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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#324F6E;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#324F6E;mso-ligatures:none'>2024 Convention Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#324F6E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#324F6E;mso-ligatures:none'>Welcome From the Mayor, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#683039'>Dennis M. Clough<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:16.8pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424'>Proudly serving since 1986<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#324F6E;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;background:white;mso-ligatures:none'>Welcome to the City of Westlake, Ohio. We are delighted to have you visit us and hope you enjoy seeing what makes our City such a special place. We have accomplished much in our nearly 2 centuries. Our early founders would be proud of what their dreams have become.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Involved citizens<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Vibrant businesses<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Scenic parks and recreation areas<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Exceptional city services and safety forces<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Outstanding restaurants and shopping<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Highly rated school system<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'>And in November 2024, West Lake will hold the State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Convention dates are Thursday, November 14, 2024, through Sunday, November 17, 2024.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'>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.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:4.2pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2024 Ohio Convention theme is, “Unleashing Potential: Empowering Through Leadership”! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Westlake Hotel address is 1100 Crocker Road, Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (800) 445-8667. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate. The room rates are only $105.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room. The last date to reserve a room is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>By the way, there is comfortable seating in the restaurant where we all will gather for fellowship each morning prior to great presentations during the General Sessions and inspiring Breakout Seminars. The good news is that when you make your reservations, funds are not deducted from your credit card until you arrive at the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RESERVE NOW!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Check-in time is 4:00PM and Check-out time is 11:00AM. Late check-out requests will be reviewed based on hotel demand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ACCOMMODATIONS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> DoubleTree Westlake offers free parking to all of our guests</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Refrigerators and Microwaves in every room</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Wireless high-speed internet access and remote printing from any guest room</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> On-demand movies and premium television channels (HBO*, CNN*, ESPN*) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> In-room coffee from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> USA Today* delivered each weekday morning</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> DoubleTree Aroma Actives bath products</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Same day laundry / dry cleaning</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Self-parking</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 24-hour connectivity center </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 24-hour Life Fitness Center</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Sundry and ATM</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> In-door Pool</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 78<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. This will be an opportunity for participants to learn about accessible technology at our Technology Fair and living with blindness, by attending outstanding educational seminars and much more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information, contact,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne, Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(937) 829-3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rchpay7@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBOhio.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>