[NFBOH-Cleveland] October Cleveland Updates

Wed Oct 1 14:42:46 UTC 2025

Good Morning, Cleveland,

October is here and it is crunch time to prepare for the most exciting event
of the year. However, first we have some celebrating to do in October.

Please keep those in prayer who are shut in, going through hardships and
critical events.

Congratulations! The fiscal year has ended and we are having elections.
Please read through to its entirety of the following announcements.

First, thanks to Theresa McKenney and Robert Campbell for their service on
the Cleveland Board of Directors for 2024 and 2025. We are better and
stronger because of their leadership.

If you would like to run for a board seat on the Cleveland Board of
Directors, please contact William Turner and Chacity Gilliam, as they are
serving as the Election Committee. Remember, if you are not on the slate,
you still may run from the floor. You can nominate yourself or have a member
do so. Just a note, members, do not nominate someone if you have not spoken
with that person, you are nominating from the floor.

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Annual Chapter Meeting

On Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, we will hold the chapter
meeting at the MLK Library in the Table of Brotherhood Auditorium. We will
have a short meeting, elections and display your talent. Yes, bring your
favorite song or get a group together to karaoke. Wilbert will have the
music for you. Then at 3:45 PM, we will walk to Pen Station for a quick
bite. This will be our White Cane Awareness event. Please wear your NFB
Gear. 

Please make a drop off at 1:45 PM and a pickup at 5:00 to 5:30PM. We want to
start on time!

The address is 10601 Euclid Avenue.

Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM)

The event at the library will be an aware of BEAM. So, invite your friends
and family to come and join us. We will have literature and an overview of
the philosophy of the organization. If anyone who has wondered about "who we
are" invite them to come and have fun learning about the NFB. It will be an
honor to have them sing along with you.

79th NFB Ohio Convention

Wyndham Garden Hotel   

On October 6th, reservations at the Wyndham Garden Hotel will close. If you
have not made your reservation, pleas do so. Call: 440-414-3800 and provide
code (NFB Ohio Convention).     

Preregistration:

Members, please preregister for the convention. Fee is $25 and the Banquet
is $55. You can also enter in the $20 drawing to win one night stay by
entering. Also, there is a CPR Training for $20. 

Note:

If you have a food allergy, please indicate that when preregistering.

Convention Events:

A. DeafBlind Lunch and Learn

Members are invited to attend the DeafBlind Lunch and Learn on Friday,
November 7th at 12:15 PM. Attendees can purchase a box lunch. More details
are coming soon.

B. Bowler- A-Thon

To support the Ohio Treasury, the Fundraising Committee is sponsoring this
exciting event on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM. Fee Sheets will be
provided for members and the general community to select a blind bowler
representing their chapter, which will provide financial sponsorship.
Pledgers will elect to pay 25 cents or more for every pin knocked down by
their bowler. The Pledge Sheets are coming soon. Wilbert Turner is
representing the Cleveland Chapter. So, lets raise funds for our programs
and services.

C. Employment Seminar

The Employment Committee is holding an Employment Seminar that will provide
information of Accessibility, Workplace discrimination, Networking and more
on Thursday, November 6th from 3/5 PM. Please invite teachers, counselors,
the general disabled community and employers. Spread the flyer that has been
distributed on Ohio Talk. I will have a few at the meeting. 

Hospitality

Cleveland, please do not for get to bring your offering to support
hospitality at the convention. We voted to provide a financial gift to the
host chapters along with our $100 from the treasury. The entire affiliate
should be providing items to support hospitality.

Door Prizes:

Cleveland, please provide a door prize for the convention. You can submit
thins such as, gift cards, cash, candy, fresh goods, and more. Things that
you should not submit are, sex toys, eatables and anything else that would
be offensive.

This is all for now and see you Saturday and do not forget to invite a
guest.

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.

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