<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Thanks President Payne for all of the great information! As a first timer, I am really looking forward to this experience. Praying for safe travels for everyone. I am also praying that I am still able to go. I was hospitalized for many hours last night with low magnesium, so I’m taking things day by day. Hope to see you all in Houston!<div><br><div dir="ltr"><div>Blessings,</div><div><br></div>Sadie M. McFarland<div>(740) 827-5613</div><div>sadiemc01@gmail.com </div><div>sm1685@messiah.edu</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 28, 2023, at 11:46 AM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Greetings conventioneers,</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Many of you know me quite well, that I like to joke and have fun. I believe that laughter is the best medicine. Yes, this cliché is often true. However, when it comes to the service that I devote to the National Federation of the Blind; all jokes are out the door. I</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial">started my quest for knowledge and liberation within this organization at the young age of 17. Although, it has been many decades of work with some challenges sprinkled along the way, I would not change anything. It was the NFB that taught me to be assertive, independent and informed about “what it means to be blind” in a positive manner. </font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> </span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">The philosophy of the organization means more to me than ever before. Blindness is not the characteristics that defines me or my future. This is evident as I’ve served as your Ohio Affiliate President for the past few years. There is a place in this organization for all and not a few. It is through love, hope and determination that I will do everything to the best of my ability to help transform dreams into reality. There is no “I” in we and no “me” in us. It will take all of us collectively to combat negative attitudes and barriers.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial"> As we move closer to the National Convention, I want you to know that this will be one of the greatest opportunities you will find where networking, inspiring seminars and accessible products and technology will be just for the blind. We will be in a majority and take it from me, “it feels so good”. Take advantage of all it has to offer. I can assure you that you will return with a renewed spirit.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">We have a number of first-timers this year and I as well as those who are seasoned want you to know that we are here if there is anything you need. Suzanne Turner and Dr. Carolyn Peters will act as the first point of contact. However,</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial">do not feel as if you cannot reach out to me for anything. </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">As your Ohio Affiliate President, I am so honored to attend the Convention with you. So, to keep you up to date on the latest happenings, please keep these items in mind:</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">1: If you have not Pre-registered for the Convention, you can register in Houston starting on Sunday, July 2</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">nd</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial"> and throughout the week. Please refer to the agenda for the location and times. You also can pick-up your Pre-registration packets during the same times. Please have your photo identification card with you.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">2: Also, the Ohio Affiliate Caucus is on Monday, June 3</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">rd</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial"> at 5:00 PM in the Lanier Ball Room J. All Ohio members are to attend.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">3: Next, it is important that Ohio members are expected to serve at our table in the Exhibit Hall. Suzanne and Carolyn have put together a tennative schedule and thank you all for accepting this role. That schedule is below. If you have concerns, please reach out to Suzanne. I know she has accommodated some of you who had a conflict. So, thank you for your patience! After reviewing the list , if your name is not on the schedule and you can assist, please send us an email.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">4: The Sponsor Showcase Virtual Preview will be held on June 27</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">th</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial"> at 8:00 PM. These vendors are partners of our movement and the 2023 Convention vendors. The zoom ID: 9732565 2029 will get you’re a front row seat.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">5: Congratulations to all of the 2023 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship recipients. Please do not forget to have your letter and keep the times and place of where you are to pick up your grant. This is important. If you miss your pick-up, you may be disillusioned for the remainder of the Convention. </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Again, I just want to send you a note to let you know that I am proud of the work we are doing as an organization and I am looking forward to being with you in Houston.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">See below!</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR" align="CENTER"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate President</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR" align="CENTER"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR" align="CENTER"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Ohio Table: A37</font></span></p>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday July 2nd: Exhibit Hall </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">9:00 AM to 5:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Ohio Table A-37</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">9:00 – 10:00 AM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Barbara and Bob Pierce</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">, Jose Centeno and Destany Bowman </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 11:00 – Noon</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Jonathan Noles and Louise Allan </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: Noon – 1:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Dr. Carolyn Peters and Laurita Jones</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Richard Payne and Volunteer</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial"> </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Suzanne Turner and Dr. Carolyn Peters</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Molly Brockman and Paul Lyons</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Sunday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Pat McPherson and Jim Sheets</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday, July 3</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">rd</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">: </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Exhibit Hall: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Ohio Table: A37</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Andra Stover and Kristin Coen</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span><a name=""><span lang="en-us">Monday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM</span></a></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Marianne Denning, Kinshuk Tella and Isaac Alogla</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 11:00 AM to Noon</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Joann Williams and Frankie jones</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: Noon to 1:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Marion Parker and Lucky Tony</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Emily Kiehl and Gary Warren</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Nettie McDermott and Karen White</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Gloria Robinson and Danielle Turner</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Monday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">David and Pat Banaszak</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Tuesday, July 4</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">th</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Exhibit Hall: Noon to 1:45 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Table: A37</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">12:30 PM to 1:30 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Tomeika Hurt, Chris Sabin </font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">7:00 PM to 8:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Walter Mitchell and Shirley Patterson</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">7:00 PM to 8:00 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Volunteers</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Wednesday, July 5</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><sup><font face="Arial">th</font></sup></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Exhibit Hall Noon to 1:45 PM</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Suzanne Turner and Theresa McKenney</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Contact info:</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Dr. Carolyn Peters, Vice President</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">(937) 657-5134</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Suzanne Turner, Convention Co-Chair</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">(216) 990-6199</font></span></p>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font size="5" face="Arial">Richard Payne, President</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font size="5" face="Arial">Nati</font><font size="5" face="Arial">onal Federation of the Blind of Ohio</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font size="5" face="Arial">937/829/3368</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"></span><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com"><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><u></u></span><u><span lang="en-us"></span></u><u><span lang="en-us"><font color="#0563C1" size="5" face="Times New Roman">Rchpay7@gmail.com</font></span></u><span lang="en-us"></span></a><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font size="5" face="Arial">The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You ca</font><font size="5" face="Arial">n</font><font size="5" face="Arial"> live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
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