[NFBOH-Cleveland] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter Reminders

Sat Mar 9 13:40:59 UTC 2019

Hi Suzanne,

Thanks for the reminders through email and “robot” call yesterday. Two thumbs up!

Have a great weekend.

Ali Benmerzouga
NFB Member – Cleveland Chapter, Board Member,
Chair of Cleveland Chapter Legislative Committee,
Cell Phone - 440-590-0315.

Please Visit and like our Chapter’s Facebook Page:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/

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From: Suzanne Turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
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Subject: National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter Reminders

                        Greetings Cleveland,

The March 2019 Cleveland Chapter meeting will be held on Friday, March 15th, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cleveland Sight Center, located at 1909 E 101st Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Please schedule your transportation accordingly. For those who are unable to attend; for your convenience, call 216-658-4532 to join us. Cleveland, bring a friend, family member or someone who you know will benefit from our philosophy.

Dues:
2019 yearly dues are do! Please see Natassha Ricks, Treasurer at the meeting. We would ask that you update your address and telephone number with Natassha or Cheryl Fields at that time as well.

Members:
Cleveland, please keep the following members in your prayers and good thoughts; Rosa Jones, Sarah Bishop, Shirley Patterson, shawana griffin and Cheryl Fields. Also, if you are aware of a member who you have not seen attending the meetings, call and check on them. Please encourage them to come back to the family. Let them know that we miss their smile, presence and fellowship

PAC:
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PRE-AUTHORIZED CONTRIBUTION (PAC) is a personal and group contribution that supports the efforts of the organization. This campaign helps to sponsor educational activities, the Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship for first-timers, NEWSLINE, BELL Training, legal fees for representing those who discriminate against the blind and other significant activities. You can give as low as $5.00 on a monthly basis. There is a form to complete and I can assist you with that. In addition, those who are employed by the Federal Government can contribute through your “Federal Campaign Contribution”. All you need to bring in order to complete the process is your routing number and checking or saving’s account. This contribution will be deducted directly from your account. You do not need to do anything monthly to give. There are several Cleveland members who are signed up. So, please join us. You can also contact me at home and I will complete the form with you over the telephone; 216-990-6199. Please request, friends, family members and others to sign-up as well.

Ohio Affiliate April Events:
As you are aware, the Columbus Seminar is vastly approaching. If you are planning to attend the training for BELL, the Board Meeting, the Leadership Training, and or journey to the Ohio State House, please reach out to me and I will direct you to whom you need to speak to.

Malley's:
Cleveland, let’s raise money for Ohio by  checking out all of the wonderful goodies that Malley's offers. At the March meeting, I will provide the assorted treats and you can place your order with me. We will, as always order as a Chapter. If you are able to view the link before the meeting to save time, do so by clicking,

https://malleys.com/fundraising/campaign/national-federation-of-the-blind-of

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But, by all means, Feel free to share this info with your friends, family, co-workers, church members, neighbors, etc.  And remember that the deadline for online orders is Monday, April 15.

Orders of $65 or more will receive FREE SHIPPING! Malley's will start shipping items on Monday, March 18.

Piggist Raffel Ever:

I have ten tickets left. If you would like one or two or more, they are $5 each. Cleveland has sold 30 tickets.

Read Across America:

The Community Engagement Committee will participate with St. Adalbert Elementary School to celebrate Read Across America. What is Read Across America? This is when an entity joins the organization in reading print and Braille together, celebrating Dr. Seuss birthday in March. If you would like to participate, please contact Sandy Krems at 440-479-4537.

National Convention:
The National Federation of the Blind 2019 National Convention will be held at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119). As is the case every year, we have once again arranged for exceptional room rates. Unlike in years past, the same enviable rate of $99 per night applies to singles and doubles as well as triples and quads. Hotel and sales taxes are 13.38 percent and 8.25 percent, respectively. The resort fee (normally $37 a night) will be waived for NFB convention attendees. However, fees for internet access, local and toll-free calls, and fitness center access may apply. To make reservations for the 2019 convention, you can call the hotel at 877-632-7800 after January 1. The hotel will take a deposit of the first night's room rate for each room and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Friday, June 1, 2019, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made. For first-timers, you can apply for the 2019 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund to help you with the cost of attending the Convention. Please reach out to me if you would like to apply.

Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss:

This Month’s Topic: Health and Fitness

We all know the benefits of exercise.  Who would not want healthier joints, muscles, heart, brain, metabolism, and emotions?  Yet, something always gets in the way of starting or keeping up an exercise plan.  Blind and visually impaired people confront additional barriers to exercise, ranging from inaccessible equipment and facilities to lack of confidence and low expectations.  Join our March 17<x-apple-data-detectors://1> Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss Teleconference as we discuss health and fitness.  Our guest Mel Scott, fitness advocate, founder and president of Blind AliveLLC, and creator of the Eyes Free Fitness workout series, will join us as we discuss topics such as the unique fitness needs of blind individuals and of seniors, accessibility issues related to fitness activities, adaptations to make various exercise activities accessible to blind participants, and how to access fitness centers and community centers as a blind participant.

Date:  Sunday, March 17, 2019<x-apple-data-detectors://2>

Time:  7:00 p.m.<x-apple-data-detectors://3>

Conference Line:  712-775-7031<tel:712-775-7031;240281423>

Access Code: 240281423<tel:712-775-7031;240281423>

This teleconference is open to anyone dealing with vision loss or new to blindness.  It is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind  of Ohio (NFBOH) Senior Division, but participants do not need to be seniors or members of the National Federation of the Blind.  The teleconference is typically held on the third Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.<x-apple-data-detectors://6>  Please share this information with anyone that you know who might benefit from the call.

NFB-NEWSLINE:

Subscribers, Our third training has arrived!

Date: Tuesday, March 19

Time: 8:00 p.m. eastern time (

Dial:

646-876-9923

Meeting ID: 701875768

The NFB-NEWSLINE team will be covering how to download NFB-NEWSLINE content such as breaking news, magazines, and your other favorite publications to the Victor Reader Stream (second generation). Learn how to easily navigate through the sections and articles on your Victor Reader Stream to quickly find the information that you are seeking, how to search your favorite publication for a text phrase, or know how to spell that word that you just heard your Victor Reader Stream speak and more.

Many of you may know that we recently added the ability to get your NFB-NEWSLINE content using an Amazon Echo. What if you own a Google Home device? Join us during this training event to learn how to use your Google Home to listen to your NFB-NEWSLINE content. There is not a specific app for the Google Home family of devices, but there is a method where you can listen to your favorite newspaper or magazine on your smart speaker. Hey Google, set a reminder for the NFB-NEWSLINE training on March 19, 2019.

Women History:

All of March, the Cleveland Chapter is celebrating women in leadership in the National Federation of the Blind. So, stay tuned for their inspiring biographies. Also, for all updated and important info, please continue to check all communication outlets, such as ListServe, Email, Facebook and Voice Box.

List Serve Number:

641-715-3900

Code: 582705

Facebook Page:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/

Suzanne Turner, President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter

(216) 990-6199

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