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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p><span lang=EN style='color:#333333'>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='color:#333333'>Every year, the NFB of Maryland holds a Bake and Experience Auction during the state convention. Proceeds from the auction are used to pay our affiliate contributions to the NFB four major funds, Jernigan, White Cane, TenBroek, and Sun. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='color:#333333'>We are seeking donations of baked goods and experiences for the NFBMD auction during Convention November 12 - 14. Some examples of experiences include taking the winner to dinner, giving cooking lessons, etc. The usual baked goods are also welcome. We are asking for donation commitments prior to November 9, 2021. Please email <a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org">Convention@nfbmd.org</a> with what you plan to contribute</span>. One highlight of the auction will be two tickets to see Hamilton, the Musical.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>The students and parents will also be holding a baked goods fire sale as part of the auction activities. The fire sale will feature lower priced items individually packaged, like cupcakes and cookies. We are also seeking donations for the fire sale and need to know what you are planning to contribute. Please email <a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org">Convention@nfbmd.org</a> by November 9, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza<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><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<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></div></body></html>