[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Cleveland December Updates

Mon Dec 1 02:17:07 UTC 2025

Good Afternoon, Cleveland and Friends,

Happy Holidays. I trust that your thanksgiving was pleasant, restful and a
time shared with family and friends.

I am sharing this with outside members, due to a member requesting the
information.

Please read this update through its entirety.

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On Saturday, Cleveland members attended the home going of Evelyn
Morson-Eaddie, who passed on November 13th.

What a beautiful celebration of her life and service it was. Friends and
family honoring her legacy, service and life. Both,  the Cleveland Chapter
and the Ohio Affiliate presented A proclamation in her honor. It was written
at midnight after I flew back into Cleveland from Atlanta. I really wanted
to be at the service, so I cut my trip short.

We are a family and being present is important if you are able!

Along with the proclamation Cleveland presented the family with a membership
coin and Evelyns red hoody, that she did not receive after being unable to
attend the convention. I along with many members will surely miss her. She
always provided me encouraging words that I will treasure for a lifetime.
She was loved by many members and friends of the federation.

Unfortunately, Cleveland has another upcoming funeral to attend. Nettie
McDermotts celebration of life is Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00PM.
EST. The location is Nuvision missionary Baptist church, 954 Linn drive,
Cleveland, Ohio 44108. The Repass is directly following service. Nettie will
be buried in Michigan alongside her mother, sister and brother, which is her
home on December 4th. 

Nettie was a long-time member for over 30 years. She kept Cleveland
accountable in many ways. Her dedication and presence were evident as recent
as September. Although, she was battling cancer, she did not stop serving. I
am so happy that she was the winner of the Valentine Love Bird Package in
February of this year. She was so excited to be the winner!

I spoke to her daughter and if you would like to attend the celebration on
this Saturday, the family would appreciate that. You can also send flowers
to the church as well. Financial contributions can be made to her daughter
by cash app. The address is: $DeionRN 

Please keep both families in your prayers, as well as Netties fiancé,
Fletcher Knight.

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Cleveland chapter Voice Box:

Details:

The Cleveland Voice Box will be updated this afternoon by 3:00PM. Please go
to:

(641) 715-3900

Code: 582705.

This will be updated every two weeks. Please share the number and code with
those who will benefit. The information will be not only from Cleveland, but
from the Ohio Affiliate and National as well.

Anyone can access it.

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Please continue to read the following announcements from the Fundraising and
Christmas Party Committees.

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Announcement from Tomeika Hurt, Fundraising Chair:

Details:

For members who received Valentine Fundraising tickets and tumblers to sale,
which were distributed during the November 2025 meeting, for your
convenience:

1. You can turn in tickets stubs and money at the Cleveland Sight Center on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30Pm to 2:30PM. I will be present.

2. In addition, stubs and money can be turned in during the Christmas party
on December 13, 2025 from 2:00PM to 2:45PM.

3. Also, on January 3rd 2026, during a fellowship at the My Friend
Restaurant from noon until 3:00, there will be another opportunity to get
more tickets or turn in stubs and money. This will be a Happy New year
fellowship gathering. NFB Friends and Members of the Year What a great way
to kick off 2026 with members, food and laughter. The address is
11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a count for the restaurant.

4. And, the final deadline is on February 7th when all stubs and money
should be turned into the Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt.

5. Therefore, the drawing will be on February 8, 2026 in the Ohio zoom room.

There are four prizes, 

A. Hotel stay at the Embassy Suites with love basket, 

B. Massage for two,

C. A certificate for $100 at the Capital Grill 

D. And lastly, $50 in cash.

Anyone may purchase a ticket for $10. You do not have to reside in Ohio to
win.

Consequently, If you would like to purchase or assist with the sale, contact
Tomeika at (216) 820-5404.

I honestly believe that we all can do this and bring in money so it can
help out with assistance for convention as well as the Washington and
Columbus Seminars. Thus, any other assistance that is needed with the
agreement of the Executive Board for approval. If you have any questions
pertaining to the tickets, please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a
beautiful, wonderful, productive blessed day.

Love Tomeika Hurt

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Announcement from Chacity Gilliam, Christmas Party, Member:

Details:

The Cleveland Chapter Christmas party will be held at the Nottingham library
. The address is 17109 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44110
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/17109+Lakeshore+blvd+Cleveland,+Ohio+441
10?entry=gmail&source=g> . The date and time for the party is December 13,
2025 from 2pm to 5pm.

This will be a potluck style meal. We are asking that members please bring a
dish or supplies needed. An organized list of who is bringing what will be
obtained.

The library will not allow warmers in the facility. please do not bring any
food that will need to be warmed. The chapter really needs your support to
create a wonderful meal for the Christmas party. The Executive Board has
allocated funds for chicken and sandwiches. those are items that are not
needed at this time in order to keep an accurate list .

Please contact the Christmas Party Committee by email, by text or by phone

. Tomika Hurt - (216) 820-5404, email: tomeika1993 at icloud.com
<mailto:tomeika1993 at icloud.com>  or Chacity Gilliam at (216) 644-4374,
email: chacitygilliam04 at gmail.com <mailto:chacitygilliam04 at gmail.com> 

Games and prizes will also be provided . For all those who want to
participate please bring a gift for the gift exchange with the value of at
least $10.

This is what is suggested and needed.

1. Pasta salad

2. Potato salad

3. Vegetable tray

4. Cheese tray

5. Any dips and crackers

6. Cases of water

7. Paper products

8. Dessert / cookies, and cake

Again, these are just suggestions. Please help us make this event a success.
We ask those who are bringing items, please arrive 15/30 mins early to set
up.

Anyone can attend!

I hope to see you all there.

Chacity Gilliam

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Announcement from the Cuyahoga Chapter:

Details:

We invite the Cleveland Chapter to join our Christmas party at My Friend
Restaurant from 1:00 to 4:00. The address is 11616 Detroit Avenue. We hope
to see you there!

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All members are encouraged to attend a Happy New year fellowship gathering,
called, NFB Friends and Members of the Year Thus a new us, a new attitude
and a new start! What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and
laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a
count for the restaurant.

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Announcement from Chacity Gilliam Vice president:

Details:

The 2026 State of Ohio Convention will be held at the Marriott University of
Dayton Hotel, 1414 South Patterson, Blvd. Dayton Ohio on November 5th
through 8th 2026. The hotel rate is $129 per night.

We will charter a bus coach to Dayton. Here are the details:

The price of a round-trip seat is $120 per passenger.

You can begin installment payments starting on January 17, 2026

A $30 deposit is due by March 21, 2026 to secure your seat.

Final payment is due on September 21, 2026.

Deposits are final.

You can either make your payments by zelle or mail.

Zelle address: NFB.CLE.Treasurer at Gmail.com
<mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at Gmail.com> 

Mail: NFB of Cleveland, Attention, Natassha Ricks, 

6980 Ladd Ln.

Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Please call either Chacity Gilliam at 216-644-4374 or Natassha Ricks at
216-376-9863 to inform them of your payment.

Note: Please put in the memo: Dayton Trip.

Anyone can attend!

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January 2026 Chapter Meeting:

Details:

The Cleveland Chapter will hold their January 2026 meeting at the Garfield
Heights Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, from 1:00 to
3:30PM. Please bring a guest. Remember, 2026 dues are $15 for the year.
Please provide them no later than January 30th 2026.

Finally, if you would like to serve on the following 2026 Cleveland Chapter
Committees, please contact President, Suzanne

1. Legislative Committee  William Turner, Chair

2. Education Committee -

3. Membership Committee  Theresa McKenney and Chacity Gilliam, Chairs

4. Fundraising Committee  Tomeika Hurt and Antonio Dobyne, Chairs

5. Outreach Committee  Wilbert Turner, Chair 

6. Seniors Committee -

Our Membership Coordinator is Chacity Gilliam. She will gather new members
information and input them in the New membership Portal. 

Clevelands Sargent of Arms will be Lorain Clemons and Machelle Gulley.

If anyone needs any assistance or clarification, please email or call me at:

(216) 990-6199

Email: SMTurner.234 at gmail.com <mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> 

Thank you for reading!

Suzanne

Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President

Ohio Legislative Director

Cleveland Chapter, President

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