[NFBOH-Cleveland] Fwd: [Ohio-Talk] October President Announcements
Suzanne Turner
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> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 3, 2020 at 1:48:39 PM EDT
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <Ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] October President Announcements
> Reply-To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Good Afternoon Ohio and Friends,
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> The weather in Dayton certainly is living up to its history; that is it
> could change in any moment. If you do not like Ohio's weather, I am afraid
> that you may be in for a cruel season change. I turned up the heat in the
> last few days and it feels good.
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> However, I am reminded of the heartbreaking reality of what the Boykins
> family is going through at this time. As it has been reported, a Miami
> Valley member is still missing up until this day. The change of weather has
> had a tremendous affect on my thought processes on if he is; not only safe
> but warm as well.
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> Consequently, I have been in constant touch with Vince's father and for the
> first time, I heard his name mentioned on the news the other day. I am
> encouraging all members to be safe, careful and at the same time vigilant in
> your surroundings. Ohio need you, and we care!
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> Chapter Presidents, I have appointed Eric Duffy as the nominating Chair for
> the 2020 Nominating Committee. Please email me and Eric off list, as to who
> will serve on the Nominating Committee representing your Chapter. Get this
> information to us very soon. Your help is needed to aid us in covering all
> aspects of the Convention as soon as possible. With this task completed, our
> concentration can be focused on the next action item.
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> On Thursday evening at the National Presidential Release, President
> Riccobono provided an announcement that Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand
> and the maker of JAWS for Windows and Focus Braille displays, has pledged to
> match the first $50,000 in donations made to the NFB during Meet the Blind
> Month. I am proud to say, a motion was made, it was move and past; that Ohio
> contribute $1000. This means that a check will go out soon from the Ohio
> Affiliate. Nevertheless, I am encouraging Chapters, Divisions and members to
> also contribute to this wonderful endeavor. More details on how to
> contribute is below.
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> Ohio, the right to vote is very important, so please invite others to attend
> this meeting.
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> Notice, this is not our Ohio zoom meeting information. Please attend if you
> can and thanks in advance.
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> Announcement:
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> Thank you for joining the call to demonstrate the OmniBallot system. Please
> click the link below to join the meeting.
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> Topic: NFB OH OmniBallot Demo
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> Time: Oct 7, 2020 at 6:30PM Eastern Time
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> Host: Charlie Kinnune
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> Co-Host: Bryan Finney
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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> Board of Directors Meeting Minutes,
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> September 21, 2020
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> President Richard Payne called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm on the Zoom
> platform.
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> 1. Eric Duffy called the roll of the board to begin the meeting. All members
> of the board were present. President Payne reminded everyone to mute their
> phones until they were ready to speak. He also reminded everyone to say
> their last name in order to be recognized. Finally he said that, when it
> was time to vote, he wanted to hear only from members of the Board of
> Directors.
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> 2. There were no minutes to approve, because the board approved the last set
> of minutes earlier in the year.
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> 3. Eric Duffy read the financial report prepared by Sherry Ruth, and he
> moved its adoption. Barbara Pierce seconded the motion, and it passed.
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> 4. Chapters, divisions, and committees were invited to give reports. Barbara
> Pierce said that the senior division is accepting drawing donations. For
> each $10 donated the donor will get his or her name in a drawing for $200.
> The drawing will take place at the banquet, and you must be present to win.
> Suzanne Turner thanked chapters, divisions, and individuals who have signed
> up for PAC recently. All members of the Board of Directors are now on the
> PAC Plan as well as all chapters except for Springfield. We hope Springfield
> will discuss contributing to PAC at an upcoming meeting. Annette Lutz talked
> about a Meet the Blind month initiative started by the Capital Chapter.
> Anyone from around the state may participate. We are collecting short audio
> clips discussing the positive message of the National Federation of the
> Blind, and how blindness has not held you back. Contact Jordy Stringer if
> you wish to participate in this project. Annette reminded everyone that
> Gavel Award submissions are due by October 1. Chapters and divisions are
> required to submit a report to the president of the affiliate even if they
> do not enter the competition. Those not entering the competition must have a
> report to the president one week before the convention begins. Nominations
> for individual awards are also due by October 1.
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>
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> 5. Carolyn Peters asked the board to approve a new division. She wants to
> form a communities of faith division. There was some discussion about
> whether this should be a division or an interest group. The sense of the
> board is that it should be a division. As is long-standing policy, Carolyn
> was asked to submit the proposed constitution for the division to the
> Constitution Committee for review. Provided that the proposed constitution
> is in compliance with the constitutions of the National Federation of the
> Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, the committee will
> bring it to the board with a recommendation for adoption. During the
> discussion the Board made it very clear that the division must be open to
> people of all faiths. No preference is to be shown to people of any
> denomination or faith.
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> 6. A great deal of work is being done to make our virtual convention a
> success. President Payne has convened a group to consider and prepare for
> all of the behind-the-scenes work that must take place to be sure that the
> convention runs smoothly. Eric Duffy is in charge of the technology team,
> and Suzanne is leading another group to handle issues that are not
> technology related. President Payne is encouraging everyone to register as
> soon as possible. Remember registration is free this year.
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> 7. The Rookie Roundup will be held on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 to
> 8:30 pm. Thursday, November 5, there will be a technology seminar in the
> afternoon and a happy hour that evening.
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>
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> 8. Jim Wise moved that four tumblers be given for door prizes for the Rookie
> Roundup and that members of the Board volunteer to add cash prizes of $25 to
> go with the tumblers. Cheryl Fields seconded the motion, and it carried.
> Those who volunteered to donate cash were Jim Wise, Carolyn Peters, Marianne
> Denning, and William H. Turner. It was also agreed that we would give three
> tumblers away during happy hour.
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> 9. Eric Duffy moved that the Board recommend a voting policy to the
> convention that will be used to govern the voting process during the virtual
> convention. The policy will be read during the Board meeting on November 6
> and then once again after the roll call of chapters that afternoon. The
> convention will then be asked to vote to approve or modify the policy. See
> attached. Barbara Pierce seconded the motion, and it passed.
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> 10. Eric Duffy moved that the affiliate adopt a policy regarding the proper
> use of Ohio-Talk and that the president appoint an ad hoc committee to
> recommend a policy to the Board by the next meeting. Jim Wise seconded the
> motion. There was considerable discussion. We do not want the list to be
> cluttered or to have posts that are not related to blindness and the work of
> the National Federation of the Blind. We are a family, and we want to know
> what is going on within the family. However, all families have rules and
> norms concerning behavior within the family. After this discussion the
> motion was adopted. Cheryl Fields, Annette Lutz, and Carolyn Peters opposed
> the motion. There were no abstentions.
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> 11. President Payne thanked the Student Division for the contribution it
> made to the affiliate from its walkathon. He also thanked everyone who
> purchased virtual candy during the national convention and in general
> praised the membership for the work and fund raising efforts that have
> continued to take place.
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> 12. The Board engaged in a discussion about membership. One becomes a member
> of this organization by joining a local chapter or division. We encourage
> everyone to join a local chapter in the geographic area in which he or she
> resides. We have an at-large chapter for those who cannot participate in a
> local chapter for any reason. We discourage individuals from joining
> chapters from outside their geographic area. For example, we discourage
> someone living in Northeast Ohio from joining a chapter in Southwest Ohio.
> We want people to participate actively in the work of the National
> Federation of the Blind. That can't happen without attending chapter
> meetings on a regular basis.
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> 13. The meeting adjourned at 9:11 pm.
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Eric Duffy, Secretary
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> //
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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> Proposed 2020 Convention Principles of Voting
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> These principles of voting are proposed for consideration by the National
> Federation of the Blind of Ohio Board of Directors, for recommendation to
> the Convention.
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> Nothing in these principles of voting is intended to change Article III,
> Section A of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio's constitution.
> The Convention remains "the supreme authority of the Federation. It is the
> legislature of the Federation. As such, it has final authority with respect
> to all issues of policy, and members in attendance may participate in all
> convention discussions as a matter of right. Any member of the Federation
> may make or second motions and propose nominations." These procedures simply
> implement the method for following the constitution in an electronic
> convention.
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> The below principles and procedures are intended to provide clarity and
> advanced notice on how the convention will be managed in 2020. This document
> will be read at the NFB of Ohio board meeting on November 6 and then a
> second time after the roll call of chapters that afternoon. We will then ask
> the convention to vote on the proposed policy. Those eligible to vote on
> this proposal will be any enrolled voters present and voting at the session
> on November 6 as described below.
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> An ad hoc committee shall deal with all questions and concerns related to
> voting. The ad hoc committee will include Eric Duffy, Springfield Chapter;
> Suzanne Turner, Cleveland Chapter and, Cheryl Fields Cleveland Chapter .
>
> Eric Duffy shall chair the Ad Hoc committee.
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> Voting:
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> 1. All members who are registered for the convention and who opt into the
> voter enrollment system by the specified time will constitute the pool of
> convention voters.
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> 2. All votes will first be conducted by voice. If the president is unable
> to determine the outcome of any vote, he will then call for an electronic
> vote. On any vote any individual member who is registered for the convention
> and who has opted into the voter enrollment system by the specified time may
> also call for an electronic vote.
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> 3. All electronic voting will be done via SMS (text message) or by phone.
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> 4. Any matter must receive 51 percent support of the votes cast by the
> convention voters present and voting in order to be affirmed.
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> 5. Present and voting will mean the subset of convention voters who
> actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent
> to a matter cannot block its consideration by the Convention by choosing not
> to cast a vote.
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> 6. All electronic votes will be allocated three minutes for vote time.
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> 7. If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior
> to the three-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next
> order of business.
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> 8. An opportunity to practice voting will be offered in the convention on
> a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization.
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> //
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> National Announcements:
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> Freedom Scientific offers generous matching gift opportunity.
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind is excited to announce a generous
> matching gift from Freedom Scientific in honor of Meet the Blind Month this
> October.
>
> Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand and the maker of JAWS for Windows and
> Focus Braille displays, has pledged to match the first $50,000 in donations
> made to the NFB during Meet the Blind Month.
>
> Double your contribution and help ensure that we fulfill this matching gift!
>
>
> Three Ways to Give
>
>
> * Give online at <https://www.nfb.org/donate> nfb.org/donate
> * Mail a check to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells
> Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230
> * Contribute by phone using a credit card by calling 410-659-9314;
> press 4 for giving followed by 1 to give a gift
>
> This year our <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month> Meet
> the Blind Month activities are focusing on lived experiences in our local
> communities with problem solving and self-confidence. Thank you to Freedom
> Scientific and all of our supporters for helping us continue this important
> work
>
>
>
> //
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Welcomes You To Our 74th Annual
> Ohio State Convention
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> Pre-Convention Attractions
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> Rookie Roundup: Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 P.M. EST.
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> Introducing The Ohio Affiliate, Door Prizes and More!
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> Exhibit Seminar: Thursday, November 5th at 3:00 P.M. EST.
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> HIMS, Universal Vision Technology, Vispero, Vanda Pharmaceuticals and more!
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> Happy Hour: Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 P.M. EST.
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> Music, BYOB, Door Prizes and More!
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> To join the fun and be eligible for all door prizes at pre-Convention and
> Ohio's 2020 Convention "The Vision, Beyond Vision" November 6th and November
> 7th. Please go to <http://www.nfbohio/> WWW.NFBOhio.org to register now.
>
> Note: There will be several Ways to connect to all events in the upcoming
> Agenda.
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> Richard Payne, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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> 937/829/3368
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>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
>
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