[NFBOH-Cleveland] All are invited to participate

[smturner.234 at gmail.com]

Please read and all are invited!

 

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Cleveland chapter Voice Box:

 

Details:

The Voice Box will be updated this afternoon by 3:00PM. Please go to:

(641) 715-3900

Code: 582705.

 

This will be updated every two weeks.

Please share the number and code with those who will benefit.

The information will be not only from Cleveland, but from the Ohio Affiliate
and National as well.

 

Anyone can access it.

 

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Announcement from Chacity Gilliam:

 

Details:

 

The Cleveland Chapter Christmas party will be held at the Nottingham library
. The address is 17109 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44110
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/17109+Lakeshore+blvd+Cleveland,+Ohio+441
10?entry=gmail&source=g> . The date and time for the party is December 13,
2025 from 2pm to 5pm.

 

This will be a potluck style meal. We are asking that members please bring a
dish or supplies needed. An organized list of who is bringing what will be
obtained.

 

The library will not allow warmers in the facility. please do not bring any
food that will need to be warmed. The chapter really needs your support to
create a wonderful meal for the Christmas party. The Executive Board has
allocated funds for chicken and sandwiches. those are items that are not
needed at this time in order to keep an accurate list .

 

Please contact the Christmas Party Committee by email, by text or by phone

. Tomika Hurt - (216) 820-5404, email: tomeika1993 at icloud.com
<mailto:tomeika1993 at icloud.com>  or Chacity Gilliam at (216) 644-4374,
email: chacitygilliam04 at gmail.com <mailto:chacitygilliam04 at gmail.com> 

 

Games and prizes will also be provided . For all those who want to
participate please bring a gift for the gift exchange with the value of at
least $10.

 

This is what is suggested and needed.

1. Pasta salad

2. Potato salad

3. Vegetable tray

4. Cheese tray

5. Any dips and crackers

6. Cases of water

7. Paper products

8. Dessert / cookies, and cake

 

Again, these are just suggestions. Please help us make this event a success.
We ask those who are bringing items, please arrive 15/30 mins early to set
up.

 

I hope to see you all there.

Chacity Gilliam

 

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Announcement from the Cuyahoga Chapter:

 

Details:

 

We invite the Cleveland Chapter to join our Christmas party at My Friend
Restaurant from 1:00 to 4:00. The address is 11616 Detroit Avenue. We hope
to see you there!

 

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Announcement from President, Turner

 

All members are encouraged to attend a Happy New year fellowship gathering,
called, "NFB Friends and Members of the Year" Thus a new us, a new attitude
and a new start"! What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and
laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a
count for the restaurant.

 

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Announcement from Chacity Gilliam Vice president:

 

Details:

 

The 2026 State of Ohio Convention will be held at the Marriott University of
Dayton Hotel, 1414 South Patterson, Blvd. Dayton Ohio on November 5th
through 8th 2026. The hotel rate is $129 per night.

 

We will charter a bus coach to Dayton. Here are the details:

The price of a round-trip seat is $120 per passenger.

You can begin installment payments starting on January 17, 2026

A $30 deposit is due by March 21, 2026 to secure your seat.

Final payment is due on September 21, 2026.

Deposits are final.

You can either make your payments by zelle or mail.

Zelle address: NFB.CLE.Treasurer at Gmail.com
<mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at Gmail.com> 

Mail: NFB of Cleveland, Attention, Natassha Ricks, 

6980 Ladd Ln.

Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Please call either Chacity Gilliam at 216-644-4374 or Natassha Ricks at
216-376-9863 to inform them of your payment.

Note: Please put in the memo: Dayton Trip.

 

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January 2026 Chapter Meeting:

 

Details:

 

The Cleveland Chapter will hold their January 2026 meeting at the Garfield
Heights Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, from 1:00 to
3:30PM. Please bring a guest. Remember, 2026 dues are $15 for the year.
Please provide them no later than January 30th 2026.

 

Finally, if you would like to serve on the following 2026 Cleveland Chapter
Committees, please contact President, Suzanne

1. Legislative Committee - William Turner, Chair

2. Education Committee -

3. Membership Committee - Theresa McKenney and Chacity Gilliam, Chairs

4. Fundraising Committee - Tomeika Hurt and Antonio Dobyne, Chairs

5. Outreach Committee - Wilbert Turner, Chair 

6. Seniors Committee -

 

Our Membership Coordinator is Chacity Gilliam. She will gather new members
information and input them in the New membership Portal. 

 

Cleveland's Sargent of Arms will be Lorain Clemons and Machelle Gulley.

 

If anyone need any assistance or clarification, please email or call me at:

(216) 990-6199

Email: SMTurner.234 at gmail.com <mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> 

 

Thank you for reading!

 

Suzanne

 

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/

 

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