[Ohio-Talk] Quick note.

[Chacity Gilliam]

Hey Richard, this is Chacity. I wanted to answer the question and I’m about
to go register. The process is you have to show interest pay your $15 take
the pledge and someone needs to put you into the New membership portal.
That is how you become a member.

On Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Dear members, I know I often write about the weather, and today is no
> exception—it reached 94 degrees. Thankfully, my new central air
> conditioning is keeping the house cool. I hope you have been reading the
> messages sent through the list, as they contain helpful information for you
> and the affiliate. With the convention only 64 days away, we should all be
> making plans to attend. Chapters, divisions, and individual members should
> also prepare to contribute to the PAC Plan and Money for the Movement.
> Please consider bringing door prizes so everyone has a chance to leave with
> one—perhaps Annette and Misty will not remove my name again this year!
> Chapters and divisions must send me a report, even if they choose not to
> submit a gavel report, and pay the per capita dues of a $10 flat fee plus
> $1 for each member. Reports and dues are due one week before the state
> convention; late submissions will incur a $25 fine.
>
> Now for a little fun: here is the first contest. To qualify for the prize,
> you must be registered for the convention. Once you have registered and
> reserved your room, you may enter. The prize is $100 in spending money,
> which will be awarded in person at the convention; you must be present to
> receive it. To enter, answer this question: What is the process for
> onboarding new members into the Federation? Email your answer to me by noon
> on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Good luck!
>
>
> Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>
> 937/829/3368
>
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>
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>
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