[il-talk] March 26 - Braille Readers are Leaders Day

[Syed Yousufuddin]

Kelly, I am impressed by your commitment in this endeavor. You have demonstrated true leadership by your dedication and persistence in spreading the word and obtaining the proclomations.

Illinois is definitely getting the national recognition, thanks to the leaders like you.

Syed
 
> From: kelly at dls.net
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> Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:54:53 -0500
> Subject: [il-talk] March 26 - Braille Readers are Leaders Day
> 
> March 26, 2009, marks the release of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver 
> Dollar by the U.S. Mint. Here in Illinois this day has been proclaimed 
> Braille Readers are Leaders Day by the mayors/presidents of Chicago, Des 
> Plaines, East Moline, Forest Park, Geneseo, Hanover Park, Jacksonville, 
> Kewannee, Machesney Park, Moline, Morrison, Quincy, Rock Island, and 
> Springfield. Many of these proclamations were presented to NFB members at 
> the various city council meetings; others were signed and sent directly. 
> Members of our Blackhawk Chapter will be showing one of the uncirculated 
> commemorative coins at Blackhawk College on Thursday, March 26, and at a 
> Louis Braille Celebration at their local CIL. A tasty chocolate version may 
> also be available!
> 
> I urge all of you to remember that as of March 26, 2009, the commemorative 
> coin can be purchased by visiting www.usmint.gov or by calling 1-800- USA 
> MINT. Until April 27, the proof coin can be purchased for $37.95 and the 
> uncirculated coin for $31.95. After April 27, the proof coin can be 
> purchased for $41.95 and the uncirculated coin for $33.95. Sales will last 
> until the end of the year or until all 400,000 coins are sold. A portion of 
> all sales goes to support Braille Literacy programs. So, visit 
> www.braille.org to learn more about the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign 
> and visit www.usmint.gov to do your shopping that will lead to CHANGE WITH A 
> DOLLAR!
> 
> 
> Kelly 
> 
> 
> 
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