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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Minnesotans of the Federation:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Each year, thousands of Federation members and friends contribute before and during the National Convention to various funds that support blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For every $25 that you as a Minnesota member give to the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">Keep NFB Advancing: Give 25</a> campaign through June 26, three things will happen: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Minnesota affiliate will match your contribution (up to a total of $6,000) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Aira, the visual interpreting service, will match your contribution (up to a total of $25,000) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You’ll be entered into a drawing to have your convention expenses paid for next year (and just in case you can’t go, you could just walk away with $2,500 in cash!)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Your support helps bring first time attendees to the national convention, raises expectations, and expands opportunities for blind people nationwide.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You must either mail a check to the affiliate or forward us a copy of your receipt to Jennifer Dunnam ( <a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com</a>) so that the NFB of Minnesota can match your gift. Up to $6,000 from individuals is matched by up to $6,000 from the affiliate treasury!<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To donate: </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">Give online</a> or call Treasurer Jenifer Dunnam at 612-203-2738 for assistance <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>OR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mail a check by following these steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>A.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Make the check payable not to the Minnesota affiliate but instead to the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>B.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>List the fund(s) to which you wish to contribute in the memo line<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>C.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Send the check to the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, 2801 Hennepin Avenue S. #126, Minneapolis, MN 55408-1907. The treasurer will collect the checks until June 26, then mail all the checks, along with the affiliate's matching check, to the national office. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Most importantly, we must receive a copy of your donation receipt or check by June 26 to be included in the Minnesota match. You should email your receipt to our treasurer, Jennifer Dunnam ( <a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com</a>) and follow up if you don’t get a confirmation reply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is a little more about the four funds:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named in honor of our former president and longtime leader to promote attendance at the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you in advance; your contributions make the important work we do at all levels possible!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>