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The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
Announcements for the week of February 5, 2018

Welcome Home! Natassha Ricks, President Suzanne Turner and the Ohio
Delegation from a successful  2018 Washington Seminar!
Look forward to a recap of their experience soon!

Thanks to Robert Campbell, Natassha Ricks, Cecil Dukes, Wayne Fletcher
and President Suzanne Turner for representing the Cleveland chapter at
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge's Town Hall Meeting in Summit County!
President Suzanne Turner will follow up with more exciting
announcements about this event soon!

Congratulations to Ronnie on earning a one thousand dollar scholarship
from Learning Ally to assist him with funding his education.
Also, Congratulations to our members who were selected as Braille
mentors for the Ohio’s Braille Literacy Program. They are Alexis
Tyson, Brooke Dowdy, Joann Williams, Wilbert Turner and Ali
Benmerzouga.

Thanks to everyone that participated on the Ohio Blind Senior Division
Teleconference during Super Bowl 52.
The Senior Division is planning and informative and engaging
teleconference for March 18th.
More details will be posted as the date gets closer.

Next Affiliate Division Meeting: Diabetes Action network (DAN)
Sunday February 11th Hope you will join the conversation!

Mending Members:

Richard Kirks and Henry Butler
Keep them in your prayers and thoughts.

If you have not made your reservations for the National Convention,
which will be held at The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort on July 3rd to
the 8th, the  2018 room rates are singles and doubles, $88; and
triples and quads, $93. In addition to the room rates there will be a
tax of 12.5 percent
Here is the agenda that may help you to decide to make your reservations.
On Tuesday, July 3rd  is Seminar Day,
Wednesday, July 4:  is the day to Register, and Meetings of Divisions
and Committees,
on Thursday, July 5,  is the Board Meeting and Meetings of Divisions
and Committees
Friday, July 6:  Opening Session
Saturday, July 7:  Business Session
And on Sunday, July 8:  Banquet Day and Adjournment

For 2018 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866)
996-6338. If you need assistance with making your reservations at the
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando Florida, contact Suzanne Turner
at 216-990-6199

 Reminder,
Cleveland’s Committee Chairs will be giving their presentations on
their 2018 short-term and long-term goals. Please come prepared. Each
Committee will be given 3 minutes to present. They are, The Senior
Committee, The Employment Committee, The Deaf/Blind Committee and The
Fundraising Committee.

Updates from the Community Engagement Committee:

TheSt. Adalbert's Catholic, Teachers and students sent a beautiful
thank you card to the chapter.
They appreciated our presentation and are looking forward to us
returning next year!
 Public Square
The city of Cleveland will complete the suggested improvements for
accessibility to Public Square in the spring.
We will revisit the area upon completion.

The Community Engagement Committee Presents!
"Building Bridges" with the Greater Cleveland Transit Authority
Guest: Sam Henderson Manager of Transportation GCRTA

Thursday February 22, 2018 Time: 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

Updates from the Fund Raising Committee:

Purchase your Cleveland Chapter Gear:
T Shirts, Ploloo Shirts and Hooded Zip Jackets!
Place your orders Today!

T Shirts $ 14.00 each
Logo on front

Polo shirts: $ 18.00 each
Logo on front left breast

Hooded Zip Jackets: $ 30.0 each
Logo on front Left breast.

All sizes available: add $ 1.00 to the base price for each X
1X add $ 1.00, XX add $ 2.00...00, up to $ 5.00 for size 5X

Orders must be paid in full by March meeting, delivery April
Contact any member of the fund raising committee: Teresa, Rebecca,
Arlene or Natassha to place your order!

Pennies, Dimes and Nickles! Donate your loose change to the Cleveland
chapter. Bring your change to the next meeting, see Rebecca Russell.

Support the Ohio Affiliate!

Purchase your ticket for the "Flying Pig Raffle!"
tickets are $ 5.00 each
Flying Pig Raffle Ticket are available today! Contact Suzanne at 216-990-6199

You may want to Cconsider volunteering at the Flying Pig Marathon in
Cincinatti, Ohio on May 4th.

Valentine's Day is approaching! support the Cleveland Chapter with you
purchase from Soaps by Us!
Beautiful handmade soaps in a variety of fragrances. To order contact
Cheryl fields at 216-566-43117 -

all committee chairs, forward names and contact info for current committee
members to secretary before Feb. meeting.
Call: Cheryl Fields at 216-566-4317
 Deadlines are Approaching Fast! If you need assistance with
scholarship  forms, convention assistance,
or braille class applications, contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199.

Plan Ahead:

April 10th NFB Ohio Seminar!
The Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio
The Affiliate legislative Committee is seeking your input.
Begin to think about this and bring your suggestions to the next meeting.
Plan to attend!

Ohio State Convention
Friday, November 2 thru Sunday, November 4,
 Holiday Inn Cleveland Strongsville15471 Royalton Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136
 Room rate: $ 82.00 per night Complimentary Breakfast Included

National Convention: July 3 thru July 8

For 2018 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866)
996-6338. If you need assistance with making your reservations at the
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando Florida, contact Suzanne Turner
at 216-990-6199

Chapter Mailing Address: National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
 PO Box 141077Cleveland, Ohio 44114

You can mail dues, Cleveland Gear payments and donations to the address above.

Cleveland Voice box:

(641) 715-3900
Extension: 582705# or * for Admin mode

Next Chapter Meeting Friday February 16th at Cleveland Sight Center

Live the Life You Want!

National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland

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.

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