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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>We will be conducting a National Convention donation drive and accepting donations in Orlando at our affiliate table at the Exhibit Hall, and members of the affiliate may also be on hand throughout the Convention to receive donations to NFBMD. In appreciation for donations at a certain level, we will offer in appreciation a particular item. You can donate at various levels and can combine levels to get more tokens of appreciation. Here’s what our menu looks like:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $1, you can have a snack item.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $5, you can get a fidget spinner. Supplies are limited.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive a pen toolkit. This pocket-sized pen tool includes a flashlight and several multi-tool features. This pen tool is branded with the NFB of Maryland logo.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive a crab-shaped luggage tag. <a name="_Hlk168351501">This luggage tag is branded with the NFB of Maryland logo.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $10, you can receive an entire back of assorted snacks.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $20, you can receive a clear backpack with the NFB of Maryland logo on it. This stadium-approved bag is fun and practical, and it even has an outside pocket for your other stuff. This backpack is branded with the NFB of Maryland logo. Supplies are limited.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In appreciation for a donation of $40, you can get your very own set of NFB of Maryland Scrubs, complete with the Maryland crab and NFBMD logo on them. Supplies and sizes are limited.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>We’ll also have available the Sorry Try Again drawing, where you can, for a dollar per try, win instantly $1, $5, $10, $20, or some delicious mints.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>You can make your donation in person using cash, via Zelle (President@nfbmd.org), or you can do so online using PayPal. Those participating in the Convention Virtual Experience are welcome to donate as well, and we will arrange for delivery of your tokens of appreciation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>For more information or to make a donation using PayPal, please visit: <a href="https://nfbmd.org/donationdrive">https://nfbmd.org/donationdrive</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Please note that those using PayPal will be asked to pay $1 additional for donations of $10 or less and $2 for donations of $11 - $40.<o:p></o:p></span></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></div></body></html>