[NFBOH-Cleveland] Revised: Thank you for your partnership and your commitment!

Sat Jul 18 18:54:14 UTC 2026

Ohio Members,

I want to encourage each of you to consider the following.

If you have first-time attendees or new members in your chapter, let's work
together to get them to our 80th State Convention in Dayton, Ohio. This
convention could be the opportunity they need to begin their journey toward
"living the lives they want".

Cleveland already has a charter bus reserved and ready to go. If you know of
a member who wants to attend but is struggling with transportation, please
reach out to me. We should do everything we can to help.

This is the reason we raise funds.

While we certainly enjoy using our treasury for fellowship activities such
as picnics and social events, we should also use those funds to help members
access programs and services that can truly change their lives.

If you are in Northeast Ohio and have a first-time attendee or new member
who has expressed interest in attending the convention but has limited
transportation or financial resources, please contact me. Together, we can
ensure these individuals have the opportunity to participate.

For the rest of the state, I encourage chapters to work together by
combining resources, sharing fundraising efforts, and supporting one another
in getting members to the Marriott for convention. As some of our programs,
services, and protections continue to face challenges in 2026, it is more
important than ever that we come together as an organization and invest in
our members.

Attached are flyers that you can share with anyone interested in riding the
charter bus to the convention. Please distribute them widely. Reach out to
colleges, rehabilitation counselors, community organizations, and other
networks to let them know about this opportunity. If they know blind
students, clients, family members, or others who could benefit from
attending, encourage them to learn more by visiting our website and joining
us for what promises to be an inspiring and life-changing convention.

Thank you for your partnership and your commitment to making this convention
accessible to as many people as possible. Together, we can make a
difference!

Share the below and attached flyer!

Join Cleveland as we have room for you, you and you to travel with us to the
2026 80th NFB of Ohio State Convention.

The Convention dates:

Thursday, November 5, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026.

"Reflecting Our Journey, Shaping a New Vision: Empowering Members to Inspire
the Future."

We will reside at the University of Dayton Marriott Hotel,

1414 S. Patterson Road, Dayton, Ohio 45409

Reserve your room at (800) 627-7468.

Bring your relatives, friends and those who have concerns for the blind of
Ohio, seniors, Social Workers, Teachers and others.

*	The bus will leave Thursday, November 5, 2026 from McDonald's
Restaurant, 3050 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Boarding will begin at
7:00 A.M., and departure will be at 7:30 A.M.
*	In addition, the bus will stop in Akron, Ohio to pick-up our fellow
members around 8:30 A.M, at McDonald's Restaurant, located at 1720 W.
Exchanged Street, Akron, Ohio 44313.
*	And, if there are any members in Columbus, you are also welcome to
journey with us!

On Sunday, November 8, 2026 after reflecting Our journey, shaping a new
vision and members have been transformed, the bus will depart the hotel at
1:00 headed back to our final destination of Cleveland.

The cost for a round-trip seat is $120.00 per person. However, to
secure/reserve that seat is a "nonrefundable" cost of $30.00 due by March
21, 2026. All funds are due by September 21, 2026.

Payments:

* Mail: If you are paying by check or money order, send funds to,

Attention Natassha Ricks

Cleveland Chapter, 6980 Ladd Ln.

Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Add in the memo: "Name, Dayton Trip"

Please make checks or money orders to: Cleveland Chapter

* By Zelle:

NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com>  and add 50
cents for a processing fee.

* The Cleveland Chapter meetings.

Note: Installments are also encouraged to assist with securing your
transportation to Dayton.

Please contact Treasurer Natassha to notify her of your designated payment
at

(216) 376-9863.

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact,

Chacity Gilliam, Vice president at (216) 644-4374

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