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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland, Good Morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I want to thank everyone who consistently attends the Cleveland Chapter meetings. You as members, exhibit dedication and commitment to the NFB mission and help to spread the philosophy in your everyday lives. Although we have moved our meetings around Cleveland, you are in attendance. I also want to thank you for trusting me as your President. Therefore, I want to extend my gratitude for you being so agile and intentional as we go into every aspect of Northeast Ohio and across the state promoting blind awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Now, we have much work to do in October and November. The good news is that in December, we can relax and have a seasonal party celebrating our work throughout 2025 and look toward 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I want you to keep Gloria Robinson, Ivory Patello, Dave Perry and Shawn Martin in your prayers and humble thoughts as they go through difficult times.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>On October 4<sup>th</sup>, the Cleveland chapter will have fun with a purpose. Everyone is invited! The details are below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>First, we are meeting at the MLK Library on October 4, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00PM..<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Secondly, During our meeting, we are having \u201c<b>karaoke, fellowship, and community spirit\u201d</b>. So, bring your voices to sing to your favorite tune while advancing the NFB\u2019S resolve to increase our membership and spread awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Finally, we will show our white canes, as we travel and celebrate White Cane Awareness Day walking down Euclid from the library to Pen Station, grab a bite and return back to the Library to go home. The walk will be from 4:00 to 5:00PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please spread the flyer below and invite friends, family, and others to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎤🎶</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Blind Equality Achievement Month Celebration </span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎶🎤</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><br><i>Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join us for an evening of fun, music, and empowerment!</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><br>Celebrate Blind Equality Achievement Month with <b>karaoke, fellowship, and community spirit</b>\u2014while learning how you can make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <b>Date: October 4, 2025<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🕒</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <b>Time: </b>2:00 PM to 4:00PM EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📍</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <b>Location: Martin Luthur King Jr. Library<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10601 Euclid, Ave, Cleveland Ohio</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Table Of Brotherhood, First floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>What to Expect:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎵</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Karaoke and entertainment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🤝</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Meet and connect with NFB members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌟</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Learn about blind equality and advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📢</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Discover how YOU can join the movement<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our Mission<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise expectations so that blind people can live the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Why Join the NFB?</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Be part of a strong, supportive community<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Access resources, programs, and services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Advocate for equality and opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Share your voice and help shape the future<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>TOGETHER, WE CAN TRANSFORM DREAMS INTO REALITY.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📞</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: SUZANNE TURNER, PRESIDENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>