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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBMN-News <nfbmn-news-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>NFBMN President via NFBMN-News<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 4, 2021 10:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMN-News] Auction Showcase<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I want to provide you with a partial list of what you’ll be able to bid on at tomorrow’s auction to whet your appetite. This is just the beginning, so get excited!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember the auction starts tomorrow evening at 7:30 following the close of the general session. I’ll see you there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And now …<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tea Basket: Donated by Tarra Coyne: 2 mugs, 4 boxes of assorted teas, 1 tin of assorted biscuits, honey bear <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wake me up basket: Donated by the door prize committee: 2 pounds Starbucks coffee, two mugs with lids, 1 box instant oatmeal <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>UEB lesson: Sharon Monthei will provide 1 hour of instruction and the various rules of the relatively new Unified English Braille Code. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $25. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chips and salsa basket: Donated by Charlotte Czarnecki and the auction committee 4 jars of assorted salsa, nothing too hot, 7 ounces a piece, 2 bags tortilla chips. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Perfume: one 3.4-ounce bottle of Oscar De La Renta fragrance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $50<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A song: Donated by Ryan Strunk: Do you have a message you want to send and you can think of no better way than through music? Would you like a ballad for someone special, a jingle for your business or maybe just your own theme song? If you want help writing your special song, Ryan will assist you with lyrics, melody and production as needed. Already have the song written? He’ll be happy to record it for you. The end result will be digital files of your custom created piece that you can upload or share however you like.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6 packs of truffles: donated by Jan Bailey: Each kind auctioned individually. Flavors will be announced. Bids for each will start at $10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Baker’s basket: Donated by Charlotte and the auction committee: 1 60piece small baking set including baking sheet, cookie cutter and utensils, staples such as flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One hour voice lesson donated by Briley O’Connor, an experience singer and voice coach. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $25 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bath basket: Assorted bath products by dove such as soap, shower gel, body wash and lotion from Neutrogena, a shower caddie and bath towels. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michelle Erickson memorial basket: Donated by Mark Erickson: 1 jar peach butter, 1 jar pumpkin butter, 1 jar apple butter, 1 bag maple popcorn, 1 loaf pumpkin bread, 1 loaf applesauce bread, gift certificate for a one hour massage<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wine and cheese or snack basket: Donated by the auction committee: 4 red wine glasses, 2 bottles red wine, one cheese cutting tool set. If you are in the metro you will get a cheese and crackers tray. If you are in greater MN, you will get assorted mixed nuts. This is for shipping reasons. Must be 21 or over to bid. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $20. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tea for 4: Donated by Brook Sexton: Enjoy an afternoon tea party designed just for you and 3 of your friends. I will pamper you and endeavor to make it an afternoon you won’t soon forget. You will come away from the experience refreshed and ready to conquer the world because nothing ever goes wrong at a tea party. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What you will get: 3 savory dishes, 3 homemade sweets, homemade scones and 2 types of tea. Food allergies will be accommodated. Must be redeemed within a year of purchase. Give two weeks’ notice for scheduling. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $50. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I love my kitty cat basket: Donated by Charlotte and the auction committee: Assorted cat toys and treats. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wisconsin basket: donated by Jennifer Wenzel: 1 bratt grill, can holders and keychains with Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, a Brewer themed flashlight, a Wisconsin shaped magnet, a cheese shaped magnet and a 6-pack of spotted cow. Must be 21 or over to bid.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $30. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T-shirt: Donated by Lorraine Rovig: 100 percent cotton, large, black with white lettering. It says in 3 lines:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>White cane: $25 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille lessons: $45<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Accessible Software: $750. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The back says 2 lines: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Independence for the blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Priceless!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I love my puppy dog basket: Donated by the auction committee: assorted dog toys, treats and milk bones. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1 Trader Joe’s basket: Donated by Theresa: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spices with grinders: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1 1.12 ounces lemon pepper <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.46 ounces Garlic salt <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spice blends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.2 ounces 21 seasoning salute <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.0 ounces onion salt <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.1 ounces Mushroom and CO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.3 ounces everything but the bagel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1.8 ounces pumpkin pie spice <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1.4 ounces organic ground ginger <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1.8 ounces ground nutmeg <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.0 ounces green goddess seasoning <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.4 ounces cheesy seasoning blend <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.4 ounces barbecue blend <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2.9 ounces Chili lime seasoning <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$20 gift card <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $40. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Snack basket: Donated by the auction committee: Triscuits, mixed nuts, 2 boxes of granola bars and trail mix. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting Bid $10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Just a nice dinner and fun time with friends night package: Donated by Charlotte Czarnecki: I will make the dinner theme of your choice. Bring 3 friends of your choice along. We can play cards, Alexa games or scrabble. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting bid: $20. <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>Ryan Strunk, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(612) 872-9363<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Live the life you Want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>