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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><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2025 Convention Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Welcome back to the City of Westlake, Ohio. We are delighted to have you return visiting us and hoped you enjoyed seeing what makes our City such a special place.<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'>In November 2025, West Lake is honored to hold once again the State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<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'>\u201cAIN\u2019T No Stopping Us Now\u201d is the theme for 2025.<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'>The Convention dates are Thursday, November 6, 2025, through Sunday, November 9, 2025.<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'>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 \u201cliving the life you want.\u201d<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'>AIN\u2019T No Stopping Us Now! We fight to win, breaking down barriers and sustaining our civil rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://youtu.be/i2FW1WJc0lg?si=YDQE6TvbSUDAeQQy">https://youtu.be/i2FW1WJc0lg?si=YDQE6TvbSUDAeQQy</a><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'>The 79<sup>th</sup> Ohio State convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden Westlake Hotel. The address is 1100 Crocker Road, Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (<b>800) 407-9832</b>. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made. The room rate is only $115.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room. The last date to reserve a room is Monday, October 6, 2025.<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'>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:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>RESERVE NOW!<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'>Note: CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>ACCOMMODATIONS<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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> DoubleTree Westlake offers free parking to all of our guests<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Refrigerators and Microwaves in every room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Wireless high-speed internet access and remote printing from any guest room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> On-demand movies and premium television channels (HBO*, CNN*, ESPN*)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> In-room coffee from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> USA Today* delivered each weekday morning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> DoubleTree Aroma Actives bath products<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Same day laundry / dry cleaning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Self-parking<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 24-hour connectivity center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 24-hour Life Fitness Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Sundry and ATM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\uf0b7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> In-door Pool<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'>The 79<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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more information, contact,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Richard Payne, Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(937) 829-3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com">Rchpay7@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFBOhio.org<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>