[Ohio-talk] chapter news

[Walter Mitchell]

I am so happy to hear that the Akron chapter is moving in a positive
direction. Keep up the good work, while building the Federation!

Walter


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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave
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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 11:10 AM
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Cc: Dave Bertsch
Subject: [Ohio-talk] chapter news

Greetings Ohio Federationists, I was encouraged to share some of our ongoing
activity during Meet the Blind Month.

Yesterday our chapter participated in the Philomatheon Society of the
Blind's Vision Awareness Fair in Canton. We got to share NFB information and
resources with lots of terrific people, and meet with other groups, vendors
and agencies we can work with as our chapter grows and moves forward.

Throughout the morning and at our table, I had my NFB White Cane, and we
told a lot of event attendees about the Free White Cane program. Several of
our chapter members have received their own NFB White Cane over the last few
weeks, and I know will use their canes proudly and confidently on October 15
White Cane Safety Day, and every day.

This past Saturday at Canal Park Stadium in Akron, we also got to share with
attendees of the Akron Blind Center's annual White Cane Experience. It was
great to see some old friends who are now involved in Lions and other groups
supporting the blind, and especially great to see lots of our chapter
members there serving in roles like staffing fundraising and informational
tables, plus several led the crowd in singing the National Anthem and later
performed in a Bell Choir. It was moving and just awesome!

Next Saturday, October 20 we'll hold our third meeting as a Chapter of the
NFB of Ohio. We'll be wrapping up our convention preparation, and be hosting
a guest speaker from Akron Metro, to update us on public transportation for
the blind in our area. If you'd like to attend, call me at 330-472-4084 for
details.

It's already a busy and exciting month.

And can you believe, the Browns won again?

Happy Meet the Blind Month everybody!

Dave Bertsch
Greater Akron
Live the life you want.





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