<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Minutes from Chris.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><br></div><div>Thanks.</div><div><br></div><div>David C. Perry,</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;"> Phone: (513) 470-1122;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;">Email: daveperry509@gmail.com;</span></div><div><br></div><div>May your road of life, grant you great rewards!</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Perry <daveperry509@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> June 25, 2026 at 5:06:54\u202fPM ADT<br><b>To:</b> Christopher Sabine <info@onhconsulting.com><br><b>Cc:</b> grobinson513@icloud.com, fbragassa@msn.com, gwarren82@gmail.com, emilypennington@fuse.net, bigchris628@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Re: Draft of April Cincinnati Chapter Meeting Minutes</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Good job.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><br></div><div>Thanks.</div><div><br></div><div>David C. Perry,</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;"> Phone: (513) 470-1122;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt;">Email: daveperry509@gmail.com;</span></div><div><br></div><div>May your road of life, grant you great rewards!</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 25, 2026, at 1:42\u202fPM, Christopher Sabine <info@onhconsulting.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please take a look at these when you get a chance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Chris<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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">Meeting Minutes for April 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The April 2026 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was convened by President Gloria Robinson at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by telephone conference. Attending
today\u2019s meeting were President Gloria Robinson, Dave Perry, Frank Bragassa, Christopher Sabine, Emily Pennington, Haley Thurston, Paula Collins, and Gary Warren.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Emily Pennington presented this months Treasurer\u2019s report. Frank Bragassa moved to accept this month\u2019s Treasurer\u2019s Report. Christopher Sabine seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Dave Perry moved to accept the March 2026 meeting minutes. Emily Pennington seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Dave Perry gave the Fundraising Committee report. He stated that the Chapter is continuing to sell candy bars from World\u2019s Finest Chocolates and is planning the wine tasting for this coming summer, though
a specific date has not been finalized. Candy bars are being sold for $2 apiece and $60 for a box of 30. Members interested in selling candy can reach out to President Robinson or another member of the Board of Directors directly. President Robinson also indicated
that anyone interested in selling cookie dough should reach out to her in advance so she can order and store it until the Chapter is ready to sell it in September. The Chapter Ball is also set for end of summer. President Robinson indicated that Wiedemann
Brewery has committed to a donation. An \u201cItalian\u201d dinner is also in the works for Blind Equality Achievement Month in October.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Christopher Sabine gave a brief report from the Transportation Committee. He indicated that Metro is beginning three new routes and is seeking public comments next week. Christopher indicated that the routes
would include a revitalized 18 Colerain Avenue route, a 47 Route which will run from the Northside Transit Center to the Oakley Transit Center, and a new 53 bus route connecting Norwood and St. Bernard.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">At President Robinson\u2019s request, Christopher Sabine and Frank Bragassa gave an overview of the Randolph Sheppard Program / Ohio Business Enterprise Program for Blind vendors and the Ohio Business Enterprise
Program Annual Statewide Conference. Frank Bragassa provided an overview of his work as a Blind vendor in the Ohio Business Enterprise Program, the Ohio Vendors Representatives Committee, eligibility and training, and the selection process.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">President Gloria Robinson gave an update from the Community Outreach Committee. She expressed that she and Dave Perry will be asked to give a report to the Chapter on how they communicated about the Blind,
either by participating in fundraising campaigns, passing out literature, or other activities. This must be a group activity of some type involving multiple Committee members.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">President Gloria Robinson discussed services to Blind patrons at restaurants and other community locations, relating a positive experience she had eating at a Golden Corral. Christopher Sabine and Dave Perry
discussed holding an event at the Frisch\u2019s location on Vine Street in Hartwell (discussed at the previous meeting) to educate the community regarding how the Blind can eat at restaurants and participate in the community. Various other ideas were discussed,
including contacting media outlets such as Local 12 and Fox 19. Gloria emphasized that Blind patrons could be able to eat from buffets and be accepted by staff and others at restaurants. Dave Perry and Gary Warren expressed agreement, with Gloria articulating
that Cincinnati should be at the forefront of advocating for improved access to buffets in particular.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Frank Bragassa shared some concerns regarding a member of the community who is losing her sight and independence. Specific services were discussed and resources shared by Chapter members. Other personal
concerns were discussed by Chapter members. <o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">President Gloria Robinson led a discussion with the Chapter on concerns over safety and security in the community with specific incidents discussed. The purpose of this conversation was to educate members
on potential safety concerns and strategies to resolve situations where safety is placed at risk, particularly in hospitals. President Robinson also expressed that the community needs to support members of the Blind community in Greater Cincinnati with health
care and community safety, particularly the newly-Blind and those without family.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">President Robinson indicated that the May Chapter meeting may need to be rescheduled for another date due to a statewide leadership conference in the Affiliate set for the weekend of May 29 to 31.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The April 2026 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter was adjourned at approximately 5:30 P.M. on Sunday April 26, 2026.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Christopher Sabine<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Treasurer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: (513) 403-9601<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: info@onhconsulting.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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