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Thanks!!<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 Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 4:03 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org> wrote:</p><blockquote class="iosymail"><div dir="ltr">Owen, Have a Blast! CF<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">On 7/2/18, Owen McCafferty via NFBOH-Cleveland<br clear="none"><<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org">nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br clear="none">> Cheryl<br clear="none">> Thank you!! Wish you were going!! I’m looking forward to my first convention<br clear="none">> especially checking out the Tactile art and the beginning and pro artists<br clear="none">> at tb exhibit!! I made contact with one of the people in charge if that an<br clear="none">> Ann Cunningham! Wish me success this weekend!<br clear="none">> Owen<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> On Monday, July 2, 2018, 9:58 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland<br clear="none">> <<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org">nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> ---------- Forwarded message ---------<br clear="none">> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br clear="none">> Date: Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 7:20 AM<br clear="none">> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Helpful information for those of you attending the<br clear="none">> convention.<br clear="none">> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br clear="none">> CC: Richard Payne <<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com" href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com">rchpay7@gmail.com</a>><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Note 1: Information Desk<br clear="none">> A Federation information desk is in the registration area from Wednesday<br clear="none">> morning through Sunday in case you have questions or need assistance.<br clear="none">> Note 2: Hotel Rates<br clear="none">> Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are: singles and doubles, $88; triples and<br clear="none">> quads, $93. In addition to the room rates, there is a 12.5 percent tax.<br clear="none">> There is no charge for children under seventeen in the room with parents as<br clear="none">> long as no extra bed is required. Proof of convention registration is<br clear="none">> necessary, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if<br clear="none">> requested.<br clear="none">> Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid. This is a non-smoking hotel;<br clear="none">> smoking is permitted only in specified areas outside.<br clear="none">> Note 3: Guide Dog Relief Areas<br clear="none">> There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The<br clear="none">> one closest to the sleeping room section is located outside lower lobby<br clear="none">> level at the rear side of the hotel, toward the outdoor function space and<br clear="none">> pool area. The one closest to the meeting room section is located in the<br clear="none">> Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go past the Sebastian Ballrooms K<br clear="none">> and<br clear="none">> L (Exhibit Hall and Independence Market), exit through the doors across the<br clear="none">> end of the wing that lead to the event parking lot, and turn left.<br clear="none">> Note 4: Requests for Announcements<br clear="none">> All requests for announcements by President Riccobono during General<br clear="none">> Sessions must be submitted in Braille.<br clear="none">> Note 5: Raffles<br clear="none">> Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area, and no raffles or<br clear="none">> other such drawings will take place during convention sessions or at the<br clear="none">> banquet. The single exception will be that national divisions may (if they<br clear="none">> request it in advance) conduct drawings during the sessions or at the<br clear="none">> banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any<br clear="none">> person wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Sunday to Wekiwa 5,<br clear="none">> Level 2.<br clear="none">> Note 6: Child Care<br clear="none">> Child care for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years is<br clear="none">> available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.<br clear="none">> Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for child care. Child<br clear="none">> care is organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan, the executive director<br clear="none">> of Main Street Montessori Association. Duncan McQuillan serves as the<br clear="none">> activities and staff coordinator. Please note that child-care services<br clear="none">> provides morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are required to provide<br clear="none">> lunch for their child(ren) every day. Times listed are the opening and<br clear="none">> closing times. A late fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be<br clear="none">> assessed<br clear="none">> for late pickups. Child-care services hours are:<br clear="none">> * Tuesday, July 3: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br clear="none">> * Wednesday, July 4: Closed<br clear="none">> * Thursday, July 5: 8:30 AM to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 PM<br clear="none">> * Friday, July 6: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br clear="none">> * Saturday, July 7: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br clear="none">> * Sunday, July 8: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM<br clear="none">> * Banquet, July 8: 6:30 PM to 30 minutes after the banquet ends<br clear="none">> Note 7: Divisions, Committees, and Groups<br clear="none">> The Federation carries on its business through the affiliated divisions,<br clear="none">> committees, and groups listed below.<br clear="none">> DIVISIONS<br clear="none">> Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are organized around a<br clear="none">> specialized interest area usually related to employment or a major stage in<br clear="none">> life (e.g. parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal vehicle for<br clear="none">> building the organization at the national level.<br clear="none">> * Amateur Radio: Rachel Olivero (AD9O), President<br clear="none">> * Assistive Technology Trainers: Nancy Coffman, President<br clear="none">> * Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson, President<br clear="none">> * Computer Science: Brian Buhrow, President<br clear="none">> * Community Service: Darian Smith, President<br clear="none">> * Deaf-Blind: Alice Eaddy, President<br clear="none">> * Diabetes Action Network: Bernadette Jacobs, President<br clear="none">> * Human Services: Candice Chapman, President<br clear="none">> * Educators: Cayte Mendez, President<br clear="none">> * Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President<br clear="none">> * Krafters: Joyce Kane, President<br clear="none">> * Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President<br clear="none">> * Merchants: Nicky Gacos, President<br clear="none">> * Promote the Use of Braille: Steve Booth, President<br clear="none">> * Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President<br clear="none">> * Parents of Blind Children: Kim Cunningham, President<br clear="none">> * Performing Arts: Julie McGinnity, President<br clear="none">> * Professionals in Blindness Education: Eric Guillory, President<br clear="none">> * Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President<br clear="none">> * Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody Roane, President<br clear="none">> * Science and Engineering: John Miller, President<br clear="none">> * Seniors: Ruth Sager, President<br clear="none">> * Sports and Recreation: Jessica Beecham, President<br clear="none">> * Students: Kathryn Webster, President<br clear="none">> * Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President<br clear="none">> * Writers: Eve Sanchez, President<br clear="none">> COMMITTEES<br clear="none">> Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the<br clear="none">> President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve to<br clear="none">> advise the organization's leadership on important matters and to carry out<br clear="none">> projects to build the organization at all levels.<br clear="none">> * Ambassadors: Dan Burke, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Automobile and Pedestrian Safety: Maurice Peret, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation: Sachin<br clear="none">> Pavithran, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Blind Educator of the Year Award: Edward Bell, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Blind Federal Employment: Ronza Othman, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Cash and Caring: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Communications: Jessica Beecham, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Carla McQuillan,<br clear="none">> Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Diversity and Inclusion: Ron Brown, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Employment: Dick Davis, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Genetic Education: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Imagination Fund: Everette Bacon, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Jacobus tenBroek Award: Marc Maurer, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tracy Soforenko, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Library Services: David Hyde and Marci Carpenter, Co-Chairpersons<br clear="none">> * Membership: Jeannie Massay, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Research and Development: Brian Buhrow, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Scholarship: Cayte Mendez, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Spanish Translation: Conchita Hernandez, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Technology Evaluation: Mark Jones, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<br clear="none">> GROUPS<br clear="none">> Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a resource to<br clear="none">> members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a<br clear="none">> chairperson<br clear="none">> appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the<br clear="none">> country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.<br clear="none">> * Blind Cancer Survivors Support: Isaiah Nelson, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Blind Parents: Stacy Cervenka, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan<br clear="none">> Bashin,<br clear="none">> * Co-Chairpersons<br clear="none">> * Careers in Automotive Related Specialties: Marcus Simmons,<br clear="none">> Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Legislative Initiatives: Don Burns, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * NFB LGBT Group: Tai Tomasi, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons<br clear="none">> * Orientation and Mobility: Edward Bell, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Piano Technology: Don Mitchell, Chairperson<br clear="none">> * Travel and Tourism: Amy Baron, President<br clear="none">> * Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson<br clear="none">> < Sunday <<a shape="rect" href="https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda/sunday" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda/sunday</a>> up<br clear="none">> <<a shape="rect" href="https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda</a>> Navigating the Hotel ><br clear="none">> <<a shape="rect" href="https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda/navigating-the-hotel" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda/navigating-the-hotel</a>><br clear="none">> ©2018 All Rights Reserved - Copyright 2018 National Federation of the Blind<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Privacy Policy <<a shape="rect" href="https://nfb.org/privacy-policy" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/privacy-policy</a>> Accessibility Policy<br clear="none">> <<a shape="rect" href="https://nfb.org/accessibility-policy" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/accessibility-policy</a>><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Richard Payne, President<br clear="none">> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<br clear="none">> 937-396-5573or <a dir="ltr" href="tel:937/829/3368" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="12">937/829/3368</a><br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com" href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com">Rchpay7@gmail.com</a><br clear="none">> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the<br clear="none">> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the<br clear="none">> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles<br clear="none">> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;<br clear="none">> blindness is not what holds you back<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> _______________________________________________<br clear="none">> Ohio-Talk mailing list<br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org">Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br clear="none">> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for<br clear="none">> Ohio-Talk:<br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylelaine1957%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylelaine1957%40gmail.com</a><br clear="none">> --<br clear="none">> Wishing You All the Best,<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Cheryl E. Fields<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life<br clear="none">> when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never<br clear="none">> sit.<br clear="none">> --D. Elton Trueblood<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> _______________________________________________<br clear="none">> NFBOH-Cleveland mailing list<br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org">NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org</a><br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org</a><br clear="none">> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for<br clear="none">> NFBOH-Cleveland:<br clear="none">> <a shape="rect" 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><div class="yqt7856233894" id="yqtfd71032"><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">-- <br clear="none">Wishing You All the Best,<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Cheryl E. Fields<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human<br clear="none">life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will<br clear="none">never sit.<br clear="none">--D. 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