[Ohio-Talk] Federation Announcements and Updates

Sun Feb 15 17:00:04 UTC 2026

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)

2026 Convention Announcement

The Convention dates are Thursday, November 5, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026.

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.”

2026 Theme:

“Reflecting Our Journey, Shaping a New Vision: Empowering Members to Inspire the Future.”

The 80th Ohio State convention will be held at the University of Dayton, Marriott Hotel. The address is 1414 South Patterson Blvd. Dayton Ohio 45409. You can make reservations by calling (800) 627-7468. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, (The National Federation of the Blind), at the time the reservation is made. The discounted room rate is $129.00, with taxes of 16.5%. The last date to reserve a room is Monday, October 5, 2026. 

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 3:00PM and Check-out time is Noon. Late check-out requests will be reviewed based on hotel demand.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including:

*	An indoor pool,
*	(A spa tub,
*	A fitness center,
*	Complimentary wireless internet access,
*	Gift shops/newsstands,
*	An exclusive membership club experience,

Also, enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). You can quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Not only does this hotel have great amenities, but transportation is also available within a 5-mile radius.

For more information, contact. 

Richard Payne, Ohio President

Mobile: (937) 829-3368

Email: Rchpay7 at gmail.com

From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joe Ansman via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2026 11:45 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Joe Ansman <josephpansman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Federation Announcements and Updates

President Payne,

I messed up the last email to you regarding the state convention. For some reason I appear to not be getting all of the email sent through Ohio-talk. I did not receive the email you were talking about regarding the 2026 convention. Is there any way you could forward it too me so I can make reservations for the hotel and transportation.

Thank you,

Joe Ansman

Email may be composed by dictation. Please, excuse grammar errors.

On Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM rchpay7--- via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Valentine's Day Greetings

Happy Valentine's Day to all members of the Federation. I always appreciate the special atmosphere that comes with these occasions, as it tends to foster a sense of peace among people, even if only temporarily.

Membership Portal Updates

For chapters and divisions that have not yet updated the membership portal, please make sure to complete this required task. By now, this update should already have been done.

State Board of Directors Meeting

The state board of directors meeting will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Ohio Zoom room. All are invited to attend. Please be punctual so your joining does not interrupt the meeting. When you enter, you will be unmuted, but a few minutes before the meeting starts, everyone except the board of directors will be placed on mute. If you have any business that you believe the board should consider, please send it to me privately.

State Convention Information

Suzanne has sent out information regarding the state convention, which will be held in Dayton this year from November 5th to November 8th. Please begin reserving your rooms now, as early reservations can help us secure additional perks for our convention. Make sure to book your room within the block reserved for our group, which allows the hotel to count it toward our group total.

National Convention Participation

The national convention will be held in July, and it would be wonderful to see Ohio fill the rows of seats this year. I understand that many members are able to pay their own way, but some cannot. At a presidents' retreat, it was discussed that investing in getting members to the national convention is not a waste of money; instead, it creates opportunities for members to engage in settings that strengthen the Federation, transform them into leaders, and connect them with other members from around the world.

Final Thoughts

Until next time, take care of yourselves and let’s continue to build the Federation together.

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937/829/3368

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

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