[Ohio-talk] Team news.

[Sheri Albers]

Hello President Payne, where do I get the gavel award application? Thank you

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> On Aug 5, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>    Greetings Fellow Federationist,
> 
> It is time to start planning your arrival to the 72nd National Federation of
> the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) Annual State Convention; coined, The Team
> Convention, "One Team, One Goal". 
> 
> 
> I am happy to report that Ohio has been provided with the name of our
> national representative for the Convention. Attorney Denise Avant who is the
> President Affiliate for Illinois will be attending and the keynote speaker
> at our banquet. She is a recent nominated board member at the National
> level. I am looking forward to her participation, experiences and expertise.
> 
> 
> 
> As a reminder, Chapter's and Divisions, you should be preparing reports and
> sending dues to Sherry Ruth, State Treasurer. The flat fee is $10.00 and
> $1.00 per member.  Please submit these funds one week prior to the
> convention; as this is a requirement of all entities.
> 
> 
> The dates of the 2018 Team convention are November 2nd, 3rd and 4th; which
> is located at the beautiful Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel, 5471
> Royalton ?Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44133. The telephone number is (440)
> 238-8800. 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
> is $5.00 for the additional 2 occupants. The fee for pre-registration of the
> Convention is $15.00 with $20.00 on sight, and the banquet pre-registration
> is $40.00 with $45.00 on sight.    
> 
> Ohio, you should reserve your room on or before October 11, 2018. Make these
> arrangements soon, because I will not have the ability to accommodate anyone
> outside of the closing date. So pick-up the telephone and get your room!
> 
> 
> The Exhibit Hall will be open to shoppers and information gatherers on Sat.
> November 3,2018 from noon to 4:30 PM. You should Visit the Exhibit Hall to
> explore the latest technology and low-vision products.   
> 
> 
> For Chapters and Divisions interested in becoming a vendor, because space is
> limited, and all exhibitors are subject to approval; reserve your table by
> contacting the Ohio Convention Planning chairperson, Suzanne Turner at (216)
> 990-6199 or by email at smturner.234 at gmail.com
> <mailto:smturner.234 at gmail.com> .
> 
> 
> 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 smturner.234 at gmail.com <mailto:smturner.234 at gmail.com> .
> 
> 
> Robby is working diligently on the registration portal. So Shortly you can
> visit www.nfbohio.org <http://www.nfbohio.org>  and register for the 2018
> Team Convention.
> 
> 
> If anyone has suggestions of speakers for the convention, please submit your
> ideas for topics that you feel will be vital and we can discuss them. I will
> not promise that we will have the time to get them all in, but I will do my
> best.
> 
> 
> Also, let me know who will be arriving on Thursday, November 1, 2018. I am
> proposing a leadership training, depending on how many people are available.
> We will only offer this training if we have enough people attending. Again,
> please let me know if you are available on that day.
> 
> 
> Barbra is working on the Fall News letter. She would appreciate very much if
> you have material to include, to contact her very soon. The newsletter is
> very important so be looking out for it.
> 
> 
> The Ohio State Affiliate will have a Board Meeting on Monday, September 20,
> 2018 at 7:00 PM. Please be prompt and ready to provide updates and feedback
> on activities and business. The dial in number is (712) 775-7031 and the
> code is 240281423. All members are invited even though this is an Ohio
> Executive Board meeting!
> 
> 
> October is "Meet the Blind Month" and I know you are planning events to
> spread the news about the NFB, so let's go out and build the Federation.
> 
> 
> Finally, I am looking forward to this year's convention and know you are
> also!  Please contact me if you have questions or concerns, I also can not
> encourage you enough to do whatever you can to make this a great convention.
> I know that the Convention Planning Committee is working hard to ensure that
> the 2018 Team Convention is comfortable, informed and organized. We also
> need your talents, expertise and stewardship to make this an enjoyable and
> contented experience for all. 
> 
> ///
> 
> Remember, "One Team, One Goal!!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
> 
> 
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