<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Convention <ohio-convention@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> July 17, 2021 at 7:05:40 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Ohio-Convention@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Ohio-Convention] Ohio 2021 State Convention Announcements</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><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 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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: rchpay7@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Ohio-Convention mailing list</span><br><span>Ohio-Convention@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-convention_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ohio-Convention:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-convention_nfbnet.org/dbrown8827%40aol.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>