[NFBOH-Cleveland] National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland: Weekly Announcements for February 12, 2018

[Cheryl Fields]

The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
Weekly Announcements: Monday February 12, 2018


Legislative Alert! Legislative Alert! Legislative Alert!

H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, is now scheduled for a
floor vote in the House of Representatives probably Wednesday or
Thursday. Please call your representative beginning Today and urge
them to oppose this bill. You can contact your representative by
calling the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Let’s defeat H.R
620 and then get back to getting our other bills through Congress!

John G. Paré Jr.
Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2218 | Jpare at nfb.org


Congratulations to Ali, Alexis, Brooke, Wilbert and Joann!
They have successfully completed the Braille Mentoring Training in
Columbus, Ohio!

Special Thanks to Wayne Fletcher for providing their transportation!

If you are interested in learning uncontracted braille, contact
Suzanne Turner for an application.
The application deadline is March 2nd!


!!! Let's Go Build the Federation!!!


The Cleveland Chapter Officers and Board wishes Richard and Mary
Kirks, you and yours a Happy Valentine's Day!

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't
hurt. - Charles M. Schulz


We are happy to report that Mr. Henry Butler, Jr. is feeling
spectacular after a bout with pneumonia! He is planning to join us
again for the February chapter meeting.
By the Way! Schedule your ride today for the February meeting!
Friday February 16th 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Natassha is collecting 2018 annual dues and $ 5.00 Holiday Gift Donation!

Theresa will have split the pot tickets available!
President Turner has the Piggest Raffel tickets!

Committee News:

Fund Raising:

Purchase your Cleveland Chapter Gear:
T Shirts, Polo Shirts and Hooded Zip Jackets!
Place your orders Today! A Deposit is Required!

T Shirts $ 14.00 each
Logo on front

Polo shirts: $ 18.00 each
Logo on front left breast

Hooded Zip Jackets: $ 30.00 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 our March meeting, delivery is in April
Contact: Teresa, Rebecca, Arlene, Gloria 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.


Reminder for the following committee chairs:
2018 Goal presentation at next meeting  Please come prepared Senior
Committee, The Employment Committee, The Deaf/Blind Committee and The
Fundraising Committee.


The Community Engagement Committee Presents!
Community Conversation: "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.
 Call: 641-715-3294 Access Code: 246345.


Support the Ohio Affiliate!

Share this on line donation site with your family and friends!
Generosity Campaign
to support NFB Ohio Washington and Ohio Seminars

Donate Now

Please mail Convention Pledges, BELL, Washington and Ohio Seminar Donations to:
NFB Ohio Treasurer Sherry Ruth

 6922 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035


Purchase your ticket for the "Piggest Raffle!"
tickets are $ 5.00 each
Piggest Raffle  Tickets are available today! Contact Suzanne Turner at
216-990-6199
Consider volunteering for the NFB Tissue Station at the Flying Pig
Marathon on May 4th
Interested? Contact Sheri Albers 513-886-8697
sheri.albers87 at gmail.com   at

National News:

National Convention: 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

 Other Deadlines are Approaching Fast! If you need assistance with
scholarship  forms, state or national,
or braille class applications, contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199.


Save These Dates:
:

Thursday February 15th  Ohio Association to Promote the Use of
Braille  (OAPUB) Meeting
Time: 7 O'clock P.M.
Call: 712-770-4160
 code: 435800 pound


Sunday March 18th The Ohio Blind Senior Division Teleconference:
Join this Affiliate Division,$ 5.00 Annual Dues
 mail to:
senior division: President Barbara Pierce,  198 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074

Wednesday April 10th NFB Ohio Seminar!
The Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio
The Affiliate legislative Committee is seeking your input.
think about, what a effective 2018 Ohio legislative Agenda should be.
Bring your suggestions to the next meeting.

Monday April 23rd Ohio Affiliate Board of Directors Meeting via Teleconference

Sunday May 4th The Flying Pig Marathon! Cincinnati, Ohio
Consider Volunteering at the NFB Ohio Tissue Station!


Saturday June 2nd The Cleveland Sight Center White Cane Walk


Sunday June 24th Braille Enrichment for learning and Literacy (BELL)
will ring again in Columbus, Ohio!
Volunteers will arrive on Saturday June 23rd.
 Interested? Contact Rachel Kuntz 937-245-0547
Rachelrkuntz at gmail.com

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

Ohio State Convention
Friday, November 2 thru Sunday, November 4,
 Holiday Inn Cleveland Strongsville 15471 Royalton Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136
 Room rate: $ 82.00 per night plus tax Complimentary Breakfast Included
Reserve your room today! (440) 238-8800
 )

Join the NFB Ohio Diabetes Action network (DAN)
Annual Dues $ 5.00 Mail to:
Colleen Roth, Treasurer
1912 Tracy Road, Northwood, OH 43619-1307


Other Cleveland Chapter Information:

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

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

Listen to these announcements on the New Cleveland Voice box:

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


Next Chapter Meeting Friday February 16th at Cleveland Sight Center
Celebrate National Pizza Day on Friday!


Down load the NFB Newsline Ap or contact Rachel Kuntz to sign up today!

Listen to the Presidential Release on NFB Newsline!

Check Out
Monitor online
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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.