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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 Sunday 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'>On this coming Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM, we will hole our annual monthly meeting on Zoom. The link and call in numbers are 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'>Please keep Denise Moss in your prayers and good thought; as she has loss her nephew and his home going is tomorrow, Monday, March 14, 2022.<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'>Just a few 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'>First, Please send in your dues if you have not done so. Natassha Ricks is awaiting them. Her address is 6980 Ladd Lane, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Please give her a call to let her know that they are on the way. Call 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'>We will conduct the new members seromony for Lisa Bostic, Dawn Smosny and Nathaniel Algee during the meeting; as they are new members of 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'>Also, The 2022 State of Ohio Convention Assistance application is still open. If you are needing financial assistance, please complete the form and send it to me. I will write a letter of recommendation and get it to our Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne.<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 Convention registration is now open. Please pre-register by going to NFV.ORG. The fee is $25.00. The banquet is 70.00. You will pay more onsite in New Orleans. Finally, if you are a new convention attendee, you can apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. The application is online there 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'>As many of you know, the Cleveland Chapter is conducting four fundraisers to assist newly blind individuals, help members get to the national convention and raise funds for our treasurer. So, our first fundraiser has closed. Cheryl Fields conducted that fundraiser and it was fun and tasty as well. We were able to purchase good and easy to prepare dishes, seasonings and more. <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'>Our next fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2022 . We will dine to donate with Outback Steak House Restaurant. When Diners come to eat, and either mention our Chapter’s Name or submit a flyer at the restaurant, we will receive a donation. The Outback Steak House will provide flyers and also advertise for us. Please spread the word to family, friends and others to come and dine with us. The location is 6100 Rockside Place, Independence Ohio. Cleveland members, I would ask for you to be present in two time slots. We need to greet those who will donate to our membership. Some could go at lunch time and others at dinner time. We will talk more about this at the meeting on 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 next event is the drawing led by Wilbert Turner. And parallel to that is Cleveland’s Golf Event. Delcenia Brown is at the helm. The two of them will provide updates and more instructions for us on Friday 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'>Here is a message from our Ohio Treasurer, Tod Elzey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Good afternoon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you did not send emails last week calling on Representative Brinkman to schedule a second hearing on H.B. 448, Accessible Prescription Bill, please do so by tomorrow morning. If you have already sent an email, there is no need to send a second one. But if you haven't sent one yet, we need you to do so because we need to remind Chairman Brinkman of the importance of keeping H.B. 448 moving so that it can pass the legislature this year. As Mr. Duffy stated, Chairman Brinkman can be emailed at <a href="mailto:rep27@ohiohouse.gov">rep27@ohiohouse.gov</a>. Let's flood his email with calls to hold the second hearing so that he schedules H.B. 448 for the next House Insurance Committee meeting. Please tell him how important it is for the blind to have a way to be safe when printed labels, instructions and dosages are not in an alternative format for the blind.<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'>Another Announcement from Todd Elzey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Good afternoon again. I am writing with a slight correction regarding the Piggest Raffle Dates. The drawing is actually Sunday, May 1, 2022, and online ticket sales will actually run through Saturday, April 30, 2022. But let's not wait until that last day to make purchases. Go to <a href="http://piggestraffleever.com/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>http://piggestraffleever.com/</span></a> to buy your Piggest Raffle tickets as soon as you can. And of course, feel free to buy tickets multiple times if that works out for your budget. And remember, when you buy tickets, make sure to select the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio as the organization you are supporting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Todd Elzey, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of Ohio Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:toddelzey@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>toddelzey@gmail.com</span></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'> Here is an announcement from Dr. Carolyn Peters, who is the Chair for the Ohio Membership Committee.<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 of Ohio Membership Committee invites all affiliate board members, chapter presidents, chapter board members, and each member of the Ohio affiliate to an essential presentation on the importance of growing our membership, and sharing innovative ideas in building the federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, March 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7PM EDT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Ohio Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Live Caption Included<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Keynote speaker:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Denise Avant, National Board Member, NFB Illinois First Vice President, & Co-chair of the National Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Presentation from committee members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dr. Carolyn Peters, Chair of NFB Ohio Membership Committee, David Perry, Cincinnati Chapter Patricia McPherson, Akron Chapter William Turner, Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maggie Stringer, Capital Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Membership Committee believes that an affiliate that works together, builds greatness together. We encourage all of our Ohio members to take part in this vital event. <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'>Announcement from Suzanne Turner inviting you to a National Event:<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'>National Federation of the Blind,<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'>Mentoring And Outreach Workgroup, Under Black Leaders Serving For Advancement<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'>Introduce: Black Women Linking Opportunity And Potential In The Community<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'>Come and celebrate the numerous contributions of Black Women who are blind or have a strong blind mother who has left an indelible influence on their lives.<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 informational seminar is inclusive, intergraded and will be quite edifying. These women are future focused, have a Memorable reputation and get results. Female maybe their trait, but their emphasis is removing barriers.<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'>Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022<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'>Time: 7:00PM EST, 6:00PM CST, 5:00PM MST, 4:00PM PST<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'>Where: On Zoom<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'>We will welcome, Christal Turner, (C&D Financial Services) Bernice Jackson, (Black Business Breakout “B3”) Libra Robinson (NSight VIP Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired) LaTrice Jeter, (Simplified Insurance solutions LLC) Joann Williams, (Braille With Ann) and Tassie Thompson, (Shekinah creations and a member of Emerging Leaders).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>These ladies will introduce their businesses and expound on how they became entrepreneurs.</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'>All of the avove events including our Chapter meeting is in the Ohio Zoom Room.<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'>Have a wonderful wee Cleveland and I will see you at the meeting on 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 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=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=MsoPlainText 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 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'>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><p class=MsoPlainText 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/abdqTMSdcy">https://zoom.us/u/abdqTMSdcy</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Suzanne Turner, M/O Workgroup, Chair<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'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (216) 990-6199<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 click on the links below to learn more about the organization<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 Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk18941617"></a><a name="_Hlk14090147"></a><a name="_Hlk14085768"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span></span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span 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