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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Afternoon Cleveland Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How are you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am so excited about this upcoming meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Why, do you ask?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Well it is only a few weeks away from the 4<sup>th</sup> of July, it is only a few weeks from the National Convention and it is only a month away from my birthday. All of these events have a lot in common. Well, they all are in July, I get an opportunity to fellowship with you and I always celebrate my birthday with my federation family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This Friday, June, 18, 2021 we will meet for our annual monthly meeting at 5:00 PM in the Ohio Zoom Room. We will discuss the National Convention and some of its enthusiasm that is being displayed across the country.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We also will have a speaker. I have reached out to a few and we all will be surprised who will join us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below are some food for thought!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Independence Market Product of the Month—<span style='color:black'>Athletic Balls with Bells:</span></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:14.05pt;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>These standard-sized rubber balls have bells inside that jingle when the ball is in motion. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Basketball (orange) - AIG08B - $15.00 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Football (brown) - AIG09B - $15.00 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Soccer ball</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - <span style='color:black'>AIG79B</span> - <span style='color:black'>$23.00</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An Announcement from Jordy Stringer:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Greetings all, I hope this note finds everyone well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I wanted to remind members that I will be printing National Convention Agendas and that you should get your request to me soon. At this point I am unsure of when it will be out, but the sooner your get your requests to me the more likely that you will get one. I'm printing them in the order that I receive the request; accept for Richards, his is last…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For your information along with the agenda you will also receive a copy of the code of Conduct, the schedule for the Presidential Suite, and the words to Live the Life you Want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I'm looking forward to a great virtual convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Send your requests to me at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:jssocil@gmail.com">jssocil@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Include if you want Large print or Braille. Also include your name, and address.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>PS.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I will not be able to honor any requests that I receive after Monday June<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>28 so that means you've got only 14 days to make your request.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><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'><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'>Announcement from President Payne,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Building the efforts of the NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Details<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 am overjoyed to write with the understanding that many of you are very anxious to continue your efforts to build the federation. We can always be immensely proud of this affiliate and its long history of being active. While I say this you should also understand that to be active is part of the pledge that we all took. So, each member has a responsibility in keeping the bond that binds us together as one. Often times we let our members off the hook by saying that the elective leaders are held to a higher standard; but the truth of the matter as I see it is that members should also be responsible to do their part. Therefore, let’s work together to motivate and encourage each other to attend the National and Ohio State Conventions.<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, I have asked Vice President Turner to lead the efforts in keeping us engaged with information on the National and State Conventions. In the next months, you will see several postings and recruiting efforts that will provide members with equal access and an opportunity to be a part of exciting festivities. This also leads me to assemble a group of people to help us with detailed plans for the greatest event in November. As a secret, I have retained a few speakers. But, Ohio still has room to arrange others. If you wish to be part of the group of members to assist with convention arrangements, send me an email or reach out to your Vice president off list. Everyone should be aware that it is especially important to attend and do your best when asked to serve. In addition, Eric has agreed to assist this year by working with the Membership Committee to get us volunteers so that the hotel will not be strained by having to leave their desk or other jobs. We should do our best to head that off and help one another.<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'>Convention Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Details<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'><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'>This year we will hold our 75th Annual Convention. </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We have asked you and others to Join us as we celebrate and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio. This cannot happen without you. So, take a moment and call to reserve your hotel room. There are no charges until you check in. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>This YEAR’S theme is “Back to the basics and engaging the future”: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'>November 5-6-7, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#777777;text-transform:uppercase'>DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus - Worthington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#777777;text-transform:uppercase'>175 Hutchinson Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'>(614) 885-3334<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=36 style='width:27.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Lounge wear is the uniform of the virtual meeting so be sure to order your comfortable NFB scrubs for national convention from the host affiliate, the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. NFB Convention Scrubs are what all the cool members will be wearing at virtual banquet! This set of scrubs contains both a short-sleeved scrub top and drawstring scrub pants, both with pockets. The set is navy blue and both the top and pants feature a charming red crab with the NFB logo in white as well as the words “It’s a Maryland thing” in white writing.<br>Scrubs are available via the link below in sizes 2X Small, X small, small, medium, large, X Large, 2X Large, 3X Large, and 4X Large. They are also available in limited supply in Tall sizes for Mediums and above. Those interested in tall sizes should email <a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org">Convention@nfbmd.org</a> or call 443-426-4110.<br>$45 per scrub set including shipping<br>In order to ensure delivery prior to Convention, orders must be received by June 25, 2021<br>Visit <a href="http://nfbmd.org/scrubs">http://nfbmd.org/scrubs</a><br>Sizes<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=36 style='width:27.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ronza Othman, </b>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<br>443-426-4110<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: 669-900-6833<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText 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 class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +1-646-876-9923, 4081850851# US<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>