[Ohio-Talk] Happy Birthday To Me!

Tue Dec 10 03:02:31 UTC 2019

I hope everyone gets to eat a Whataburger and have some blue bell ice
cream.  This is what I miss most about Houston.  I plan on having some.

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019, 7:38 PM Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Ohio,
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> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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> Yes, I am in a festive way, because the info below has me in a great mood.
> I
> intent to treat myself to a wonderful birthday present and make a
> resolution
> before the ball drops.
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> I would like you to join me in celebrating my birthday. It will be a party!
> Most of you know the month. But, it is the date that has me most excited.
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> Read below!
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> Oh! I forgot to tell you my resolution for 2020 and what I want for my
> B'Day!
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> My resolution is that you all come and go with me. The date of my birthday
> is July 20, 2020. You are correct. My party will be in Houston!
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> Happy Birthday to me!
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> So, let's go together!
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> This is what I want!
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> Convention Bulletin 2020
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> by John Berggren
>
> From the Editor: John Berggren serves in many capacities for the National
> Federation of the Blind, and what a wonderful mix of gentleness,
> competence,
> patience, and decisiveness. In this article he writes in his capacity as
> the
> chairman of convention organization and activities. Here is his exciting
> news:
>
> As hard as it may be to believe, in just a few short weeks the world will
> celebrate the arrival of a new year. Many will gather to enjoy fireworks,
> raise a toast to family and friends, and realize that they have still not
> learned all the words to "Auld Lang Syne." Some of us will turn our
> attention to the task of setting New Year's resolutions. Whether you plan
> to
> eat more green vegetables or to visit the gym beyond the month of January,
> there is one goal that must be on your list. Resolve to be in Houston this
> July for the National Federation of the Blind's 2020 National Convention.
>
> It has been nearly fifty years since the largest gathering of the organized
> blind has convened in Houston, Texas, and our return in 2020 will be an
> event not to be missed. The Hilton Americas-Houston hotel (1600 Lamar
> Street, Houston, TX 77010) will serve as our convention headquarters hotel.
> Situated in the heart of downtown Houston across the street from the
> beautiful twelve-acre Discovery Green park, the Hilton Americas is an ideal
> location for our annual event. Ballrooms, breakout space, and sleeping
> rooms
> are all stacked in the same tower housed on a single city block,
> simplifying
> navigation and minimizing travel distances. In-room internet is
> complimentary to all attendees as is access to the health club and swimming
> pool on the 23rd floor. There is an array of dining options on the hotel's
> lobby level (including a Starbucks for those of you requiring a caffeine
> fix) and many more choices within easy walking distance from the Hilton's
> front door.
>
> The nightly rate at the Hilton Americas-Houston is $105 for singles,
> doubles, triples, and quads. In addition, the sales tax rate is 8.25
> percent, and the hotel occupancy tax rate is 17 percent. To book your room
> for the 2020 convention, call 1-800-236-2905 after January 1. For each
> room,
> the hotel will take a deposit of the first night's room rate and taxes and
> will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card,
> the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation
> is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2020, half of the deposit will be
> returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
>
> We have also secured overflow space at the wonderful Marriott Marquis
> Houston. The Marriott is only a three-block walk directly across Discovery
> Green, or attendees can walk entirely indoors through the George R. Brown
> convention center, connecting both hotels on the second level. You will
> find
> many of the same amenities at the Marriott as well as a Texas-shaped lazy
> river pool. The room rate at the Marriott Marquis is a slightly higher $119
> per night for singles, doubles, triples, and quads. To book a room, call
> 1-877-688-4323 after January 1. The same deposit and cancellation policies
> apply.
>
> The 2020 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be a truly
> exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and rededication
> to the goals and work of our movement. Please note that the convention
> dates, July 14 through July 19, are later than those originally announced
> this past summer in Las Vegas. Preconvention seminars for parents of blind
> children and other groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on
> Tuesday, July 14, and adjournment will be Sunday, July 19, following the
> banquet. Convention registration and registration packet pick-up will begin
> on Wednesday, July 15, and both Wednesday and Thursday will be filled with
> meetings of divisions and committees, including Thursday morning's annual
> meeting, open to all, of the Board of Directors of the National Federation
> of the Blind. General convention sessions will begin on Friday, July 17,
> and
> continue through the banquet on Sunday, July 19.
>
> Remember that as usual we need door prizes from state affiliates, local
> chapters, and individuals. Once again prizes should be small in size but
> large in value. Cash, of course, is always appropriate and welcome. As a
> rule, we ask that prizes of all kinds have a value of at least $25 and not
> include alcohol. Drawings will occur steadily throughout the convention
> sessions, and you can anticipate a grand prize of truly impressive
> proportions to be drawn at the banquet. You may bring door prizes with you
> to convention or send them in advance to the National Federation of the
> Blind of Texas at 1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215, Alvin, TX 77511.
>
> The best collection of exhibits featuring new technology; meetings of our
> special interest groups, committees, and divisions; the most stimulating
> and
> provocative program items of any meeting of the blind in the world; the
> chance to renew friendships in our Federation family; and the unparalleled
> opportunity to be where the real action is and where decisions are being
> made-all of these mean you will not want to miss being a part of the 2020
> National Convention. To assure yourself a room in the headquarters hotel at
> convention rates, make your reservations early. We plan to see you in
> Houston in July.
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> One of my
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
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> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President
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> Cleveland Chapter, President
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> (216) 990-6199
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> Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization
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> The Ohio Affiliate
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>  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8
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> "Live the life you want" featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono
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>  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share
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> Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!
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> https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/
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> https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/
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> 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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