[NFBOH-Cleveland] National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland February 2022 Minutes

Fri Mar 18 00:42:03 UTC 2022

National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland

President: Suzanne Turner

Vice President, William Turner

Secretary, Shirley Patterson

Treasurer, Natassha Ricks

Board: Robert Campbell

Board: Wilbert Turner

Board: Theresa McKenney

Board: Joann Williams

February 18, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 PM EST.

Cleveland Chapter Meeting Minutes

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.

Meeting began at 5:09 PM EST.

Welcome:

Joann Williams, Chair of the Cheering Committee welcomed all members and
presented a Black History Fact on Ruby Dee.

The National Federation of the Blind Pledge:

William Turner, First Vice President, helped all attendees to recite the
National Federation of the Blind Pledge.

Roll Call:

President, Suzanne Turner

There were 27 in attendance. 

Secretary Report:

Shirley Patterson, Recording Secretary, with the help of Suzanne Turner's
technology touch, presented the January 2022 minutes.

Denise Moss made the motion and Delcenia Brown second the motion.

It carried!

NFB Cleveland Chapter Treasury Report

Prepared by: Cleveland Chapter Treasurer, Natassha Ricks

Month/Year:  February 2022                      

Checking Acct. Balance:    +$367.06

Balance avail. to chapter    +$212.06

Allocated Balance:               +$155.00

Beginning Balance:             +$177.06

Deductions:                          -$10.00

Credits:                                  +$200.00

Savings Acct.:                                   +$1,138.56 

Beginning Balance:             +$1,138.56

Credits/interest                     -0-

Dues:                                     +$100.00

Number of members YTD: 15 (total includes 2 lifers)

1.Rebecca Russell

2.Sarah Bishop

3. Constance Jefferson

4.Harold Jefferson

5.Alexis Tyson

6.Brook Dowdy

7.Theresa McKinney

8.Suzanne Turner

9.Danielle Turner

10 Robert Campbell

11. Joann Williams

12. Frankie Jones

Benevolent:                          -0-

Donations:                            -0-

Fundraisers:                         -0-

Split the Pot:                          -0-

Deductions:                          -$10.00

1.    PAC plan                    -$10.00

Convention:                          -0-

Conv. balance:                                 +$65.00

1.	Cecil Dukes (+$65.00)

Miscellaneous:                     +$20.00

Previous bal.                         $70.00

Miscellaneous balance       +$90.00

1.	Rebecca Russell ($+20.00 unspecified/undecided)

1.	Rebecca Russell (+$90.00 unspecified/undecided)

Linda Bluford made the motion and Cecil Dukes second the motion.

It carried!

President Suzanne Turner Remarks: 

1: National Convention 

A: Dates, July 5 thru July 11, 2022

B: location, New Orleans LA

C: remarks: Hotel, Room Rate, Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund and
Paratransit Transportation Fee 

2: Suzanne invited all to attend a Program Celebrating Women History Month
that will feature four Affiliate Presidents on March 8th 2022 at 7:00 PM
EST.

3: Suzanne encouraged everyone to write their Ohio Representative to get
H.B. 448 (Accessible Prescription Bill) passed.

4: She inquired about holding a face-to-face meeting in April at the Outback
Steak House with a dine to donate activity.

Dr. Carolyn Peters who is the President of the Ohio Community of Faith
Division invited members to attend the monthly meeting on every fourth
Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM.

Gloria Conway who is the Treasurer of the Ohio Senior Division provided
information on the Division's Sharing Solution Monthly Meeting. This meeting
is on every third Sunday. In February , Patricia McPherson will present on
Herbal Health Products for skin care. The meeting will be on Zoom at 7:00. 

Pat McPherson invited all to take part in the National Community Service
fundraiser, which they are selling Double Good Popcorn. Everyone is to stay
tuned for the opportunity to order. Maggie Stringer and Patricia McPherson
are the representatives for Ohio.

Jordy Stringer, who is the Ohio Scholarship Chair,  provided information on
the National and Ohio Student Scholarship Programs. Both are open for blind
students to apply. Jordy urged members to circulate the information and make
referrals.

Fundraising:

There are three fundraising endeavors that Cleveland will hold to assist
newly blind individuals in the community, assist members to the National
Convention and increase funds in the treasury.

Delcenia Brown introduced a Golf Fundraiser. Golfers would participate in an
18 whole tournament and be provided a continental breakfast, trophies and
more.   

Wilber Turner introduced a drawing that would assist members to the National
Convention. The tickets would cost $10. The Chapter would receive 50 percent
and the other 50 percent would be divided into three prizes. The drawing
will begin in April and close on Father's Day at the Golfing  Event.

Cheryl Fields introduced Tastefully Simple. This is a fundraiser that
provides seasonings, snacks, easy to make dishes and more. You would order
online, and part of the sales would be given to the Cleveland Chapter. This
fundraiser is current as of February 1, 2022 and will close on February 28,
2022.

The other two fundraisers will begin very soon.

Recreational Activity:

Theresa McKenney gave an update on the location for the Cleveland Picnic. It
was identified as Brookside Metroparks. Therefore, the chapter voted on the
location; since it was obtained with half the price, due to the 2021
location not having electricity available. 

Cecil Dukes made the motion and Denise Moss second the motion.

It carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM

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

Shirley Patterson, Recording Secretary

216-634-9083 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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