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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This morning I had the pleasure of listening to the National Federation of the Blind, Presidential Release, and President Riccobono explained several reasons why the organization say and do, “what we do and why we do it”. Therefore, I have a suggestion and a question for you all.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, Everyone should take advantage of reading or listening to the monthly Presidential Release. We should not rely on Chapter Presidents to do this for us. We all are members and our leaders do all they can to keep us informed and up-to-date on the happenings. Moreover, I too have not played the releases every month in the Cleveland Chapter. However, I do listen each and every month providing a summery for my members. This is not to say, that I am exempt. So, I need to do better. Not only that, Our Affiliate President, Richard Payne made a similar request a few weeks ago to play it during Chapter meetings as well. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“I pledge to actively participate in the efforts of playing the Presidential Release in my Chapter meetings.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And now for my question.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secondly, President Ricco Bono explained why the organization uses the word “blind”. Do you know why?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>He gave a great explanation and I have a better outlook of how inclusive the term “blind” is, and I know when you find out what it is, you too will be enlightened. I am sure that you are curious! Read it! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can obtain access to the Presidential Release by the internet, Newsline and Alexa. I prefer Alexa. However, If you need assistance, reach out to your Chapter President or the Ohio Membership Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for reading! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Carolyn Peters, Membership Committee, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(937) 657-5134<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr.Carolyn.Peters@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, Membership Committee, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>