[Ohio-Talk] Your service is greatly needed!

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Ohio Members and Friends,

 

The greatest event this year will be in November. Please spread the info and for those who we have not seen, please highly consider attending. Your service is greatly needed. The blind are counting on all of us in this organization to be present and active. I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the NFB. This pledge is valuable and expresses the commitment to work together and help those struggling with losing vision. Do not sit back and spectate thinking that your voice is not needed. We all in this generous federation has room for us all. So, bring a friend, relative, social worker, physician, teacher, politician and more to learn about how we live, work and play.

 

Here is the announcement below and attached.

 

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)

2024 Convention Announcement

 

Welcome From the Mayor, Dennis M. Clough

Proudly serving since 1986

 

Welcome to the City of Westlake, Ohio. We are delighted to have you visit us and hope you enjoy seeing what makes our City such a special place. We have accomplished much in our nearly 2 centuries. Our early founders would be proud of what their dreams have become.

 

*	Involved citizens
*	Vibrant businesses
*	Scenic parks and recreation areas
*	Exceptional city services and safety forces
*	Outstanding restaurants and shopping
*	Highly rated school system

 

And in November 2024, West Lake will hold the State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.

 

The Convention dates are Thursday, November 14, 2024, through Sunday, November 17, 2024.

 

Ohio Affiliate, President, Richard Payne, and the Ohio Board of Directors invite you to come learn how to reach your maximum leadership potential, participate in motivational and leadership development seminars, and most of all learn about “living the life you want.”  

 

The 2024 Ohio Convention theme is, “Unleashing Potential: Empowering Through Leadership”! 

 

The DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Westlake Hotel address is 1100 Crocker Road, Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (800) 445-8667. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate. The room rates are only $105.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room. The last date to reserve a room is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

 

By the way, there is comfortable seating in the restaurant where we all will gather for fellowship each morning prior to great presentations during the General Sessions and inspiring Breakout Seminars. The good news is that when you make your reservations, funds are not deducted from your credit card until you arrive at the hotel.

 

RESERVE NOW!

 

Note: CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT 

Check-in time is 4:00PM and Check-out time is 11:00AM. Late check-out requests will be reviewed based on hotel demand.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

 

 DoubleTree Westlake offers free parking to all of our guests

 Refrigerators and Microwaves in every room

 Wireless high-speed internet access and remote printing from any guest room

 On-demand movies and premium television channels (HBO*, CNN*, ESPN*) 

 In-room coffee from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 

 Alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity 

 USA Today* delivered each weekday morning

 DoubleTree Aroma Actives bath products

 Same day laundry / dry cleaning

 Self-parking

 24-hour connectivity center 

 24-hour Life Fitness Center

 Sundry and ATM

 In-door Pool

 

The 78th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. This will be an opportunity for participants to learn about accessible technology at our Technology Fair and living with blindness, by attending outstanding educational seminars and much more.

 

For more information, contact,

Richard Payne, Affiliate President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

(937) 829-3368

Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 

NFBOhio.org

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