[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Chapter Weekly News! Monday February 19, 2018

[Cheryl Fields]

The  National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
Weekly Announcements Monday February 19, 2018


Thank you!  for taking action on the recent legislative alert.
Defeat HR 620.
Although this bill was passed by the house of representatives, there
will be another opportunity to strike HR 620 down in the senate.
Watch your in box for legislative alerts!
Don't Stop!  continue to educate by having conversations about what
effect passage of this horrible bill will have on your life! Talk with
family, friends, and share on social media.  let's get the word out,
Defeat HR 620 in the U.S. Senate!

Remember these words...
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
Ronald Reagan



Thank you for supporting and making the Love Birds Night a HUGE
success! Give yourselves a roung of applause!
Keep the momentum going!

Congratulations! Larry Rodrieguez!
He recently received  Cyber Eyez glasses! Larry is looking forward to
mastering the training and providing the chapter with a demonstration
soon!
Learn more at cybertymez.com
 !

Happy to know that everyone is healthy this week!
Please notify Secretary Cheryl fields of all mending and grieving members.

Treasurer Natassha Ricks is collecting 2018 Chapter Dues!
need assistance with
scholarship  forms, state or national,
or braille class applications, contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199.


The Community Engagement Committee Presents!
A Community Conversation: "Building Bridges" with the Greater Cleveland
Regional 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.


NFB Gear Update!

All items have design on front left side with the Official NFB Logo
and tag line Live the Life You Want!
All sizes are available up to 5X, with no additional cost for extra
large sizes.
Be sure to designate a color, Green, Orange or Blue for T shirts and
Polo shirts. \

Hooded Zip front Jackets can be ordered in all sizes and 2 colors Blue
or Green.
All items must be paid for in full by Friday March 16th.

T Shirt: $ 14.00 each  Short sleeve crew neck Hanes tagless All sizes up to 5X

Designate Color:  Green Orange or Blue

, Polo Shirts:$ 18.00 each Short Sleeve 3 Button Front Hanes Tagless
Available in all sizes, up to 5X.
Designate Color: Green, Orange or Blue
 Hooded Zip Front Jackets:$ 30.00 each  All sizes available, up to 5X.

Designate Color: Blue or Green Only

Place your orders Today!

Orders must be paid in full by March 16th.
 Make checks payable to NFB Cleveland Chapter.To
 place your order, contact:

Arlene Hlad arleneh316 at gmail.com

Theresa McKinney 216-862-7046

Gloria Conway 772-882-1654

Rebecca Russell 216-581-0076

Natassha Ricks nricks123 at me.com


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


On March 19, 2018, Cleveland will have a conference call to discuss
the 2018 National Convention held from the 3rd to the 8th of July in
Orlando Florida. Discussed will be the Kenneth Jernigan Convention
Scholarship Fund, the application deadline is April 15th, 2018
traveling tips, attractions, sessions and more. Please dial in at 7:00
PM at 641-715-3294 and dial code 246345. For more information, please
contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199.

Piggest Raffel Ever:
url q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.piggest…At the last meeting, you were provided
with a Piggest Raffel ticket. Just a friendly note, we can no longer
use one ticket for several pigs. You must select one Pig per ticket.
So, you can sale it for only $5.00First place winners will be granted
$10,000.00; with $5,000 given to you and the other $5,000 given to the
NFB. Second place is a two year lease on a car and the third prize is
a weekend in Cincinnati worth up to $1500. Please document the ticket
with the NFB as the nonprofit, your name as contact on the ticket and
bring it to the next meeting. If you have more questions, contact
Cheryl fields at 216-566-4317 of Suzanne Turner at 216-5990-6199.


Save the Date! Senior Event! Save the Date!
Friday June 8th Look for more details soon!
You Don't Want To Miss This Event!


Support the Ohio Affiliate!

Do you have a sweet tooth?  Join many in taking part in fulfilling
your desires.  Be it dark or milk chocolate; we have it for you.
The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio presents, Malley's Easter
candy Fundraiser.  Be sure to share this wonderful event with your
friends and family.  Below is the link to order.
This great and appetizing endeavor will aid the organization to
provide scholarships to deserving blind students; assist members to
the 2018 National and State of Ohio Conventions and preserve the
mission of the Affiliate.  So, please support and satisfy your sweet
tooth?
For more information and if you need help for online orders, contact
Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199


Join the ohio Diabetes Action Network

Dues are $5 per year.
Please send your dues to Colleen Roth, Treasurer
1912 Tracy Rd.
Northwood, Ohio 43619
 make check payable to Ohio Diabetes Action Network.

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

 6922 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035


  Save These Dates!

Sunday March 18th The Ohio Blind Senior Division Teleconference:
Blindness Tips and Resources
Call: 712-775-7031, and the access code is 240281423. If you want to
help, join the call.
Join the Ohio Senior Division,$ 5.00 Annual Dues
 mail to:
senior division: President Barbara Pierce,  198 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074


Tuesday March 20 Cleveland Sight Center Employment Fair

Thursday March 22nd Cleveland sight Center Consumer Forum: Job Readiness Part 2

Wednesday April 10th NFB Columbus Seminar!
The Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio

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

Sunday May 4th The Piggest Raffle Ever Drawing!
Flying Pig Marathon Weekend! ! Cincinnati, Ohio
Consider Volunteering at the NFB Ohio Tissue Station!
Contact: Sheri Albers
 Phone: 513-886-8697
E mail: sheri.albers87 at gmail.com

Saturday June 2nd The Cleveland Sight Center White Cane Walk


Friday June 8th Cleveland Chapter Senior Event Detailed Information
Coming Soon.

Sunday June 24th The BELL Will Ring Again In Columbus Ohio!
 Braille Enrichment for learning and Literacy (BELL)
!
Volunteers Needed are you interested? Contact Rachel Kuntz
 Phone: 937-245-0547 E mail: 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! Call 440-238-8800
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 Cleveland Chapter Contact Information:

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

You can mail 2018 Chapter dues, NFB 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 March 16th at Cleveland Sight Center

I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who
believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian,
Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with
disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to
this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the
America I know!
Barack Obama


Down load the NFB Newsline App or contact Rachel Kuntz to sign up today!
Phone: 937-245-0547 E mail: Rachelrkuntz at gmail.com


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.eadlines are
Approaching Fast! If you