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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 21, 2020 Minutes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The August 2020 Chapter monthly meeting was held through the Ohio Conference Line on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. The number and Id were provided to all members, guests, visitors and are given below in these minutes. The reason for having this teleconference meeting is to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing adopted by the National Federation of the Blind and the local and state officials.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Welcome:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Regina Mason, Cleveland’s Membership Committee, welcomed all members, attendees from other chapters and Divisions, all guests/visitors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Roll Call:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Suzanne Turner, President, welcomed everyone and made sure about the attendance of the chapter’s members, guests and visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NFB Pledge:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">William Turner, First Vice President, helped all attendees to recite the National Federation of the Blind Pledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mending and Bereaved Members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Suzanne Turner, President and Cheryl Fields, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice president, informed the Board about the sad passing of some members’ relatives and asked everyone to keep them in their prayers and thoughts. Also, they reported that 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. They concluded by mentioning those members who are feeling better or fully recovered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Treasury Report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Natassha Ricks, Treasurer, presented the financial reports for August 2020. The Checking account reflects to date, $532.81and the Savings reflect to date: $1,033.92. Delcenia Brown made the motion and Shawana Griffin second it. the treasury report was voted on and carried. The complete August 2020 Treasury Report was submitted, and it is included as an Appendix to these minutes. Also, she reminded everyone about sending their dues by mail or any other available mean before the next monthly meeting. She added that this is an election year and dues are required to be able to vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Secretary Report: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ali <span class="MsoHyperlink">Benmerzouga, Recording Secretary, with the help of Suzanne Turner’s technology touch, presented the July 2020 minutes. Billie Graham </span>made the motion and <span class="MsoHyperlink">Delcenia Brown </span>second it. <span class="MsoHyperlink">T</span>he minutes were voted on and carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">President’s Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">She reminded those who did not pay their dues as of yet to do so as soon as they can and urged them to Pay their dues to the Chapter’s Treasurer, Natassha Ricks before the next meeting. She added that she is more than willing to help those who would like to send their dues through Cash-App with some nominal transaction fees to expedite the process and/or avoid using the postal method.</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She urged all members to participate in/donate to the Ohio Association of the Blind Students Walkathon, which will be over by the end of August 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She urged everyone to join the Live Presidential Release scheduled for September 1, 2020 at 8:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She reminded everyone about the Regional Para Transit Advisory Council meeting that will take place on Monday, august 31 at 11:00 A.M. and to ask questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio fundraisers: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She reminded everyone that the Ohio fundraising are still going on and urged all members to donate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She informed all members that when purchasing from Amazon, there is an option to use through Amazon smile will credit some percentage to the NFB Ohio Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The M&M Virtual fundraising drive is now going on in the affiliate. Each virtual pack is $48.00. She urged everyone to buy one or two packs and contribute to the affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She talked about the Toastmaster program and how it will build self-esteem, improve advocating and speaking, how to engage, mediate and persuade people. She added that it is a national program from August 24 till August 29, 2020. She added, remember, the NFB does advocate! Please take advantage of such great opportunity and learn as much as you can from it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She reminded everyone about the duty of voting and urged everyone to do his/her homework and vote for his/her best candidate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A: State convention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She urged everyone to register as soon as possible. She added that she is available if anyone needs help with the registration process. Also, she mentioned that the Convention is going to be virtual and through Zoom Platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">B: Gavel Report and other Awards:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She urged everyone to find out what he/she/they have done/contributed/participated during the past 12 months or so at the chapter, affiliate and national level in order to include it in the 2020 Ohio Gavel Award.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">C: State Obligations:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She asked all members to think about how much we should pay/contribute to the state of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">D: Door Prizes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She asked everyone to think about the type of door prizes we are going to donate. Furthermore, Annette Lutz, Capital Chapter President, talked about our virtual state convention that will be held on November 6, seventh, and 8 and how she is looking forward to calling our wonderful door prizes for everyone! But, in order for her to do that, she needs all chapters, divisions, and members to donate. She concluded by stating that if you would like to donate a door prize, please let her know. please make sure that you are registered for our convention so that you can be among one of the winners!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">E: Exhibit Hall:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She asked all members about whether we are going to have an Exhibit Hall/Raffle or not. She added that if the answer is yes, she urged everyone to think about new ideas to include since the gathering is going to be virtual through Zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">F: Volunteers:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She mentioned that the convention needs volunteers. She added that there are many ways to volunteer and urged everyone to get in touch with her if they are interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">G: State Elections:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She reminded all members that there are many state positions open this time. Moreover, she told everyone that before nominating any member, you need to talk to the person and get his/her approval.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cheering Committee:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Joann Williams, Chair, talked <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Encouraging Power:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Joann Williams, Cleveland’s Cheering Coordinator, reminded the Board that there are many ways to help cheer up. She invited all members to join and encourage one another on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. on Zoom Platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Senior Committee:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gloria Conway, Chair, made the following four announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A: The daily Coffee break is back. It is still at 10:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">B: she reminded everyone about the Mentoring Initiative and how that helps the new members feel more welcomed and supported. She added that if anyone would like to be a Mentor or a Mentee, please call her or Regina as soon as you can. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">C: There will be a $200.00 prize offered by the State Senior Division during the 2020 State Convention. She further clarified that in order to be eligible to win such great prize, you need to buy as many $10.00 tickets to increase your chance of winning the $200.00, to be registered for the 2020 State Convention and to be present by Zoom or phone when drawing the winner during the Banquet. The deadline for buying tickets is Saturday, October 31, 2020/Haloween.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">D: It is time for the yearly dues of the State Senior Division, which are $5.00 per year. Please send your dues and the money for the purchased tickets for the chance to win $200.00 to my home address.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gloria Conway,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">16008 Evening Star Ave,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maple Hts., OH 44137<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Community Services:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cheryl Fields, Committee Chair, made the following reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A: The weekly Happy Hour during this pandemic that takes place through Zoom Platform every Thursday at 7:00 P.M. and it is open for all members in Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">B: The importance of voting and urged all members to register to vote. She added, if you have moved, make sure to change your address and Check your polling location. Moreover, if you are not going to vote in-person due to COVID-19, make sure to request an absentee ballot and make sure to cast your vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">C: US census is running another survey about covid-19. it is a short one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">She urged everyone to access it, complete it and submit it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">D: Free COVID-19 testing centers information/details are with her in case anyone is interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Natassha Ricks, Cheryl Fields and Suzanne Turner agreed to compile and provide a great Resource List and send it to all members, especially veterans and seniors. Some of the resources that were mentioned are help with the heat bill, water bill, emergency transportation, distribution places, ordering food, help with shopping, medication delivery, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shout out:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A big shout out to Cleveland and Ohio Affiliate for the good work, building the federation and recruiting new members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Suzanne turner, President, thanked Renee, Gloria and sandy for the excellent job they did during the last meeting with many service agencies located in Cleveland/Columbus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Richard Payne, Affiliate President thanked all chapters for the good work and support they are providing for the Federation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please make a note of the action items below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Voice Box Number:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Code: 582705<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cleveland Teleconference Number:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(605) 313-4834<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Code: 246345<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio Conference Line:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tel: (712) 775-7031<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Code: 240281423<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Zoom link:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">+16468769923 and ID code: 408-185-0851.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Zoom Telephone number:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(669) 900-6833<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Id: 4081850851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ali Benmerzouga, Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">440-590-0315 – cell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Natassha Ricks, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(216) 376-9863<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Notes!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1. Please take a moment and like, share and promote Cleveland’s Facebook Page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2. Please subscribe to Ohio-Talk to stay informed on the know in the Ohio Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio-Talk mailing list<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><a href="mailto:Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3. Please subscribe to Cleveland’s List Serve for all up-to-date information in the Cleveland Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><a href="mailto:nfboh-cleveland-request@nfbnet.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">nfboh-cleveland-request@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4- Please don’t forget to send your dues to our Treasurer, Natassha Ricks as soon as you can.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5-please call a member who you have not seen for a while and talk to him/her about returning to the Cleveland Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">//////<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Appendix: NFB August Treasury Report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NFB Cleveland Chapter Treasury Report</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prepared by: Cleveland Chapter Treasurer, Natassha Ricks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Month/Year: August 2020 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Checking Acct: $532.81<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Savings Acct: $1,033.92 (+$0.00 in interest)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dues: $30.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Number of members: 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-21.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rebecca Russell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-21.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sarah Bishop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Benevolent: -0-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Donations: -0-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fundraisers: -0-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Split the Pot: -0-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deductions: $10.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PAC plan $10.00<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Convention: -0-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Convention YTD: $80.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cecil Dukes ($80.00)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Miscellaneous: $70.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Miscellaneous YTD: $90.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Delcenia Brown ($20.00 for NFB coin case)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rebecca Russell ($70.00 unspecified/undecided)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">End of August 2020 Treasury Report.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>