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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'>Good Morning, Cleveland,<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'>October is here and it is crunch time to prepare for the most exciting event of the year. However, first we have some celebrating to do in October.<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 keep those in prayer who are shut in, going through hardships and critical events.<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'>Congratulations! The fiscal year has ended and we are having elections. Please read through to its entirety of the following announcements.<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, thanks to Theresa McKenney and Robert Campbell for their service on the Cleveland Board of Directors for 2024 and 2025. We are better and stronger because of their leadership.<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'>If you would like to run for a board seat on the Cleveland Board of Directors, please contact William Turner and Chacity Gilliam, as they are serving as the Election Committee. Remember, if you are not on the slate, you still may run from the floor. You can nominate yourself or have a member do so. Just a note, members, do not nominate someone if you have not spoken with that person, you are nominating from the floor.<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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Annual Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>On Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, we will hold the chapter meeting at the MLK Library in the Table of Brotherhood Auditorium. We will have a short meeting, elections and display your talent. Yes, bring your favorite song or get a group together to karaoke. Wilbert will have the music for you. Then at 3:45 PM, we will walk to Pen Station for a quick bite. This will be our White Cane Awareness event. Please wear your NFB Gear. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please make a drop off at 1:45 PM and a pickup at 5:00 to 5:30PM. We want to start on time!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The address is 10601 Euclid Avenue.<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'>The event at the library will be an aware of BEAM. So, invite your friends and family to come and join us. We will have literature and an overview of the philosophy of the organization. If anyone who has wondered about “who we are” invite them to come and have fun learning about the NFB. It will be an honor to have them sing along with you.<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'>79<sup>th</sup> NFB Ohio Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Wyndham Garden Hotel <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>On October 6<sup>th</sup>, reservations at the Wyndham Garden Hotel will close. If you have not made your reservation, pleas do so. Call: 440-414-3800 and provide code (NFB Ohio Convention). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Preregistration:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Members, please preregister for the convention. Fee is $25 and the Banquet is $55. You can also enter in the $20 drawing to win one night stay by entering. Also, there is a CPR Training for $20. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have a food allergy, please indicate that when preregistering.<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'>Convention Events:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A. DeafBlind Lunch and Learn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Members are invited to attend the DeafBlind Lunch and Learn on Friday, November 7<sup>th</sup> at 12:15 PM. Attendees can purchase a box lunch. More details are coming soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>B. Bowler- A-Thon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To support the Ohio Treasury, the Fundraising Committee is sponsoring this exciting event on Thursday, November 6<sup>th</sup> at 7:00 PM. Fee Sheets will be provided for members and the general community to select a blind bowler representing their chapter, which will provide financial sponsorship. Pledgers will elect to pay 25 cents or more for every pin knocked down by their bowler. The Pledge Sheets are coming soon. Wilbert Turner is representing the Cleveland Chapter. So, lets raise funds for our programs and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> C. Employment Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Employment Committee is holding an Employment Seminar that will provide information of Accessibility, Workplace discrimination, Networking and more on Thursday, November 6<sup>th</sup> from 3/5 PM. Please invite teachers, counselors, the general disabled community and employers. Spread the flyer that has been distributed on Ohio Talk. I will have a few at the meeting. <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'>Hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland, please do not for get to bring your offering to support hospitality at the convention. We voted to provide a financial gift to the host chapters along with our $100 from the treasury. The entire affiliate should be providing items to support hospitality.<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'>Door Prizes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland, please provide a door prize for the convention. You can submit thins such as, gift cards, cash, candy, fresh goods, and more. Things that you should not submit are, sex toys, eatables and anything else that would be offensive.<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'>This is all for now and see you Saturday and do not forget to invite a guest.<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>