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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please join your friends and family at the NFB Phoenix
Chapter annual Norma Roberts Wagner Picnic on Saturday, April 13. All that’s
needed is a quick RSVP, a dish to share, and your enthusiasm.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Who: <b>National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">What: <b>Norma Roberts Picnic</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Where: <b>Saavi Services for the Blind</b>, 2920 N 7 St,
Phoenix, AZ 85014</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When: <b>Saturday, April 13, 2024 Noon to 3:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Festivities include lunch, fun, prizes and a special gift
for eligible blind and low vision attendees. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>RSVP for the Picnic by April 8</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">please Call, text, or email Monica Nunez, 623-419-7207 or <a href="mailto:monicapnunez1963@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">monicapnunez1963@gmail.com</a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"> with the total number of people in your group and the item
you are bringing to share. The picnic menu is a combination of potluck from our
guests and a couple of protein options funded by the Phoenix Chapter.
Suggestions for items to bring are listed in a separate section below.</span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><b>Volunteer</b></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline">call, text, or email Macaulay Beasley at 601-270-2766
or <a href="mailto:macaulaybeasley1@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">macaulaybeasley1@gmail.com</a>.
Help is wanted for jobs of all kinds so don’t be shy about lending your time
with set-up, during the picnic, and afterwards with clean-up. Macaulay will
fill volunteer slots according to those who contact him.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Prizes and Fun</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All guests will have the chance to win prizes and enjoy
entertainment.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Phoenix chapter will hold a 50/50 raffle and is
collecting new/unused items with a value of $20 to $30 to be used as raffle
prizes. Tickets may be purchased in advance, cash/credit accepted, and winners
will not need to be present to win. Stay tuned for more details. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Funds raised will benefit the membership of the Phoenix
chapter and the blindness community. To contribute bring a new/unused item with
an estimated value of $20 to $30 to the picnic and leave it with the raffle
prize table team. For questions text or email Betty Love at 623-297-3447 or <a href="mailto:crashgirl22@icloud.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">crashgirl22@icloud.com</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Free Health & Wellness Gift </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In addition to the picnic food and fun, blind and low vision
picnic attendees may be eligible to receive a free health and wellness gift bag
filled with accessible devices courtesy of Saavi Services for the Blind in
partnership with the Department of Public Health. Items include talking medical
devices and wearable technology in addition to a “D” cane while supplies last.
Chapter membership and financial information is not required. Contact Rachel
Kuntz for more details at 937-245-0547 or <a href="mailto:rkuntz@saavi.us" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">rkuntz@saavi.us</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Picnic Contribution Ideas</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Note: Plan to bring enough to serve approximately 10 to 12
people </p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hot dog buns (beef hot
dogs will be provided by the Phoenix chapter)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Condiments for hot dogs
such as: mustard, ketchup, mayo, hot sauce</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hot dog toppings such as
shredded cheese, diced onions, peppers, pickle relish, etc.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Side Salads any variety:
pasta, potato, corn, cucumber, etc.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Baked beans and other
bean dishes </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meatballs and other
appetizers</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dips and salsas</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rice</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chips, pretzels,
popcorn, tortilla chips, etc. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Fresh veggies and fruit</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cheese, crackers, and
sliced meats</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cookies, pies, and/or
cakes</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bottled water.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Beverage’s lemonade,
soda, </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bags of ice</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Disposable cups, plates
(large and small), forks (utensils)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Aluminum foil, paper
towels, napkins, kitchen gloves</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>**Share this invitation widely, all are welcome to picnic
with the National Federation of Phoenix.**</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Warm
Regards,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rachel
R. Kuntz (she/her)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB
of Phoenix</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Live
the life you want… Blindness is not what holds you back.</span></p></div>