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<h1><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Date: May 11, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Location: United Senior Services of Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Those Present<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Debbie Baker<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Aleeha Dudley<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Mickie Cooper<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Pat Banaszak<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Dave Banaszak<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Arlie Ray<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:-15.75pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Susan Day<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Reports and Branding<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">There was no treasurer’s report for this month, as Gina is away taking care of family.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">The April 2024 minutes were read. Susan moved, Arlie seconded, to approve the minutes. The motion passed.
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<h2><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">There is an action item for a bill in the House of Representatives regarding access to airlines and other entertainment. The bill number is H.R. 3935. The bill would increase accessibility
of in-flight entertainment, as well as create a pilot for service animal users to register their animals rather than completing a form each time.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">The NFB has received two large donations for the Blind Movement Museum in Baltimore.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Arlie discussed swag options for upcoming membership opportunities. $200 is not enough for something of quality. Mickie moved and Pat seconded to allow up to $500. The motion passed.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">The president’s desk email from Richard was read, with several topics of importance.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Pat will call to register for Relay for Life, which is June 7 from 6-midnight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">A webinar will be held to follow up after the eclipse soundscapes project. Several of our chapter members will be in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Aleeha will create a Google account and Google voice for the chapter, which will help during times of transition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Our next meeting will be June 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">Aleeha Dudley, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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