[IL-Talk] support the chicago chapter christmas auction

[Mary lou Grunwald]

Very well put Dave!
I am busy gathering up items for this auction to make it a rousing success!

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> On 17 Nov 2019, at 11:33 PM, David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
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> We all ask ourselves from time to time, are fundraisers really important?
> Does one really benefit from organization-chapter fundraisers?
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> If you are interested in attending Washington Seminar, the answer is an
> resounding yes!
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> The Chicago chapter board met this evening and decided the following. The
> amount spent on assistance for Washington Seminar will increase from $1,000
> to $2,000 if the Christmas auction yields at least $1,000.
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> This could allow someone to attend Washington Seminar who might not
> otherwise be able to do so. This could mean a cosponsorship to one of our
> legislative initiatives that might not otherwise happen.
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> I know that we would all like to see tax credits for assistive technology,
> the elimination of subminimum wages for disabled workers, and appliances,
> excersize equipment and medical equipment that can be operated independently
> without the creation of modifications/work arounds.
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> So, let's all do our part and make this years Christmas auction a rousing
> success.
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> 
> 
> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
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> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
> 
> Chicago Chapter President
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