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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Members,<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'>Below and attached are the following for your review. They also will be updated on the voice box after 8:00 PM tonight.<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'>1: January Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2: February Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3: March Agenda<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!<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'>Cleveland Chapter, President<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'><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Read below or select the attachments.<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'><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'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter<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'>March 19, 2026<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'>January Minutes<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was held from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. on January 17, 2026 at the Garfield Heights, library, 5409 Turney Road, <br>Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. <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'>President, Suzanne Turner called the meeting to order at 1:33 PM.<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'>I.<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'>The welcome was provided by Dynasty Lavender, Cheering Committee Co-Chair. Also from the same committee, Joanne Williams, Co- Chair spoke about the importance of Louis Braille Day and its revolutionary creation of the alphabet to keep the blind literate.<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'>Secretary, William turner recited the NFB Pledge and Vice President, Chassidy Gilliam asked, who was in the room? There were 46 members and guest present and on zoom. <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'>President, Suzanne communicated the importance of attending monthly meetings in person. She also recognized the visitors, and four new members were voted into the federation, Brian Tegowski, Bruce Tegowski, Devantae Tucker And Shannon Polk.<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'>resident, Suzanne asked the members to keep the following members in prayer, Wayne Fletcher, Zanobia Whittaker and Shirley Patterson.<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'>II.<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'>Theresa McKenney made a motion to accept the secretary report, written by Secretary, William Turner. Then, Machelle Gulley second it, and the Report passed.<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'>Treasurer, Natassha Ricks provided the Treasury Report. Billie Graham made the motion and Tomeika Hurt second. The motion carried. <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'>Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt Provided a report on current Cleveland fundraisers, the Valentine Love Event, NFB Gear and upcoming opportunities.<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'>III.<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'>Chastity Gilliam, Cleveland Membership Coordinator provided an account of the importance of membership and making members feel welcomed.<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'>IV.<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'>President, Suzanne Turner provided announcements.<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'>A. The Cleveland Word of the month was purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, President, Suzanne Turner talked about stepping into your purpose and stepping into one’s life mission. She explained that everyone should create a life mission statement. It tells you what your purpose in life is and how to walk in that resolution to become who you want to be and habits that you should move away from.<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'>B. President, Suzanne stated that The February meeting will be held on zoom. The Ohio Affiliate president, Richard Payne and Gary Wunder will be our guest. She explained that Mr. Wunder was the editor of the Braille Monitor for years. Suzanne went on to say that all members should subscribe to the Braille Monitor, which has empowering articles on blindness, advocacy and more.<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'>C. Suzanne also talked about Ohio State Fundraiser, such as the Flying Pig Drawing, Meat Sticks and Popcorn online ordering.<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'>Devante asked about the types of meat sticks. Theresa McKenney, who is the Ohio Fundraising Co-Chair provided flavors and the details on purchasing.<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'>D. President Suzanne offered information on the 2026 Washington Seminar, which will be held January 26th through the 29th.<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'>E. President, Suzanne added that the senior retreat is coming and if anyone over 55 wish to attend, the cost is $50 for a weeklong online training. Anyone who needs assistance can contact her. The retreat will be held February 8<sup>th</sup> through February14th. <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'>F. President, Suzanne stated the Cleveland constitution allows five Cleveland Officers on the board. Machelle Gulley has been appointed to serve as the new Corresponding Secretary until this year’s election in October. <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'>G. President, Suzanne urged everyone to serve on the state and national committees and to highly consider paying into the PAC Plan. She urged member also to attend the Presidential Releases and review the NFB Code of Conduct.<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'>H. President, Suzanne said that the following Cleveland Committees need chairs, Education and Seniors Committees. Also, she said Sharing Solutions will be held tomorrow, Feb. 18<sup>th</sup>, at 7pm on zoom. <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'>I. President, Suzanne provided information that VI Teacher/leaders, Marianne Denning and Debby Baker are offering free Braille classes. If anyone is interested, reach out to me.<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'>VI.<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'>Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt presented new Cleveland fundraising ideas, such as the NFB Gear to order twice per year “Spring and Fall.” She explained that the winners for the Valentine fundraiser will be pulled on zoom at 4:00PM on the 8<sup>th</sup> of February. All stubs and money should be turned in by February 7<sup>th</sup>. <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'>VII.<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'>President, Suzanne explained that the National Convention which will be held in Austin Texas on July 3rd thru July 8<sup>th</sup>, and everyone attending should make their hotel reservations at 800-627-7468. The room rate is $139 for singles and doubles and $155 for triples and quads. There is a 19 percent sales tax as well. Preregistration will be coming soon in March. For those first-timers, they should complete the Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Application if extra funds are needed. The deadline is April 15<sup>th</sup>. The application and details are online at NFB.ORG/Convention.<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'>President, Suzanne gave information about the 80<sup>th</sup> State Of Ohio Convention, which will be held at the University of Dayton Marriott Hotel, November 5<sup>th</sup> thru November 8<sup>th</sup> in Dayton Ohio. The room rate is $129.00 with 16.5 percent tax. Call 800-627-7468 to make reservations.<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'>Vice president, Chacity Gilliam said the chapter is chartering a bus to the convention in Dayton. The cost is 120 round trips. The deposit is due on March 21<sup>st</sup> for a non-refundable $30, which will secure your seat. Members can make installments. The final date for full payment is September 21<sup>st</sup>.<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'>The meeting was adjourned at 3:16pm EST.<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'>Humbly submitted by,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>William Turner, Secretary<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'>///<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'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter<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'>March 19, 2026<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'>February Minutes<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on February 15, 2026 on the Ohio Zoom Platform. <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'>President, Suzanne Turner called the meeting to order at 5:06 PM.<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'>I.<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'>The welcome was provided by Joann Williams, Cheering Committee Co-Chair.<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'>President, Suzanne Turner recited the Belief Message and She recognized the visitors.<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'>three new members were voted into the federation, Joyce White, Shawn Martin and Milena Zavoli.<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'>There were 36 members and guest present on zoom.<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'>President, Suzanne asked the members to keep the following members in prayer, Wayne Fletcher, Zanobia Whittaker and Shirley Patterson.<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'>II. <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'>The Secretary Report was tabled for the March meeting. Tomeika Hurt made the motion and Linda Bluford second. It carried.<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'>The Treasury Report was tabled for the March meeting. Delcenia Brown made the motion and Denise Moss second. It carried.<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'>Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt thanked everyone for participating with the Love Bird Fundraiser. She said that all four winners were pleased. The Grand Prize winner was Richard Williams, 2<sup>nd</sup> prize winner was Marian Parker, Dee Arrington won the 3<sup>rd</sup> prize, and Pat White won the 4<sup>th</sup> prize. Treasurer, Natassha Ricks stated that the final accounting for the fundraiser was $4,290 after the overhead was deducted. Then Tomeika provided the information on the upcoming fundraiser, “NFB Gear.” This fundraiser will run until April 18<sup>th</sup>. Also, a second order will be placed during the fall. Details on items and prices are to come.<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'>III.<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'>President, Suzanne gave brief announcements. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A. National Convention date, location, hotel cost and reservation phone number.<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'>B. 80<sup>th</sup> Ohio State Convention date, location, hotel cost and reservation phone number.<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'>C. President, Suzanne explained that the Cleveland Chapter has found a home for its meetings. Every third Saturday,. The meetings will be at the Buffelo Whild Wings at 26200 Harvard Road, Warrensville Ohio from noon to 3:00 P.M.<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'>IV.<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'>Guests:<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'>5:45PM to 6:15PM: - January Braille Monitor Article, <b>Changing Words, Changing Minds, Changing the World.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gary Wunder, Author, <b>Read his article below!<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:15PM to 6:35PM: - “Why and How to become a leader in the federation.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne, Read his bio below! <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'>6:35PM to 6:55PM - AmeriFest State Pageant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crystal Carlgren, Experiential Speaker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Also, Tomeika Hurt, who is a contestant, gave her experience preparing for the AmeriFest State Pageant, as the first blind contestant. <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'>6:55PM - Closing Remarks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chacity Gilliam, Vice president, Cleveland Chapter <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'>Humbly Submitted<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'>///<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'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter<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'>March 21, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Noon to 3:00 P.M. EDT.<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'>Buffelow While Wings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>26200 Harvard Road, Warrensville Ohio<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Agenda:<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'>1:00 P.M. – Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joann Williams, Cheering Committee<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'>1:02 P.M. – NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chacity Gilliam, Cleveland Vice 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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:05 P.M. – Vote-In-Members<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'>1:10 P.M. – Secretary Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>William Turner, Secretary <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'>1:15 P.M. – Treasury Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Natassha Ricks, Treasurer <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'>1:20 P.M. – Word of the Month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Frankie Jones and William Turner<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'>1:30 P.M. – President Remarks <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, 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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:45 – Dancing Wheels Company<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sarah Lawrence Sucato, Director of Education<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'>2:00 PM - Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chacity Gilliam, Cleveland Membership Coordinator<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'>2:10 P.M. - Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tomeika Hurt, Fundraising Chair<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'>2:20 - Outreach Committee<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'>2:20 - Education Committee<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'>MISC:<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 contact members for any of the updated information --<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zelle: <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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voice Box<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'>Vice President, Chacity Gilliam<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 644-7468<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'>Treasurer, Natassha Ricks<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'>Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>