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

Mon Feb 5 23:36:44 UTC 2018

Do we know how much it is to register for the convention itself and how much is the banquet? Suzanne is helping my out with the letters and they’re anyone from both Clevekand and Cuyahoga chapters that are going and willing to share the hotel? Have them contact me off list or Suzanne
Owen

Owen McCafferty, 

Social Media Chair

NFBOH-Cleveland

 P:  (440) 462-9755

C:  440 724-1530

A;PO Box 141077

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

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On Monday, February 5, 2018, 6:31 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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

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