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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On November 8, 2017, the first Board meeting was brought to order and Secretary, Cheryl Fields will send out the minutes shortly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One of the topics was the appointment of Committee Chairs. In addition, I have assigned members to serve on various committees. However, this is not definite. Everyone has the right to agree or discuss a better fit for service. I am positive that all members will get involved and become ready to work for 2018. I will speak to all Chairpersons prior to the meeting on Friday to discuss their members who were appointed. Then, I will call each member to discuss what particular committee was suggested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below you will find the Committee and the Chairs and also announcements that you should take notice.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your cooperation and see you on Friday at the Chapter meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The agenda will be posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Please read the agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Turner, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBOH-Cleveland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>216-990-6199<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please read!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reminders<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A. If you wish to attend the Washington Seminar on 01/29-02/01/2018, please let me know by November 30, 2017 at 6:00 PM so I can submit your name.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>B. President Payne has requested names of those who would like to serve on a State Committee, please email him at <a href="mailto:RCHPAY7@gmail.com">RCHPAY7@gmail.com</a> by 11/25/2017. Cheryl posted his email with the names of the committees and their functions. Please read over them. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C. PAC Pre-Authorized Contribution, You can help to support programs of the NFB via checking account of a monthly monitary gift. It is at your discretion what you can give. Any amount will be appreciated. Call the Jernigan Institute to give at 410-659-9314. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>D. Please sign up for OhioTalk at <a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org</a>. This is the Listserve of the State of Ohio, that provides important information that drives the mission of the organization. Here is where President Payne and other officials posts vital accounts, updates and announcements.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> E. All New Members of the NFB should register at NFB.ORG. and search for new member registration and complete the form. You will be eligible to receive the Braille Monitor and other publications. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>F. The NFB National Convention is July 3<sup>rd</sup> thru the 8<sup>th</sup> 2018. You can make your reservations now. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 939 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T: 866-996-6338 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: 88.00 for singles and doubles and 93.00 for triples and quads, 12.5%<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Suzanne Turner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vice President, Rosa Jones<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Vice President: William H. Turner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary: Cheryl Fields<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Member: Octavia Culbert<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Member: Shirley Patterson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Member: Theresa McKinney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board: Member Robert Campbell<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Social Media Officer: Owen McCafferty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Cleveland’s Committees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>I Membership<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>William Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>II Employment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Wilbert Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>III Legislature<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Attorney, Robert Campbell, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>IV Fund Raising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Natassha Ricks – Tereasa McKinney, Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Death/Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Joann Williams, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>V Senior<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Shirley Patterson, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>VI Community Engagement, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Cheryl Fields, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>VII Diabetes Action Network<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Sarah Bishop, Chair <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Sub Committees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>A Social Media<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Owen McCafferty, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>B Organization and Planning Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Octavia Culbert, Chair<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>