[NFBOH-Cleveland] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter April 2019 Agenda

Wed Apr 17 08:53:56 UTC 2019

Good morning Suzanne and Cleveland,

Thanks a lot for the Agenda and all those reminders Suzann! Greatly appreciated!

See you all then ... full of ideas and ready for board-approved actions.

As, our national President, Mark Riccobono always says, let’s go build the Federation! Or something on those lines.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday y’all.

Ali

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Subject: [NFBOH-Cleveland] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter April 2019 Agenda

April 19, 2019

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Cleveland Chapter Meeting

Location: Cleveland Sight Center
1909 E 101st, Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
If you are unable to join us in person, please call,
(216) 658-4532

Agenda:

Welcome, Role Call and Visitors:
William Turner, 2nd Vice President

Pledge of Allegiance:

National Federation of the Blind Pledge:

Shut-in and Bereavement:
Cheryl Fields, Recording Secretary

Secretary Report:
Suzanne Turner: President

Treasury Report:
Natassha Ricks: Treasurer

President Remarks:
Suzanne Turner, President

Seniors:
Gloria Conway, Committee Chair

Community Engagement:
Sandy Krems: Committee Chair

Legislative Committee:
Ali Benmerzouga: Committee Chair

Recreation and Special Events:
Natassha Ricks, Committee Chair

Team Builder: Line Up
We will join in this game, so come prepare with competition.

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Please make a note:

Voice Box Number:
(641) 715-3900
Code: 582705

New Teleconference Number:
(605) 313-4834
Code: 246345

Suzanne Turner, President
(216) 990-6199

Natassha Ricks, Treasurer
(216) 376-9863

Note!

1. Please read the minutes below from February and March to vote at the meeting!

2. Please take a moment and like, share and promote Cleveland’s Facebook Page
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/

3. Please ensure that your 2019 dues of $15.00 are up-to-date.

4. Please prescribe to Ohio-Talk to stay informed on the know in the Ohio Affiliate.

Ohio-Talk mailing list

Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org>

http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org

5. Please prescribe to Cleveland’s List Serve for all up-to-date information in the Cleveland Chapter.

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org

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6. Please call a member who you have not seen for a while and talk to them about returning to the Cleveland Chapter.

Minutes:

February Minutes

On February 15, 2019, the Cleveland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio met at the Cleveland Sight Center for their monthly meeting.  The Minutes are as follows.

There were 27 in attendance. Cleveland had 4 visitors with 1 joining.
The meeting took place at the Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 E. 101st, Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

There were refreshments to celebrate Valentine’s Day and a joke, What did Lego man give to his wife?
Answer: A piece of his heart!

The National Federation of the Blind Pledge  was read by William Turner, 2nd Vice President and the Pledge of Allegiance
Was led by United State Veteran, Edward Loudon. Mending and Bereavement Members Were acknowledged as well.

The Secretary Report was tabled, due to Cheryl Fields absence. The Treasury Report was given by the Treasurer, Natassha Ricks. And, President Remarks were also delivered by President Suzanne. A: Thank you, B: Facebook report, January 13th through February 9th, 632 post reached, 244 post engagements, 23 page likes, 26 Cleveland posts and 46 new followers. The President requested that members please encourage people to like our Facebook page and share the posts when you see them. C: keeping with the 2018 National Convention, President Riccobono coined it INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, AND SOCIAL CONDUCT. So in February, Cleveland celebrated African-American leaders  and January was celebrated with Louis Braille Day. Also, the Social Conduct Policy will be emailed and put on the voice box. Richard Payne, Carolyn Peters, Ron Brown and Shawn Callaway’s bio’s will be put on the voice box for others to review. D: The State Fundraisers were discussed, Piggest Raffel Ever, Honey Baked Ham and the Preauthorized Campaign.
E: Reminders were announced, February 22nd: Final date to sign-up for the Ohio Braille Literacy Class, February 28th: Cleveland Food Bank Initiative, March 2019 date to be determined for Read Across America. April 5th and 6th: BELL Training, April 7th: Ohio Executive Board Meeting, April 7th and 8th: Ohio Leadership and Columbus Training, and  April 9th: Visit to the Ohio State House April and 12th to 14th Ohio Braille Literacy Class in Cleveland Ohio. July 7th to 12th: 2019 National Convention and finally, November 1st to November 3rd:  2019 Ohio State Convention.

The Washington Seminar was expounded by the Chairperson of the Cleveland Legislative Committee,  Ali Benmerzouga. President Suzanne provided information on the Columbus Seminar.

The Cleveland Chapter donated Clothing and Canes organized by Sandy Krems and Edward Loudon. Also, Senior Committee Chair, Gloria Conway made the announcement about the monthly conference call on Sharing solutions for Vision Loss. An, President Suzanne presented the 2019 Cleveland Committee Chairs,
Wilbert Turner, Education
Gloria Conway, Senior
Ali Benmerzouga, Legislature
Sandy Krems, Community Engagement
Theresa McKenney, Membership
If members would like to serve on one of these committee they were advised to speak to the Chair. Committee Chairs will present a report on members, short-term and long-term goals for the March Meeting.

There was an open Forum where members talked about concerns regarding Para Transit. Natassha explained the policy on one way trips that Ivory proposed. It was a great discussion. Also discussed was private transportation when it pertains to service in neighboring communities; for example, ADA rules verses private transportation policies.

Note:
Please read and bring your questions, objections and sustentions.

End of the Minutes for February. But keep reading

Reminders are not part of the minutes; but for your information.
The Cleveland Executive Board would like to present a wonderful opportunity for you to participate in the Columbus Seminar. There are 99 State Ohio Representatives and the Affiliate is hoping to cover them all. We need Cleveland to attend. Therefore, we will go down to Columbus on April 9th and return the same day. The cost of the trip is only forty dollars per person. The deposit is ten dollars, that is due immediately and with no refund. However, the thirty dollars will be due on March 8, 2019. Please consider helping to ensure that the blind is represented. There are two key legislative initiatives, the Parental Rights Bill and the Prescription Bill. This is not like the Washington Seminar with a great deal of walking. We will ride on elevators to get to the Representative offices. There is a comfortable waiting room that will be available to us as well. We will discuss this at the meeting. This will give you an opportunity to be a voice for the Ohio blind. Note! If you have other blind individuals who are not members and they wish to attend for the cause. Have them contact Cheryl Fields.

The National Federation of the Blind State of Ohio Fundraisers.
The State Affiliate has several fundraisers that I want to bring to your attention.
1: Piggest Raffel: Tickets are five dollars each. Winners will have an opportunity to win one of three prizes. The first prize is ten thousand dollars. Your Affiliate would win five thousand dollars and you would win the other. The second prize is a yearly lease of a car. And the final prize is a weekend in Cincinnati. Please be prepared to purchase or sale one  ticket. This will be the easiest funraiser that Cleveland will take part in. Why you ask? Well, when we sale these tickets, the Cleveland Chapter will keep two dollars for our treasury. However, we have to send the entire ticket sales into the Ohio Affilliate Treasure, Sherry Ruth; and then she will send our Treasurer, Natassha Ricks a check. I have thirty tickets and have sole twelve. So, we have eighteen left.
2: Honey Baked Ham: You can still purchase your Honey Baked Ham at https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/NFB_of_Ohio_Fundraiser
3: Malley’s Chocolate: I have not seen the flyer, but it will be coming soon

Facebook: The Cleveland Chapter has increased the activity on our Facebook page. Owen and Suzanne have been posting current information on the local, state and national levels As of January 13th through February 9th, 632 post reached, 244 post engagements, 23 page likes, 26 Cleveland posts and 46 new followers. Please encourage people to like our page, members please share the posts when you see them. Also, please put the link to our page at the bottom of your emails. You can cut and paste it or make a signature. You can click on the link below even if you do not have Facebook to see some activity. This page is solely to promote the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind.
Please visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/

Reminders:
February 22nd: Final date to sign-up for the Ohio Braille Literacy Class
February 28th: Cleveland Food Bank Initiative
March 2019: Date to be determined, Read Across America
April 5th and 6th: BELL Training
April 7th: Ohio Executive Board Meeting
April 7th and 8th: Ohio Leadership and Columbus Training
April 9th: Visit to the Ohio State House
 April 12th to 14th Ohio Braille Literacy Class in Cleveland Ohio
July 7th to 12th: 2019 National Convention
November 1st to November 3rd:  2019 Ohio State Convention

Contact Information:
Suzanne Turner, President
(216) 990-6199

Vice President, Rosa Jones
(216) 486-8585

Recording Secretary, Cheryl Fields,
(216) 566-4317

Treasurer, Natassha, Ricks
(216) 376-9863

Affiliate President, Richard Payne
(937) 829-3368

Cleveland Voice Box:
(641) 715-3900
Code: 582705

Facebook Page:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/

ListServe Address:

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To Sign-up:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org

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Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall!

Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall!

All of the king horses and all of the Kingsman Could Not Put Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again!

Today I heard this from an inspiring leader. It appeared to me that Humpty sat on that wall all by himself and when he fell it must have been a lot of horses and Kingsman rushing to put him back together again.

Although, I feel for Humpty. I cannot help but think that if I were to fall, my National Federation of the Blind family who looked like me, would know just what to do, to put me back together, and lift me up on that wall again.

You see, Humpty was an egg and not a horse or Kingsman. So, who better to put him back together, then another egg!

Just think of that!

Aren’t you glad that; We, the National Federation of the Blind have a network of tens of thousands of blind members who are living full lives; that look like you and share a commonality? These members are not broken sighted people either. So, if you need to be put back together again; the blind got your back!

These are blind members who are living the lives they want. And, these blind members are willing to come to your aid. These are mentors, ministers, students, they are teachers, some are federal workers and even engage in recreational activities. But, all in doubt they are brothers and sisters that bind us all in a collective and unified way.

Now, repeat After me!

We are blind, but not broken sighted people! We are blind, but it is not the characteristics that defined us or our future! We are blind, and we will not be stopped! We are blind, and pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind! We are blind, and all do not sing and play the piano! We are a cross section of the broader society, therefore are all not alike! We are blind, but with proper training and opportunity, we can live the life we want!

Ohio, let’s work together to remove low expectations and misconceptions about the blind! We must denounce and combat people, issues and fear. We cannot allow these negative components that stand between blind people and our dreams take us off course! Dr. Jernigan said, “We are the National Federation of the Blind and we will never go back”!

Go back where you ask?

Well, working in sheltered workshops and being paid less than the minimum wage. Sitting back while manufacturers continue to make advanced digital interfaces for products, like stoves and diabetic monitors that are inaccessible for the blind. Accepting defeat when it comes to purchasing high cost technology that would ENHANCE, provide FLEXIBILITY and social productivity for students, employees and seniors. Discarding prescription leaflets in print provided by your local pharmacies with the in ability to read instructions, dosage and other health warnings. And most importantly, stand-by while physicians, social workers and the legal system remove or inhibit blind parents from nurturing and caring for their children. We will continue to fight for equality, opportunity and security for the blind. This is why the Washington and Columbus Seminars are crucial and valuable for you, me and those blind individuals who we will never know. Do it for all blind children, blind teenagers, blind seniors, your blind sister and others with blindness.

Finally, We Can Do This Together! If you can’t walk, call! If you can’t call, email! If you can’t give financially, we will take your time, dedication and commitment! Let’s Go Build The Federation!

Cleveland please call and email your Centremen and Senator in reference of removing Section 14c. Below is the email that came from the National Office urging us to make the calls. Please call at 2:00 PM. If you also have a landline, call from it and the cell; which would give you two calls per representative.

Please email with the instructions below at 2:00 PM as well. Ask your family and friends also to call; or use their number as well. The more we can get in, the better.

Here is the jargon. Even if you could not be on the call, you can say:

Hello, my name is XXX and I reside in Cleveland Ohio. I am calling to urge xxx to co-sponsor bill name that will remove section 14c from the Fair Labor Standard Act that pay persons with disabilities under the minimum wage. Thank you.

There is an example below as well. But, it is wordy. However, you can use it for the emails.

Here are the names and their contact info.

Portman’s office:

202-224-3353

Portman.Senate.Gov

Bill: S. 260

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Brown:

202-224-2315

Angelique Salizan email:

Angelique_salizan at brown.senate.gov<mailto:Angelique_salizan at brown.senate.gov>

Bill: S. 260

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Robert Latta

Rachel Schwegman Rathore
Rathore (Schwegman), Rachel <Rachel.Rathore at mail.house.gov<mailto:Rachel.Rathore at mail.house.gov>

202-225-6405
Bill: H.R. 873

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Carrie Swope

Marcy Kaptur

Swope, Carrie <Carrie.Swope at mail.house.gov<mailto:Carrie.Swope at mail.house.gov>
202-225-4146
Bill: H.R. 873

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Jim Jordan
Jared Gilley
202.225.2676
Jared.Dilley at mail.house.gov<mailto:Jared.Dilley at mail.house.gov>
Bill: H.R. 873

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Marcia Fudge

Linda.Matthews at mail.house.gov<mailto:Linda.Matthews at mail.house.gov>

216-522-4900

Bill: H.R. 87

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March 2019 Chapter Minutes

Cleveland met on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Cleveland Sight Center. There were 28 in attendance, including three guest.

William Turner opened the meeting, Ed Louden led the Pledge of Allegiance, William Turner led the  NFB Pledge and President Suzanne Turner provided information on our members who are healing.

President Suzanne Turner provided President Remarks:
A: Pre-authorized Campaign,
The Cleveland Chapter’s first withdraw was made out of the checking account for March paying into the Preauthorize Campaign of $10.00 monthly.

B: National Convention,
the President provided an update and the difference of the cost from 2018 to 2019, which is around 20 dollars. The Convention will be in Las Vegas from July 7, 2019 to July 12, 2019.

C: State Convention,
The State of Ohio Convention will be held in Columbus Ohio at the Columbus/Worthington Doubletree Hotel from November 1, 2019 to November 3, 2019. Cleveland will charter a bus.

D: Bus to Columbus,
The tennative price of the bus is 65 dollars per person. More information will be provided at the April 19, 2019 meeting.

E: Sharad Brown,
The President spoke to the Office Manager and he will be invited to a meeting to address the National Legislative Initiatives.

Fund Raisers:

A: Piggy Raffel:
Tickets were distributed and purchased to support the State Fundraiser.

B: Malley's Chocolates Easter Fundraiser:
There were no group interest in this Fundraiser.
However, if anyone wanted to purchase on their own, they would go to, https://malleys.com/fundraising/campaign/national-federation-of-the-blind-of

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Secretary Report:

Cheryl Fields who is the Chapter’s  Recording Secretary has been out ill. Therefore, the President email and put the February 2019 minutes on the voice box  for members to review. However, over half of the membership did not review them.

The President inquired how she could assist members in taking ownership of reading the minutes. It was suggested to post them earlier.  So, they will be available 2 weeks prior to the April meeting, since the Columbus Seminar is vastly approaching. The voice box will be updated on April 12, 2019.

Therefore, the  Chapter will vote on the February and March 2019 minutes in April.

Treasury Report:

Natassha Ricks, Treasurer provided the financial report for the savings and checking accounts. She also took dues from members. She reported that 10 dollars were withdrawn for the Preauthorize Campaign and 3 dollars were deducted for the March 2019 bank statement. Also, she received the split the pot full amount. Bill who was a visitor, donated his portion back to the Chapter.

Sandy Krems, who is the Community Engagement Committee Chair, provided announcements. She gave Cheryl Fields the floor to talk about the Apple Store providing accessibility training for the following week. Individuals must schedule an appointment for help. Sandy Krems provided the information about the Read Across America event at St. Adalbert Elementary School, the date, time and members who would attend. She also inquired if anyone wanted to participate in the  Diversity Run. She will provide more detail at the next meeting.

Gloria Conway who is the chairperson for the Senior Committee Reported information on the upcoming Senior Day details. She will contact the Cleveland City Department of Aging and Disability to gain details of having a table for us to pass out literature. The event is on May 21, 2019. Members must register for this event. Gloria also spoke and invited members to attend the monthly conference call called Sharing Solutions for Vision loss; which will be on March 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

All of the Cleveland Chapter Committee Chairs gave their 2019 reports on their long-term and short-term goals. Then the President allowed members ten minutes to join their choice of Committee to serve.  The Committees are,

Legislative

Senior

Community Engagement

Membership

Recreation and Special Events

Lastly, the Chapter had a building exercise. Members pared into two by two and had to come up with a song that were familiar to both and preform that song for the Chapter. It was a lot of fun and those who did not know each other, they do now.

Then the meeting was Adjourned:

Remarks:

Three female bio’s will be put on the voice box for those who do not have access to email..

The April Chapter meeting will be held on April 19, 2019 at the Cleveland Sight Center, located at 1909 E 101 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. The time is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

However, the May 17, 2019 meeting will be held at Saint Augustine Church, 2486 West 14 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, which has programs for the blind and deaf. They were gracious enough to welcome us in May. The time will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. More details will be forth coming.

Note:

Voice Box

Tel: 641-715-3900

Code: 582705
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