[Ohio-talk] Agenda for the board meeting that will be beld on Monday January 14th

[Richard Payne]

You will find the agenda for the state board of directors meeting and the
September Minutes
pasted in the body of this message. Please remember to call shortly before
7:00PM.
Dial in number is.
712/775/7031 and use code 240281423

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Board of Directors Meeting
January 14, 2019 Agenda

Call to Order: President Richard Payne
 
Roll Call: Eric Duffy, Secretary
Introduction of others on the call.

Approval of November Minutes.

Financial Report: Sherry Ruth, Treasurer
 Investing money. 

Proposed "Training the Trainers" and Leadership Seminar combined with the
Columbus Seminar.

Legislative Report: Sheri Albers and Mike Leiterman, Legislative Committee
co-chairs

Fundraising Report: Deanna Lewis, Fundraising Committee Chair
Malley's, Scrip

Chapter, Division, and Committee Reports (as needed)

Braille Literacy Overview: Marianne Denning and Debra Baker  

Dates and Location of the 2019 NFB of Ohio State Convention.

Other Business:
 
Adjournment

Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 
September 17, 2018 
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. 
Sheri Albers moved the acceptance of the minutes from the previous board
meeting as circulated by email. Carolyn Peters seconded the motion. It
passed. 
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.  
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.

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. 
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.
It was announced that the accessible  absentee ballot is now available.
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. 
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.
  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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted,
Shelbi Hindel, Secretary 

  




Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com
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


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