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<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"> Susan King <sking@mabnc.org>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:12 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fw: Special Invitation | Matthew Whitaker at Central Piedmont Community College on April 11<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We are partnering with CPCC to support the upcoming Matthew Whitaker Quintet Concert on April 11. We are providing Vision Loss Awareness Training for their staff, and accessible materials for blind
and low vision guests (i.e. programs in large print and Braille).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Our partners at CPCC have generously offered to provide complimentary tickets to the event for our community (i.e. clients, staff, Board, community partners, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Please see the information below. Use the offer code PARTNER (all caps) to secure seats. Please do not reserve seats unless you are sure you can attend. There is a flyer for the event attached
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Best, Susan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Susan L. King </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Director VRS</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Metrolina Association for the Blind, Inc. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">704 Louise Avenue </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Charlotte, NC 28204-2128 </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Office: (704) 887-5119 </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Fax: (704) 372-3872 </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="mailto:sking@mabnc.org">sking@mabnc.org</a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the personal growth and development of such individuals.” </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Lauren Layne <<a href="mailto:lauren.layne@cpcc.edu">lauren.layne@cpcc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 11, 2024 4:10 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Susan King <<a href="mailto:sking@mabnc.org">sking@mabnc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Special Invitation | Matthew Whitaker at Central Piedmont Community College on April 11</span>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Hi Susan- Feel free to share the below email with the MAB community. Please let me know if you have any questions or trouble securing tickets. Cheers! – Lauren<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Good afternoon, Community Partner!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Central Piedmont Community College is thrilled to extend complimentary invitations to our trusted community partners for our upcoming Parr Series Arts & Humanities event. We hope you’re able to join us on April 11<sup>th</sup> as we host
the Matthew Whitaker Quintet for an evening of musical delight. Please feel free to share the below information and attached flier with others.
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<p class="xmsonormal"><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6542650/matthew-whitaker-quintet-charlotte-central-piedmonts-new-theater"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="1009" height="252" style="width:10.5083in;height:2.625in" id="x_Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DA73CE.5FABC200"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">If you have any questions or require further information, feel free to contact me at 704-330-6803. We look forward to seeing you on April 11<sup>th</sup>!
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<p class="xmsonormal">Thank you for your consideration and partnership. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">In community spirit, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Lauren Layne<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black">Lauren Layne</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Major Gifts & Planned Giving Director</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black">Central Campus, Sommers Building</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black">P.O Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://cpccfoundation.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">cpccfoundation.org</span></a> | <a href="http://cpcc.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">cpcc.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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