[IL-Talk] : SUBJECT: Together We Thrive! The Door Prize Hype is Alive!

[michtlua at aol.com]

Hi there, all you beautiful humans!
It's your door prize co-chairs, Michelle Ault and Tasabih Elfaki back at it and we can't wait! Get ready, because State Convention is right around the corner, and the hype is real! This year, our theme is "Together We Thrive," and we are doing it in style. Not only are we breaking in a brand-new hotel, but we are also welcoming a whole new crew of first-timers and travelers from Coast to Coast to the family!
To give everyone the ultimate welcome, we want to shower our attendees with amazing door prizes all weekend long. That is where you come in!
Like the song says, "Ain't no stopping us now, we're on the move!" We are stepping up our game this year, and we want our door prize table to show our new travelers exactly how we roll. Let's bring the energy and the generosity so that by the end of the weekend, we'll all be singing, "Glory, Glory, Federation, our cause goes marching on!"
Here is how you can help us contribute to bring on the fun:
Gift Cards: Crowd favorites like Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, or popular restaurants that are nationwide. We love giving our winners something tangible to hold so we are keeping it old-school! Physical gift cards only, please-no email codes, screen shots, or digital links. 
Cash: Sparkles like Diamonds!! To make a cash contribution you would Zelle it to our fabulous State Treasurer. One of our favorite things when we are not running from coast to coast is seeing those cash donations for Door Prizes coming in! You would Zelle your cash donation and put in the notes that it is for Door Prizes. Also please let Michelle Ault or Tasabih Elfaki know that you are contributing cash so we can plan on when to sprinkle some sparkles around! It's easy...just Zelle it on over and be sure to put in the NOTES that it is for DOOR PRIZES! You would ZELLE it to:
treasurer at nfbofillinois.org
Accessible items: Tactile games, high-tech gadgets, or items that celebrate independence! Maybe you might be thinking of some things for working out and moving about? Since we all are on the move, let's keep these things small in size for our travelers! Do you own a small business or are you the artsy type and have some goodies to donate? Bring it! We would love to add it to the Door Prizes that are being donated!
Please bring your door prize contributions to the door prize table at the convention and label it in Large Print and Braille. New to Braille? That's okay, we have some helpers who love to Braille away! Also, please reach out to Michelle Ault at: michtlua at aol.com or Tasabih Elfaki at: Tasabih.elfaki at gmail.com so we know what you are contributing.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, your energy, and your dedication. Together We Thrive!
Your Prize-Patrol Co-Chairs,
Tasabih Elfaki and Michelle Ault