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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>It is time for our annual Chapter meeting. We will meet on Zoom on today, Friday, September 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM. I am asking all members to be present; as I have important National information to share.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>/On tomorrow, Cleveland is meeting with Congresswoman Brown’s Administration, if you are wanting to sit in the link is the same link and call in information as the Chapter meeting on Friday. Please do not come into the zoom room late and disruptive. You will come in muted. We only have twenty minutes with the representative. But, you will learn about our legislative agenda at the time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>/Also, it is time for Cleveland elections. All officers positions are open, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. We have two open Board seats, because we allowed a mis-term to vote on board members. So, if you are wanting to run for a position, please reach out to William Turner, who is handling the elections this year. We will hold elections at the October meeting. Contact William at 330-328-9860.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>/Just a note for all new members, if you are interested in the Adjusting To Blindness Seminar, please reach out to me and learn more. We will briefly discuss this at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'>/Please sign-up for the <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be here for the rockingest weekend of the year! Where you ask? In the city of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the world renowned Cleveland Art Museum and the home of the Cuyahoga and Cleveland chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. November 4-6 in independence Ohio where we will celebrate the 76 annual state of Ohio convention, Millennium: Honoring The Past, Treasuring The Present, Shaping The Future.</span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The location is the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., independence Ohio 44131. You can make reservations now by calling 216-447-1300. The room rates are only $104, which includes breakfast. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Preregistration is up and running. <span class=NoneA>Pre-registering for the Ohio convention by October 28, 2022 on the website. <a href="http://WWW.NFBOhio.ORG">WWW.NFBOhio.ORG</a>. prizes will be drawn during Convention festivities, general sessions, and the banquet. Registration is required, and you must be present to win.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Cleveland is responsible for hospitality at the Convention. We will discuss this as well during the meeting. Also, at the convention will be an action. Cleveland will form a basket. We are known for our auction items.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rooky Roundup: All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception at the convention. Ohio Membership Committee Chair, Dr. Carolyn Peters and other Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. Veteran conventioneers should urge all first-timers to attend this special event.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=NoneA><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resolutions: All resolutions must be submitted to the Resolutions Committee Chair, Todd Elzey, no later than October 23rd. Resolutions will be considered at the general session on Sunday, November 6, 2022. For questions, email Todd Elzey at </span></span><a href="mailto:toddelzey@gmail.com">toddelzey@gmail.com</a><span class=NoneA><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>, Moreover, this year’s Ohio Convention will hold various special attractions, such as on Friday night at 9pm we wish to feature you and your talent at the “You Got Talent Event”. Perhaps you can sing, perhaps you can dance, perhaps you have a talent you would like to share. Please contact Wilbert Turner and he will make sure you have an opportunity to be showcased! It is important that you sign up as soon as possible, so we can organize our stars. We can not wait to hear from you! Oh yes,, there will be three prizes awarded. Wilbert also is looking for 3 talent judges. Each Judge will be allowed to give 1-3 points to a performer. And, in case of a tie, the audience will break the tie. Contact Wilbert Turner, at </span><a href="mailto:wo.turner5@sbcglobal.net"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>wo.turner5@sbcglobal.net</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> or (216) 212-4959 by October 30th. </span><o:p></o:p></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, Ohio has an amazing Ohio affiliate drawing that will be unlike any other fundraiser ever held in Ohio! “YOU + STRAWBERRY PIE = ERIC DUFFY”? That’s right! The secretary of our affiliate has ever so graciously agreed to show his love and commitment to the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio by handsomely wearing one of his favorite pies! Start exercising those throwing arms, and get ready to buy your tickets at the 76th Annual State Convention! Tickets are $5 each, or three tickets for $10.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Subsequently, of the many highlights for our upcoming 76th Annual State Convention is the red carpet event! Participants will have an opportunity to strut their stuff in dapper suits and evening gowns if desired. This attire is not mandatory only a preference. Maggie Stringer will interview participants prior before stepping into the Ball Room. Photos will be taken and can be captured on the Ohio website. This opportunity also is a preference and again not mandatory. Did I mention that you will be serenaded by Beautiful soloist, Denise Hudson and The Music Settlement who will fill the atmosphere with memorable and harmonious classics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>/The Cuyahoga Chapter has a fundraiser. Let’s support them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Greetings, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Cuyahoga County chapter is having a fund raiser at the Applebees in Lyndhurst. It will be on October 12 from 4:00pm to closing; Attached is the flyer you would present to the server. The chapter will receive 15% of your bill excluding alcohol. I wish it would be valid for any Applebees, but it is just good for the one in Lyndhurst on Mayfield rd. If you have any questions please ask me.<span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you Jerry Purcell<span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>/Here is the letter to the Officers:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Officers Rahim and Thomas,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Cleveland Chapter, thank you for participating with us and providing valuable information on the do’s and don’ts when in an active shooting. We learned so much and will take every remark, suggestion and advice into full consideration. We hope that you were able to learn from the blind as our situations often can be out of the scope of your training.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was refreshing to hear how you were able to tap into our lives and make such profound suggestions. We would like to extend an invitation to sit down to discuss adding Braille to your identifiable markings. We also may have a more feasible idea of an accessible app that would be a greater option outside of the Braille marking or raised lettering concept.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition, we would like to present the three of you, Officer Rahim, Officer Thomas and I think it was Officer Jackson a citation at our 76<sup>th</sup> Ohio State Convention. It will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, located at 6200 Quarry Ln. in Independence. If you are able to attend on November 4<sup>th</sup> or 5<sup>th</sup>, we would be honored to have your present. At the convention, we are hoping to honor our veterans on Friday during a seromony at 2:00. Therefore, when we hear from the color guard, we will let you know so we can include you in that special endeavor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again, thank you for keeping the streets of Cleveland safe and providing the blind with great content for our protection. Having the Department of Cleveland Police is a win-win for us all.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Turner<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</span><span class=NoneA><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Join the meetings by the link below!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=balgo align=center 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