<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">And thank you so very very much Scott! this part, is one of my favorite parts of the convention, however since I will not be in attendance, I do not want to miss out on being able to bid on certain auction packages.<br><br><div dir="ltr">Dishon Spears<div> </div><div>Sent From My Iphone </div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 28, 2021, at 5:34 AM, Scott C. LaBarre <slabarre@labarrelaw.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">We will try and figure out a way to include Zoomers in the auction.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Dishon Spears via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Dishon Spears <DISHONSPEARS@comcast.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] auction packages<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Is this true? Can they not do this over the zoom platform for those that are unable to attend? Please explain!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dishon Spears<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sent From My Iphone <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Oct 27, 2021, at 5:35 PM, Maryann Migliorelli via Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I hope you are getting excited for this year’s auction. We have some wonderful things for your consideration. Please find the list attached and below. All of the auction will be in person this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">At your Service,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maryann Migliorelli—Auction Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:maryannmigs@gmail.com">maryannmigs@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">720-284-2318<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFBCO 2021 Auction Packages<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Shop till it Drops. $100 Amazon gift card Donated by The Boulder Valley Chapter. $100.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Win me the Money—Progressive. $100 bill donated by Scott Labarre. $100.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Tech it up. Two hours of one-on-one tech training, donated by Paul Sandoval of blind tech training. $160.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">McGeorge Fantastic Fudge. Dianne’s annual box of fantastic fudge, donated by Dianne McGeorge. Priceless.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Sound of Awesomeness. Bose Soundlink, Around-Ear wireless headphones, noise rejecting, comfortable, lightweight, and durable, donated by Kevan Worley. $200.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Sweet Spot for your Secrets. 14 by 11 by 8 Beatle Kill Pine handmade wooden treasure chest, natural wood with blue green spec, burgundy flocking, bronze handles, ornamental elk head closure, donated by Sports and Recreation Division. $175.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Heads or Tails for Broncos Tickets—Heads or tails game, $20 tickets to play, two fifth level tickets to the Broncos/Chargers game November 18 and all-weather Broncos blanket for two, Donated by Mile High Chapter and Lisa Bonderson. $220.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Delicious Eats and Live Theater Treat. Two tickets to a Denver Center show other than Hamilton and a $50 Sams #3 gift card, donated by The Blind Parents Division. $150.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Get Your Chill on. Mary Kay satin hands set, aromatherapy candle, two bottles of wine, wine glasses and box of chocolates, donated by The Denver Chapter. $180. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Sweet Noel Bath & Body Works—Mystery Auction price, <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#414141;letter-spacing:.1pt">1 Vanilla Bean Noel body lotion & 1 Vanilla Bean Noel shower gel, donated by Pueblo Chapter.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Lotion Lotion Bath & Body Works set—Mystery Auction price. <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#414141;letter-spacing:.1pt">2 bottles of Twisted peppermint body lotion, donated by Pueblo Chapter.</span> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Halloween Sweets and Treats—Mystery Auction price. large candy cauldron filled with full-size chocolate bars, sugar candies, and assorted goodness, donated by Mountains and Plains Chapter. $45<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Perfectly Posh Mellon Plumeria set—Mystery Auction price. All natural, plant-based lotion and beauty bar, donated by Mountains and Plains Chapter. $25.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Rounds of Tupperware goodness basket. servaleir Bowls set, and a set of Modulare Mates rounds, donated by Sylvia Vigil. $85<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Making merry with Mary Kay gift basket. Charcoal mask, Satin Lips Shea Butter Balm, Mini Makeup Brushes, Mint Bliss Lotion with Socks, and the Holiday Hand Cream, and Lip Balm gift set, donated by Sylvia Vigil. $130.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">That’s a Bowl Tupperware set and more. one each 12-cup/2.8 L Jr. (Red with White Seal), 19-cup/4.5 L Medium (Deep Red Wine with White Seal), 32-cup/7.8 L Thatsa® (Deep Red Wine with White Seal), 42-cup/10 L Mega bowl (Red with White Seal), and 2 rice servers, donated by Ileen Gallegos. <a href="https://my.tupperware.com/gallegos">https://my.tupperware.com/gallegos</a> $100.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Pueblo Shopping spree. $100 Visa gift card, donated by Pueblo Chapter. $100.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Light it up Broncos style—Mystery auction price. Broncos Scentsy Mini Warmer with wax bar, donated by Greeley Chapter. $35.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> Pipi Adams’ Awesome Bread Bags. Full-size homemade loaves of white, pumpkin, apple cinnamon, banana, zucchini, and carrot cake breads, donated by the Merchants Division. $75.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Pipi Adams’ Awesome Bread Bags. Full-size homemade loaves of white, pumpkin, apple cinnamon, banana, zucchini, and carrot cake breads, donated by the Merchants Division. $75. These are so nice we are auctioning them twice.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Sips and Sins. 2 bottles of European red wine and a box of Candy Bar Turtles, donated by North Metro and Colorado Springs Chapters. $70.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">22.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Sips and Sins. 2 bottles of European red wine and a box of Candy Bar Turtles, donated by North Metro and Colorado Springs Chapters. $70. This is so sweet it deserves a repeat.<o:p></o:p></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="23" type="1"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Dessert Delights. 3 bottles of Spero Winery dessert wines and chocolates, donated by Mile High Chapter. $100.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Sweet Dreams and Amazing Things in Colorado Springs. See write-up below for details, donated by Colorado Springs Chapter. $1000<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Kevan Worley, Worley Enterprises invites the winner of this fabulous four-star package to spend a special weekend in downtown Colorado Springs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Your special weekend for two begins with chauffeured transportation from anywhere along the front range to downtown Colorado Springs. You will be picked up at the location of your choosing mid-day on Friday. You will then be driven back to the location of your choosing at the end of your weekend stay in downtown Springs. Unfortunately, this element of the package is only good along the front range from Pueblo to Boulder.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Your package includes two nights at The Mining Exchange a Wyndham Grand Hotel. This four-star facility was originally built to house gold and silver as the minors came down from the mines. It has been completely updated, refurbished to an elegant hotel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You will enjoy dinner and drinks for two at Springs Orleans. Springs Orleans is adjacent to the Mining Exchange property. It is a New Orleans-style saloon. It has a fun laid-back atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You may wake up at your leisure on Saturday morning and enjoy a short stroll to a daytime eatery. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy a massage at MX Spa at Mining Exchange. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You will have some time to stroll through downtown Springs and enjoy shops and maybe a stop at the candy store because this package includes a $25 voucher for the candy store. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Then one of the highlights of this weekend. Dinner and drinks for two at The Famous. The Famous is a top-notch steakhouse. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Followed by an evening of jazz and drinks and snacks at the Wild Goose Meetinghouse. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The weekend also includes Sunday brunch at the Odyssey Gastropub. Enjoy mimosas or bloody Mary’s along with their famous bacon variety plate, omelets, and more. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">After a quick walk to the hotel to pick up your belongings. Our chauffeur will return you safely home.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is approximately a $1000 value. It is Good From November 2021 through May 2022. 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