[NFBOH-Cleveland] November 2025 Cleveland Chapter Agenda

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National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland

 

Cleveland November Meeting

 

November 22, 2025

Garfield Heights Library

5409 Turney Rd. Garfield Heights, Ohio

3:30 to 5:00 PM. EST

 

Join Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/4081850851

Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

 

Agenda:

 

Welcome: -- Dynesty Lavender, Cheering Committee

A Touch of Thanks-- Joann Williams, Cheering Committee

 

NFB Pledge - Chacity Gilliam, Vice President

 

Vote In members

 

Secretary Report - William Turner, Secretary

 

Treasury Report - Natassha Ricks, Treasurer

A: Dues Contest

 

November Topic of the month: "Are You Who You Say You Are?" -- President
Suzanne Turner 

 

Ohio Convention Reflections

 

President Announcements:

A: 2026 Committees 

1. Education

2. Fundraising

3. Outreach

4. Legislation

5. Membership

6. Seniors

7. Cleveland Membership Coordinator

 

B. Indiana Trip

December 6th-7th

 

C. Washington Seminar

Monday, January 26, through Thursday, January 29, 

Reduction in Force

Included in the Continuing Resolution was a provision to extend the Medicare
telehealth benefits but will expire on January 30, 2026.

Blind Return to Work Act HB 1175

Access Technology Affordability Act HB: 1529 which would help offset the
high cost of access technology by creating a $2,000 refundable tax credit
for use over a three-year period,

Website and Software Accessibility Act HR 3417 which would create
accessibility standards for websites and mobile applications,

 

D. Eliminating Section 14C in Ohio 

 

Guest Speaker

 

National Convention

July 3rd to July 8th

Austin Texas

A: Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship

B: National Scholarship

C: Hotel

D: Convention Assistance

 

State Convention

A: Location -- University of Dayton Marriott

November 5th thru 8th

B: Hotel rate is $129

C: Transportation to the convention 

D: Convention Assistance

 

Fundraising Report - Tomeika and Antonio

Current Fundraisers 

Tumblers 

Valentine fundraiser 

Future Fundraiser

 

Christmas Party - Chacity, Antonio, Tomeika

December 13th

 

On The Spot Announcements

Theresa McKenney

 

Team Building Exercise

 

January meeting:

TBA

 

Suzanne Turner, President

Cleveland Chapter, NFB of Ohio

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