<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Dear Miami Valley Chapter members this forwarded email is beneficial to any member that is anticipating going to the national convention in July 2020. Any questions please call me<div>Carolyn Peters, 937-657–5134<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Suzanne Turner <smturner.234@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> November 9, 2019 at 1:09:04 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> rchpay7@gmail.com, NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org, Lisa Bostick <lbostick04@jcu.edu>, "<Victory71351@aol.com>" <Victory71351@AOL.COM>, "<AlexisTyson2000@yahoo.com>" <AlexisTyson2000@Yahoo.com>, wturner@clevelandsightcenter.org, Edgarsfarm <edgarsfarm@aol.com>, Sandra Krems <slkrems@yahoo.com>, milenacleve@roadrunner.com, bdowdy1983@gmail.com, bryantealysr@yahoo.com, shawgriff781@gmail.com, Leeth123@roadrunner.com, cantseecutie@att.net, Nricks123@me.com, stuff12993@aol.com, william.h.turner@ssa.gov, wturner@clevelandsightcenter.org, lmr.upshaw@gmail.com, MichaelSwinney05@gmail.com, kiana hill <kiah976@att.net>, dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com, Dave Bertsch <dwbertsch@hotmail.com>, patrinkle@icloud.com, octaviaealy@hotmail.com, nicole.m.bell19@outlook.com, Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga@hotmail.com>, jimweiss72@icloud.com, Dorothea.Davis4444@gmail.com, regina.mason216@gmail.com, ccjeff@ameritech.net, Alex.French2.usaF@gmail.com, Albert Elia <al4.elia@gmail.com>, Arringtonrs@gmail.com, lkaplan@ossb.oh.gov, NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org, "<Victory71351@aol.com>" <Victory71351@AOL.COM>, BigPapaZo@roadrunner.com, WO.Turner5@sbcglobal.net, Kinshuk.tella@gmail.com, jessicajones0199@gmail.com, jessecooperhall@gmail.com, Heather Ways <heatherways@yahoo.com>, jtschwoebel@gmail.com, lewisbarbee@yahoo.com, remacd3@gmail.com, Chefgreen56@gmail.com, Arringtonrs@gmail.com, peduffy63@gmail.com, Barbara Pierce <barbara.pierce9366@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>FYI!</b><br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Most of you know that I do my diligence to get in front of a matter when possible. Therefore, below is information on our National Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention. The rates will be around $123 including taxes per night. However, please wait for the Braille Monitor info in December.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Read below and start preparing for the 2020 National Convention. We will discuss the Convention on Friday; so that everyone can start saving for the first night withdraw that will hold your room. I advise individuals to partner to defray that week’s cost. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><img width="486" height="324" style="width:5.0625in;height:3.375in" id="Picture_x0020_1" alt="Mom, two daughters, and dad of the Awa family pose for a photo during the carnival celebration at the 2019 National Convention in Las Vegas." src="cid:image003.jpg@01D596FE.D91AA7C0"></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our <a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/leadership"><span style="color:#005AA3">leadership </span></a>and establishing each year's organizational priorities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Although the convention is open to all, our <a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution"><span style="color:#005AA3">constitution</span></a> states that only members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, you can <a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/join-us"><span style="color:#005AA3">join the NFB today</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">2020 Dates <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, July 14 through Sunday, July 19, 2020*<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">*While the convention was originally planned for two weeks earlier, the Federation agreed to move its convention to accommodate activities in the city of Houston. We believe this change will further enhance the program, exhibits, and dynamic content provided at America's civil rights and resource convention of blind people and their families. More information regarding convention arrangements will be published in the December issue of the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor"><span style="color:#005AA3">Braille Monitor</span></a>.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">2020 Location <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Hilton Americas-Houston<br>1600 Lamar Street<br>Houston, TX 77010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The 2020 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be held at the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel located in the heart of downtown Houston. Start planning your trip today and help us celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the NFB. If you missed the <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/2020-convention/2020-announcement.mp3" target="_blank"><span style="color:#005AA3">big announcement, listen here</span></a>. See you in Houston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Hotel Reservations <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Room reservations at the Hilton Americas-Houston can be made starting January 1, 2020. More details to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Registration <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Online registration will open March 1, 2020. More details to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">More Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide"><span style="color:#005AA3">First Timer's Guide</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/sponsorship-and-exhibiting-opportunities"><span style="color:#005AA3">Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions"><span style="color:#005AA3">Past Conventions</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">More details regarding hotel reservations, registration, the agenda, the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship, and other special announcements will be available in the coming months. For more information, please contact us at 410-659-9314 or <a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org"><span style="color:#005AA3">nfb@nfb.org</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> prepare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NFBOH-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">C: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">P: (641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ex: 582705<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A: PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">E: <a href="mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com">President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/">https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>