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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>Hello <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First of all, I would like to thank the ten people that came to the meeting last Wednesday night.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We had a good meeting. I would like to summarize some of the highlights of the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let me know ASAP how many tickets you wish to sell. Provide me with your address so I can mail the tickets to you. My phone number is (501) 680-7007 and my e-mail address is vanharris 62@gmail.com .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All ticket stubs need to be returned to me along with your money by November 17. My address is 649 Frontage Road, Lonoke AR 72086<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>According to state regulations, we cannot sell tickets via internet. This includes e-mail, facebook, twitter, etc. This will make it more challenging to reach a wider audience, and this is why it is so crucial that everyone help with ticket sales.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The drawing will take place at Cantrell Galary on November 24. Time to be announced. Anyone and everyone is welcome to be present for this live drawing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An important small detail: Do not use the word “Arkansas” in describing what we are raffling. Using “Arkansas Razorback” makes it sound proprietary to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Razorback is a broader, less specific term.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do not sell tickets to anyone under the age of 18.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is OK to get helpers for selling tickets. Do not solicit on state property.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ticket sales can begin immediately, so let’s go yall. I am scheduled to be at Fish Town Farmer’s market on September 9 where I will be selling tickets and promoting NFB. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>September and October are popular times for festivals and county fairs, so this will be a good time for all of us to beat the pavement and promote NFB.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My vision for this blanket is to serve as an ice-breaker and money-maker.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via e-mail or telephone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact me at your earliest convenience with the number of tickets you wish to receive from me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you all in advance for making this a successful fund-raiser.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tanya VanHouten<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s go build the Federation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>