[Ohio-Talk] EXT: Act of Service

[Andra Stover]

Thank you for sharing this Suzanne! Let’s all go build the Federation! Make
it a great day!
Andra

On Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM smturner.234--- via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Ohio, Members and Friends,
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> As we honor Dr. Luthur King today, we are reminded of his profound belief
> of service and justice for all. He said that “everyone can be great because
> everyone can serve.”
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> It is important to reflect on how service can be a powerful agent of
> change. Thus, organizing and Engaging in community projects not only honors
> his legacy, but fosters unity and understanding in our community.
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> Therefore, I urge us all to rededicate ourselves to service in 2025.
> Service is essential because it fosters a sense of belonging and community.
> It also helps build trust and respect, promotes empathy, personal growth,
> and one’s satisfaction. So, as we gather to celebrate the incredible life
> and service of Dr. King, who was, and still is a beacon of hope, let’s
> strive for improving, upholding higher standards and exceeding expectations
> of the blind in and outside of the Ohio affiliate.
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> The National Federation Of The Blind has become an effective force of the
> United States of America. It is imparted to our dedication to diversity,
> equity, inclusion, and belonging, which is essential to our core values.
> This is why the NFB must Offer support, training and humanity to everyone
> in this organization and beyond. Service is not just using your hands, it
> requires you to love, honor, and respect others. Love is key, because it is
> not an emotion; it is an action! Therefore, let’s “do something”, as
> Michelle Obama says. Let’s feed those who are less fortunate, Let’s listen
> to others who are broken, let’s give others opportunity and let’s care for
> one another!
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> Moreover, justice, freedom and equality are just as essential in the work
> that we do in this organization. We can not only show this on the outside
> in the community, but we also have to believe it and act upon it within the
> walls of this Federation. Everyone should feel belonged, have a safe space,
> and the ability to move forward to their fullest potential. I implore you
> to come out of the corners and do something, stand tall and do something,
> use your talents and do something!
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> Let’s shape the Ohio affiliate to be one of the best in the country,
> providing programs and services for all. This work cannot be done with only
> a few, we need everyone to commit, dedicate and serve! The diversity,
> equity and inclusion committee of the Ohio affiliate will do its best to
> urge fairness, promote understanding and provide educational content on how
> to share the knowledge, the work and the mission.
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> We are all in this together!
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> On behalf of the Ohio Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and “Belonging”
> Committee we ask all to celebrate service on this day!
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> Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President
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> Ohio Legislative Director
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> Cleveland Chapter, President
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> The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
> all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination,
> and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.
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> P: (216) 990-6199
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> W: NFBOhio.ORG
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