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<h1 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#861A50">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 72nd Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040">The Team Convention – One Team, One Goal<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Friday, November 2, 2018 – Sunday, November 4, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel<br>
5471 Royalton Road<br>
Strongsville, Ohio 44133<br>
(440) 238-8800<br>
Reservations: 440-238-8800<br style="box-sizing: inherit;word-wrap: break-word">
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Click this link for online registration:
<a href="http://www.nfbohio.org/registration">www.nfbohio.org/registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio invites you to join us for our 72nd annual state convention to be held at the Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel in Strongsville, Ohio. As Ohio’s oldest
organization comprised of blind people working together to change what it means to be blind, our convention will inspire, empower, and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about issues confronting blind people today, and walk away ready to
advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Please register for convention online by using the link above. You will be able to purchase tickets, select your banquet meal type and other options. Tickets purchased at the door increase by $5 for both
the registration and banquet tickets. You will need to reserve your room by calling the hotel. Please see the hotel information below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040">Hotel Information<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Strongsville Hotel by calling 440-238-8800 and reference “National Federation of the Blind code FEB.” The room rate is $82.00 per night including 16.5% tax. Breakfast
is provided for two to a room. If there are 3 or 4 in that room, breakfast<br>
is $5.00 for the additional 2 occupants. Act now to reserve your room. This rate is good through Thursday, October 11 or until all rooms in our block are reserved. Room reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to your check-in date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">As Ohio’s oldest organization comprised of blind people, working together to change what it means to be blind, the 2018 NFB of Ohio Convention will inspire, empower and celebrate our accomplishments. Join
us to learn more about issues confronting blind people to day and walk away ready to advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Our 72nd Annual Convention entitled “The Team Convention” will showcase inspirational stories about the work of our movement, history and philosophy. With proper training and technology, the blind can
live the life they want. It is through love, hope and determination, that the NFB helps to transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Here are a few convention highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif">Network with blind people from all parts of the country.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#404040;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: inherit;word-wrap: break-word;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;outline: 0px">
<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif">Encourage blind persons to expand their knowledge of resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#404040;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: inherit;word-wrap: break-word;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;outline: 0px">
<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif">Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership building, and successful attitudes towards employment strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#404040;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: inherit;word-wrap: break-word;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;outline: 0px">
<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif">Attend the banquet that provides scholarships for blind college students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#404040;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;box-sizing: inherit;word-wrap: break-word;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;outline: 0px">
<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif">Visit Exhibit Hall to explore the latest technology and low-vision products.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040">Exhibitors<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Exhibitors will be open to shoppers and information gatherers on Saturday, November 3,2018 from noon to 4:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">For interest in becoming a vendor, reserve your table by contacting the Ohio Convention Planning chairperson, Suzanne Turner at (216) 990-6199 or by email at <a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com"><span style="color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">smturner.234@gmail.com</span></a>.
Please note that space is limited, and all exhibitors are subject to approval.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040">Volunteers<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">Enhance your convention experience through volunteer work. Please consider donating a couple of hours of your time while in attendance at convention. A variety of opportunities are available to you. Reach
out to the Ohio Convention Planning Chairperson, Suzanne Turner at 216-990-6199 or by email at <a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com"><span style="color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">smturner.234@gmail.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#404040">Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#404040">The work of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio changes lives. Join us in our efforts by becoming a Convention Sponsor today. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Richard
Payne at 937-396-5573 or by email at <a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com"><span style="color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">rchpay7@gmail.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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