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Cheryl<div><br></div><div>Is NFB Cleveland or the Sight Center having a table set up? Also whose the name of the person in charge of that? I remember last year I was able to display some of my artwork and I forgot the name of the person to contact! OleaE if you can either Suzanne or you find out for me. Thanks </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 Friday, July 13, 2018, 4:58 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org> wrote:</p><blockquote class="iosymail"><div dir="ltr">National Federation of the Blind Cleveland Chapter<br></div><div dir="ltr">Weekly News Friday July 13, 2018<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">We are happy to welcome home everyone that attended the 2018 National<br></div><div dir="ltr">Convention!<br></div><div dir="ltr">The chapter is looking forward to hearing your convention reflections,<br></div><div dir="ltr">real soon!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">National Federation of the Blind 2019 National Convention<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Will be held at Mandolin Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada!<br></div><div dir="ltr">Get Ready! Details will follow in a few months.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Read the July issue of the Braille Monitor. The article “Living In<br></div><div dir="ltr">Silence” was written by Cheryl Fields.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">July is when the Americans With Disabilities Act is celebrated! Find a<br></div><div dir="ltr">celebration in your neighborhood and share your experience!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Consider celebrating at Wade Oval Wednesday! WOW!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Wednesday July 18th Time:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">! Announcement! Announcement! Announcement!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">It is time for the Cleveland Chapter to get back to Building the Federation!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Cleveland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind July Meeting<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Friday July 20 Time: 3 P.M.-5 P.M.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Location: Cleveland Sight Center 1909 East 101 Street<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Spread the Word!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Other News!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This is a reminder that the seniors will resume our seminars Sunday,<br></div><div dir="ltr">July 15, at 7:00 p.m. The subject this week is communication. this<br></div><div dir="ltr">includes writing<br></div><div dir="ltr">things down, identifying things, labeling things, and reaching out to<br></div><div dir="ltr">others. Braille <mailto:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a ymailto="mailto:Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.comBraille" href="mailto:Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.comBraille">Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.comBraille</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">is part of this, but there are other solutions as well. Please spread<br></div><div dir="ltr">the word and join up for this discussion. The call-in number is<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a dir="ltr" href="tel:712-775-7031" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">712-775-7031</a>, access<br></div><div dir="ltr">code 240281423 pound. We need for you to spread this announcement<br></div><div dir="ltr">among your friends. Thanks, Barbara Pierce President Emerita National<br></div><div dir="ltr">Federation of the<br></div><div dir="ltr">Blind of Ohio<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a ymailto="mailto:Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.com" href="mailto:Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.com">Barbara.pierce9366@gmail.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The 72nd National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) Annual State<br></div><div dir="ltr">Convention<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">“One Team, One Goal”<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">November 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2018<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel, 5471 Royalton Road<br></div><div dir="ltr">Strongsville, Ohio 44133<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a dir="ltr" href="tel:(440)%20238-8800" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6">(440) 238-8800</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">As Ohio’s oldest organization comprised of blind people, working<br></div><div dir="ltr">together to change what it means to be blind, the 2018 NFB of Ohio<br></div><div dir="ltr">Convention will inspire,<br></div><div dir="ltr">Empower and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about<br></div><div dir="ltr">issues confronting blind people to day and walk away ready to advocate<br></div><div dir="ltr">for change.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Our 72nd Annual Convention entitled “The Team Convention” will<br></div><div dir="ltr">showcase inspirational stories about the work of our movement, history<br></div><div dir="ltr">and philosophy. With<br></div><div dir="ltr">Proper training and technology, the blind can live the life they want.<br></div><div dir="ltr">It is through love, hope and determination, that the NFB helps to<br></div><div dir="ltr">transform dreams<br></div><div dir="ltr">Into reality.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are a few convention highlights:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">• Network with blind people from all parts of the country.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">• Encourage blind persons to expand their knowledge of resources.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">• Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership<br></div><div dir="ltr">building, and successful attitudes towards employment strategies.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">• Attend the banquet that provides scholarships for blind college students.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">• Visit Exhibit Hall to explore the latest technology and low-vision<br></div><div dir="ltr">products. Exhibitors will be open to shoppers and information<br></div><div dir="ltr">gatherers on Sat. November<br></div><div dir="ltr">3, 2018 from noon to 4:30 PM.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">You can start reserving your room now and the cost is $82.00 plus 16.5<br></div><div dir="ltr">percent tax WITH FREE BREAKFAST FOR TWO. Any additional persons in the<br></div><div dir="ltr">room will<br></div><div dir="ltr">pay $5.00 for the breakfast. In addition, please keep in mind that the<br></div><div dir="ltr">cutoff date for reservations is Thursday, October 11, 2018. The<br></div><div dir="ltr">Holiday Inn Strongsville<br></div><div dir="ltr">has created a personalized link which has code “FEB” built into it.<br></div><div dir="ltr">This tool is extremely user friendly and will help to make sure your<br></div><div dir="ltr">stay is booked<br></div><div dir="ltr">at the group rate. If you prefer, call reservations directly at<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a dir="ltr" href="tel:1-877-408-4913" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7">1-877-408-4913</a> and reference group code “FEB”.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are the steps for online RESERVATIONS:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">list of 10 items<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Hold down CTRL and click<br></div><div dir="ltr">National Federation of the Blind<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Or right click on hyperlink and select OPEN hyperlink<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • The group block code FEB will already be included for your special rate<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Enter arrival and departure dates<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Enter first & last name and email address<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Enter payment information<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • Once complete, a confirmation number will be generated<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • If an email address was entered, A confirmation will be sent TO you<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • This link will not properly function when attempting to access it<br></div><div dir="ltr">through a cell phone<br></div><div dir="ltr">• • A lap top or desk top computer is recommended<br></div><div dir="ltr">list end<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Happy Birthday to everyone born in July! Celebrate on Sunday July 15th,<br></div><div dir="ltr"> National Ice Crème Day!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Eat a scoop or two or go ahead, have a pint! LOL!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Stay cool and hydrated this weekend and meet you at the NFB Cleveland<br></div><div dir="ltr">July chapter meeting on Friday!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Cheryl Fields Secretary<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">National Federation of the Blind Cleveland Chapter<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a dir="ltr" href="tel:216-566-4317" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8">216-566-4317</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a ymailto="mailto:Cherylelaine1957@gmail.com" href="mailto:Cherylelaine1957@gmail.com">Cherylelaine1957@gmail.com</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">NFBOHIO.ORG<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">NFB.ORG<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Is not the characteristic that defines blind people or their future.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Every day we raise the expectations of and for blind people, because<br></div><div dir="ltr">low expectations<br></div><div dir="ltr">Create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Wean live the<br></div><div dir="ltr">lives we want; blindness is not what holds us back.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">_______________________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">NFBOH-Cleveland mailing list<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a ymailto="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org">NFBOH-Cleveland@nfbnet.org</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfboh-cleveland_nfbnet.org</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBOH-Cleveland:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><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></div><blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div>
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