[OhioDAN-Talk] Rough draft of March meeting,

David Perry daveperry509 at gmail.com
Tue May 5 11:07:04 UTC 2026


Hello,
>> 
>> Here’s a rough draft of the March 9th meeting.
>> 
>> Secretaries comments.
>> I didn’t catch every name, and missed the last names of a few of you in attendance. So please feel free to reply to this email with your first and last name, if I missed you.
>> 
>> Secretaries report.
>> 
>> President Joanne Williams called the Diabetes Action Network of Ohio meeting to order, on March 9th, at 6:30. Everyone had an opportunity to share their prayer requests. May we keep everyone in our prayers.
>> 
>> All in attendance are as follows.
>> President: Joanne Williams;
>> Vice President: Delcenia Brown;
>> Treasurer: Colleen Roth;
>> Secretary: David Perry.
>> Guests. Amy Baren, DAN member from Minnesota.
>> Debbie Wunder, President of DAN National.
>> Members. Ana Hammons, Suzanne Turner, Dr. Carolyn Peters, Gloria Robinson, Dudley Roth, Frankie Jones, Wonda Sloan, Pat McPherson, Gary Waren, Linda Bluford, Jose Santana, Rainy Clemons, Sofia Whitaker, Michelle Goley, Billy Graham, Jerry Persel, Diane S. and Chasity G.
>> 
>> Dr. Peters, and Gary Waren shared their experiences of overcoming their kidney diseases, through dialysis or various types of procedures, such as kidney transplants. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while dealing with diabetes can certainly help a person overcome various kidney diseases. Dr. Peters shared her experiences, and Gary has been her mentor, who has had to overcome a lot, including a major  surgery, having a kidney transplant. 
>> Joanne lead this presentation.
>> 
>> Delcenia lead this other presentation.
>> Debbie Wunder shared with us, how a person who is blind can monitor their diabetes independently. This years DAN Knowledge Is Sweet Seminar will be virtual. Registration cost is $20. You can go to nfb.org/dan to register. Also, you can pay dues there, to join DAN at the national, and so much more. Knowledge of Sweet seminar will take place, March 27th and 28th.
>> 
>> David Perry gave the Secretaries report.
>> Suzanne Turner moved for the report to be approved, and DR. Peters seconded the motion. Motion passed.
>> 
>> Colleen Roth gave the treasurers report.
>> Beginning balance. 1,280.41.
>> $276, dues, money collected for fund raiser. $1,556.41. Two 
>> PAC contributions of $20 in December, making it a total of 40. PAC contributions of $10 in January and February. 
>> Ending balance, $1,516.41.
>> Delcenia Brown moved for the Treasurers report to be accepted, and Linda Bluford seconded the motion. Motioned passed.
>> 
>> Wilbert Turner couldn’t attend this meeting, so the Fund Raising report will be tabled. Moved by Colleen Roth, and seconded by Linda Bluford. Motion passed.
>> 
>> Amy Baren won $25 towards the drawing.
>> 
>> The next DAN meeting will take place, May 11, at 6:30 PM.
>> 
>> This meeting was adjourned at 8 PM.
>> 
>> 
>> Respectfully submitted,
>> 
>> David C. Perry,
>> 
>> DAN Devision Secretary.
>> 
>>  Phone: (513) 470-1122;
>> 
>> Email: daveperry509 at gmail.com;
>> 
>> May your road of life, grant you great rewards!
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