[NFBOH-Cleveland] December Cleveland Chapter Updates

Tue Dec 10 13:52:24 UTC 2024

Happy Holidays, Cleveland Members and friends,

This is the season, for giving, loving and sharing!

On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5 PM until 8 PM, the Cleveland Chapter will
hold their annual Christmas party at, TikTok Tavern Restaurant on11526
Clifton Blvd., Cleveland, OH. We will have a moment of celebration and
reflection. To add to the gathering, we will have fun playing a game called
"screw your neighbor". This game is an electric and exhilarating activity.
If you would like to engage, please bring a wrapped gift, no less than $10.

Just a reminder that our Cleveland chapter meeting is on January 18, 2025 at
the Garfield Library. The address is, 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, OH.
The meeting will begin at noon until 3 PM in room B. Please bring a guest to
learn more about the Federation. Remember, in 2025 We are taking our Chapter
to a higher level, growing our membership, increasing advocacy and engaging
in social activity.

Also, during the January meeting, we will discuss,

A: the Library of Congress trip.

Two: the performance of a monologue and poetry readings.

Three: gather the funds for the, Valentine's Day Escape Package. All members
are to sale ten tickets. They will be distributed at the Christmas party,
January meeting or mailed out. Please share the attached flyer with your
friends, family and others. The details are also below

Finally, I am asking all members to pay dues at the Christmas party, during
the January meeting, by zelle or mail. Natassha Ricks, Treasurer will be at
the party. You can also call her for her address. The zelle email is in the
Valentine Escape flyer. Remember, that all members will turn into a status
of grace and in February, a status of expired. Please do not wait until
February to pay your dues, as I have to go into the Membership Portal to
update everyone to current. Cleveland is very active, and this is an action
item to do.

Also, remember that there are five committees for 2025, if you would like to
serve on the

1: Membership

2: Seniors

3: Fundraising

4: Outreach

5: or Cheering Committees, please reach out to me.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Chacity Gilliam. Our
contact information is below.

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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter

OFFERS

A Valentine Day Escape Package!

The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland is offering a wonderful
opportunity for you and that special someone to celebrate Valentine's Day at
the luxurious Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel , located at 5800 Rockside
Woods Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131. All you need to do is purchase a
Valentine Day Escape ticket for only $10! Tickets are sold from December 13,
2024 to February 9, 2025. In addition, if you are not the winner of the
hotel stay, there is a second and third prize as well! The second prize
winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to dine at the exquisite Capital
Grill, and the third prize is $50 in cash.

You do not have to live in Cleveland or Ohio to win!!!

This sale will support Cleveland's efforts in providing convention
assistance to Cleveland members for the 2025 National Federation of the
Blind National convention in New Orleans Louisiana. Your participation will
help to:

*	Provide access to the latest technology.
*	Empower blind people to advocate for change.
*	Encourage blind members to expand their knowledge of resources
designed to improve their quality of life.
*	Foster a positive attitude about blindness.

Accommodations includes:

Check-In: Friday February 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.

Check-Out: Saturday February 15, 2025 at   11:00 A.M.

Relax during the Manager's Social Hour, which includes two adult beverage
tickets and delicious Hors D'oeuvres.

And, as you wake up from your romantic night, partake of the made to order
breakfast, including an "omelet bar"  for two in the hotel's cozy
restaurant.

Please, support our efforts by purchasing a Valentine Day Escape Ticket for
only $10 and win a special and romantic evening with your "Valentine". We
will draw the winner on February 9th , 2025 either on Facebook or in the
Ohio Zoom Hall. You can pay by zelle at nfb.cle.treasurer at gmail.com
<mailto:nfb.cle.treasurer at gmail.com>  and add, "Valentine Day Escape in the
comments field. You can also pay by mail. Please contact, Natassha Ricks,
Treasurer at 216-376-9863 for her address. For more information about
Cleveland's fundraiser,

Contact: Chacity Gilliam, Vice President

(216) 644-4374

Shirley Patterson, Fundraising Chair,

(216) 400-9534

Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations
of all blind people.

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Thank you and see you on Friday!

Chacity Gilliam, Vice President

(216) 644-4374

chacity79gilliam at yahoo.com

Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President

Ohio Legislative Director

Cleveland Chapter, President

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

P: (216) 990-6199

W: NFBOhio.ORG

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