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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Good Evening Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I trust all is well and I hope you are enjoying this great weather.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Well, it is time for our monthly Cleveland Chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will meet on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Cleveland Sight Center. The location is 1909 E 101<sup>st</sup> Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. If you are unable to attend, although we would be honored to have your presence; the telephone number is (216) 658-4532.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here are some announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland, we are chartering a bus to the 2019 National Federation of the Blind of Ohio State Convention; which will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The round trip cost to ride the bus is $65.00. The funds are due next Friday at the Chapter meeting. Please bring your funds to give to our Treasure, Natasha Ricks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have not reserved your hotel room at the double Tree by Hilton Hotel for the Convention, please do so at (614) 885-3334. I am so elated that Cleveland has the largest reservations at the hotel to date. But, make your booking so that you are not at the over flow hotel. The room rates are $89.00 and it includes continental breakfast and Wi-Fi.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can now register for the 2019 State of Ohio Convention. Click the link to register for the banquet and the One Touch Self-Defense Classes as well. Here is the link<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://nfbohio.org/home/convention/">http://nfbohio.org/home/convention/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Also, Cleveland will have a second Popcorn run; since some members did not get the opportunity to participate, and outside persons are requesting more of the products. We will have order forms for those who wish to have them at the meeting next week.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As we wined down the 2019 fiscal year, our Recreation and Special Event Chairs have a treat in store for us at the meeting. Bring your appetite and wear your NFB gear; or bring your membership coins. Everyone who has them will be put into a raffel for prizes. Note!. 2019 is the last year that we end our business for the organization by September. Cleveland’s fiscal year will now start in January 2020 and end in December of each year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Gavel Report is due by October 1, 2019, so I will be taking information of your community service and participation in the community, church and more to add to the report. I am looking for a repeat by Cleveland to win the Gavel again in November.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland will vote in new members and conduct their New Membership Seromony next week; for the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jeanette Foote<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ted Foote<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Renee Arrington-Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Alonzo Thorpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronda Thorpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mya Thorpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is time for Cleveland’s elections. The position of President, Vice President, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer and two Board Seats will be open in November. Evelyn Morrson-Eaddie has accepted to become our Nominating Committee Chairperson. If you would like to submit your name for nomination, please reach out to her by telephone or email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 851-7226 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Stuff12993@aol.com">Stuff12993@aol.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Finally, there are several events that Cleveland will engage with in the next few weeks. We need volunteers to assist. Please pay attention to the 23<sup>rd</sup> event; because this is one of our own and I need all members to attend at Cleveland State. I need volunteers for multiple duties. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are able to attend the following below, shoot me an email!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Events:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>August 14, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>CLEVELAND Ohio Promise Town Hall with State Reps. Janine Boyd and Stephanie Howse and Sen. Sandra Williams<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>4:45-6:15PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>Fairhill Partners<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>12200 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44120<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>August 19, 2019: <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>PARMA Ohio Promise Town Hall with State Rep. Jeff Crossman<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>6:00-7:30PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>Parma-Snow Branch Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>2121 Snow Road Parma, OH 44134<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>August 22, 2019: <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>ORANGE Ohio Promise Town Hall with State Rep. Juanita Brent<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>7:00-8:30PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>Orange Village Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>4600 Lander Rd, Orange Village, OH 44022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>August 23, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>NFBOH of Cleveland: Town Hall at Cleveland State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>with Bureau Services for the Visually Impaired, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Services for Independent Living, Ohio Developmental Disability Council and others<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Cleveland State University - Levin Urban Studies Building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>1717 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>11:00 AM to 1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>August 28, 2019: <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>LAKEWOOD Ohio Promise Town Hall with State Rep. Mike Skindell<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>6:30-8:00PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>Lakewood Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>15425 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#39364F;letter-spacing:.4pt'>I will be attending all of the above. But, I need you too. Thank you for your advocacy</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBOH-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>C: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ex: 582705<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>E: <a href="mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com">President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/">https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>