[Ohio-Talk] Cleveland Chapter Meeting this Friday

Mon Jun 14 20:15:33 UTC 2021

Good Afternoon Cleveland Members,

How are you!

I am so excited about this upcoming meeting. 

Why, do you ask?

Well it is only a few weeks away from the 4th of July, it is only a few
weeks from the National Convention and it is only a month away from my
birthday. All of these events have a lot in common. Well, they all are in
July, I get an opportunity to fellowship with you and I always celebrate my
birthday with my federation family.

This Friday, June, 18, 2021 we will meet for our annual monthly meeting at
5:00 PM in the Ohio Zoom Room. We will discuss the National Convention and
some of its enthusiasm that is being displayed across the country.

We also will have a speaker. I have reached out to a few and we all will be
surprised who will join us.

Below are some food for thought!

Independence Market Product of the Month-Athletic Balls with Bells:

These standard-sized rubber balls have bells inside that jingle when the
ball is in motion. 

Basketball (orange) - AIG08B - $15.00 

Football (brown) - AIG09B - $15.00 

Soccer ball - AIG79B - $23.00

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An Announcement from Jordy Stringer:

Greetings all, I hope this note finds everyone well.

I wanted to remind members that I will be printing National Convention
Agendas and that you should get your request to me soon. At this point I am
unsure of when it will be out, but the sooner your get your requests to me
the more likely that you will get one. I'm printing them  in the order that
I receive the request; accept for Richards, his is last.

For your information along with the agenda you will also receive a copy of
the code of Conduct, the schedule for the Presidential Suite, and the words
to Live the Life you Want.

I'm looking forward to a great virtual convention.

Send your requests to me at:

jssocil at gmail.com <mailto:jssocil at gmail.com> 

Include if you want Large print or Braille. Also include your name, and
address.

PS.

I will not be able to honor any requests that I receive after Monday June

28 so that means you've got only 14 days to make your request.

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Announcement from President Payne,

Building the efforts of the NFB

Details

I am overjoyed to write with the understanding that many of you are very
anxious to continue  your efforts to build the federation. We can always be
immensely proud of this affiliate and its long history of being active.
While I say this you should also understand that to be active is part of the
pledge that we all took. So, each member has a responsibility in keeping the
bond that binds us together as one. Often times we let our members off the
hook by saying that the elective leaders are held to a higher standard; but
the truth of the matter as I see it is that members should also be
responsible to do their part. Therefore, let's work together to motivate and
encourage each other to attend the National and Ohio State Conventions.

Also, I have asked Vice President Turner to lead the efforts in keeping us
engaged with information on the National and State Conventions. In the next
months, you will see several  postings and recruiting efforts that will
provide members with equal access and an opportunity to be a part of
exciting festivities.  This also leads me to assemble a group of people to
help us with detailed plans for the greatest event in November. As a secret,
I have retained a few speakers. But, Ohio  still has room to arrange others.
If you wish to be part of the group of members to assist with convention
arrangements, send me an email  or reach out to your Vice president off
list.  Everyone should be aware that it is especially important to attend
and do your best when asked to serve. In addition, Eric has agreed to assist
this year by working with the Membership Committee to get us volunteers so
that the hotel will not be strained by having to leave their desk or other
jobs. We should do our best to head that off and help one another.

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Convention Announcement

Details

This year we will hold our 75th Annual Convention. We have asked you and
others to Join us as we celebrate and expand our circle of participation,
connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we expect to be
the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio. This cannot
happen without you. So, take a moment and call to reserve your hotel room.
There are no charges until you check in. 

This YEAR'S theme is "Back to the basics and engaging the future":  

November 5-6-7, 2021

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus - Worthington

175 Hutchinson Avenue

(614) 885-3334

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Lounge wear is the uniform of the virtual meeting so be sure to order your
comfortable NFB scrubs for national convention from the host affiliate, the
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. NFB Convention Scrubs are what
all the cool members will be wearing at virtual banquet! This set of scrubs
contains both a short-sleeved scrub top and drawstring scrub pants, both
with pockets. The set is navy blue and both the top and pants feature a
charming red crab with the NFB logo in white as well as the words "It's a
Maryland thing" in white writing.
Scrubs are available via the link below in sizes 2X Small, X small, small,
medium, large, X Large, 2X Large, 3X Large, and 4X Large. They are also
available in limited supply in Tall sizes for Mediums and above. Those
interested in tall sizes should email Convention at nfbmd.org
<mailto:Convention at nfbmd.org>  or call 443-426-4110.
$45 per scrub set including shipping
In order to ensure delivery prior to Convention, orders must be received by
June 25, 2021
Visit http://nfbmd.org/scrubs
Sizes

Ronza Othman, President
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
443-426-4110

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