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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">***See Forwarded Message Below Please***<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 12, 2019 7:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Richard Payne <rchpay7@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Ohio-talk] Agenda for the board meeting that will be Held on Monday January 14th<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You will find the agenda for the state board of directors meeting and the September
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">pasted in the body of this message. Please remember to call shortly before 7:00PM.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dial in number is.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">712/775/7031 and use code 240281423<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Board of Directors Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">January 14, 2019 Agenda</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call to Order: President Richard Payne</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Roll Call: Eric Duffy, Secretary</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Introduction of others on the call.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Approval of November Minutes.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Financial Report: Sherry Ruth, Treasurer</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Investing money.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proposed “Training the Trainers” and Leadership Seminar combined with the Columbus Seminar.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Legislative Report: Sheri Albers and Mike Leiterman, Legislative Committee co-chairs</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fundraising Report: Deanna Lewis, Fundraising Committee Chair</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Malley’s, Scrip</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Chapter, Division, and Committee Reports (as needed)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Braille Literacy Overview: Marianne Denning and Debra Baker
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dates and Location of the 2019 NFB of Ohio State Convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other Business:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Adjournment</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Board of Directors Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">September 17, 2018
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">President Richard Payne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.n. The meeting was held by telephone conference. The number used was (712) 775-7031 access code 240281423.
Richard reminded us of some courtesy rules. Mute and unmute using *6 to cut down on background noise and announce yourself. All board members were present. Other members of the affiliate were given an opportunity to introduce themselves.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sheri Albers moved the acceptance of the minutes from the previous board meeting as circulated by email. Carolyn Peters seconded the motion. It passed.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Shelbi Hindel read the financial report that was prepared by Sherry Ruth. There was an opportunity to ask questions, which Sherry R. answered. Barbara Pierce moved the acceptance
of the report. Sheri A. seconded the motion. It passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Richard Payne announced that we have a new chapter. It is the Greater Akron Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. The newly elected president is Dave
Burch. Board members enthusiastically welcomed the group. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Chapters, divisions, and committees were given a time to report on their recent activities with a focus on those upcoming for Meet the Blind Month. Chapters reporting were
Cincinnati, Miami Valley, Capital Chapter, Lorain County, Springfield, Cleveland, and Cuyahoga County. Seniors was the only division to report. Two committees reported. These were awards and education.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There was discussion of holding a fundraising campaign with Malley’s Chocolates for the Christmas season. People want to do this only if there is a full list of items to
choose from. We do not want to participate if the only option is candy bars. Richard Payne will work with fundraising committee chairperson Lucas Cassie to determine what the options are for the Malley’s Christmas fundraiser. They will report to the board.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It was announced that the accessible absentee ballot is now available.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sheri Albers gave a detailed legislative report. Things are at a stand-still in both the house and senate. This is an election year, so things are not moving in the normal
manner. People will not be back to their offices in Columbus until after election day. The service animal bill is sitting in committee. S309, our parental rights bill, is in the senate waiting for a hearing. There will be approximately twenty days left on
the calendar this year for activity to occur. Nationally S2559 needs to be approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There are plans to have a bus going to the convention. It will start in Cincinnati and make stops on the way in Dayton, Springfield, Columbus, and Cleveland, ending up
at the hotel. It will be leaving early on Friday morning and returning on Sunday after the end of convention. Sheri A. needs verbal requests by September 26 Sherry R. needs checks in hand by October 10. Forty passengers are needed for the bus. The affiliate
will assist with the cost of the bus.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Richard Payne, Sheri Albers, and Robert Spangler are available to assist folks with online registration, which is closing on October 26, but it is best to register as
soon as you are able. The block of hotel rooms will be released on October 11. Lorain County chapter is hosting hospitality. Annette Lutz is handling door prizes. Get these to her at convention, and have them labeled clearly in both Braille and print.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sherry Ruth said that $665 is remaining from national convention assistance. She moved that $3,000 be added to this amount for use as state convention assistance. Annette
Lutz seconded the motion. There was discussion. The motion passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Debbie Baker reported on the Braille mentoring program. The teachers hoped that thirteen people will pass both the reading and writing portions. If the passing score is
80 or above, the student gets to keep the Perkins Braille writer. Debbie’s lowest graded score thus far has been 93.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB) wants to restore models that they have. These models were built during the 1930’s by the Works Progress Program. The restoration
cost is estimated to be $5,000. The acting superintendent and the assistant have been invited to our convention. We would like to present a check to OSSB to assist with the models restoration project. Sherry R. moved that the check be at least $1,000 with
the understanding that individuals and chapters contribute to this fund. Barbara seconded the motion. It passed. Send checks to Sherry R. with OSSB in the memo line. She needs these contributions by October 31.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Richard Payne is having a problem with his email being compromised. If you receive a questionable email from his slightly altered address, please forward it to him.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Respectfully submitted,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Shelbi Hindel, Secretary
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Richard Payne, President</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">937-396-5573or 937/829/3368</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com">Rchpay7@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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