[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Chapter Updates

Tue Aug 15 20:33:59 UTC 2023

Cleveland Members and Friends,

I am so elated with the nice weather we are having. Please go out and take a
walk, see a show or just feel the breeze on your face. All are therapeutic
and mentally stimulating.

Cleveland Members, please keep Annette Anderson's family in your prayers.
She was the President of the Cleveland Chapter at one time. Annette passed
away and she will be missed tremendously. The Ohio Senior Division will hold
a celebration on her life at the Convention during our division meeting. 

It is time for Cleveland to rock once again. You know how we do. We are
trail blazers and advocate for those who look like us. So, read this updated
session through to its entirety and if you have questions, let me know by
calling or sending me an email.

All events will be held in the Ohio Zoom Hall.

*	Cleveland will have a guest during our August meeting. Tom Anderson,
a representative from the Shoe Drive Fundraiser will talk to us about this
rewarding and profitable endeavor. He will join around 5:15 PM. So, we will
let him present prior to our meeting.

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First, we will hold our Chapter meeting on this Friday, August 18th at 5:00
PM in the zoom room. I am highly encouraging all to attend. Please pass the
word on to members who do not have email. Join the Zoom Hall.

-Next, I attended BELL in Columbus last week. The VI Teachers Mariann and
Debbie along with other volunteers really provided wonderful educational
programs for the children. Trainings included, everyday living skills,
mobility, STEM, technology training, music  and various field trips. Our own
Affiliate President, Richard Payne filled in where ever was needed,
including  helping me in the kitchen with preparing meals, serving and
cleaning duties. After all he ran a full cafeteria for years. I shocked
myself and once again serviced outside of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, I
enjoyed it. However, next year, we need more volunteers to ensure that
members are not burned out and incapable of handling their respective
duties. Even if you can not stay for the entire week, we need you. We are
hoping that we have more students participating as well.

*	Come and join the monthly Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss
teleconference, that  will take place Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Our topic will focus on AARP's suggestions on economical ways to cut down on
your cooling bill . Join the Zoom Hall.

*	On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT., you are encouraged to
attend, "I Am Ohio Talk". This zoom presentation will focus and celebrate
"Women Equality Day", and what it takes to fight for other people's rights.
We also will honor the successful life of Dr. Isabelle Grant, a pioneer in
the National Federation of the Blind.

Everyone is welcomed and you do not want to miss this powerful and worthy
discussion. Join in the Zoom Hall.

*	Come and participate with Cleveland's Board of Directors as we
spearhead Cleveland's 2023 Fundraiser at the Archwood Neighborhood Sale on
Saturday, September 2nd, at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The address is 2607 Archwood
Drive. Cleveland will sale gently used and new items. I am asking all
members to spread the word, donate items to sale and come out to make a
purchase. Cleveland members are also needed to help with this exciting
opportunity. We will be in the community not only fundraising, but
advocating for the blind as well. There are several functions available for
you to assist , for example, passing out literature, bagging purchases, and
greeting the public. 

*	On September 23, 2023, members are traveling to the host hotel of
the 2023 State Convention for our State Board Meeting. If you would like to
attend and can afford to purchase a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel,
please come along. We will be departing on the 24th back to Cleveland. I
will have more details on Friday.

*	Cleveland, the annual NFB Ohio Senior Drawing is open and you can
purchase a chance to win $200 by buying a chance for $10. You have three
ways of doing this. Mailing the Senior Division Treasurer, Gloria Conway,
Zelle or Bill Pay. Gloria will talk about this at the meeting. Anyone can
purchase a chance and you do not have to be present to win.

Here are the specified ways to purchase a chance:

1. Mail Gloria at,16008 Evening Star Ave, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 and make
checks payable to NFB of Ohio Senior Division.

2. By selecting Zelle, use   the email address:  <mailto:edgarsfarm at aol.com>
edgarsfarm at aol.com and in the comments field, write Senior Drawing.

3. Lastly, "Bill Pay" through your financial institution is a third option.
However, the bank check must also be made out to NFB of Ohio Senior Division
and not the Treasurer's name.

*	Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM is approaching and Cleveland
is asked to come up with an innovative way to celebrate blindness. Also
White Cane Safety Day will be in that same month of October. Bring
suggestions to the meeting on Friday.

*	The 77th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
of Ohio (NFBOH) is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. This
will be an opportunity for participants to learn about accessible technology
at our Technology Fair and on living with blindness, by attending
educational seminars and much more.

The hotel address is 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235. You can
make reservations by calling (614) 885-3334. The room rates are only
$109.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room.

Make your reservations now!

*	The time is winding down for you and you to join Cleveland to travel
with us to the Ohio Convention.  We will reside at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Columbus/Worthington at 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235; where
spacious rooms, double chocolate chip cookies, and  Hilton points are
waiting for you!.  The cost of the rooms are $109.00 plus tax.  Reserve your
room at (614) 885-3334.  Bring your relatives, friends and those who are
affected by blindness; the youth, seniors, Social Workers, Teachers and
others.

The bus will leave Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:30 A.M. from McDonald's:
located  at 1540 East 55th Street.  Prior to pulling out of McDonald's, you
can get breakfast and meet and greet fellow Ohio members.  The restaurant
will open at 6:00 A.M. We will also stop at 1720 West Exchange Street,
Akron, Ohio 44313,  at 7:30 A.M. for members who wish to join the trip.

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 after we are "Stronger Together", the bus will
depart the hotel at 1:30 P.M.  headed back to Cleveland.  We will arrive at
4:30 P.M. at the McDonald's. The cost for a round trip seat is $70.00 per
person.  If you are paying by check or money order, write it to NFB of
Cleveland and send funds to,

Natassha Ricks,

6980 Ladd Lane

Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Telephone: 216-376-9863

She is requesting a phone call when the funds are mailed; so she can keep a
look out for it.

Note! The deadline is September 30th.

So, get those funds in to ride!

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