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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'>Read below and preregister at NFBOhio.ORG/Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2025 Convention Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Welcome back to the City of Westlake, Ohio. We are delighted to have you return visiting us and hoped you enjoyed seeing what makes our City such a special place.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In November 2025, West Lake is honored to hold once again the State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>“AIN’T No Stopping Us Now” is the theme for 2025.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Convention dates are Thursday, November 6, 2025, through Sunday, November 9, 2025.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ohio Affiliate, President, Richard Payne, and the Ohio Board of Directors invite you to come learn how to reach your maximum leadership potential, participate in motivational and leadership development seminars, and most of all learn about “living the life you want.”<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>AIN’T No Stopping Us Now! We fight to win, breaking down barriers and sustaining our civil rights.<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 79<sup>th</sup> Ohio State convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden Westlake Hotel. The address is 1100 Crocker Road, Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (<b>800) 407-9832</b>. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made. The room rate is only $115.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room. The last date to reserve a room is Monday, October 6, 2025.<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'>By the way, there is comfortable seating 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.<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'>RESERVE NOW!<a name="_heading=h.x04rlrady6s4"></a><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'>Online Pre-Registration and Hotel Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Online Pre-Registration is open until November 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM. You can go to: NFBOHIO.ORG/Convention and complete the process. Pre-Registration is $25.00, and the Banquet is $55.00. Note: After November 2<sup>nd </sup>at 11:59 AM. In-person Registration is $30.00, and the Banquet is $60.00.<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'>Hotel Pre-Registration packet pick-up and convention registration will take place in the Pre-Function Area outside the Ball Rooms. Those who have completed their registration prior to convention will form a line at the Pre-Registration Table for a speedy process. Visit the Registration Table to register for the convention, or to purchase additional tickets to events. Both tables will be open for two shifts on November 7th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM.<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'>Preregister Now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="HTTP://www.nfbohio.org/convention">HTTP://www.nfbohio.org/convention</a><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 more information, contact,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Richard Payne, Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(937) 829-3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com">Rchpay7@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFBOhio.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>