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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.<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 far as our meeting date of October 18, 2019, we will not meet at the Cleveland Sight Center: because we were participating in Lake County for “Meet The Blind Month and White Cane Safety Day”. <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, I did a dry run to seek out the location from the Giant Eagle to the Library. Para Transit does not go to the Library location. However, it does drop off at the Giant Eagle on Shore Center Road. But, the distance from Giant Eagle to the Library is not feasible for Cleveland members to walk. So, we will meet in the community for our October meeting at the Night Town Restaurant.<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'>This outing will be a leisure opportunity for Cleveland to relax and fellowship. However, we will have a condensed meeting prior to ordering food. The time, location and related information is below. Also, information will be on the voice box.<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'>Note: Members, this meeting is not open to outside members, due to the limitations of meeting space at the restaurant. Please do not invite others: as they will have to be seated in the main dining area; which is not in the area we will occupy. Please schedule your ride to arrive at 4:45 and depart no later than 6:30 PM. I will call to get a count on Wednesday evening. However, we have the room until 9:00 PM for your enjoyment.<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'>Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ohio Community Service Committee has launched a STATE WIDE community project. Cheryl Fields who is the Chairperson would like for all Cleveland members to help in the efforts of providing, hats or, gloves or, mittens or, scarves or some or all to the cause. They will be collected at the Convention and donated to the OSSB for children K through Senior. Their colors are red and blue. Please bring a donation to Night Town if you are not attending the Convention. The Ohio Community Service Committee thanks you!<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'>Popcorn Sale:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I have received several calls about the Popcorn order. You must remember that this is a funraiser and companies have process regulations. This isn’t a routine store. However, I expect the order to arrive very soon.<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'>Adjusting To Blindness Seminar:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Seminar for newly blind individuals last week was a success. All of the Peer Mentors were received well by the participants. President, Richard Payne and Affiliate Board Member, Eric Duffy and his wife, Shelly came down to assist us with the endeavor. We will fill you in with more details on next Friday.<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 2019 State of Ohio Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The bus is filling up headed to the 73<sup>rd</sup> Annual State Convention in Columbus Ohio. Today is the last day to reserve your room. So call, 614-885-3334 and get it done. If you are looking for a roommate, please give me a call. Everyone should preregister online. This will ensure a lesser cost for the banquet and registration; which will be paid onsite at the Convention. If you have not read the Convention Agenda, please review the exciting activities. Although, you may not be going! There is good news. The 73<sup>rd</sup> Annual State Convention will be live streamed. You will have an opportunity to participate from a far! <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'>Good Thoughts:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Several of our members are continuing to heal and resume their lives. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Jim Weiss, Davette Payne, Sarah Bishop and Charlette Davidson.<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'>Disability Awareness Day:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Tuesday, Cleveland will have a table at the Disability Awareness Day hosted by the City of Cleveland’s Department of Aging and Disability and the Cleveland Sight Center. If you are available to assist with the table for an hour, please let me know. This event is also part of our efforts to provide awareness for “Meet The Blind Month.” If you have not volunteer this year, consider stepping up and contributing. Note! If I have not spoken to you and provided registration, then you will be unable to attend. The City of Cleveland contacted me and explained that there is no more availability for participants.<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'>Community Engagement:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sandy and Gloria are committed to providing information and support for seniors who are newly blind. They have done sessions in the nearby communities. They will return to Strongsville and work with this population on Wednesday. Please thank Sandy and Gloria for all of the work they are doing in spreading the mission about the NFB in our local suburbs and helping seniors to “live the lives they want”.<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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On October 18, 2019, Cheryl, Gloria and I will go into Lake County and facilitate an Informational Seminar. We will partner with the Cleveland Sight Center and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to provide the County with community resources, assistive technology and accessibility of products. This event is open to Lake County and our purpose is to educate newly blind persons about the NFB, our programs and services. You are welcome to attend if you have transportation to the Willowick Public Library. The address is 263 E. 305, Willowick, Ohio 44095. We will start at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.<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'>Larry, Danielle and I participated with Cuyahoga Community College’s celebration on Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month. The Department of Culinary Institute prepared and served tasty dishes, such as beans and rice, fried bananas in a plum sauce, stuffed chicken, chips and salsa and more. The instructors and students were very accommodating and welcoming. We also enjoyed the music. We will return next 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'>Congratulations!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Congratulations to Ronnie and Ali! They have exciting news! The two of them have accepted employment. So, send them well wishes in their career endeavors.<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, congratulations to Owen who has become a “world wind” with all of the up coming opportunities that he has and will to come. Owen’s World of Art’s season cards are available at the Cleveland Sight Center. He will have his art at the Convention as well.<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'>New Member:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland has a new member and his name is David Green. Mr. Green joined the Cleveland Chapter last Saturday at the Seminar. When you meet him, please welcome him to our family.<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'>Nominations:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>November’s Chapter meeting will include elections. If you would like to run for a position, please contact Evelyn MorsonEddie at 216-851-7226.<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'>Night Town Restaurant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reservations are in the name of: National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Address: 12387 Cedar Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: October 18, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 4:30 to 9:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting will start at 5:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you would like to stay longer than 9:00, it is on your own accord.<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'>Note: Members, this meeting is not open to outside members, due to the limitations of meeting space at the restaurant. Please do not invite others: as they will have to be seated in the main dining area; which is not in the area we will occupy.<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 any questions, please contact me by the information below!<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'>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>