[NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Fwd: [Nfbaz-news] Auction Items in Bidding Order!

Thu Sep 2 17:57:03 UTC 2021

Sincerely,
Megan Homrighausen

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> From: Debi Chatfield via Nfbaz-news <nfbaz-news at az.nfb.org>
> Date: September 2, 2021 at 12:20:14 AM MST
> To: nfbaz-news at az.nfb.org
> Cc: Debi Chatfield <debichatfield at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nfbaz-news] Auction Items in Bidding Order!
> Reply-To: webmaster at az.nfb.org
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> The NFB of Arizona (NFBA) is hosting its 75th Annual Convention, Thursday, September 2, 2021, through Sunday, September 5, 2021.  For the second year, the NFBA State convention is being held virtually, to protect the health and safety of our members and guests.
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> One of the traditional events observed during the NFBA Convention is to sponsor a fundraising auction.  This activity is being adapted for virtual bidding by convention participants, using an online platform.  
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> You Won’t Want to Miss the Excitement! Bidding to begin during the banquet on September 4!
> As you can see by the list below, our list of auction items is very substantial!
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> Banquet Bidding Order, 21 Items
> Note: MB, Minimum Bid
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> 1.     One Custom Pie, donated by Amanda Lee Kraetsch, Lovely Bakes
> Amanda Lee Kraetsch trained for two years as a Pastry Chef, beginning in Utah and finishing in Maine.  She continues to perfect her own recipes, selling them to select restaurants.  Amanda opened Love Lee Bakes in Tucson, six years ago, and occasionally partners with a New York kosher catering company, featuring her custom-made pies for special events.
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> Amanda recommends orders be placed for pick-up  at least three to four days in advance, since she is not currently set up to ship her made-to-order pies.  Orders may be placed with Love Lee Bakes, by texting Amanda at: 520-800-9020, or by emailing:
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> amandaleek34 at gmail.com.
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> Build Your Own Custom Pie!
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> Choice of crust - Graham Cracker, Chocolate Cookie, or Pie Pastry
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> Choice of Filling - Cherry, Blueberry, Pineapple-Blueberry with Coconut Crumble Topping, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, French Silk, to name a few.
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> Choice of Top Crust -Pie  Pastry or Crumble
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> Only fresh, supreme ingredients are used!
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> 2. Red iPhone 11, 128 GB, MB $150, donated by Rodney Fletcher
> Red iPhone 11 with clear iPhone 11 case from Apple in original box. Features include: 128 GB; Power Button is the Home Button; uses Facial Recognition or Key Code; Stereo Audio quality; superior Dictation; built-in wireless charging.  Original SIM card is T-Mobile, and has been “Reset” to factory default settings and has been unlocked.  Current phone number can be migrated, after  new SIM card is installed.  Includes a white wireless charger.
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> 3. Dutch Brothers Gift Bag, donated by Abagail Messer, Marketing & Community Outreach
> This gift bag includes two 20-ounce travel tumblers (one metal-lined hot beverage and one plastic cold-beverage,, with spill-proof lids), two Dutch Brothers T-Shirts (one X-Large red with logo, and one Medium gray with logo), and one Gift Card with a generous dollar amount.
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> 4. Official Autographed Arizona Cardinals Football, donated by Arizona Cardinals
> Signed by Jordan Hicks, Defensive Tackle, #58, Arizona Cardinals! Jordan is credited with 40 assists, 1 interception, and 78 tackles during the 2020 NFL Football season!
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> Note: Special recognition to Matt Mazak for obtaining this generous donation.
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> Letter from the Arizona Cardinals and Letter of Authenticity included. Text below.
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> August 26, 2021
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> Thank you for thinking of the Arizona Cardinals as you make plans for your 81st Annual Convention to be held on September 2nd - 5th. We are happy to donate a Player Autographed Football for this event, which you will find enclosed.
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> We appreciate your interest in the Arizona Cardinals and hope this donation will assist your efforts and the work that you do in the community.
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> Please visit our website for more information on our donation policy at   www.azcardinals.com
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> Sincerely,
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> ARIZONA CARDINALS
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> Horace Raymond
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> Director of Community Relations
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> Certificate Of
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> This Arizona Cardinals Game used Product Or Team issued item Is Hereby Guaranteed To Be Authentic.
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> # 58 Jordan Hicks Autographed Football      8/13/21
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> Certified By
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> ARIZONA CARDINALS
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> 5. Guide Dogs for the Blind Grooming Kit, donated by Heather Bowes
> Package includes six items:
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> 1. Dog brush, double sided- two different kinds of bristles
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> 2. Toothbrush and toothpaste, for the dogs :-)
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> 3. A wash cloth 
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> 4. Four  booty shoes for the summer 
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> 5. A fanny pack to hold supplies, treats, dog bags,  etc.
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> 6. Essential oil for dogs refresher spray with recipe card
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> 6. Anker 20100 Battery Portable Charger, MB $20, donated by Dr. Jean Parker
> This battery pack is suitable for Charging phones and other devices. It has much more capacity than a power bank, and is therefore, about twice the size. It has never been used, and all of the specifications are in the original box.
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> 7. What’s Cooking Kitchen Set, donated by, Alicia Valiente, SAAVI, and Tony & Tina Sohl
> Package includes five items:
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> Red Imperial Home 4-Piece Pasta Pot Set
> Presto Electric Skillet.
> Vox 3000 Talking Kitchen Scale.
> Okra Silicone Steamer.
> Talking Meat Thermometer:
> This simple-to-use kitchen device  is in great condition, and has a long probe to insert into meat, such as  fish or chicken, with Power On/Off Button and Temperature Announce Button, operated by one c-nine cell battery.  Replacement battery is available at Batteries Plus.
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> 8.     Plush Pamper Yourself Wicker Basket, MB $40, donated by Cherri Wells
> “Ain’t Nick’s Tavern”
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> This gray, pho-wicker basket measures 49 inches around the base, 57 inches around the rim, and stands 14 inches tall, suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  The basket is jam-packed with a large, gray and white reversable plush lap blanket, white on one side, and gray with white geometric design on the other side, accompanied by a plush navy blue wrap-around pillow.  Why not pamper yourself, or that special someone?
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> 9.     Bluetooth Mega Boom Canister Speaker, MB $40, donated by Rodney Fletcher
> Two-year-old Blue Mega-Boom Bluetooth canister speaker with charging cable in original box, stands twelve inches high. Water-proof and Shock-proof. Can be paired with one other Mega-Boom Bluetooth Speaker. When fully charged, plays approximately twelve hours.
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> 10.  Young Living Essential Oils, Cosmetics Bag, MB $30, donated by Heather Bowes
> Bag includes eight items:
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> 1. Full size lavender bath and shower gel
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> 2. Full size lavender hand and body lotion
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> 3. Lavender bath ball
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> 4. Lavender lip balm
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> 5. Lavender foaming hand soap
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> 6. Slique gum 
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> 7. Thieves toothpaste 
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> 8.  Christmas spirit five ml essential oil
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> Retail value is $150.
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> A label for the essential oils made by Candoable  
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> 11.  Girls Day Out Package, donated by Sheryl Susunkewa and Debi Chatfield
> Package includes five items:
> Brown Coach Purse:
> This beautiful Coach wristlet purse is six inches by four inches, and is brown on the exterior, and displays the Coach logo. The inside of the purse is brown fabric. The purse includes a brown leather strap.
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> Jet Set Stretch Bracelet:
> Brand New!
> Jet crystal on a rhodium setting. This stretch bracelet looks just like a diamond tennis bracelet, but with black crystals. It easily slips on your wrist. This bracelet is fabric friendly as its edges are rounded, so it will not snag on your clothing. All jewelry is lead, nickel and cadmium free. Rhodium is in the platinum family and looks like silver.
> Purchased from Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski, $33.00
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> Cheetah Print, On-the-Go Tumbler:
> Fill this 20 ounce black, metal cup, with your favorite summertime beverage! It’s cute cheetah print design was created by Sheryl, and you can take it with you wherever you go! The cup also comes with a silver, metal straw. Handwash only.
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> Ulta Gift Card:
> The amount is a surprise!
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> NFB Lanyard:
> Live the Life You Want! Hold your keys, your identification card, tickets, etc. with this lanyard with a plastic pouch, and “Live the Life You Want” written on the strap!
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> 12.  CCTV, MB $150, donated by Donna Silba
> Gently used six-year-old CCTV, only used for the first two years after purchase (original value $3,500).
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> 13.  Helen Keller Barbie & Tote, MB $30, donated by Brad Kuhn and Ashleigh Moon
> Package includes two items:
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> Helen Keller Barbie:
> Brand new in the box!
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> Barbie® recognizes all female role models. The Inspiring Women™ Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. After becoming the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, Helen Keller attained countless lifetime achievements as a renowned author, speaker, educator and advocate for the blind, deaf, and deafblind. Barbie® celebrates Helen’s courageous determination with a collectible Barbie® doll created in her likeness. This fully poseable Helen Keller Barbie® doll comes dressed in a style inspired by Helen’s time as a student in the early 1900's and carries a book with molded braille on its cover. Designed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind, displayable packaging includes braille to create easy readability for sighted and non-sighted fans alike.
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> Includes doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
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> Braille Readers are Leaders Handmade Tote Bag:
> Show off your love of braille with this black and white cotton tote bag. The bag features a tactile representation of the print/braille alphabet on one side and the phrase “Braille Readers are Leaders” in print/braille on the reverse side. This tote is made from the popular t-shirt made by NFB to promote the annual Braille Readers are Leaders contest. Bag will measure approximately 18 inches by 18 inches, exact measurements TBD.
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> 14.  Ninja Pressure Cooker plus Air Frier, MB $40, donated by Cherri Wells
> From “Ain’t Nick’s Tavern”
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> The Ninja Foodi Pro Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer with Stainless finish, holds 6.5 quarts. Utilize eleven programmable cooking functions to: pressure cook, steam, slow cook, make yogurt, sous vide, air fry crisp, bake/roast, sear/sauté, broil, and dehydrate.
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> 15.  Amazon Echo Dot, donated by Betty Love
> Amazon Alexa Echo Dot in the original box - never been opened.
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> 16.  Accessible Family Game Chest, MB $40, donated by Vicki Hodges
> Brand new!
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> Includes:  Accessible games such as, Tic Tac Toe, Deck of UNO Cards, Magnetic Checkers, Three Sets of Braille Dice, Rummy-Cube with Tiles, Shut the Box Dice Game, Slade-Colour Board Games for Solitaire/Fox & Geese, and carrying case.
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> Retail value: $125
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> 17.  Juliet Braille Embosser with Dust Cover, MB $100, donated by Mary Hartle
> This gently used Juliet embosser with Dust Cover is powered with Duxbury software to produce Unified English Braille (UEB) Grade-One/Grade-Two/Computer braille documents on  8.5 by 11 or 11 by 11.5 tractor-fed embossing stock paper at the rate of 60 CPS (characters per second).  A partial case of 8.5 by 11 embossing stock tractor-fed paper is included.
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> 18.  Amazon Mystery Box, donated by Lupita Hernandez
> Surprise!! Quite a few useful items inside! A generous gift card, too! 
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> 19.  Perkins Manual Braille Writer, MB $75, donated by Jeff Ricker
> Gently used, refurbished Perkins manual Braille Writer in good working condition, with three-ring binder of Braille paper (does not include dust cover or carrying case; originally $450).
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> 20.  One Custom-Ordered Pie, donated by Amanda Lee Kraetsch, Love Lee Bakes
> Amanda Lee Kraetsch trained for two years as a Pastry Chef, beginning in Utah and finishing in Maine.  She continues to perfect her own recipes, selling them to select restaurants.  Amanda opened Love Lee Bakes in Tucson, six years ago, and occasionally partners with a New York kosher catering company, featuring her custom-made pies for special events.
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> Amanda recommends orders be placed for pick-up  at least three to four days in advance, since she is not currently set up to ship her made-to-order pies.  Orders may be placed with Love Lee Bakes, by texting Amanda at: 520-800-9020, or by emailing:
> 
> amandaleek34 at gmail.com.
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>  
> 
> Build Your Own Custom Pie!
> 
> Choice of crust - Graham Cracker, Chocolate Cookie, or Pie Pastry
> 
> Choice of Filling - Cherry, Blueberry, Pineapple-Blueberry with Coconut Crumble Topping, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, French Silk, to name a few.
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> Choice of Top Crust -Pie  Pastry or Crumble
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>  
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> Only fresh, supreme ingredients are used!
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> 21.  Ion Pathfinder Portable Speaker, MB $50, donated by Cherri Wells, Ain’t Nick’s Tavern
> Includes Bluetooth compatibility, retractable handle, wheels, 280 degree sound, and various light patterns.  Take entertainment to a whole new level with this portable sound-system, wherever family and friends gather for fun!
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> Sunday Business Session Bidding Order, 11 Items
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> 1.     Handcrafted Knitted Items, MB $20, donated by Lupita Hernandez
> Includes:  one pair of women’s lavender slippers, one pair of child’s lavender slippers, one brown shawl, and a multi-color blanket, including various shades of brown, various shades of pink, various shades of gray, and red.
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> 2.     Three Not of a Kind, MB $20,donated by Debi Chatfield, Jim Farley, & SAAVI
> Package includes three items:
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> NFB 61 inch, telescoping cane, with black vinyl zipper case. Never used.
> Zoom Text Large Print Keyboard 1202-4048-B Complies with FCC Standards for office and home use.  Black Keys with White Characters.  USB connection.
> Reisen Pocket Magnifier with LED Light - 5X. Three triple A batteries required.
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> 3. Barbie® Inspiring Women Helen Keller Doll, donated by Vicki Hodges
> Brand new in the box!
> 
> Barbie® recognizes all female role models. The Inspiring Women™ Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. After becoming the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, Helen Keller attained countless lifetime achievements as a renowned author, speaker, educator and advocate for the blind, deaf, and deafblind. Barbie® celebrates Helen’s courageous determination with a collectible Barbie® doll created in her likeness. This fully poseable Helen Keller Barbie® doll comes dressed in a style inspired by Helen’s time as a student in the early 1900's and carries a book with molded braille on its cover. Designed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind, displayable packaging includes braille to create easy readability for sighted and non-sighted fans alike. Includes doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
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>  
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> 4.     Bluetooth Mega Boom Canister Speaker, MB $40, donated by Rodney Fletcher
> Two-year-old Blue Mega-Boom Bluetooth canister speaker with charging cable in original box, stands twelve inches high. Water-proof and Shock-proof. Can be paired with one other Mega-Boom Bluetooth Speaker. When fully charged, plays approximately twelve hours.
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> 5.     Everything but the Kitchen Sink, MB $40
> Donated by Alicia Valiente, SAAVI, and Phoenix Chapter
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> Package includes five items:
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> Red Seven-Piece microwavable Tupperware set, with one universal cover lid and two flexible Seals.
> Red, Imperial Home 4-Piece Pasta Pot Set.
> Orka Silicone Steamer.
> Green four-Piece  Casserole/Steamer, includes universal cover lids.
> One Set of 4, 24 Ounce, Personalized Tumblers
> Order your personalized set of tumblers directly from Out West Gifts from the selection of colors and font styles, displaying your unique message on each cold-beverage tumbler with matching lid and straw.
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> 6.     Ila Atomic Talking Clock & Outdoor Thermometer, donated by SAAVI
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> 7.     CD’s and Puzzle Master Series, donated by Tony & Tina Sohl and Lupita Hernandez
> Package includes two items.
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> Audio CD’s:
> This is a collection of audio books—everything from mysteries to funny books. Most of the books are already labelled in Braille. Some of the titles include:
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> “The Crime Writer” by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz on 9 CD’s, Narrated by Scott Brick
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> “Heart Stopper” by Joy Fielding on 11 CD’s
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> “Power Play” by Joseph Fender on 7 CD’s, Narrated by Dennis Bootsacarrus
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> The Puzzle Master Series:
> Seven Braille volumes will be mailed USPS Free Matter.
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> 8.     To Stir with Love Kitchen Set, MB $25, donated by Alicia Valiente and SAAVI
> Package includes four items:
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> Blue Seven-Piece  Microwavable Tupperware, includes one universal cover lid and two flexible seals.
> Purple four-Piece  Microwavable Casserole/Steamer, includes Universal Cover Lids.
> Burgundy Two-Piece Microwavable Pressure Cooker.
> Red Imperial Home 4-Piece Pasta Pot Set.
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> 9.     Holy Bible, King James Version, donated by Lupita Hernandez
> Braille volumes will be mailed USPS Free Matter.
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> 10.  Two Mesa AMF Bowling Center Fun Packs, donated by Kevin Werden
> Each Fun Pack contains:
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> One Pass for two free hours of bowling for up to five people, plus two Rechargeable Arcade Cards, each loaded with 6 Credits.
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> 11.  KNFB Reader and Protective Case, MB $30, donated by Vicki Hodges
> This KNFB Reader comes with all original accessories in original shipping box, includes: all cords, two S.D. cards, two rechargeable camera batteries with charger, earbuds in retractable carrying case, camera-style carrying case with adjustable strap and Velcro belt loop strap.  Documents include: Grade-Two braille User Guide; Grade-Two braille and print: Frequently Asked Questions, Quick Start Instructions, End User License Agreement, and Command Summary.  In good working order.
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> Request of Donors
> Since this year’s convention is virtual, we are requesting that as part of your donation, that you handle covering the cost of shipping your donated item to the winning bidder. Shortly after the convention, we will provide you with the bidder’s shipping information.
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> Special Note
> If the winner of an auction bid lives outside of Arizona, or the US, they are responsible for any shipping costs incurred pertaining to their auction item.
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> You Won an Auction Bid. Now what?
> An invoice about the auction bid will be sent to the winner’s email address with a link to pay by Stripe.  Once the payment is confirmed, the winner will be sent an electronic receipt to their email address, then delivery arrangements will be made, communicated by email or phone call. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Hodges at:
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> 602-403-9019
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> vjazz at cox.net
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> Thank you all for your donations.  Your contributions are very much appreciated!
>  
> Now, let’s go Build the Federation!
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