<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters, Ohio National Federation Of The Blind, board member. Ohio Communities Of Faith division, President. Miami Valley Chapter, President. 937-657-5134<div></div><div>Dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com</div><div><br></div><div>\U0001f469\u200d\U0001f9af</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Joel Carson <cleanbrite99@yahoo.com><br><b>Date:</b> July 7, 2026 at 12:07:13\u202fAM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Carolyn Peters <dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Agenda</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Miami Valley Chapter Meeting Agenda</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Date:</b> Saturday, July 11, 2026</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Time:</b> 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> Wright Memorial Library (1776 Forest Hills
Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419)</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Presiding:</b> Dr. Carolyn Peters, Chapter President</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>I. Call to Order & Opening Exercises </b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Welcome
& Opening Remarks</b> \u2013 Dr. Carolyn Peters, President</li>
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Prayer
/ Expression of Gratitude</b> \u2013 Designated Chapter Member</li>
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Roll
Call of Officers & Members</b> \u2013 Jo Ross, Secretary</li>
</ul>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>II. Business Reports </b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Secretary\u2019s
Report & Minutes</b> \u2013 Jo Ross, Secretary</li>
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Treasurer\u2019s
Report</b> \u2013 Designated Treasurer</li>
</ul>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>III. Special Presentation </b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Toastmasters
Presentation</b> \u2013 Steven Smith</li>
</ul>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>IV. Recognition & Farewells </b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Acknowledge
the Retirement & Resignation of Ivory Thomas</b></li>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal">Note:
Ivory is retiring from the Miami Valley Chapter and relocating to
Huntsville, Alabama by July 31, 2026. We thank Ivory for years of
dedicated service.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>V. Announcements & Upcoming Events </b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Celebrating
July birthdays, Wanda Sloan July 15<sup>th</sup> and any others</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Karla
Truman has been appointed by President Carolyn Peters as Vice President until
December elections</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Sabrina
Brashers has been appointed by President Carolyn Peters to assist secretary
with minutes until December elections</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Karla
Truman has an announcement for Access for Independent Living</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Membership,
encourage family and friends to attend chapter meeting, contact Karla Truman</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Fundraising,
we still have gear for sale, contact Joel Carson</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Gavel
Report, please share your information with Jo Ross and Dr. Peters, please
report any activities outside of NFB you are associated with and or volunteer
with, give that information to Jo Ross and Dr. Peters, due by September 15<sup>th</sup>
2026</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>State
Convention, register now Nov 5<sup>th</sup> through Nov 8th</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>VI. Adjournment (2:55 PM \u2013 3:00 PM)</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Saturday,
August 1, 2026:</b> Annual Chapter Picnic at West Carrollton Park, Shelter
#1 (Same location as last year).</li>
</ul>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal">Respectfully Submitted,</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"><b>Dr. Carolyn Peters</b></p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal">President, Miami Valley Chapter</p>
<p class="ydp6e2dfa62MsoNormal"> </p></div><br></div></div></div></blockquote></body></html>