[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Chapter Weekly Announcements February 5, 2018

Mon Feb 5 23:31:36 UTC 2018

On 2/5/18, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields


A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human
life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will
never sit.
--D. Elton Trueblood