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Balance: <b>+$393.82</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Allocated Balance: -$110.00 (convention, miscellaneous)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Balance avail. to chapter <b>+$283.82</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Savings Account <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Beginning Balance: +$1,138.78<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Credits/interest +$.02 ($0.02/interest) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Savings Acct: Balance <b>+$1,138.80</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dues</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>+$120.00</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Number of members YTD: 19 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>(total includes 4 lifers)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Benevolent</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> <b>-0-</b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Donations</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>+$270.00 </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Denise and Raymond Hudson<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fundraisers</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>-0-<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Split the Pot</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>-0-<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deductions</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>-$15.50<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Nat’l NFB -$15.00<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Zell sent fee -$0.50<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Credits -0-</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>-</b></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>0-</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Conv. balance: +$45.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cecil Dukes (+$45.00)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Miscellaneous </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>+$15.00</b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Miscellaneous balance +$65.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Theresa McKenney made the motion to accept the treasury report and Marion Parker second. It carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary Report: President, Suzanne Turner. Asked for a motion to postpone the January minutes, due to the Secretary not being present.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marian Parker made the motion and Harold Jefferson second the motion. It carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President’s Remarks:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'>A: Suzanne Turner introduced two speakers. Gary and Debbie Wunder, who presented on the National DAN Conference Diabetes Action Network will be held on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2024. We'll be meeting at the Hilton St. Louis Airport located at 10330 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134, and,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'> Janie Degenshein, Board Member and Coordinator of the Senior Retreat, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>February 11th through 17th, 2024. It is located, Anywhere and Everywhere that focuses on promoting a sense of wellbeing and self-confidence despite living with newly acquired vision loss. The requirements are to be 50 or older, blind, and open to a strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques. The cost is $50 per attendee. Money must be received by February 3, 2024. Payment can be made by check, PayPal or Zelle. PayPal accepts credit cards and debit cards. Checks should be made payable to NFB Seniors Division with 2024 Seniors Retreat in the memo, and sent to:<br>NFB Senior Division<br>c/o Duncan Larsen<br>304 East Simpson Street<br>Lafayette, CO 80026-2326<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>To pay using PayPal, complete the online registration form and then click on the PayPal button found on the form's confirmation page. You can pay via PayPal by using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>If you prefer to make an instant payment using Zelle, you may do so by choosing to send money and adding NFB Senior Division as a recipient. When asked whether you want to add a mobile number or email address to send, choose mobile and use 979-583-6343 as the number for the recipient.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:14.25pt;text-align:center;line-height:17.25pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1F66C3;letter-spacing:-.25pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Registration Form</span></b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1F66C3;letter-spacing:-.25pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>The registration form for the 2024 Senior Retreat can be found here:<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/registration"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F66C3;mso-ligatures:none'>https://seniors.nfb.org/senior-retreat/registration</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'>B: Fundraisers</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1: Shoe Drive and Storage<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Cleveland Chapter will gather shoes for a fundraiser. It will start mid-January and end the first week in March. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2: Gospel and Praise Fest<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The fest will be on April 6, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We are seeking praise and gospel performers. There will be NFB literature available as well. The location is 1909 E. 101 Street, Cleveland 44106.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3: Bus Trip to the Grandpa Cheese Barn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Barons bus company would like a Deposit of $500, and the full amount is $2133. It is a 56-passenger bus. The Chapter has a $250 deposit that can be used for the trip.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The second bus company, A1 Mr. Limo, is charging $1835 for a 24-passenger bus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, the Chapter agree to seek service from JKL Tours, who will charge $50 per person and rent the bus for the trip. They will also secure a restaurant for the attendees. President, Suzanne will investigate and provide the Chapter the details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tomeika Hurt provided her experience on being a blind model. She was encouraged by her daughter to join her modeling. Tomeka says she enjoys it and shows how a blind model is accepted and can “live the lives they want”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>D:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wilbert Turner provided an account of the Washington Seminar that is January 29<sup>th</sup> through February 1<sup>st</sup>. There are three legislative initiatives, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1: the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (H.R. 5813/S. 2984), <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2: the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 1328) and <span style='font-size:12.0pt'>S.3621</span>,and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3: the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Turner, Theresa McKenney, Wilbert Turner, and Marion Parker will represent Ohio.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Renee ArringtonJohnson, provided her experience on <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seeing-AI abilities. She uses the app, and it has an AI feature and a group feature. She also spoke about using app when you attend monuments, parks, and tourist attractions for audio-description.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>F: Marion Parker reminded the Chapter about an audio-described movie featuring a blind actress, that is airing tonight. He says that it is a four-part series.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting adjourned at 649 PM EST.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Humbly Submitted by President Suzanne Turner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>