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Cheryl <div><br></div><div>Thank you!! Wish you were going!! I’m looking forward to my first convention especially checking out the Tactile art and the beginning and pro artists at tb exhibit!! I made contact with one of the people in charge if that an Ann Cunningham! Wish me success this weekend! </div><div><br></div><div>Owen <br><br><br><a href="https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS">Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone</a><br><br><p class="yahoo-quoted-begin" style="font-size: 15px; color: #715FFA; padding-top: 15px; margin-top: 0">On Monday, July 2, 2018, 9:58 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org> wrote:</p><blockquote class="iosymail"><div id="yiv2147100151"><div><br></div><div><br><div class="yiv2147100151gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <<a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>Date: Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 7:20 AM<br>Subject: [Ohio-talk] Helpful information for those of you attending the convention.<br>To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <<a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>CC: Richard Payne <<a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com">rchpay7@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br> Note 1: Information Desk<br>
A Federation information desk is in the registration area from Wednesday<br>
morning through Sunday in case you have questions or need assistance.<br>
Note 2: Hotel Rates<br>
Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are: singles and doubles, $88; triples and<br>
quads, $93. In addition to the room rates, there is a 12.5 percent tax.<br>
There is no charge for children under seventeen in the room with parents as<br>
long as no extra bed is required. Proof of convention registration is<br>
necessary, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if requested.<br>
Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid. This is a non-smoking hotel;<br>
smoking is permitted only in specified areas outside.<br>
Note 3: Guide Dog Relief Areas<br>
There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The<br>
one closest to the sleeping room section is located outside lower lobby<br>
level at the rear side of the hotel, toward the outdoor function space and<br>
pool area. The one closest to the meeting room section is located in the<br>
Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go past the Sebastian Ballrooms K and<br>
L (Exhibit Hall and Independence Market), exit through the doors across the<br>
end of the wing that lead to the event parking lot, and turn left.<br>
Note 4: Requests for Announcements<br>
All requests for announcements by President Riccobono during General<br>
Sessions must be submitted in Braille.<br>
Note 5: Raffles<br>
Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area, and no raffles or<br>
other such drawings will take place during convention sessions or at the<br>
banquet. The single exception will be that national divisions may (if they<br>
request it in advance) conduct drawings during the sessions or at the<br>
banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any<br>
person wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Sunday to Wekiwa 5,<br>
Level 2.<br>
Note 6: Child Care<br>
Child care for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years is<br>
available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.<br>
Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for child care. Child<br>
care is organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan, the executive director<br>
of Main Street Montessori Association. Duncan McQuillan serves as the<br>
activities and staff coordinator. Please note that child-care services<br>
provides morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are required to provide<br>
lunch for their child(ren) every day. Times listed are the opening and<br>
closing times. A late fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be assessed<br>
for late pickups. Child-care services hours are:<br>
* Tuesday, July 3: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br>
* Wednesday, July 4: Closed<br>
* Thursday, July 5: 8:30 AM to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 PM<br>
* Friday, July 6: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br>
* Saturday, July 7: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br>
* Sunday, July 8: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br>
* Banquet, July 8: 6:30 PM to 30 minutes after the banquet ends<br>
Note 7: Divisions, Committees, and Groups<br>
The Federation carries on its business through the affiliated divisions,<br>
committees, and groups listed below.<br>
DIVISIONS<br>
Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are organized around a<br>
specialized interest area usually related to employment or a major stage in<br>
life (e.g. parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal vehicle for<br>
building the organization at the national level.<br>
* Amateur Radio: Rachel Olivero (AD9O), President<br>
* Assistive Technology Trainers: Nancy Coffman, President<br>
* Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson, President<br>
* Computer Science: Brian Buhrow, President<br>
* Community Service: Darian Smith, President<br>
* Deaf-Blind: Alice Eaddy, President<br>
* Diabetes Action Network: Bernadette Jacobs, President<br>
* Human Services: Candice Chapman, President<br>
* Educators: Cayte Mendez, President<br>
* Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President<br>
* Krafters: Joyce Kane, President<br>
* Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President<br>
* Merchants: Nicky Gacos, President<br>
* Promote the Use of Braille: Steve Booth, President<br>
* Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President<br>
* Parents of Blind Children: Kim Cunningham, President<br>
* Performing Arts: Julie McGinnity, President<br>
* Professionals in Blindness Education: Eric Guillory, President<br>
* Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President<br>
* Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody Roane, President<br>
* Science and Engineering: John Miller, President<br>
* Seniors: Ruth Sager, President<br>
* Sports and Recreation: Jessica Beecham, President<br>
* Students: Kathryn Webster, President<br>
* Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President<br>
* Writers: Eve Sanchez, President<br>
COMMITTEES<br>
Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the<br>
President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve to<br>
advise the organization's leadership on important matters and to carry out<br>
projects to build the organization at all levels.<br>
* Ambassadors: Dan Burke, Chairperson<br>
* Automobile and Pedestrian Safety: Maurice Peret, Chairperson<br>
* Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation: Sachin<br>
Pavithran, Chairperson<br>
* Blind Educator of the Year Award: Edward Bell, Chairperson<br>
* Blind Federal Employment: Ronza Othman, Chairperson<br>
* Cash and Caring: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson<br>
* Communications: Jessica Beecham, Chairperson<br>
* Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Carla McQuillan,<br>
Chairperson<br>
* Diversity and Inclusion: Ron Brown, Chairperson<br>
* Employment: Dick Davis, Chairperson<br>
* Genetic Education: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni, Chairperson<br>
* Imagination Fund: Everette Bacon, Chairperson<br>
* Jacobus tenBroek Award: Marc Maurer, Chairperson<br>
* Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tracy Soforenko, Chairperson<br>
* Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson<br>
* Library Services: David Hyde and Marci Carpenter, Co-Chairpersons<br>
* Membership: Jeannie Massay, Chairperson<br>
* PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson<br>
* Research and Development: Brian Buhrow, Chairperson<br>
* Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<br>
* Scholarship: Cayte Mendez, Chairperson<br>
* Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson<br>
* Spanish Translation: Conchita Hernandez, Chairperson<br>
* Technology Evaluation: Mark Jones, Chairperson<br>
* White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<br>
GROUPS<br>
Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a resource to<br>
members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a chairperson<br>
appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the<br>
country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.<br>
* Blind Cancer Survivors Support: Isaiah Nelson, Chairperson<br>
* Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson<br>
* Blind Parents: Stacy Cervenka, Chairperson<br>
* Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan Bashin,<br>
* Co-Chairpersons<br>
* Careers in Automotive Related Specialties: Marcus Simmons,<br>
Chairperson<br>
* Legislative Initiatives: Don Burns, Chairperson<br>
* Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson<br>
* NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson<br>
* NFB LGBT Group: Tai Tomasi, Chairperson<br>
* NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons<br>
* Orientation and Mobility: Edward Bell, Chairperson<br>
* Piano Technology: Don Mitchell, Chairperson<br>
* Travel and Tourism: Amy Baron, President<br>
* Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson<br>
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</div></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="yiv2147100151gmail_signature">Wishing You All the Best, <br><br>Cheryl E. Fields <br><br><br>A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.<br>--D. Elton Trueblood<br><br><br></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>NFBOH-Cleveland mailing list<br><a ymailto="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org">NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBOH-Cleveland:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org/ojmccaf1963%40yahoo.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org/ojmccaf1963%40yahoo.com</a><br><blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div>
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