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Bridget,<br>
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I want to say that I share your frustration. It is often hard when
a few in the Chapter/Affiliate do most of the work and the majority
remain apathetic or unmotivated. <br>
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It is difficult enough coming up with ideas that will be successful
and that our members will feel excited about enough to be involved
with getting the project done. I think we have to keep trying
because the work of the Federation is vital. It is also a way to
empower individuals that may not have felt that had a say in their
own future. If they can recognize that participating in
fundraising,helps them build skills and confidence that will make
them a more independent and effective blind person.<br>
<br>
Janice<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/21/2016 10:15 AM, Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Cash-and-Caring wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Agree with all
points. And I don’t share most these thoughts and feelings
with my general membership. As a leader, I understand it’s
my responsibility to keep encouragement flowing, morale high
and remain positive. But with other leaders, sometimes a
good vent is necessary, smile. But I agree that lists like
this are helpful and generate a lot of great ideas. I’m
frequently encouraged and excited by ideas I see on list
like this. Thanks to everyone who shares and provides
suggestions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf
Of </b>Eric Guillory via Cash-and-Caring<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and
Affiliates <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org"><cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org></a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Eric Guillory
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:eguillory@louisianacenter.org"><eguillory@louisianacenter.org></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] IABS IDOL<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">It can be
discouraging. In talking with churches and other nonprofit
entities, there is seemingly a general feeling that the
spirit of volunteerism is down—particularly with regard to
fundraising (both giving and organizing). That is why lists
such as this one and the encouragement and ideas we are
given by the list moderators is invaluable. Ideas and trends
will come and go. Nevertheless, it is incumbent on us as
individuals in positions of leadership to cultivate as much
enthusiasm and excitement as possible in our membership.
This can be a thankless and difficult task, but the rewards
(membership and monetary) are well worth any frustration.
Thanks for all the good ideas and dialog. I will be putting
some of them before our affiliate and its chapters for
future consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Eric
Guillory, Director of Youth Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Louisiana
Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">101 South
Trenton Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Ruston, LA
71270<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Voice:
800-234-4166<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Fax:
318-251-0109<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Twitter:
ericguillory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Skype:
brllovingdad<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">“Together,
we are changing what it means to be blind.”</span></b><span
style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Cash-and-Caring<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:47 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and
Affiliates'<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cash-and-caring] IABS IDOL<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Our student
division used to do the exact same fundraiser, the one
exception being the chapter battle. It used to be a
highlight of state convention. Lots of people attended,
staying late, having fun, with lots of contestant
participation, and raising a good amount for the division.
For a few years now, fewer and fewer people attended,
including students, and it got to the point where it was not
worth the effort, unfortunately. The last 4 or 5 years, only
a handful of people signed up to compete, and only slightly
more attended, most drifting off, away from the room where
the event was. This year, no one on the student division
board wanted to do it, and there did not seem to be interest
from anyone else. I don’t see it coming back anytime soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I know I often
sound like a naysayer on this list, full of negativity, and
I apologize for this. I’m actually a much more positive
person, willing to boost morale. It’s just that I’ve seen
this decline in interest in my chapter and affiliate for a
while, from both members and non-members. What used to be
successful and work, no longer does. What used to excite
people and make them invest, no longer does. New ideas have
been considered and tried, but we continue to see this lack
of interest. So it becomes frustrating for those of us still
dedicated and invested and wanting to see growth and
motivation. Not so sure what the answers are any more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Cash-and-Caring [<a
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href="mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cash-and-caring-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Chang, Patti via Cash-and-Caring<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 21, 2016 6:54 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Fund-raising assistance for Chapters and
Affiliates <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org">cash-and-caring@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Chang, Patti <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:PChang@nfb.org">PChang@nfb.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Cash-and-caring] IABS IDOL<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our student chapter on Friday night of
convention has a fun fundraiser patterned onIdol. It is a
talent or lack of talent contest. Each person pays a $5 entry
fee that gives them their first ticket to perform. Each
performance costs $5 after that first one. People can choose
their music. Karaoke with or without the vocals are usual but
some people bring their own instruments. We have three
judges, NABS rep, National rep, and a guest. The performances
keep coming. There is a battle of the chapters when each
chapter sings something from a theme. This year it was sports.
In fact the chapter that wins that battle gets to pick the
theme for the battle next year. The judges comment after each
performance which can be quite fun and funny. There is also an
individual winner who gets a gift card. Our students have done
quite well with this. The beauty is that this fund raiser
takes only three or so people to run it well. <o:p></o:p></p>
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