[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Updated Reminders

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Cleveland,

 

As a reminder. Please read below!

 

Suzanne

 

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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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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 Tomeika Hurt, Fundraising Chair:

 

Details:

 

For members who received Valentine Fundraising tickets and tumblers to sale,
which were distributed during the November 2025 meeting, for your
convenience:

1. You can turn in tickets stubs and money at the Cleveland Sight Center on
Tuesday's and Thursday's from 12:30Pm to 2:30PM. I will be present.

2. Also, on January 3rd 2026, during a fellowship at the My Friend
Restaurant from noon until 3:00, there will be another opportunity to get
more tickets or turn in stubs and money. This will be a Happy New year
fellowship gathering. "NFB Friends and Members of the Year" 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.

4. And, the final deadline is on February 7th when all stubs and money
should be turned into the Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt.

5. Therefore, the drawing will be on February 8, 2026 in the Ohio zoom room.

 

There are four prizes, 

A: Hotel stay at the Embassy Suites with love basket, 

B: Massage for two,

C: A certificate for $100 at the Capital Grill 

D: And lastly, $50 in cash.

 

Anyone may purchase a ticket for $10. You do not have to reside in Ohio to
win.

Consequently, If you would like to purchase or assist with the sale, contact
Tomeika at (216) 820-5404.

"I honestly believe that we all can do this and bring in money so it can
help out with assistance for convention as well as the Washington and
Columbus Seminars. Thus, any other assistance that is needed with the
agreement of the Executive Board for approval. If you have any questions
pertaining to the tickets, please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a
beautiful, wonderful, productive blessed day."

Love Tomeika Hurt

 

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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:  <mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at Gmail.com>
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, on the 17th 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:  <mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> 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

 

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