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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>Please do not respond in this email! Sen your questions directly to <a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com">SMTurner.234@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Ohio Affiliate is one of the most generous, lively and enthusiastic when it comes to getting things done.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On behalf of the Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne and the Board of Directors, welcome to the 78<sup>th</sup> NFB Ohio Convention. There are 124 of you who have preregistered online. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again, we thank you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, the charge is to bring one or two individuals, along with inviting networks to attend. I am sure you can entice them with those DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies or purchasing items in the Exhibit Hall. However, perhaps they would like a massage. But, if not! Tell them about all of the great seminars, hospitality and bands that will be performing at the Board Meeting and on Friday night . <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is up to all of us to make this a great event! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration will begin on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST. So, if you were not able to preregister, make sure that you do so, and purchase your banquet ticket.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Why register you ask?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is an opportunity for you to win one of the many generous and exciting door prizes available. Also, giving back to help support the organization’s mission is appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One Note! Please review the code of conduct on the web page at NFBOhio.ORG.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Agenda and more are attached!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again, congratulations! See you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216P: ) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>