<div dir="ltr"><h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><font color="#000000" style="font-weight:normal">Meeting minutes for August 2023 are attached and pasted below.</font></h1><h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">National
Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter</span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">August 19, 2023</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Location: Park Branch, Clark County Public Library</span></p>

<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Those
present</span></h2>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Debbie Baker</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Arlie Ray</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 20.5pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    
</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Gina Ray</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 20.5pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    
</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Mickie Cooper</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 20.5pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    
</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Pat Banaszak</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 20.5pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    
</span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Dave Banaszak</span></p>

<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Reports
and Branding </span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">The Treasurer’s report was read for July. The ending balance
for July was $5301.78. Mickie moved to approve the treasurer’s report as read,
and Arlie Seconded. The motion passed.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">The NFB Brand and Pledge was recited.</span></p>

<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Unfinished
Business</span></h2>

<h3 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,55,99);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Bell
Program</span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">The Bell Program ran from 8/5/23 to 8/12/23. Braille
technology, life skills, residential program for children ages 4 through 12.
Day and evening activities included game night, decorating canes, decorating
learning shades, Horton Geologic Museum on OSU campus, $15 to shop at Target
trip, red carpet made out of canvas, ringing a bell to celebrate achievements,
bake cookies day, Villa Nova Restaurant (sit down dinner with braille menu).</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Voice-Corrs Radio Show for the blind runs the third Wednesday
of each month and may be accessed via Alexa. The presenter is a Bell member.</span></p>

<h3 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,55,99);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Legislative
Updates</span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Uber Town Hall Meeting held 7/27/23 and 8/16/23 8:30 p.m. –
9:30 p.m. Send email to </span><a href="mailto:NFB-group@uber.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">NFB-group@uber.com</span></a><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%"> for
questions. After one denial for service dogs, then warning, drivers can be
suspended from Lyft and Uber.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Uber/Lyft complaints should be sent to the Department of
Justice at <a href="http://civilrights.justice.gov/report">civilrights.justice.gov/report</a>. Complete an Uber/Lift complaint
form, then forward the email confirmation or record number to <a href="http://legal.nfb.org">legal.nfb.org</a>.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">The August presidential release was played.</span></p>

<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">New
Business</span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Member, Aleeha Dudley has a new address of 1728 Huffman
Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45403</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">New monthly NFB-O program, started by state board
member, Suzanne Turner, features topics about which audience can ask questions
and share opinions. Originates from Ohio Zoom Room “I Am Ohio-Talk”. First
edition to occur on 8/24/23 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Discusses Women’s Equality Day
and the life of federationist Isabel Grant, teacher and pioneer. September date
for “I Am Ohio-Talk” not yet chosen, nor the time. But it features a panel of
guide dog handlers, their tips, experiences, discrimination, Ride Share
denials, etc. LuAnn Bowers is the president of the Ohio Guide Dog Division</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">NFB-O phone call with Jamie, (don’t remember last
name) representing our National firm, Brown, Goldstein and Levy. Jamie is
collecting data about experiences with inaccessibility of on-line pharmacies
such as labels and braille. Jamie’s phone: (410) 241-0886</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">NFB-O state Board meeting: September 23, 10:00 a.m.
open to all but only Board can vote. Board meeting will occur at our state
convention Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton, 175 Hutchinson Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43235   Phone: (614) 885-3334. Block of
rooms reserved. If you make a reservation, group code is 90C.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">NFB-O state convention November 17-19, 2023. Same
hotel as above. Group code to register for hotel is NFB. $109.00 per night,
17.5% tax. Includes breakfast Saturday and Sunday for two occupants per room. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">Register for the convention at NFBohio.org under
Affiliate Convention. Registration is $15 in advance or $20 on-site. (Discovered
after the meeting via the website, registration for 2023 is $25 and banquet
cost is $55).</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">General sessions take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Banquet cost is $50. Chair massages will be available for $10 as a fundraiser. Ohio
Seniors Division will have a drawing, $10 entry for chance to win $200.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">Theme of 77^th state convention: Stronger
Together.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">October 2023 is Blind Equality Achievement Month.
Shall we do something to observe it? If so, what? Discussion included swag
(order from National?), lunch and learn at United Senior Services, reaching out
to hospitals.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt">National Convention will take place in Orlando,
Florida July 3^rd – July 8^th 2024 at the Rosa Centre. See
NFB.org for more information.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Meetings Scheduled for remainder of 2023:</span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Branch of the Clark
County Library. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">October 21st at 10:30 AM at the Park Branch of the Clark
County Library. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">November 11^th at 10:30 a.m. in the Gaier Room of
the downtown Clark County Library </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">December 16^th at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Branch of
the Clark County Library. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">It was discussed beginning in 2024, meetings to be held the
second Saturday of the month.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">The meeting was adjourned.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Respectfully Submitted</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Gina Ray</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">Treasurer</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:107%">National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio, Springfield Chapter</span></p></div>