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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Suzanne Turner <smturner.234@gmail.com> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 11, 2022 8:40 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Come and communicate with Denise Avant, Co-Chair of the National Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Ohio Presidents,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I trust all is well!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Ohio Membership Committee is hosting the National Co-Chair of the National membership Committee, Denise Avant, who will come to address us on March 16<sup>th</sup>. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get your questions answered
regarding the onboarding process, registering new members, The Pledge Cards, suggestions on how to increase your membership in your respective chapter and anything else you can think of relating to membership.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please attend and encourage your members to attend as well; especially your board members. The info is below!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Membership Committee invites all affiliate board members, chapter presidents, chapter board members, and each member of the Ohio affiliate to an essential presentation on the importance of growing
our membership, and sharing innovative ideas in building the federation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, March 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7PM EDT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NFB Ohio Zoom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Keynote speaker:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Denise Avant, National Board Member, NFB Illinois First Vice President, & Co-chair of the National Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Presentation from committee members:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Carolyn Peters, Chair of NFB Ohio Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David Perry, Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Patricia McPherson, Akron Chapter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">William Turner, Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maggie Stringer, Capital Chapter<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Membership Committee believes that an affiliate that works together, builds greatness together. We encourage all of our Ohio members to take part in this vital event.
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<span class="gmail-none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Meeting ID: 408 185 0851</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%">Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%">Chair Person, Dr. Carolyn Peters<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com">dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com</a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><a href="http://www.nfbohio.org">www.nfbohio.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%">"I am filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the
realization of my dreams with my Federation family”<o:p></o:p></p>
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