
<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature">Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Marcus Schmidt <<a href="mailto:nfbazwest@gmail.com">nfbazwest@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> October 26, 2017 at 6:41:54 AM MST<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:thejeffordsfour@msn.com">thejeffordsfour@msn.com</a>, <a href="mailto:kspears@hotmail.com">kspears@hotmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:kj4483@gmail.com">kj4483@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:blindseer@cybertrails.com">blindseer@cybertrails.com</a>, <a href="mailto:jhbton@cox.net">jhbton@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:allan_Curry@aol.com">allan_Curry@aol.com</a>, <a href="mailto:zacklerickson@gmail.com">zacklerickson@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:freespiritedguy1@q.com">freespiritedguy1@q.com</a>, <a href="mailto:loki7004@msn.com">loki7004@msn.com</a>, <a href="mailto:eric.oyen@gmail.com">eric.oyen@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:msrochelle@cox.net">msrochelle@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:edd@eddbonn.com">edd@eddbonn.com</a>, <a href="mailto:taylorgirl@cox.net">taylorgirl@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:mruddy@cox.net">mruddy@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:jasmtnman2@yahoo.com">jasmtnman2@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:marionbaker33@gmail.com">marionbaker33@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:kayspears@hotmail.com">kayspears@hotmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:godsquad@cox.net">godsquad@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:megan.homrighausen@yahoo.com">megan.homrighausen@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:princesslola730@yahoo.com">princesslola730@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:tamathagbrown@gmail.com">tamathagbrown@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:papa.ks.kafe@gmail.com">papa.ks.kafe@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:tmbailey22@outlook.com">tmbailey22@outlook.com</a>, <a href="mailto:chocolateer@cox.net">chocolateer@cox.net</a>, <a href="mailto:nassaunorm@gmail.com">nassaunorm@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:ampleasanton@gmail.com">ampleasanton@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:sevenjewelsllc@yahoo.com">sevenjewelsllc@yahoo.com</a><br><b>Cc:</b> Donald Porterfield <<a href="mailto:donaldpfield@cox.net">donaldpfield@cox.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Urgent west valley announcement</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>Due to conflicting events, insufficient volunteers and poor ticket sales, the board of the West Valley chapter decided last night to cancel the flap jacks fundraiser. The meeting that would normally be held in the afternoon at the hospital remains canceled as well. Instead, we will be meeting by conference call next Wednesday at 7 PM </span><br><span></span><br><span>Marc Schmidt Sent from my iPhone</span><br><span></span><br><blockquote type="cite"><span>On Oct 25, 2017, at 7:44 AM, Marcus Schmidt <<a href="mailto:nfbazwest@gmail.com">nfbazwest@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Just a reminder that we will not be holding and in person chapter meeting of the West Valley this Saturday afternoon but will be holding a conference call this evening at 7 PM at 605-475-6777 with code 06322. This is mainly to organize the last minute details of the flap jacks fundraiser that is this Saturday from 8 to 10.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Remember that this will be the same location as before which is the Applebee's at 5880 West Peoria Ave. in Glendale. Hope to talk to you guys this evening and hope to see you all at Applebee's on Saturday.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Be sure to bring as many family members and friends as possible.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Marc Schmidt Sent from my iPhone</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>On Sep 21, 2017, at 1:56 PM, Marcus Schmidt <<a href="mailto:nfbazwest@gmail.com">nfbazwest@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Just a reminder to all that our monthly chapter meeting is coming up this Saturday at 1:30 PM at the banner Thunderbird Hospital in room one at 5555 West Thunderbird Rd., as usual.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Please make a good effort to attend this meeting, as we have some important topics to discuss. I am planning on talking about the past state convention as well as the upcoming flapjacks fundraiser and give a demo of News line, as it contains more features than what most people are aware of. Take care</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Marc Schmidt Sent from my iPhone</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>On Aug 19, 2017, at 9:09 AM, marc schmidt <<a href="mailto:nfbazwest@gmail.com">nfbazwest@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Since this really can't wait until our west valley chapter meeting</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>next Saturday, I've attempted to summarize everything you need to know</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>about the upcoming state convention in this single email.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>when: evening of thursday august 31st through sunday noon september 3rd.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>where: hyatt downtown hotel, 122 n 2nd st in phoenix.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>cost: pre-registration for convention totals $90 (including meals),</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>while rooms are $89 for 1 or 2 people plus 25 each additional person</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>plus tax; includes wifi but does not include breakfast.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>if you need financial assistance call me at 602-758-0057 by august</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>25th, as our chapter board decided to make up to $150 per person</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>available; but total funds are limited to $300.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>preparation activities:</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>1) register for convention by aug 24th via the attached form, and</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>email it to sharonda at <a href="mailto:sbgreenlaw@gmail.com">sbgreenlaw@gmail.com</a>.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>2) pay for registration via by pay-pal from <a href="http://www.az.nfb.org">www.az.nfb.org</a>, or mail-in</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>the check "to sharonda (address provided on registration form).</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>3) reserve your room at the hotel by phone at 602-252-1234 or online</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>via <a href="http://aws.passkey.com/go/stateconvention2017">aws.passkey.com/go/stateconvention2017</a></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>What you can do to help make this convention the best ever:</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>a) Print and distribute the attached donation letter to any businesses</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>you frequent, asking them to donate items or services for door prizes</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>(generally 10 to 25 dollars value) or auction items (generally over</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>$25).</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>b) Gather any personal items you may have to contribute to the</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>auction, being new or gently used; home-made foods are also welcome,</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>as long as they don't perish quickly.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>c) If your artsy, let Amy porterfield know that you'd like to help</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>make center pieces; she can be reached via email at</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span><a href="mailto:aporterfield@saavi.us">aporterfield@saavi.us</a>.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>d) Give a little of your time at the convention, as there are many,</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>many volunteer activities; Amy is also the contact for that.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Hope to see most of you there.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span>Marc Schmidt</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span><2017 convention Pre-registration.docx></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><blockquote type="cite"><span><2017 NFBA Donation Letter.docx></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote></body></html>