[nabs-l] NFB - Bid for Excellence

[Hai Nguyen Ly]

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Bid_for_Excellence.asp

Bid for Excellence

The Bid for Excellence is an exciting opportunity to raise funds to support the work of the NFB.  The NFB provides programs, encouragement, and opportunities that help blind people all over the nation achieve excellence in their education, employment, and all aspects of their lives.  You can help us make Bid for Excellence a success! 

Mark your Calendars! 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Bid for Excellence national auction opens for bidding on Tuesday November 1, 2011! 

Preview Bid for Auction Items!

Bid for Excellence runs through December 5, 2011, so individual auctions will begin throughout the five weeks of the auction New items will be added regularly, so check back often to see what's new.  Follow the links below for a preview of Bid for Excellence auction packages available during the Bid for Excellence which starts on November 1.

Travel and Unique Experiences
Memorabilia and Collectables
Household and Gift Items

Donate an Item!

Another way to help is by soliciting donated items or services for the auction or making a donation yourself.  Popular auction items include travel packages; sporting, celebrity, and/or unique experience packages; and memorabilia and unique items.  If you have, art, gift baskets, vacation homes or condos that you would like to donate please let us know.  If you have an item you would like to donate, e-mail Bid for Excellence with as much detailed information  (with photos if possible) about your item or service donation. 

Check Back Often! 

We already have many exciting items for the auction including luxury accommodations in Cancun, Mexico, an opportunity to watch Hardball with Chris Matthews with a behind-the-scenes tour, and a plenty of gift items just in time for the holidays.  New items and updates will be added to this web page frequently, so check back for the latest information on the Bid for Excellence. 

Tell your Friends!

The most important way you can help is by telling your friends, family, and acquaintances.  Please tell everyone in your phone book and e-mail address book and everyone you come into contact with about Bid for Excellence and encourage them to participate.  Another easy way to get the word out is through your social media like Facebook and Twitter.  The more people who know about the auction, the better! 

Become a Sponsor!

Contact us to find out how you can take advantage of promotional and marketing opportunities for your business or to pledge your individual support.

For more information, help in how to promote the auction, to donate an item or service, or become a Bid for Excellence sponsor, contact Ann-Marie Laney at (410) 659-9314, extension 2371 or by e-mail at alaney at nfb.org. 

Don’t forget to mark your calendars, bidding begins on November 1, 2011!