[Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

Tue Feb 6 03:41:49 UTC 2018

Thank you President Payne for this update.

On 2/5/18, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Buckeye Update
>
> February 5th, 2018
>
> 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.
>
> Dear Members of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio,
>
> Several of us recently joined the Washington seminar, and it was well
> attended.  The issues this year were very solid, and our delegation
> represented us very well.  Before the Washington seminar kicked off; I had
> the pleasure of attending the Presidents Retreat at the Jernigan Institute
> in Baltimore Marilyn.  The Federation has developed a "code of conduct
> policy: which will be implemented soon.  The officers will have to agree to
> this "code of conduct.  However, we covered several topics and the retreat
> was informative and uplifting.
>
> While attending the Washington Seminar, several of us took pictures with
> members of congress.  I was quite pleased, to see that our Reps. Were very
> receptive of our legislative issues. Ohio done a great job!
>
> You should be aware by this time that one of our bell students became ill
> and passed away, due to complications from the Flue.  Today I issued a
> voucher in memory of Aiden Carter on behalf of the BELL Program, and the
> Ohio affiliate to the Ohio School for the Blind.  Several people who worked
> with Aiden understood how special he was.  Although, we are still in
> morning, this donation will not heal the loss, but I hope it can provide
> some comfort.  You can also send a check to Sherry Ruth to help with the
> donation.
>
> Barbra tells me that she wishes to have material submitted for the
> newsletter before the February 15th dead line.  You should get her the
> items
> that you wish to have included.
>
> The Ohio Affiliate Legislative    Committee will be working on several
> issues in the state over the next few months.  You should contact Sherri,
> if
> you have any items that you wish to be considered.  We   will once again
> visit the Columbus seminar on April 10, 2018.  I encourage chapters to
> start
> planning to be present.   I have also asked the chapter Presidents to
> include this on their upcoming agendas.  I am excited about NFB of Ohio
> working together to make a significant impact on issues in Ohio.
>
> As you should already know, we again will take part in the Flying Pig
> Event.
> Sherri and Luke will be sending information to our listserve.  So, please
> buy your tickets online and if you can take part in our respective booth in
> May 2018, then please do just that!  You also should contact Sherri and
> request paper tickets.  This fundraiser has made the Affiliate good money;
> but if we would promote and encourage others to do this it would provide
> even a greater income.
>
> Rachel reports that The Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
> will be the week of June 24, 2018, with volunteers reporting on Saturday,
> June 23rd, 2018.  She will send out more information as it becomes
> available.
>
> We are moving along with our Braille Literacy classes.  This project has
> been very uplifting and getting the word out about our commitment to
> Braille
> literacy has been quite positive.
>
> I would like to let you know that I am very interested in knowing about
> each
> new member that we gain this year.  We will make every effort to figure out
> how we can stimulate strong recruiting of new members.  We all should be
> working very hard to bring in people.
>
> Please keep in mind that we have a Generosity campaign on going; which is
> the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio ongoing campaign to support
> efforts with our Washington and Columbus seminars.
>  I regret that to date, we only have raised $195 USD, by 6 people in 1
> month; with a 4% goal of $5,000.  Please share the link below.
> Donate Now
> <https://www.generosity.com/projects/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-ohi
> o/payments/new>
> Share on Facebook 70
>
> This year's state convention will be held November 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the
> Holiday Inn Cleveland-Strongsville Hotel, located at 15471 Royalton Road,
> Strongsville, Ohio 44136.  The room rates are$ 82.00 per night with free
> breakfast.  Also, shuttle service from the bus station to the Holiday Inn
> will be provided.  This hotel is cozier which will fit in with the plans
> for
> our 2018 convention.
>
> 	The January Braille Monitor is now available:
> 	I'd like to call to your attention that our national president
> wrote an article for the January Braille Monitor, "Ending Accreditation
> without Authenticity: A Call to Action for the Fourth Generation of the
> Federation.
> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm18/bm1801/bm180102.htm> "  I
> encourage our members to read the article and take action via email and
> social media, to urge AER to end NAC.  You can read the entire Braille
> Monitor online
> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm18/bm1801/bm1801tc.htm> .
>
> 	The 2018 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will
> take
> place in Orlando, Florida, July 3 to July 8, at the Rosen Shingle Creek
> Resort, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357.  Make your
> room reservation as soon as possible with the Shingle Creek staff only.
> Call (866) 996-6338.
>       The 2018 room rates are singles and doubles, $88; and for triples and
> quads $93.  In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at
> present is 12.5 percent.  No charge will be made for children under
> seventeen in the room with parents if no extra bed is requested.
> The hotel is accepting reservations now.  A $100-per-room deposit is
> required to make a reservation.  Fifty percent of the deposit will be
> refunded if notice is given to the hotel of a reservation cancellation
> before June 1, 2018.  The other 50 percent is not refundable.
>       Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
> Reservations may be made before June 1, 2018, assuming that rooms are still
> available.  After that time the hotel will not hold our room block for the
> convention.  In other words, you should get your reservation in soon.  All
> Rosen Shingle Creek guestrooms feature amenities that include
> plush Shingle Creek Sleeper beds, 40" flat screen TVs, complimentary high-
> speed internet service, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and
> hair dryers.  Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool, fitness center, and
> on-
> site spa.  The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort has many dining options,
> including two award-winning restaurants, and twenty-four-hour-a-day room
> service.
> The schedule for the 2018 convention is:
> Tuesday, July 3              Seminar Day
> Wednesday, July 4      Registration and Resolutions Day
> Thursday, July 5 Board Meeting and Division Day
> Friday, July 6         Opening Session
> Saturday, July 7 Business Session
> Sunday, July 8         Banquet Day and Adjournment
>
> While I could write more   I know that several meetings are in the making
> with so much to share.  Let's keep building the federation and always
> advocate for the rights of all blind people!
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>

-- 
Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human
life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will
never sit.
--D. Elton Trueblood