[Ohio-Talk] Greater Akron Chapter March Meeting

Tue Mar 17 19:06:35 UTC 2026

Jessica Stover-
President: National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Greater Akron chapter
330-417-4935
jstover.nfb at gmail.com

On Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM Jessica Stover <jstover.nfb at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> 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:
>
>
>    -
>
>    NFB Ohio Greater Akron chapter meeting is called to order: Jessica
>    Stover
>
>
>
>    -
>
>    Roll Call Andra Stover
>
> See if we have a quorum
>
>
>    -
>
>    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.
>
>
>    -
>
>    Birthdays in March:
>
> 3-5 Michael Moore
>
> 3-15 Russell Mullins
>
>
>    -
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>    Guest Speaker Nurse Maggie from Non 24
>
>
>
>
>    -
>
>    March 2026 Presidential Release for Chapters: Michael Moore
>
>
> REPORTS:
>
>
>    -
>
>    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.
>
>
>    -
>
>    Vice President’s Report, Masquenada Douglas:
>
> Blind parents group.
>
>    -
>
>    Secretary Report:
>
> Voting on February 2026 minutes.
>
>
>    -
>
>    Treasurer Report: Pat McPherson
>
> Voting on February 2026 treasurer report.
>
> Committee Reports:
>
>
>    -
>
>    Fund Raising Pat McPherson: Double Good popcorn!
>    -
>
>    Newsline Shane Popplestone
>    -
>
>    Events Andra Stover
>    -
>
>    Membership Pat McPherson
>    -
>
>    Braille and Technology Masquenada Douglas Dawn Bilpuch
>
>
> New Business:
>
> Vote on purchasing two $25 Applebee’s gift cards.
>
> Old Business:
>
>    -
>
>    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.
>
>
>    -
>
>     Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
>
> Application deadline is April 15, 2026.
>
>    -
>
>    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
>
>
>    -
>
>    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%.
>
>
>    -
>
>    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:
>
>    -
>
>    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
>
>    -
>
>    Thursday May 21, 2026
>
> Applebee’s Dining to Donate Fundraiser
>
> 3938 West Medina Rd.
>
> Copley Township, OH 44333
>
> All Day!
>
>
>    -
>
>    National Convention July 3-8 2026
>
> NFB Ohio State Convention November 5-8, 2026
>
> Guest Comments
>
> Adjourn
>
>
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> March Agenda NFB Ohio Greater Akron .docx
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> GAC Meeting 2 21 26.docx
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U3ADpwxjTyAwtpy4XQCf_24XxL_LoZJB/edit?usp=drivesdk&rtpof=true&sd=true>
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