<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Good morning,</div><div><br></div><div>I wanted to make sure that all of you have seen this. I do realize that some of you may not be on the Ohio talk list serve. This is a registration to participate in the training and Columbus seminar, as well as the board meeting in September. I highly encourage all of you to attend and participate in the legislative process. Please complete the form embedded in the email below and send it back to Richard Payne. Also, please let me know if you intend to participate. I would like to have a very strong showing from our chapter. Thank you for all that you do, and let’s grow build the Federation!</div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Annette Lutz<div>President</div><div>Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</div><div>614-288-4323</div><div>President.capital.nfboh@gmail.com</div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. </span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 18, 2021 at 12:49:17 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> ohio-talk@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Richard Payne <rchpay7@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Ohio-Talk] State board meeting and Columbus Seminar .</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><span>Dear Members of the Ohio Affiliate,</span><br><span>The time has finally come when we are beginning to plan in person family</span><br><span>gatherings. That is true for our personal families as well as for our</span><br><span>Federation family. We are doing this of course, with the understanding that</span><br><span>Covid-19 has not gone away. What we know is that getting one of the vaccines</span><br><span>that are now available. To us is the only way to stay safe. If you are not</span><br><span>fully vaccinated, you should consider wearing your mask at all Federation</span><br><span>events.</span><br><span>With this in mind we are now beginning to plan for an in person gathering in</span><br><span>Columbus this fall. Our planning is only beginning, but I want to get this</span><br><span>information to you as quickly as possible. It is now June, and some chapters</span><br><span>will not meet in July. Therefore, we have got to begin preparing now.</span><br><span>Our Parental Rights bill will soon be introduced in the House and in the</span><br><span>Senate. We are planning for a Columbus Seminar on September 20 and 21. The</span><br><span>Board of Directors will meet in the afternoon of September 19. We are also</span><br><span>planning a short job seekers seminar for the morning of September 20.</span><br><span>As I have already said, I don't know exactly how everything will work yet,</span><br><span>because we are in the very early planning stages. But, what I do know is</span><br><span>that as a member of a chapter or division of the National Federation</span><br><span>of the Blind of Ohio, you are an integral part of who we are as an</span><br><span>organization, and we are relying on you to help us make these events </span><br><span>successful. Use these opportunities to build your chapter and therefore to</span><br><span>build the affiliate. </span><br><span>Please read carefully the outline for the three days beginning on September</span><br><span>19, as presented below. Talk</span><br><span>with your chapter president and let him/her know if you want to be a part of</span><br><span>these events and how much time you have to commit. The Board of</span><br><span>Directors is committed to making these events all inclusive. This means that</span><br><span>we will do what we can to assist with transportation, meals, and lodging,</span><br><span>though we will be deeply grateful for personal support for the events. We</span><br><span>expect anyone who agrees to participate in any or all of the events to do</span><br><span>so in</span><br><span>a way that is in accordance with the code of conduct of the National</span><br><span>Federation of the Blind and is also engaging, respectful, consistent with</span><br><span>the brand and values of</span><br><span>the National Federation of the Blind, and that will help participants grow</span><br><span>as members of this organization. This is true regardless of whether or not</span><br><span>we are</span><br><span>providing you with financial assistance. </span><br><span>The Board of Directors will meet at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 19. This of</span><br><span>course is an open meeting, and we urge as many members who can do so to</span><br><span>attend. If for travel scheduling or other logistical reasons members need</span><br><span>to stay at the hotel Saturday night, we will work out the details if we know</span><br><span>of the situation in advance. We will gather for a relaxing dinner at a local</span><br><span>restaurant shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.</span><br><span>Monday begins our legislative work. The entire day of Monday, September 20,</span><br><span>is devoted to legislative training if that is what you are interested in.</span><br><span>But if you are looking for a job, there will be a job seekers seminar that</span><br><span>will run from 9:00 to noon, and at the same time We will offer a tour of</span><br><span>the Ohio State House as a part of our legislative work. Lunch is on your own</span><br><span>unless you are a part of the job seekers seminar, but once again, if you</span><br><span>need financial assistance please be sure to discuss the matter with me in</span><br><span>advance. </span><br><span>In the afternoon you can be sure that we will have inspirational and</span><br><span>motivational speakers. You will get training on how to work in the Ohio</span><br><span>General Assembly all year long. Monday evening will be our great Gathering</span><br><span>In. This will include a meal appropriate for the occasion. If for any reason</span><br><span>you have been unable to join us for the earlier activities we want you there</span><br><span>in time for the evening activities. Again we will</span><br><span>do what we can to break down financial barriers to participation. Those of</span><br><span>you who have been a part of the Washington Seminar understand the importance</span><br><span>of participating in the Great Gathering In. Although we want to be as</span><br><span>inclusive as possible, you should also</span><br><span>understand that by the time Tuesday morning is here, we have to be organized</span><br><span>and ready to hit Capitol Square running. This means that all the training</span><br><span>has to take place the night before.</span><br><span>Chapters please assist your members as much as possible. I will again say</span><br><span>that The affiliate will also work with anyone who needs assistance.</span><br><span>To the degree that it is needed, we will help with the cost of</span><br><span>transportation and lodging. We will do so in compliance with current</span><br><span>affiliate policies. This means that anyone who is requesting assistance with</span><br><span>lodging should be prepared to share a hotel room with one to three other</span><br><span>people. Transportation expenses will be reimbursed if discussed with me in</span><br><span>advance and provided that the appropriate receipts are</span><br><span>included with a signed expense reimbursement form. On the next page you</span><br><span>will find the information we need from all members who wish to participate</span><br><span>In this exciting opportunity. Please begin discussing this with your</span><br><span>Chapter or</span><br><span>Division president as soon as possible.</span><br><span> Thank you in advance for your dedication and continued service to</span><br><span>the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio! I hope to see each and every</span><br><span>one of you in Columbus. Let's go build the Federation!</span><br><span>Member Participant form</span><br><span>1. Name First and Last:</span><br><span>2. Mobile Phone or other (please indicate which type):</span><br><span>3. Email Address:</span><br><span>4. Name and phone number of emergency contact:</span><br><span>5. Arrival date:</span><br><span>6. Departure date:</span><br><span>7. Do you need transportation assistance? If so, please describe:</span><br><span>8. Do you need financial assistance with lodging? </span><br><span>9. Do you have a roommate(s)? If so, please provide names: </span><br><span>10. Are you prepared to share a room with one to three others? </span><br><span>11. Please let us know of any special needs that you have related to</span><br><span>sharing a room. For example, are you allergic to dogs, do you need an</span><br><span>accessible room? </span><br><span>12. Please let us know your meal preferences. For example, vegetarian,</span><br><span>kosher, no seafood: </span><br><span>13. Do you have allergies or other medical conditions that we should be</span><br><span>aware of? If so, please list: </span><br><span>14. If you are planning on participating in the legislative activities,</span><br><span>who is your state senator? </span><br><span>15. Who is your state representative?</span><br><span>16. Are you able to walk long distances?</span><br><span>Please email your request directly to me.</span><br><span>Richard Payne, President</span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><br><span>937-396-5573or 937/829/3368</span><br><span>Rchpay7@gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com> <mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com> </span><br><span></span><br><span>Richard Payne, President</span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><br><span>937/829/3368</span><br><span>Rchpay7@gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com> </span><br><span>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the</span><br><span>characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the</span><br><span>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles</span><br><span>between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;</span><br><span>blindness is not what holds you back.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Richard Payne, President</span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><br><span>937/829/3368</span><br><span>Rchpay7@gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com> </span><br><span>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the</span><br><span>characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the</span><br><span>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles</span><br><span>between blind people and our dreams. 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