[NFBOH-Cleveland] February 19, 2021 - NFB Minutes - Cleveland Chapter - Ali Benmerzouga
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National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland Chapter
February 19, 2021 Minutes:
The February 2021 Chapter monthly meeting was held through zoom platform on
Friday, February 19, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. The zoom link and passcode were
provided to all members, guests, visitors and are given below in these
minutes. The reason for having this meeting through zoom platform is to
adhere to COVID-19 social distancing adopted by the National Federation of
the Blind and the local and state officials.
Welcome:
Suzanne Turner, President, welcomed all members, attendees from other
chapters and Divisions, all guests/visitors.
memorial for Rosa Jones:
Dr Carolyn peters and her Communities of Faith team conducted a brief
memorial for Rosa Jones by praying for her, reading from the Old script and
playing Rosa Jones' most favorite song. Additionally, JoAnn Williams
mentioned that Rosa Jones was a Hard worker and pleasant person to work
with. Dr. Peters closed the brief memorial by thanking everyone and asking
for God's blessing!
Communities of Faith Division:
Dr. Carolyn Peters, President of the Division, informed all members about
the meetings of the Division that are scheduled every fourth Tuesday of
every month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the State zoom. She added that the
main subject for the next meeting is about Black Churches.
Suzanne Turner thanked the whole Communities of Faith Team for organizing
and executing Rosa Jones's Memorial and pointed out that Rosa Jones will be
missed.
Roll Call:
Suzanne Turner, President, welcomed everyone again and made sure about the
attendance of the chapter's members, guests and visitors.
Mr. Jefferson, member, help all attendees to recite the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The National Federation of the Blind Pledge:
William Turner, First Vice President, helped all attendees to recite the
National Federation of the Blind Pledge.
Mending and Bereaved Members:
Suzanne Turner, President, informed the Board about some Chapter/Affiliate
members and/or their relatives are having some health issues and urged
everyone to keep them in his/her thoughts and prayers. Also, they mentioned
those members who are feeling better or fully recovered.
Secretary Report:
Ali Benmerzouga, Recording Secretary, with the help of Suzanne Turner's
technology touch, presented the January 2021 minutes. Denise made the motion
and Wilbert Turner seconded it. The minutes were voted on and carried.
Treasury Report:
Natassha Ricks, Treasurer, presented the financial reports for Both January
and February 2021. The details for each month are as follows:
January 2021 financial report:
The Checking account reflects to date, $429.81and the Savings reflect to
date: $1,033.40.
February 2021 financial report:
The Checking account reflects to date: $549.81 with an available balance to
the chapter of $369.81 and an Allocated Balance of $180.00; and the Savings
reflect to date: $1,138.40.
Delcenia Brown made the motion and Linda Bluford seconded it. the treasury
report was voted on and carried. The complete January and February 2021
Treasury Reports were submitted, and they are included as Appendices A and B
to these minutes. She concluded by reminding all members to send their dues
by mail as soon as they can.
Suzanne Turner, President, thanked both the Treasurer, Natassha Ricks and
the recording secretary, Ali Benmerzouga for preparing the monthly financial
reports and minutes.
President's Announcements/Remarks:
Suzanne Turner, President, thanked everyone for attending the meeting, for
the help some of the members are providing, and for all the meetings
organized by some members during these COVID-19 difficult times. Moreover,
she welcomed all visitors from other chapters who are joining our meeting.
She made the following reminders:
1: She urged everyone to attend the meetings about black history/women that
are going to be available through the month.
2: She urged everyone to read his or her emails.
3: She reminded everyone about our monthly Chapter meeting that is on the
third Friday of the month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, mostly on zoom link.
4: She asked all members to submit a "Tree Calling Proposal" in order to
remind our Chapter's members about our meetings and activities as well as
the affiliate ones, hence increasing the attendance.
5: She mentioned that the internet/website is hot now about COVID-19 shots
availability and scheduling. She urged everyone to let her know if they are
facing problems when accessing/browsing the internet to schedule an
appointment or finding a location. She added that now there is Walgreen
website as well.
2021 Virtual Washington Seminar:
Pat McPherson talked about the fact sheet meetings and preparation that took
place before the gathering as well as Listening to the national gathering
speeches and trainings. She added that it was very hard sitting the whole
day. Moreover, she mentioned that she and her group managed to meet and talk
to the Staff of The Representatives and senators about the four fact sheets.
She concluded by stating that it was a lot of fun and a great experience.
Suzanne Turner thanked her and the whole Affiliate team for advocating to
improve the lives of blind individuals.
Newborn Baby, Emma and her mother Brooke:
Suzanne Turner and all members congratulated Brooke for having the little
Princess Emma on January 13, 2021 at Fairview General Hospital and for her
healthy recovery. Everyone congratulated her and wish her and her little
Princess Emma a healthy, happy and prosperous life. Brooke told us about her
whole experience before delivering her, while in the hospital and after
getting out of the hospital. She talked about the challenges faced with some
nurses/doctors and the help and support she got from her relatives and
friends. She concluded by mentioning that she is using a lot of networking
and learning a lot in the process. Suzanne Turner thanked her for sharing
her complete story with the Chapter and added that everyone is happy for her
return.
A Fully Described Picture of a Beautiful Bird:
Suzanne Turner, President, noticed a picture of a bird posted on Facebook by
Renee Johnson Arrington that is well-described to blind individuals and
asked Renee about how she managed to come up with such picture. Renee
started by mentioning that she loves outdoor activities, then explained that
a picture of a bird is taken from a magazine and fully described before it
is posted. She added that in order to come up with a picture and fully
describe it, you need to get some training on how to describe things by
attending classes/training for three days or so to come up with an audio
file that will contain the whole description of the picture. She added that
there are some National Park Services grants involved to do such projects.
She concluded by suggesting that May be the Cleveland Sight Center could be
sponsored to handle these types of projects. Suzanne thanked her for
describing this great accessibility success.
The NFB The Affiliate Cookbook:
Delcenia Brown reminded everyone about the Cookbook that is under
preparation and urged everyone to submit her/his recipes as soon as
possible.
Shout Out:
Natassha Ricks urged everyone to register to get the COVID-19 shot through
My Chart provided by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation or call them
directly at (216) 664 3300.
Denise thanked everyone for praying for her during her illness due to
pneumonia and COVID-19.
Billie Graham happily announced that she is done with both shots by using
"My Chart" provided by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Wilbert Turner informed everyone that the Communities of faith is asking for
more members to join the Division.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
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Please make a note of the action items below:
Voice Box Number:
(641) 715-3900
Code: 582705
Cleveland Teleconference Number:
(605) 313-4834
Code: 246345
Ohio Conference Line:
Tel: (712) 775-7031
Code: 240281423
Zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting
<https://zoom.us/j/4081850851> https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID: 408 185 0851
One tap mobile
+16468769923 and ID code: 408-185-0851.
Zoom Telephone number:
(669) 900-6833
Id: 4081850851
Ali Benmerzouga, Recording Secretary
440-590-0315 - cell
Natassha Ricks, Treasurer
(216) 376-9863
Notes!
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4- Please don't forget to send your dues to our Treasurer, Natassha Ricks as
soon as you can.
5-please call a member who you have not seen for a while and talk to him/her
about returning to the Cleveland Chapter.
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Appendix A: NFB Cleveland Chapter - January 2021 Treasury Report:
NFB Cleveland Chapter Treasury Report
Prepared by: Cleveland Chapter Treasurer, Natassha Ricks
Month/Year: January 2021
Checking Acct.: $429.81
Beginning Balance: $439.81
Savings Acct.: $1,033.40
Beginning Balance: $1033.40
Credits/interest $0.00
Dues: -0-
Number of members YTD: 4
Benevolent: -0-
Donations: -0-
Fundraisers: -0-
Split the Pot: -0-
Deductions: $10.00
1. PAC plan $10.00
Convention: -0-
Convention YTD: $80.00
1. Cecil Dukes ($80.00)
Miscellaneous: -0-
Miscellaneous YTD: $95.00
1. Delcenia Brown ($20.00 for NFB coin case)
2. Rebecca Russell ($70.00 unspecified/undecided)
3. William Turner ($5.00 unspecified/undecided)
End of January 2021 Treasury Report.
Appendix B: NFB Cleveland Chapter - February 2021 Treasury Report:
NFB Cleveland Chapter Treasury Report
Prepared by: Cleveland Chapter Treasurer, Natassha Ricks
Month/Year: February 2021
Checking Acct. Balance: $549.81
Balance avail. to chapter $369.81
Allocated Balance: $180.00
Beginning Balance: $454.81
Savings Acct.: $1,138.40
Beginning Balance: $1,033.40
Credits/interest $105.00 (credit)
Dues: $105.00
Number of members YTD: 13
Benevolent: -0-
Donations: $105.00
Fundraisers: -0-
Split the Pot: -0-
Deductions: $10.00
2. PAC plan $10.00
Convention: -0-
Convention YTD: $80.00
2. Cecil Dukes ($80.00)
Miscellaneous: -0-
Miscellaneous YTD: $100.00
4. Delcenia Brown ($20.00 for NFB coin case)
5. Delcenia 'Brown ($5.00 unspecified/undecided)
6. Rebecca Russell ($70.00 unspecified/undecided)
7. William Turner ($5.00 unspecified/undecided)
End of February 2021 Treasury Report.
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