<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 28, 2022 at 9:17:18 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Ohio-Convention@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Ohio-Convention] Millennium: Honoring The Past, Treasuring The Present, Shaping The Future</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=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">76th Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">November 4th-6th, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Millennium: Honoring The Past, Treasuring The Present, Shaping The Future<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Richard Payne, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">It is my pleasure to provide you with information on our location for the 2022 NFBO State Convention. Although, it took some time to secure, I wanted to ensure that all of our needs were met. It is important to me that every member and those who wish to attend have an opportunity to come and partake of all that the convention and the federation has to offer. Therefore, Researching and negotiating on specific accommodations for our group requirements, expectations and needs have been challenging. I have met with countless hotels in Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland. However, the Doubletree by Hilton in Independence Ohio was the top choice. They have the amenities and space to hold the 76<sup>th</sup> Annual State of Ohio Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Subsequently, t<span style="color:#333333">he National Federation of the Blind of Ohio provides encouragement and motivation to families with blind children and to people who are losing vision or have become blind later in life. The Convention will be an opportunity for participants to learn about accessible technology from our Technology Fair, tips on living with blindness by attending educational seminars and more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The 2022 Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) will be the largest gathering of blind people in the state. I encourage you to begin making preparations to be there the weekend of November 4<sup>th</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup> of 2022. Our 76th Convention will be held at the <span style="color:black">DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio 44131, (216) 447-1300. You now can reserve your room for $104 per night plus tax. Call </span>1.855.610.8733. The <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Booking Link:</span></strong> </span><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLEHSDT&groupCode=CDTFOB&arrivaldate=2022-11-03&departuredate=2022-11-06&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLEHSDT&groupCode=CDTFOB&arrivaldate=2022-11-03&departuredate=2022-11-06&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">HOTEL FEATURES:<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Free parking</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Free WiFi<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Non-smoking rooms<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> On-site restaurant<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Indoor pool<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Outdoor pool<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Fitness center<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Business center<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Hotel Social Distancing & Face Coverings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We ask that you follow all local guidelines and laws with respect to practicing social distancing and wearing a mask in public areas. Please check with<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">regional health and government authorities about specifics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Hilton CleanStay<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We’ve taken additional measures beyond our industry-leading cleaning standards by partnering with Reckitt, maker of Lysol & Dettol, to develop our Hilton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">CleanStay program. This innovative program builds upon our already rigorous cleaning standards by providing enhanced training for Team Members, increased<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">cleaning of public areas and adjusted food & beverage service, to ensure our guests enjoy a worry-free stay.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The host Chapters:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cuyahoga County Chapter: Annette Anderson, President and Cleveland Chapter: Suzanne Turner, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">About the NFBO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization and a founding affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). We are proud to be an integral part of the oldest and largest blindness organization in the United States. We are a diverse group of people dedicated to changing what it means to be blind. Our members work tirelessly to break down the legal, social, and personal barriers to living the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Normal1" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you for your patience and consideration!<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Suzanne Turner, Convention Coordinator<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>