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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Just a note:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1: We can send you a ticket directly by mail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You would add your name and telephone number, and mail the stub back, keeping the larger portion of the ticket. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2: When you pay by Zelle, a number will be provided that will match a ticket that is mailed to you, we keep th stub. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3: Or, your ticket number can be sent by email if it is a better method. Again, we will keep the stub.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Good Luck!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Eric Duffy via Ohio-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:52 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Announcement List <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Eric Duffy <peduffy63@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ohio-Talk] Valentine Day Escape<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I think this is a great fund raiser, now all I need is for President Payne to buy some tickets so I can win.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On a more serious note, Be My Eyes and Hilton have partnered to bring a tremendous service to Hilton guests who are blind or low-vision. See the link to the demo below. I am sure I will have to buy my own tickets, and I will do so soon to support the chapter and maybe to get the chance to try this service. Everyone should check out this video.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Eric<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border-collapse:collapse;font-variant-caps: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><tr><td width=0 style='width:.3pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-radius: 18px;cursor:auto'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=240 style='width:2.5in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='background:#005AEE;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='color:black'> <a href="https://links.h6.hilton.com/f/a/bw-yK-KXDIgqJ5Ez9PBI1w~~/AAQRxQA~/RgRpRvkWP0SmaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlsdG9uLmNvbS9lbi9wL2Zvci10aGUtc3RheS8_V1QubWNfaWQ9ekFMRU0wV1cxTUIyT0xFM1Jlc0NvbmY0TU8xMDg5eF9CZU15RXllc19fTm92NVRpbGVGaXZlX0JlTXlFeWVzUmVzY29uZl82TVVMVElCUjdFTjhpOTIzNzImbGlkPXU4YnlqNWVvdm92cCNCZU15RXllc1cDc3BjQgpnVRZ0ZGd6G1L6UhNwZWR1ZmZ5NjNAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAALi"><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:white;text-decoration:none'>Learn More</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Jan 8, 2025, at 10:07<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>AM, smturner.234--- via Ohio-Talk <<a href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>As we move quickly into the new year. Have you been thinking about what you will do for Valentine’s Day?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Here is a great opportunity that the Cleveland Chapter in Ohio has already put together with your Valentine “he/she” in mind for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Great news! You do not have to reside in Cleveland or Ohio!<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OFFERS<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A Valentine Day Escape Package!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland is offering a wonderful opportunity for you and that special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the luxurious Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel, located at 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131, or in your area. All you need to do is purchase a Valentine Day Escape ticket for only $10! Tickets are sold from December 13, 2024 to February 9, 2025. In addition, if you are not the winner of the hotel stay, there is a second and third prize as well! The second prize winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to dine at the exquisite Capital Grill, and the third prize is $50 in cash.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You do not have to live in Cleveland or Ohio to win!!!</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This sale will support Cleveland’s efforts in providing convention assistance to Cleveland members for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind National convention in New Orleans Louisiana.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your participation will help to:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Provide access to the latest technology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Empower blind people to advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Encourage blind members to expand their knowledge of resources designed to improve their quality of life.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Foster a positive attitude about blindness.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Accommodations includes:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Check-In: Friday February 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Check-Out: Saturday February 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Relax during the Manager’s Social Hour, which includes two adult beverage tickets and delicious Hors D’oeuvres.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>And as you wake up from your romantic night, partake of the made to order breakfast, including an “omelet bar” for two in the hotel’s cozy restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please, support our efforts by purchasing a Valentine Day Escape Ticket for only $10 and win a special and romantic evening with your “Valentine”. We will draw the winner on February 9<sup>th</sup><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>, 2025 either on Facebook or in the Ohio Zoom Hall.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can pay by Zelle at<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>and add, “Valentine Day Escape in the comments field. You can also pay by mail. Please contact, Natassha Ricks, Treasurer at 216-376-9863 for her address.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more information about Cleveland’s fundraiser, Contact: Suzanne Turner at<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 990-6199 or<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>_______________________________________________<br>Ohio-Talk mailing list<br></span><a href="mailto:Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#467886'>Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br></span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ohio-Talk:<br></span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/peduffy63%40gmail.com"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/peduffy63%40gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>