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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear NFB of Ohio members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I am sure you have heard by now that our affiliate has planned a legislative day in Columbus on April 10, 2018. The Legislative Committee is hard at work to formulate the most effective agenda to bring to the Ohio state legislature..<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On April 9, 2018, we are inviting the members of our delegation to come to the Sheraton in downtown Columbus for a “Great Gathering In”, just as NFB does in Washington, D. C. This will allow us to review the fact sheets, provide training for the legislative meetings and discuss any last minute logistics that need to be addressed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This year’s Columbus Seminar will not be possible without your participation. Our Ohio state leaders want to hear your voice to tell them what you need, and what you want to see happen in our state. If you have been to Washington Seminar, or to last year’s Columbus Seminar, then you know the impact you can make. If you have not had an opportunity to go, this may be your time to see what you can do for your fellow blind Ohioans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All you need to do is contact President Richard Payne or Vice President Sheri Albers, and say “Yes, I will attend the Columbus Seminar!”, and we will set you up with a team. If you have any questions, feel free to call Sheri Albers, 513-886-8697.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Best Regards, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sheri Albers, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>513.886.8697<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:Sheri.albers87@gmail.com">Sheri.albers87@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>