[NFBO-Springfield] September meeting minutes

[Aleeha Dudley]

Hello all,

Below and attached are the September meeting minutes. Please advise of any corrections.

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter Minutes
Date: September 16, 2023
Location: Clarke County Public Library, Park Branch
Those Present:

  *   Aleeha Dudley
  *   Debbie Baker
  *   Mickie Cooper
  *   Pat Banaszak
  *   Dave Banaszak
  *   Arlie Ray
  *   Gina Ray

Branding and Reports
The NFB branding message and pledge were read.
Pat moved and Mickie seconded to approve the June minutes as emailed. The motion passed.
Arlie moved and Mickie seconded to approve the August minutes as emailed. The motion passed.
The August Treasurer’s report was read. The ending balance was $5,281.78. Aleeha moved to accept the treasurer’s report as read. Mickie seconded, and the motion passed.
Updates:
Susan had cornea surgery and was not able to attend the meeting.
New Business:
Aleeha moved and Arlie seconded to have meetings the second Saturday of the month beginning in January.
We will match with the membership portal such that our fiscal year will begin in January. Please have your dues ready for the January meeting. You can now edit your own information in the membership portal if you are registered. You will have an email from the portal with instructions for setting your username and password.
We discussed the various activities our chapter members have participated in for the gavel award questionnaire, which is due October 1, 2023.
Annette Lutz occasionally sends out an email to the Ohio-talk list about her radio show, which is available to listen to regarding some blindness specific issues as well as occasionally reading some magazines and news articles.
State convention will be November 17-19. Registration for the hotel will close October 15. The group code for registering is NFB. Banquet is $55 if you preregister, and registration is $25. Please be thinking of items that would be good for auction items at state convention. The budget will be roughly $200.
Aleeha moved to contribute $50 for door prizes at convention. Mickie seconded, and the motion passed.
Aleeha moved to contribute $50 for money for the affiliate. Arlie seconded, and the motion passed.
The presidential release was not played due to lack of availability of the recording.
Our next meeting is October 21, 2023 at the Park Branch at 10:30 AM.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Aleeha Dudley, Secretary
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter


Best Wishes,
Aleeha Dudley
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter

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