 at the home of Board Member Gloria Robinson. In Attendance were: President Sheri Albers, Affiliate President Richard Payne, Gloria Robinson, Tapeka Turner, Candace Armstrong, Deanna Lewis, Marianne Denning, Emily Pennington, Karren Innis, Tammy Smith, Christopher Sabine, Taslim Dibba, Joy Thomas, Diane Carmony, Diane Gudaitis, Paul Jordan and Tony King. Lyka Crebillo, Aleah Robinson, Julia Miller, Emily Hoppe, Patty Fleager and former member Elif Emir Oksuz attended today’s meeting as guests of the Chapter.<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'>Paul Jordan moved to approve the October meeting 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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Emily Pennington presented this month’s Treasurer’s Report. Deanna Lewis moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Gloria Robinson seconded, and the motion passed. Sheri expressed that the Chapter grossed $114.25 in sales from the exhibit Table at State Convention, which was given in cash to Emily Pennington at today’s meeting. Sales from the exhibit table at State Convention included: T shirts from the previous Meet the Blind campaign, Braille puzzle books, and oils and jewelry provided by Gloria Robinson. The table earned an additional $36 for the Ohio Affiliate from the sales of two tumblers; a check for this amount will be mailed to Sherry Ruth, Treasurer of the Ohio Affiliate, 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;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>There was no report from the Membership Committee this month. Affiliate President Richard Payne requested that Christopher Sabine, who chairs the Chapter’s Membership Committee, give him an overview of how the new national onboarding process is being implemented.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><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'>Gloria Robinson gave a brief Fundraising Committee report. She asked all Chapter members who would be willing to donate items for potential Fundraisers to reach out to her directly and encouraged all members to consider selling jewelry and essential oils as gifts for the Holiday season. She expressed that her goal is to enable the Chapter to minimize the cost of fundraising efforts to the Chapter Treasury.<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 reminded Chapter members that starting in January 2020, the new chapter president will issue new committee assignments and requested that all Chapter members consider joining or chairing a committee. Those interested in serving on a committee should contact the Chapter President with the committee on which they would like to serve. Those interested in chairing a committee should contact the Chapter President and, in writing, explaining their interest and why they believe they should chair their desired committee.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><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'>Sheri Albers and Affiliate President Richard Payne reported that all members who wish to serve on a committee of the Ohio Affiliate must email Richard Payne no later than November 26 2019. Those interested in chairing a committee of the State Affiliate need to email Richard Payne concerning their interest with a statement of why they wish to chair their desired committee. A list of the available committees of the Ohio Affiliate has been posted to the Ohio-Talk Listserv prior to today’s meeting.<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 Albers expressed that proponent testimony for Ohio H.B. 214, Ohio’s accessible prescription legislation, took place at the Ohio State Capital on Tuesday November 19 2019.<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'>Members who attended this year’s State Affiliate Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio shared their experiences. Sheri Albers gave a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in Convention planning and all members of the Chapter on the heels of her pending relocation to San Francisco to take a position as Community Relations Coordinator at the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind.<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'>Former member Elif Emir Oksuz announced that she has just completed her doctoral study in psychology at the University of Cincinnati and has been awarded a Ph. D. She will be returning to Turkey in the near future with her husband and two-year-old daughter.<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'>Aleah Robinson gave a brief fair well speech for departing President Sheri Albers.<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=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Gloria Robinson announced that the annual Chapter Christmas party will be held on Saturday December 7 2019 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Clovernook Procter Center. Cassandra Jones will be reaching out to Chapter members concerning food items.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=13 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The meeting concluded with biennial Chapter elections. The candidates elected to serve on the Chapter Board of Directors for the 2020 – 2021 term are: Gloria Robinson, President, Marianne Denning, Vice President, Emily Pennington, Treasurer, and Christopher Sabine, Secretary. Paul Jordan, Taslim Dibba, and Lisa Hall were elected to the three at large Board seats.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=14 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The November 2019 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 3:05 P.M. on Saturday November 23 2019.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted,<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><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>