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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Division Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>September 17, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 PM EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Zoom Platform<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You Can Live The Life You Want; Blindness Is Not What Holds You Back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All seniors 50 years of age or older are invited to attend the 2023 Senior Division Business Meeting that will take place during the third Sunday in September at 6:30 PM. The information to join the meeting is below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ohio Senior Division is a part of the oldest blind movement with the purpose to</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white'> serve as a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio; to be a vehicle for collective action for the senior blind of the state; to function as a mechanism through which the blind and interested sighted persons can come together to plan and carry out programs to improve the quality of life of the blind seniors of Ohio; to promote the vocational, cultural, and social advancement of the senior blind of Ohio; to achieve the integration of the senior blind into society on a basis of equality with the sighted; to focus attention on the problems faced by the blind senior citizens of Ohio; and to take any other action which will improve the overall condition and standard of living of the blind seniors of Ohio.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We also encourage anyone who is 50 years or older and would like to join the division to pay $5 dues no later than January 31, 2024 if you are not attending the 77<sup>th</sup> Annual Ohio State Convention in Columbus Ohio. This timeline is important, due to the newly online process for updating members in a current status. Where and how to pay dues is in the announcement below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The monthly Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss teleconference will take place Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. on zoom. Our topic will educate members about the importance of exercising to maintain good health. You do not have to be a senior or member to join the meeting. Two door prizes will be given away that will pay Pre-Registration cost at the Ohio State Convention. You could be a winner!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Also, the Ohio Senior Division is offering an opportunity to win $200 by adding your name in our annual drawing. You can now purchase a chance prior to the State of Ohio Convention by sending funds to our Treasurer, Gloria Conway by mail or Zelle .</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Each chance of a ten dollar purchase get you closer to winning the pot.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anyone can purchase a chance and you do not have to be present to win!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: if you purchase a chance by Zelle, in the comment field, indicate the funds are for the “Senior Drawing”. Conveniently, now you also can pay your dues by Zelle. There is only a 50 cent fee. So include that in all transactions.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here are the ways to purchase a chance:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1. Mail Gloria at,16008 Evening Star Ave, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 and make checks payable to NFB of Ohio Senior Division.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2. By selecting Zelle, use the email address: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:edgarsfarm@aol.com">edgarsfarm@aol.com</a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and in the comments field, write Senior Drawing.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3. Lastly, “Bill Pay” through your financial institution is a third option. However, the bank check must also be made out to NFB of Ohio Senior Division and not the Treasurer’s name.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>if you need assistance, Gloria is willing to accommodate members.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information contact</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gloria Conway, Treasurer,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(772) 882-1654</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, President</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p 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