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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 Afternoon Cleveland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio,<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 an honor to serve you and the entire state of Ohio; as well as blind people all over the world. I am indeed grateful of the opportunity to be your President once again. I know that we will assist, accomplish and provide awareness to blind people and there families, promoting the philosophy and mission of this organization. It is fitting that today is the birthday of the National Federation of the Blind, that we start another 2 years journey of advocacy, outreach and compassion for those who need the Cleveland Chapter.<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'>Thus, the humanistic approach, in my opinion is the best way to reach people. Empathy leads to understanding and stepping into ones shoes. Therefore, I pledge to listen, be patient and use emotional intelligence when working along-side of you and the community. Again, thank you for trusting me and my abilities to be your President. <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'>In our last night’s meeting a couple of items were discuss and they are as follows. If you have questions, please give me a call or shoot me an email. Communication is key!<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 welcome Heather Ways to the Cleveland Chapter. We are so ecstatic to have a new member who will offer the Chapter additional ideals, resources and assistance. Welcome Heather!<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, we were so happy to see Jim Weiss last night. He too is a great addition to our Chapter. Jim we’ve missed 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'>The 2020-2021 Executive Board of Cleveland was elected. These are your officers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President: Suzanne Turner,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vice President: William Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Recording Secretary: Ali </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Benmerzouga</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'>Treasurer: Natassha Ricks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Board Member: Shirley Patterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please congratulate them all when you have an opportunity. Also, I will appoint several Committees and Assignments that will enhance our efforts in promoting awareness. Below is a list of opportunities that you might wish to serve. Please review them and we will talk.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone inquiry and Member List coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>B: New member coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>C: Chapter cheers coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>D: Technology coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>E: Room setup coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>F: Refreshments coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>G: Greeter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>H: Chapter member birthday coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I: Chapter presentations coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>J: Convention Planning Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please pick one!<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'>Committee Appointments for Chairs for 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1: Community Engagement Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2: Senior Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3: Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4: Educational Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5: Special Event Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6: Guide Dog Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7: Student Committee<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'>The Cleveland Chapter voted to participate with the Cleveland Cavaliers by having a vendor table at the March 7, 2020 game. More details will be discussed very soon. Please look out for that announcement.<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'>Additionally, Cheryl and I presented information on HB214, which is our accessible prescription legislation. I will attach the text in a separate email for you. Below at the end of the announcements, is an example that Eric Duffy has graciously provided, on how to write your testimony. He also is having a conference call on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM to answer any questions, that you may have. Call 712-775-7031 and enter code: 240281423 and hit the pound key. Remember, I also can assist in writing your submission.<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 is the announcement from Eric Duffy, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>HB214 which is our accessible prescription legislation is scheduled for a second hearing on Tuesday. This is proponent testimony. So once again the Health Committee in the Ohio General Assembly needs to hear from you. Tell your story. Let the committee know why this legislation is important to you. Even if you submitted testimony to the committee in late spring or early summer we need you to submit it again. The committee has a new chair, and we want to be sure that your voice is heard. <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 join the call tomorrow night, Sunday, November 17, 2019 for Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss Conference. This informative session invites, Brook Dowdy LPC of Recovery Resources Behavioral Health, to discuss </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>"grief and Loss”, as we go into the Holiday’s. Brooke will discuss the stages that individuals encounter after the loss of a friend, family member, employment, home and even health. The call will start at 7:00 P.M. / dial 712-775-7031 and input the code: 240281423 and hit the pound key. </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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne is accepting names from members to be considered for attending the 2020 Washington Seminar. If you would like to advocate and communicate the legislative initiatives of the organization on a National level, please email him by December 1, 2019. His email address is RchPay7@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On December 12, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. we will meet with Cleveland City, Planning Commission on dockless electric scooters and e-bikes Safety. Please attend this forum. The location is Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Please view the resolution that was distributed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>And, on December 13, 2019, Cleveland will hold there annual Holiday Party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The address is 1111 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. We will begin the celebration at 6:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. There will be fellowship with a cash bar, after dining in the restaurant. All members are responsible for their dinner and alcoholic beverages. You are encouraged to invite two guests, and if you would like to participate in the gift exchange, bring a rapped item worth $10. The Special Event Committee is over-seeing the festivities. So, contact Cheryl Fields or Natassha Ricks for more information. Cheryl, 216-566-4317, Natassha, 216-376-9863. Neighboring Chapters are invited as well!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><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 Cuyahoga County Chapter has invited Cleveland to participate with there Holiday Party, that will be on December 14, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The location is My Friend Restaurant, 11616 Detroit Avenue, West Cleveland Ohio. A request to bring a gift in a gift bag to play “Screw Your Neighbor by the Cuyahoga Chapter if interested. For more information, please contact Shawn Martin, President at <a href="mailto:SMartin494@roadrunner.com">SMartin494@roadrunner.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio has lost two influential members of the Ohio Affiliate, State Vice President, Sheri Albers and Michael Leiterman. Please wish them both well in their newly endeavors. Send a message to Sheri at <a href="mailto:SheriAlbers87@gmail.com">SheriAlbers87@gmail.com</a> and Michael at <a href="mailto:Leitlaw@hotmail.com">Leitlaw@hotmail.com</a>. They both will be missed! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is how your written testimony should begin:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>November 19, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio House Health Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Proponent Testimony HB 214<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Submitted by: Your Name<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Next line your address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chair Lipps, Vice Chair Manning, Ranking Member west, and Members of the Ohio House Health Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of HB214.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Then tell your story. Why do you support this legislation. Make them feel the need.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chairman Lipps requests that testimony be submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing which is scheduled for 11:00 AM on November 19.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We want to let the committee know that people care about this legislation. 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