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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,<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'>As a reminder. Please read 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'>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-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'>Announcement from the Cuyahoga Chapter:<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'>Details:<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'>We invite the Cleveland Chapter to join our Christmas party at My Friend Restaurant from 1:00 to 4:00. The address is 11616 Detroit Avenue. We hope to see you there!<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'>All members are encouraged to attend a Happy New year fellowship gathering, called, “NFB Friends and Members of the Year” Thus a new us, a new attitude and a new start”! What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a count for the restaurant.<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'>Announcement from Tomeika Hurt, Fundraising Chair:<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'>Details:<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'>For members who received Valentine Fundraising tickets and tumblers to sale, which were distributed during the November 2025 meeting, for your convenience:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. You can turn in tickets stubs and money at the Cleveland Sight Center on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:30Pm to 2:30PM. I will be present.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. Also, on January 3<sup>rd</sup> 2026, during a fellowship at the My Friend Restaurant from noon until 3:00, there will be another opportunity to get more tickets or turn in stubs and money. This will be a Happy New year fellowship gathering. “NFB Friends and Members of the Year” What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a count for the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4. And, the final deadline is on February 7<sup>th</sup> when all stubs and money should be turned into the Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5. Therefore, the drawing will be on February 8, 2026 in the Ohio zoom room.<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'>There are four prizes, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A: Hotel stay at the Embassy Suites with love basket, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>B: Massage for two,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C: A certificate for $100 at the Capital Grill <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>D: And lastly, $50 in cash.<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'>Anyone may purchase a ticket for $10. You do not have to reside in Ohio to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Consequently, If you would like to purchase or assist with the sale, contact Tomeika at (216) 820-5404.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>“I honestly believe that we all can do this and bring in money so it can help out with assistance for convention as well as the Washington and Columbus Seminars. Thus, any other assistance that is needed with the agreement of the Executive Board for approval. If you have any questions pertaining to the tickets, please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a beautiful, wonderful, productive blessed day.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Love Tomeika Hurt<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'>Announcement from Chacity Gilliam Vice president:<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'>Details:<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'>The 2026 State of Ohio Convention will be held at the Marriott University of Dayton Hotel, 1414 South Patterson, Blvd. Dayton Ohio on November 5<sup>th</sup> through 8<sup>th</sup> 2026. The hotel rate is $129 per night.<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'>We will charter a bus coach to Dayton. Here are the details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The price of a round-trip seat is $120 per passenger.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can begin installment payments starting on January 17, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A $30 deposit is due by March 21, 2026 to secure your seat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Final payment is due on September 21, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Deposits are final.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can either make your payments by zelle or mail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zelle address: </span><a href="mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer@Gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB.CLE.Treasurer@Gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mail: NFB of Cleveland, Attention, Natassha Ricks, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6980 Ladd Ln.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Maple Heights, Ohio 44137<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please call either Chacity Gilliam at 216-644-4374 or Natassha Ricks at 216-376-9863 to inform them of your payment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note: Please put in the memo: Dayton Trip.<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'>January 2026 Chapter 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'>Details:<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'>The Cleveland Chapter will hold their January 2026 meeting at the Garfield Heights Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, on the 17<sup>th</sup> from 1:00 to 3:30PM. Please bring a guest. Remember, 2026 dues are $15 for the year. Please provide them no later than January 30<sup>th</sup> 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'>Finally, if you would like to serve on the following 2026 Cleveland Chapter Committees, please contact President, Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. Legislative Committee – William Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. Education Committee -<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. Membership Committee – Theresa McKenney and Chacity Gilliam, Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4. Fundraising Committee – Tomeika Hurt and Antonio Dobyne, Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5. Outreach Committee – Wilbert Turner, Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6. Seniors Committee -<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'>Our Membership Coordinator is Chacity Gilliam. She will gather new members information and input them in the New membership Portal. <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'>Cleveland’s Sargent of Arms will be Lorain Clemons and Machelle Gulley.<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 anyone need any assistance or clarification, please email or call me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></a><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'>Thank you for reading!<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'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Chapter, President<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'>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></div></body></html>