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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 and Friends,<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 voice box has been updated and now will be the primary source to get weekly information. Please refer directly to that communication platform.<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'>Also, Cleveland has found a permanent home for 2026. It is free, food is an option and can seat members up to 50. <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'>On Feb. 7<sup>th</sup> from noon to 3:00PM, all are invited to come out to fellowship and turn in funds and stubs for the Valentine Fundraiser. 294 stubs have been turned in 206 are still out. Tomeika Hurt will reach out to those who still have tickets. You also can turn in your stubs, funds and get additional tickets. Tomeika has more details on the voice box.<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 coach to the 80<sup>th</sup> State of Ohio Convention is awaiting your deposit or payment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Listen to Chacity Gilliam’s full announcement on the voice box.<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, the information on the National Convention is also available on the voice box.<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 permanent meeting location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Buffalo Wild Wings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>26200 Harvard, Warrensville Heights Ohio 44122 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20 and July18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Time: Noon to 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> The date for August, September, and October will be forth coming.<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'>To mail in dues, and funds,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Attention Natassha Ricks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6980 Ladd Ln. Maple Heights, Ohio 44125<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please call to alert her of your correspondence at<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(216) 376-9863<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To ZELLE funds, the email is<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer@gmail.com">NFB.CLE.Treasurer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Add 50 cents to the added amount.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please call Treasurer, Natassha and alert her of your payment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (216) 376-9863<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For questions on current and new fundraisers, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contact Tomeika Hurt at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 820-5404<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Information on the 80<sup>th</sup> State Convention and the chartered bus,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contact, Vice President, Chacity Gilliam at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 644-4374<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voice Box Number and Code:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>641-715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Code: 582705<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: Anyone can access updated info on the Cleveland’s Voice Box!<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for your cooperation <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><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>