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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Morning, Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Congratulations!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once again, you have stepped up and raised the bar on advocacy in Cleveland, at the state and national levels, and within your personal brand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland is a recipient of the 2024 Gavel Award. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I must tell you that I was shocked. Dayton and Greater Akron have grown their membership, and their work in the community has been impactful.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Therefore, one important trait of leadership is to help others achieve their fullest potential. So, Cleveland must do that for our neighboring Chapters. We must assist, encourage and offer support when and often as we can to them. We also will appreciate their successes when they are at the forefront.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you are taking a break and reflecting on the convention. This was a great experience for us. The highlight for me was the marching band. It brought back memories of playing in the band during my school days.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Chacity’s speech on the National Convention, to Renee and Gloria’s presentation on BeMyEyes and the Smart Glasses, to Cleveland helping, serving and networking, I thank you all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Just a friendly reminder that our Christmas party is on December 14<sup>th</sup> at the same hotel from 6/10 PM. Everyone should call me this weekend to place their food preference. I have to provide the information to the hotel. The menu is below!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finally, I was ill and hospitalized for two days. I am fine. However, it is taking more time than I imagined getting back to my full self. However, I am almost there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition, William is currently in the hospital. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for him.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 2025 Cleveland Chapter Committees are as follows. I will be reaching out for Chairpersons soon. If you would like to serve on either, let me know!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Senior<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheering<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Community Outreach<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sanctuary Restaurant Menu<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Restaurant </b>& <b>Bar <o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>SMALL BITES <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Pitmaster Chicken Wings 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>- Buffalo</i>, <i>BBQ</i></b>, <b><i>Garlic Parmesan or Sweet Soy Sauce <o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>8 wings, blue cheese dressing, celery <b>(</b>traditional or boneless<b>) <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Southwestern Eggrolls 16 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chipotle dip, sour cream, salsa <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Chicken Quesadilla 15 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blackened chicken, cheddar monterey jack, salsa, <b>sour </b>Cream <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Red Pepper Hummus & Pita 12 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Toasted pita, celery, carrots <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Crunchy Fried Pickles 15 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chipotle ranch dipping sauce <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Swiss</b>, sauteed mushrooms, thousand island on grilled rye bread <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>BBQ Bacon Burger* 18 </b>Applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, bbq sauce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Chicken Sandwich 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grilled chicken, <b>swiss </b>cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, brioche bun <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Fried Cod* 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, brioche bun <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Veggie Burger 15 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grilled vegetable patty, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, garlic-herb mayo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Chicken BLT 17<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone, red <b>curry </b>mayo <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Chipotle Rubbed Shrimp Tacos* 19 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pico slaw<b>, </b>jalapeno cream <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Double Pepperoni Flatbread 18 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, double pepperoni, marinara <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Margarita Flatbread Pizza 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>BBQ Chicken Flatbread 18 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mozzarella cheese<b>, </b>grilled chicken, red onion, bbq sauce <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>MARKET GARDEN <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Chefs Daily Soup 8 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Mixed Greens 9 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, <b>carrots</b>, egg, bacon, cheese <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Power Grain Bowl 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wild rice, smoked almonds, baby spinach, butternut squash, dried cranberries, black mission figs, snow peas, balsamic vinaigrette <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Caesar Salad 12 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Crisp romaine with parmesan, rustic croutons, classic Caesar dressing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Add grilled chicken 5 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Add blackened chicken 6 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Add seared salmon* 8 Add shrimp* 9 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Asian Chicken Salad 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grilled chicken, mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, red and green peppers, green onions, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame ginger dressing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sub shrimp 24 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Southwest Blackened Chicken Salad 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chrisp greens, spiced rubbed chicken<b>, corn, </b>tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, honey lime vinaigrette. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>HANDHELDS<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>Served with Fries <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sanctuary Smashed Burger* 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>American cheese, lettuce<b>, </b>tomato<b>, </b>red onion, pickle <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Crocker Melt Burger* 17 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>FARM, FIN, & FOWL <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Responsibility Salmon</b>* <b>28 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fingerling potatoes, creamy spinach, wilted plum tomatoes, <b>beurre </b>blanc <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>12 oz NY Strip* 35 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Garlic mashed potatoes <b>with a </b>mushroom demi glaze, asparagus & baby <b>carrots <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>16 oz French Cut Ribeye* 42 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus & baby carrots <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Herb Roasted Half Chicken 27 </b>Mashed potatoes, vegetable medley <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ohio City Four Cheese Ravioli 24 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brown butter, chili <b>flakes</b>, fried oregano, shaved parmesan <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Braised Short Rib 37 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Red wine mushroom demi, tobacco onions, yukon gold smashed potatoes, veggies <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Fish and Chips* 22 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Battered cod, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Pork Chop* 27 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bourbon apples, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Voodoo Pasta* 28 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, cajun cream sauce <o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>ETC. <o:p></o:p></b></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grilled asparagus* 7 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>French fries</b>* <b>5 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Baked potato* 7 <o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>INDULGE <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Vegetable </b>medley<b>* 7 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Garlic mashed potatoes* 7 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Cheesecake with fresh berries* 8 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Lava cake* 7 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Vanilla ice cream* 8 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Carrot cake* 8 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Carmel apple pie* 8 <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>21</b>% gratuity included for <b>parties of 6 </b>or more <b>$2 charge for split plates</b>. <b>*Eating raw or </b>partially <b>cooked seafood, </b>shellfish, <b>oysters </b>or meats has <b>the </b>potential <b>to cause </b>illness in certain <b>people. Selected </b>menu items <b>may commonly be served at </b>less <b>than </b>fully <b>cooked </b>temperatures, but we would <b>be happy to </b>prepare them to <b>any degree </b>of <b>doneness that </b>you might <b>prefer. </b>3/23 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have a great day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Executive Board of Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216P: ) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Together, with love, hope, and determination, the members of the National Federation of the Blind transform dreams into reality. You can live the life you want, blindness does not hold you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>