[Ohio-talk] Team news.

Tue Aug 7 02:43:20 UTC 2018

You'll be hearing from us very shortly regarding the gavel award 
application.  Stay tuned!

On 8/5/2018 9:07 PM, Sheri Albers via Ohio-Talk wrote:
> Hello President Payne, where do I get the gavel award application? Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> <winmail.dat>
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