[Ohio-Talk] Greater Akron Chapter March Meeting

Tue Mar 17 16:37:12 UTC 2026

Hello all,
I would like to invite everyone to our Greater Akron Chapter meeting
Saturday March 21, 11am-1pm. In person or the Ohio Zoom room:
Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 3rd. Street Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44221
330-928-2117

Attached are the agenda and minutes.

Ohio Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/4081850851

Very Important for this Saturday's meeting:
If you are planning on going on the bus for the state convention, you must
bring your money, $30, at the meeting along with any flying pig money!

Agenda:

The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Greater Akron Chapter

Agenda for Saturday March 21, 2026 11am

to be held at

Cuyahoga Falls Library

2015 3rd. Street Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44221

330-928-2117

Phone: 330-643-9000

Ohio Zoom Room:

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   NFB Ohio Greater Akron chapter meeting is called to order: Jessica Stover

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   Roll Call Andra Stover

See if we have a quorum

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   The Belief Message: Nada Douglas

We advance the lives of our members and all blind people in the United
States. 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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

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   Birthdays in March:

3-5 Michael Moore

3-15 Russell Mullins

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   Guest Speaker Nurse Maggie from Non 24

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   March 2026 Presidential Release for Chapters: Michael Moore

REPORTS:

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   President’s Report Jessica Stover:

Welcome members and visitors.

 Applebee’s Fundraiser is set up for Thursday May 21st.

Thursday May 21, 2026

Applebee’s Dining to Donate Fundraiser

3938 West Medina Rd.

Copley Township, OH 44333

All Day!

Flyer to be sent out.

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   Vice President’s Report, Masquenada Douglas:

Blind parents group.

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   Secretary Report:

Voting on February 2026 minutes.

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   Treasurer Report: Pat McPherson

Voting on February 2026 treasurer report.

Committee Reports:

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   Fund Raising Pat McPherson: Double Good popcorn!
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   Newsline Shane Popplestone
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   Events Andra Stover
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   Membership Pat McPherson
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   Braille and Technology Masquenada Douglas Dawn Bilpuch

New Business:

Vote on purchasing two $25 Applebee’s gift cards.

Old Business:

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   State convention 2026 bus to Dayton

Cleveland Chapter will charter a bus coach to Dayton.:

The price of a round-trip seat is $120 per passenger.

You can begin installment payments starting on January 17, 2026

A $30 deposit is due by March 21, 2026 to secure your seat.

Final payment is due on September 21, 2026. Deposits are final.

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    Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship

Application deadline is April 15, 2026.

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   National Convention:

Austin Texas from July 3rd to July 8th.

The JW Marriott Austin will serve as our headquarters hotel,

Austin Mariott Downtown, just a short walk away, will provide overflow
space.

Our 2026 convention hotel rate is $139 per night for singles and doubles.

Triples and quads are available for $155 per night.

Sales tax and a tourism fee total a combined 19 percent.

Reservation NO: 800-535-4028

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   2026 NFB Ohio State 80th Convention will be in Dayton!

November 5-8,  2026.

2026 Theme:

“Reflecting Our Journey, Shaping a New Vision: Empowering Members to
Inspire the Future.”

The 80th Ohio State convention will be held at

the University of Dayton, Marriott Hotel.

1414 South Patterson Blvd.

Dayton Ohio 45409.

(800) 627-4688.

Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, (The National
Federation of the Blind), at the time the reservation is made.

The discounted room rate is $129.00, with taxes of 16.5%.

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   Flying Pig: You have a chance to win on Flying Pig Marathon Weekend and
   the charity you select receives 100% of your donation!

GRAND PRIZE: $10,000 Cash*
($5,000 to the charity and $5,000 to the winning ticket holder)
SECOND PRIZE: $5,000 Cash*
($2,500 to the charity and $2,500 to the winning ticket holder)
THIRD PRIZE: Cincinnati Get-Away Experience
($1,500 in Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. Vouchers)

Important Dates:

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   Saturday April 18, 2026

Greater Akron Chapter meeting to be held at Summit County Akron Public
Library Room 1

60 S. High Street

Akron Ohio 44326

Phone: 330-643-9000

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   Thursday May 21, 2026

Applebee’s Dining to Donate Fundraiser

3938 West Medina Rd.

Copley Township, OH 44333

All Day!

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   National Convention July 3-8 2026

NFB Ohio State Convention November 5-8, 2026

Guest Comments

Adjourn

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