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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 Members,<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 hope you are safe, healthy and 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'>Happy Memorial Weekend. Please remember our soldiers who have provided security, independence and protection for America with their unselfish service and honor. Without them, our country would not be the land of the free.<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'>I want to extend a thank you to those Cleveland members who have submitted names to Adopt A High School or College Senior. Please note that you can jointly adopt the three students that currently have profiles. If you would like to add your name to the list of Cleveland members, please send me a text or email. Soon additional names of students will become available.<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'>Also, thank you to the Cleveland members who wrote wonderful heartfelt messages to our Veterans who are hospitalized at the MLK Jr. VA Hospital. I am sure that the cards and messages will lift their spirits.<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'>As our Cleveland Treasurer reported at the May Chapter meeting, please send your dues to Natassha Ricks at her address. Give her a call to notify that they are on the way as well. Here is her mailing address. Dues are $15.00 for the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Natassha Ricks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6980 Ladd Lane<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maple Heights, OH 44137<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tel: (216) 376-9863<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'>Attention! Attention! Attention!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Starting on Tuesday May 26, 2020, the Check In Coffee Break Conference Call will now be on the Zoom platform. Below is the link, one tap mobile and telephone numbers to call. Please join the call every day from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT. Please spread the word!<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 have not registered for the National Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention, please due. The deadline is June 15, 2020. Also, if you do not have an email address, you can complete a Pdf form and submit it to the National Office. Click on the link<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://WWW.NFB.ORG">WWW.NFB.ORG</a> and select 2020 Convention to register.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: We need all of Ohio registered!<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'>Please make a note of the Ohio Events below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Events for May 24, 2020 thru June 8, 2020<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'>Sunday, May 24, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM EDT - Encouraging Power <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio as we offer members an opportunity to come together to lift spirits and give thanks. Members can participate with expressions of inspirational words, through poetry, encouraging thoughts, songs and prayer. If you would like to submit your name to perform, please contact Joann Williams at (216) 229-4733. <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'>Wednesday, May 27, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 PM EDT. – Residential/State Schools for the blind, Resource Rooms, and or Itinerant Teaching <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join in on a discussion with NFB of Ohio, as we visit; which educational instruction was received by members. We will hear from Adelmo Vigil, National Board Member and New Mexico Affiliate president expound on his experiences as a blind student in the public school system and then attending a state residential school for the blind. We will also welcome participants accounts on “what is the most appropriate placement for today’s blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind children?” Although, there is no right or wrong answer, this interaction proves to be most fascinating. <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'>Thursday, May 28, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM EDT. - Happy Hour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>HAPPY Hour every Thursday at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT. With NFB of Ohio on Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come and “ease on down the road” with Ohio as we reminisce on music from our favorite movies and theater productions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Don’t forget your favorite drink! Invite others to join the party!<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'> Friday, May 29, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 P.M. EDT. - Dinner and a Movie <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio, as we introduce a documentary, called “Reflecting the Flame: Passing the Torch”. This great piece of works speaks to Dr. Maurer’s Presidency; as a prominent leader and a distinguished force in the organization. We will introduce him to new members and reacquaint him with others by participating with the movie. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, grab a snack or dinner and come dine with 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'>Tuesday, June 2, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Every state has a State Rehabilitation Council (SRC.) What is it? What should consumers expect from it? What should the rehabilitation agency expect from it? Get the answers to these questions and more. Featured presenter David DeNotaris, Master Motivator and Dean of Self-Esteem!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Speaker, Author, Trainer Consultant, former state agency Director, and Federationist. <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'>Monday, June 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM to 5:30PM EDT. - “ Loving Through A Window” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio for a transparent and honest conversation on “Loving Through A Window”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This heartfelt discussion will address social distancing experiences between adults and children during the pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As visitations are limited, emotions are strained because of little physical interactions. Thus, that hug and embrace from your little one or a face-to-face conversation with a grandparent who is in a nursing home. <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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+16468769923,,4081850851# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13017158592,,4081850851# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find your local number: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://zoom.us/u/abUfeUkQWm">https://zoom.us/u/abUfeUkQWm</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join by Skype for Business<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'><a href="https://zoom.us/skype/4081850851">https://zoom.us/skype/4081850851</a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information, please contact,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:RCHPAY7@gmail.com">RCHPAY7@gmail.com</a></span><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>