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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK11"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be here for the rockingest weekend of the year!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Where you ask? In the city of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the world renowned Cleveland Art Museum and the home of the Cuyahoga and Cleveland chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We invite you to join us on November 4-6 in independence Ohio where we will celebrate the 76 annual state of Ohio convention,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Millennium: Honoring The Past, Treasuring The Present, Shaping The Future</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The location is the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., independence Ohio 44131. Our Affiliate President is Richard Payne and the Convention Co-Chairs are Maggie Stringer and Suzanne Turner. They are here to serve you!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can make reservations now by calling 216-447-1300. The room rates are only $104, which includes breakfast. By the way, there is an omelet bar in the restaurant where we all will gather for fellowship each morning prior to great presentations during the General Sessions and inspiring Breakout Seminars. The good news is that when you make your reservations, funds are not deducted from your credit card until you arrive at the hotel. Therefore, pick up the telephone and make your room reservation now!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We are excited to report that preregistration is up and running. </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span class=NoneA><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pre-registering for the Ohio convention by October 28, 2022, makes attendees eligible for door prizes. Door prizes will be drawn during Convention festivities, general sessions, and the banquet. Registration is required, and you must be present to win. </span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Preregister at: </span></span><a href="about:blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>https://nfbohio.org/2022-convention/</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We also invite you to come into Ohio’s Exhibit Hall that will be open to attendees on. November 5<sup>th</sup> from Noon to 4:00 PM. Showcasing rows and rows of technology and accessible gadgets. As well this convention will offer four Educational Boutiques, which will include Technology Workshop Demonstrations and discussions about Windows 10 operating system, Google Apps, Apple products, popular iPhone Apps and more. In addition, there will be a “STEM With You Boutique: displaying 3d models featured by Caroline Karbowski who is a recipient of the 2022 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award along with the Ohio Association of Blind Students Division.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, come on to Ohio where there will be entertaining presentations and seminars for you, such as “The Blind Girl Magic Poetic Experience”, founded by Jeanetta Price, top recipient of the 2022 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, that was presented at the 2022 National Convention in New Orleans. Yes, she will be here!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All are welcome to attend this spectacular event of 2022 in Ohio! It doesn’t matter where you live, if it is next door in Michigan, or across the country in California! We are family!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Guess what?!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio will leave the light on for yeah!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For questions, please contact the Co-Chairs, Suzanne Turner or Maggie Stringer at </span></span><a href="about:blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or </span></span><a href="about:blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ravensfan784@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne, Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK11'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>