[NFBOH-Cleveland] The Cleveland Chapter Weekly News!

[Cheryl Fields]

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


 Good Day! Cleveland! Celebrate Read Across America Month! Take time
to read a braille book to someone you love!


Comming Soon! Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB)
Pod Cast with Owen McCafferty as a featured guest and other OSSV Alumni!
 Available in April on i tunes!


Guess What President Turner's been up to? Using the NEW! Amazon Echo
to learn more about the Philosophy and Activities of the National
Federation of the Blind! She's also Dancing to the Federation song!
 You can join her just by asking Alexa to,
  Play National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release!
Give it a try!


Wishing Judy Barnes a Speedy Recovery!
Hopefully it won't be long before Judy is out of the hospital.

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to Mary Ponder and her
family as they mourn the loss of her brother, Terrance.


Take Care, it is still flu season. wash your hands frequently, eat
plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables,  and load up on vitamin C.

need assistance with
Jernigan scholarship  forms?  contact Suzanne
Turner at 216-990-6199.


Do you have a sweet tooth?  Fulfill
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.
This Tasty 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?
Deadline for On Line OrderingMarch 26th!
contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199


! Get Your NFB Gear! Order Today!

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

, Polo Shirts:$ 18.00 each Short Sleeve 3 Button Front Hanes Tagless

Hooded Zip Front Jackets:$ 30.00 each  Colors: Green or Blue Only
 Make checks payable to NFB Cleveland Chapter. To
 To place your order, Today 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



Are You Interested In Making A Difference?
Consider Attending the NFB Ohio Columbus Seminar! April 9th and 10th
For Additional Details Contact Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199


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.


 use Amazon Smile!
 keep on shopping, what about Easter and Mothers Day?  Ask your friends and
family to go to amazonsmile.com and choose the Ohio Council of the Blind as
their charity of choice.  Sherry
        https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/pd/ref=smi_se_saas_lpd_spd


  * 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.  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
For Additional Details Contact: Cleveland Sight Center at 216-791-8118


Thursday March 22nd Cleveland sight Center Consumer Forum: Job Readiness Part 2
Registration is Required! Contact: Ralph Johnson at 216-791-8118


Sunday March 25th The NFB Ohio At Large Chapter March Meeting  The
meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Our Article will be the Cat's Meow from the March Braille Monitor.
All are welcome.
to participate please call 712-775-7031. The access code is
240-281-423 followed by the pound sign.
Colleen Roth, President;
At Large Chapter


April 2nd Join the V.I.P.'s Visually Impaired Persons for an evening
at the theater!

The Adventure's of The Black Girl and her Search for God
Presented by Karamu House

Audio Description provided by Cleveland Sight Center
 For Additional Information Contact Deb Peterson


April 9th and 10th NFB Columbus Seminar!
Details to follow on April 9th Training.
The Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio
Contact NFB Ohio Legislative Chair Sherri Albers for more information:
Sheri Albers
 Phone: 513-886-8697E mail: sheri.albers87 at gmail.com


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
Contact CSC for Details: 216-791-8118

Friday June 8th
NFB of Cleveland Afternoon Senior Gala!  .
This is a ticketed event $ 35.00 No tickets will be sold at the door
Speaker: Barbara Pierce President NFB Ohio Senior Division
Location: Mitchell's Ultra Lounge
24900 Euclid Avenue Euclid, Ohio 44117



Sunday June 24th The BELL Will Ring Again In Columbus Ohio!
 Braille Enrichment for learning and Literacy (BELL)
!
Volunteers Needed Contact Rachel Kuntz
 Phone: 937-245-0547 E mail: Rachelrkuntz at gmail.com
National Convention: July 3 thru July 8
Registration Is Now Open!$ 25.00
Banquet Tickets Are Available Today! $ 60.00
For 2018 convention room reservations call the hotel at (866)
996-6338. If you need assistance with making your reservations at the
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando Florida
Don't Delay! When this location is filled attendees will be directed
to  overflow hotels!  contact Suzanne Turner 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


Did you miss the Community Conversation? Listen  to Building Bridges
with The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority recording at: :
641-715-3392
Access code: 246345
Reference Number: 3 and follow the prompts.


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Mail your 2018 Chapter Dues, NFB Gear and Donations to: National
Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
 PO Box 141077 Cleveland, Ohio 44114



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, Script, Washington and Columbus
Seminar Donations to:
NFB Ohio Treasurer Sherry Ruth

 6922 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035


You can Listen to these announcements on the New Cleveland Voice box:

(641) 715-3900
Extension: 582705#



* Next Chapter Meeting Friday March 16th at Cleveland Sight Center

Celebrate and Enjoy St. Patrick's Day!

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Traditional Gaelic Blessing


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 Amazon Echo or  NFB Newsline!

Check Out
The Braille Monitor online
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm18/bm1801/bm1801tc.htm> .


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.