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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:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Dear Members of the NFB of ND and Friends:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I have once again received from the National Office prior to our annual National Convention, this year to be held in Las Vegas, 10 tickets to either bought or sold by July 1. Each ticket is $10.00. See the informational instructions below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please let me know either by phone or e-mail how many tickets you want and I will arrange to get them to you. I will need the stub and monies by July 1 so that it can be turned in at the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>May you be a fortunate winner!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>April 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>RE: THE KENNETH JERNIGAN FUND RAFFLE 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Dear Colleague:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>As you are aware, we established the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund at our 1998 convention in Dallas, Texas. The support from members and friends has been both generous and enthusiastic. The committee is again sponsoring a limited edition raffle to raise money for the Kenneth Jernigan Fund. The ticket cost is ten dollars. This drawing will yield at least $10,000 net for the Kenneth Jernigan Fund.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>You might ask, "What's in it for me?" Here is what's in it for you. If you are the winner of this drawing, you will receive round-trip air transportation for two to and from the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in July 2019. You will also receive lodging at that year’s convention hotel for seven days during the convention. You will receive registration and banquet tickets for two. In addition, you will receive a cash prize of $1,000. On the other hand, if you don't win but you sell the winning ticket, your chapter will receive $500. You do not have to be present to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Enclosed are tickets to sell. We are asking each state affiliate to either sell or buy its allotment of tickets. If you choose to buy tickets for your affiliate, a suggested use is to donate tickets to the door prize chairman to be included with regular convention prize drawings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We believe these tickets are being distributed early enough so that all sales can be final by June 15. Please send money and stubs for tickets sold to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Jernigan Fund Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> c/o Susan Skaarer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> 200 East Wells Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>After June 15, please bring ticket stubs, money, and any unsold tickets to the national convention and turn them in at the Jernigan Fund table. Please have checks made payable to the National Federation of the Blind and note KJ Fund on the memo line.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> (over)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Fund Raffle <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>April 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Page two<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Be sure to endorse the back of the ticket stubs with your chapter name so we can send your chapter $500 should the ticket you sold be the winner. If you choose to buy the tickets so you can donate them to the door prize committee, please endorse each stub (leave the ticket attached) and return the whole tickets with your check and instructions that the tickets are to be turned over to the door prize committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We are counting on you to help build the Kenneth Jernigan Fund so we can accomplish the goals <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Dr. Jernigan set forth for us. Remember, the drawing winner need not be present at the banquet to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>If you are unable to sell your allocation of tickets, please contact Allen Harris at (205) 520-9979. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Allen Harris, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Assisted by Joy Harris and Jay Cobb<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>