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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=MsoPlainText>Dear Ohio Members, ,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>On behalf of the Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne, and the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Board of Directors, we thank you for participating with us at the 78th annual state of Ohio convention. We could not have done it without you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This convention was a success, offering attendees, information, mentorship, networking, and Moore.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ohio has a lot of talent and caring members who stepped up and took the charge on assisting one another throughout the convention. We do hope that you continue to uplift one another in keeping with the NFB’S philosophy, “The National Federation of the Blind also provides encouragement and support to families with blind children and to people who are losing vision or have become blind later in life, by bringing them into a network of tens of thousands of blind people who are living full lives and who can serve as mentors and role models. Together, with love, hope, and determination, the members of the National Federation of the Blind transform dreams into reality”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Therefore, I believe that this convention did just that. The energy was high, and members spirits were hopeful for a prosperous and productive 2025. We encourage you to consider attending and volunteering in 2025 with us at the 79th State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The mission of our organization is to provide blind people with the tools, technology and fellowship that will offer them support, independence and opportunity. You have helped us to foster a positive outlook on our lives for the upcoming year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Now, let’s turn the page and get ready to pull up our sleeves by “changing what it means to be blind” across the state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Again, thank you for all you do for the Blind of Ohio, and let’s go build the federation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Suzanne Turner, Convention Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Ohi<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>