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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>Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Great news! You do not have to reside in Cleveland or Ohio! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>OFFERS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Valentine Day Escape Package!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>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.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>You do not have to live in Cleveland or Ohio to win!!!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>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. </b>Your participation will help to:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Provide access to the latest technology.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Empower blind people to advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Encourage blind members to expand their knowledge of resources designed to improve their quality of life.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Foster a positive attitude about blindness.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Accommodations includes:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Check-In: Friday February 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Check-Out: Saturday February 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Relax during the Manager’s Social Hour, which includes two adult beverage tickets and delicious Hors D’oeuvres.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>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></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>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> , 2025 either on Facebook or in the Ohio Zoom Hall. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can pay by Zelle at <a href="mailto:nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com">nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com</a> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about Cleveland’s fundraiser, Contact: Suzanne Turner at <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 990-6199 or SMTurner.234@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>