<html><div>Thank you Aleeha,</div>
<div>Looking forward to seeing you on zoom today.</div>
<div>Dave B</div>
<div><br><br>---------- Original Message ----------<br>From: Aleeha Dudley via NFBO-Springfield <nfbo-springfield@nfbnet.org><br>To: "NFBO-Springfield@nfbnet.org" <NFBO-Springfield@nfbnet.org><br>Cc: Aleeha Dudley <aleeha_dudley@outlook.com><br>Subject: [NFBO-Springfield] October 2023 meeting minutes<br>Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:53:02 +0000<br><br></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached and pasted below are the minutes from last month�s meeting. As always, please reach out if you have any corrections.</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter Minutes</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Date: October 21, 2023</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Location: Park Branch of the Clarke County Public Library</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Those Present:</span></h2>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Debbie Baker</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Susan Day</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Aleeha Dudley</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Gina Ray</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Arlie Ray</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Pat Banaszak</span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: -15.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Dave Banaszak</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Branding and Reports</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The NFB pledge and one minute message were read.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Susan moved to approve the minutes as emailed and updated since the meeting, and Arlie seconded. The motion passed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The treasurer�s report was read. The ending balance on September 30 was $5,261.78. Aleeha moved to accept the report as read, Pat seconded. The motion passed.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Updates</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">It was decided not to walk in the Hartman Rock Garden this month due to the weather. Kevin Rose, the Clarke County historian, now has a 3D model of the tree of life in the rock garden.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Online state convention registration has been extended to November 15. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Debbie reminded the membership that the fiscal year will now begin on January 1, 2024. After February 1, 2024, your membership will be placed on hold with the national organization if you have not paid your dues.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Unfinished Business</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">We have committed to providing $50 toward door prizes for state convention. Debbie proposed dividing this money among 5 $10 cash prizes. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">We discussed the auction basket for convention. Several ideas were suggested, and it was decided to go for a kitchen or date night theme. The goal is to not exceed $225 spent from the treasury. Additional donations are OK.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Debbie explained the Presidents� portal, which shows the membership status of all of the members. As an individual, you should have received an email advising you of how to set a password so that you can update your own information. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">New Business</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Pat spoke with Kyle from the Seniors� association, who offered to have a representative from the Federation to speak at one of their luncheons. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Arlie moved, and Susan seconded, to contribute up to $200 per person attending state convention. The motion passed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Arlie has spoken with someone from Project Jericho, who is a group local to Springfield. This would be an art event to bring awareness of blindness to the Springfield area.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Debbie has filled out the forms with the Secretary of State so that we are registered with a trade name.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The October presidential release was played. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Our next meeting will be Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the main branch of the Clarke County Public Library at 10:30 AM. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The meeting was adjourned.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Respectfully submitted,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Aleeha Dudley, Secretary</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best Wishes,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Aleeha Dudley</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter </p>
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