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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Sunday Afternoon Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I want to tell you that I am so happy that it is becoming warm again! Because, we live in the Midwest, sunshine is crucial for our skin, bones and mental state. So, enjoy!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On this coming Saturday, May 21, 2022, we will hold our annual Chapter meeting at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the MLK Library. The address is 1926 Stokes Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Someone will be present to greet you. There is an elevator for your convenience as well. Thank you to Natassha Ricks for securing the location.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am not sure about you. But, I am so elated to see you all in person again. We will do our best to have the chairs at a safe distance if anyone is nervous. Please continue to where your mask in the library.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are so many members that I have not had an opportunity to communicate with, due to work, circumstances and more. However, I want to urge you to come out and renew your commitment to the federation. We all will be doing this on Saturday as well. We also have several new members that many have not met. So, mingling is also encouraged.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am imploring you to get to the library at 12:45 PM and be set to depart at 2:45 PM. Please schedule your rides on Wednesday with Paratransit. I will send out the April minutes and the May agenda on this coming Thursday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members just a few reminders:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1: Bring your money that you have along with the Father’s Day Benefit Drawing tickets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2: Please continue to sale the tickets. The deadline to turn in all tickets and money is on June 10<sup>th during the Chapter meeting</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3: Please continue to get two prizes for the Golf Silent Auction.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4: Please continue to spread the word about the Inclusive Golf Event that will be held on June 18<sup>th</sup>. The event costs $80.00. For more information, please contact Delcenia at 440-804-4644.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 5: If you have not paid your dues for 2022, please bring them to our treasurer, Natassha Ricks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6: The last date to pre-register for the National Convention is May 31, 2022. Pre-registration is $25 and the Banquet is $70.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7: Bring ideas for the celebration of the ADA. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8: We will be selling split the pot tickets. Have funds to support the treasury,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9: Invite a friend or those who want to know more about the federation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10: If you want to purchase a ticket to win an all expense paid trip to the 2023 National Convention, the tickets are 20 dollars. You can go to <span style='font-size:13.5pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25787&qid=7173764"><span style='color:#002F6D'>Give $20 Matching Campaign</span></a>, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You maybe a winner. You do not have to be present to win. If you need assistance with the online portal, reach out to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>That is all for now!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope to see you on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If anyone wants to get lunch after the meeting, let me know and we can announce where and when. But, you would need to notify me no later than Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please spread the word to those who do not have email about the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for all you do for the blind and the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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 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Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><a name="_Hlk18067489"></a></span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><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></span></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>