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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello everyone, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As these were not available for the last meeting, I am submitting the June 2023 meeting minutes now. They are both below and attached to the email for reference. Please let me know if there are any corrections which need to be made.</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:18.0pt">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield chapter Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Date: June 17, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Location: Clarke County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Those Present</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Debbie Baker<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Pat Banaszak<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Mickie Cooper<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Susan Day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Arlie Ray<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Aleeha Dudley<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Reports and Branding</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The NFB branding message and pledge were read.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The Treasurer’s report was read, with an ending balance of $6,141.78. Aleeha moved acceptance of the report as read, Arlie seconded, and the motion
passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The Secretary’s report was read and amended. Mickie moved to accept the minutes as amended, Pat seconded, and the motion passed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Unfinished Business</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">An executive board meeting was held to discuss the provision of chapter funds to support the national efforts at national convention. Due to the
time frame of sending the checks, the meeting could not wait. Debbie explained what each fund is and how it relates to the Federation’s business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">National convention registration closed on May 31. You may still be able to register virtually but will not be able to attend all events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">We have a resource list that Mickie sent out which has the names, addresses and descriptions of companies that serve the blind, for example the
Independence market. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">If you attempt to contact one of these companies and cannot reach them or find different contact information, please let Mickie know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Debbie explained the Braille Monitor, as well as Newsline. These are both services to which one may subscribe via the Federation, which provide
access to content to be read.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt">New Business</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Blindkitchen.com is a website containing information regarding cooking as a blind person. Debbie presented this website as something which may
be of interest to the membership.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">We will not contribute additional money to the 2023 BELL program. In 2022, we contributed $300.00 and it was not spent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The June 2023 Presidential release was played.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Our next meeting is august 19, 2023, time to be determined.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Aleeha Dudley<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best Wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Aleeha Dudley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter
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