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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Want to win either $400 or have your 2026 State Convention hotel and meals covered? Here's your chance!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is hosting the 2025 NFBMA Convention donation drive. For each $20 donation, you will get one chance in the Convention drawing. For example, if you donate $100, you will get five chances.<br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The winner will have their choice of either $400 or their 2026 state convention hotel (two nights) and State Convention registration covered by the affiliate. The drawing will take place at the NFBMA banquet on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The winner does not have to be present. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The fundraiser is open through 3PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025.<br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The rules for the drawing are as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. For each $20 donated, the donor will receive one chance. For example, if the donor contributes $100, that equates to 5 chances.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. The donor must expressly state that they wish to have their name placed in the convention drawing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Donations must be made separately from any door prize contributions, convention registration donations, walk donations, or end-of-year sharing contributions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Donations must be received on or before 3PM on March 15, 2025. During the convention, you will need to make any Cash donations to Jeff Wilson .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whichever way you choose to make your donation, be sure to note that is for the “Convention Donation drive.” Individuals may make donations using the PayPal <b><a href="https://nfbma.org/donate-now">https://nfbma.org/donate-now</a> . </b> Or using Zelle<a href="mailto:treasurerer@nfbma.org">treasurerer@nfbma.</a>org(, or making cash donation during Friday and Saturday of this years convention, or by mailing checks to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>29 Ellsworth Terrace<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lynn, MA 01904<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are sending a check, it must be received by Saturday, March 15 to be entered in the drawing. If making donations via PayPal or Zelle, please send the receipt or proof of the payment to Jeff Wilson at <a href="mailto:jeff@wilsonsolutions.biz">jeff@wilsonsolutions.biz</a>. Good Luck!!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>