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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>Once again, Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The January 2019 National Federation of the Blind of Ohio-Cleveland Chapter meeting will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 4:30 to 7:00 PM at Reserve Square, 1701 E 12<sup>th</sup> Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will convene as a group in fellowship at two eateries of your choice; Subway or Susy Soups between 4:30 to 5:30 PM. After meeting and greeting one another, we will venture to the opposite side of the building to the 5<sup>th</sup> floor for our Chapter meeting from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. If you can not make it for the meet and greet, please join us at 5:30 PM for the meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is my cell to reach me when you arrive (216) 990-6199.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Agenda:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome and Role Call: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Turner, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Pledge of allegiance:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edward Louden, US Veteran<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>William Turner, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Minutes:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Fields, Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasury Report:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Natassha Ricks, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FYI:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dues are due of $15.00. Please see Treasurer to provide updated contact info and pay.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President’s Remarks:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A: Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>B: Braille Literacy Class<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C: Columbus Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>D: Belle Academy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: National Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>F: Dues, Minutes and Fiscal Year<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>G: PAC Contribution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Appointments of 2019 Committee Chairs <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>1: Membership, Theresa McKinney <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2: Employment, Wilbert Turner <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3: Legislature, Ali </span>benmerzouga<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4: Seniors, Gloria Conway <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>5: Community Engagement, Cheryl Fields and Sandy Krem <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>and 6: Social Media, Owen, Cheryl and Myself<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monthly Support Teleconference:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sandy Krem, NFB of Ohio Senior Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donating Canes:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edward Louden, Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Community Engagement:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A: Coat and other items drive for those in need for February,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>B: National Church Association Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>C: Louis Braille Day <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>D: St. Adalbert Elementary School<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Membership:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A: Cleveland Chapter Retreat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>B: Leadership Academy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>C: Growing the Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Misc:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions or comments, please email me directly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The February 2019 Chapter meeting will be on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 E 101<sup>st</sup>, Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 at 3:00 to 5:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please do not forget to check the Cleveland Voicebox and the ListServe for more announcements. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click our Facebook page below and like it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBOH-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Voice box : (641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ex: 582705<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A: PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com">President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/">https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>