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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please share this as widely as possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chris<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Suzanne Turner <smturner.234@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 17, 2021 7:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org>; NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org; 'Lisa Bostick'' <lbostick04@jcu.edu>; Victory71351@AOL.COM; AlexisTyson2000@Yahoo.com; 'Edgarsfarm'' <edgarsfarm@aol.com>; 'Sandra Krems' <slkrems@yahoo.com>; bdowdy1983@gmail.com; shawgriff781@gmail.com; Nricks123@me.com; stuff12993@aol.com; lmr.upshaw@gmail.com; Dr.Carolyn.Peters@gmail.com; 'Dave Bertsch' <dwbertsch@hotmail.com>; patrinkle@icloud.com; 'Ali Benmerzouga'' <ali.benmerzouga@hotmail.com>; jimweiss72@icloud.com; regina.mason216@gmail.com; ccjeff@ameritech.net; Arringtonrs@gmail.com; NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org; Victory71351@AOL.COM; BigPapaZo@roadrunner.com; WO.Turner5@sbcglobal.net; 'Heather Ways' <heatherways@yahoo.com>; lewisbarbee@yahoo.com; remacd3@gmail.com; Chefgreen56@gmail.com; delcenia@prodigy.net; Campbelllegal87@gmail.com; riscw619@gmail.com; davidgGray1984@gmail.com; dwjann57@gmail.com; jimweiss72@icloud.com; charlenebolden@att.net; BillieGraham38@gmail.com; williamsjoann@outlook.com; Butler.Henry@icloud.com; TMcKenney51@Icloud.com; lelinda@roadrunner.com; TurnerW794@gmail.com; info@onhconsulting.com; 'ali benmerzouga' <ali.benmerzouga@hotmail.com>; Tawnt@yahoo.com; nnulite@sbcglobal.net; thorpe.ronda@gmail.com; auntro3135@gmail.com; TraceySinkovic17@gmail.com; Nricks123@me.com<br><b>Cc:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Ohio 2021 State Convention Announcements<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>75th Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us as we celebrate NFBO’S Annual Convention and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>“Back to the basics and engaging the future”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase'>You Can Register Now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'>Ohio’s 75<sup>th</sup> State Convention, coined </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>“Back to the basics”</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'> will be held November 5th-6th-7th, 2021 at the </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#777777;text-transform:uppercase'>DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus – Worthington located at 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235. The telephone number for reservations is </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'>(614) 885-3334.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will “shine bright like a diamond” because it is the 75<sup>th</sup> birthday of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Therefore, we can assure you that this convention will be the largest assemble of blind people in the state that will offer blind individuals an opportunity to learn about accessible technology at our Tech Fair, and about living with blindness, by attending many educational seminars.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here are a few convention highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Network with blind people from all parts of the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Encourage blind persons to expand their knowledge of resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership building, and successful attitudes towards employment strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Attend Ohio’s Black Tie Banquet that will provide scholarships to blind college students. The cost of this spectacular event is $45.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Visit the Exhibit Hall on November 6<sup>th</sup> to explore the latest technology and low-vision products.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_Hlk46743356"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Enter a drawing when you register online to win a free night at the convention by donating ten dollars or more to assist with the work of the Ohio Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk46743356'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk46743356'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Again, Registration is free and now open. Register at <a href="http://WWW.NFBOhio.ORG">WWW.NFBOhio.ORG</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note! Only registered attendees will be eligible for door prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The work of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio changes lives. Join us in our efforts by becoming a Convention Sponsor today. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate president at (937) 829-3368 or email: <a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com">rchpay7@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>