[Nfbc-info] You still have time to Catch Our Dreams

Wed Jun 1 00:22:12 UTC 2011

Thanks for this bit of info.  

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> From: mwillows at sbcglobal.net
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 16:22:57 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] You still have time to Catch Our Dreams
> 
> Thanks for asking. Our affiliate cannot process credit cards or debt cards. 
> All transactions at the event must be either check or cash. The ticket 
> purchase on-line at www.sixdots.org is a paypal purchase to the National 
> Federation of the Blind of California and therefore it is a donation. We 
> will have receipts available at the event for anyone using cash. Checks can 
> be made out to the NFB of California.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Serena Olsen" <olsen.serena at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] You still have time to Catch Our Dreams
> 
> 
> > Hi Mary and all,
> >
> > Sounds exciting! Will auction items be cash or check only? Are they or the 
> > lunch eligible for tax deduction?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On May 30, 2011, at 8:14 PM, "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net> 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello All:
> >> You still have time to buy tickets to our major fundraiser, "Catch Our 
> >> Dreams". We want to make sure that Chemistry Camp becomes an integral 
> >> part of our affiliate. So we hope to see you at the pasta feed, auction 
> >> and show called, "Catch Our Dreams".
> >>
> >> Tickets are only $25.00 and can be purchased on-line by going to
> >> http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1071735-2Hx4MPDim9
> >>
> >> You can purchase tickets at the door. Cash or checks only.
> >>
> >> Even if you can't attend, you can still make a donation to help make sure 
> >> that blind children in California are given opportunities to learn which 
> >> they are not getting in school. Below is the flyer.
> >>
> >> “CATCH OUR DREAMS” 2011
> >>
> >>
> >> DREAM of OPPORTUNITY
> >> BELIEVE in EQUALITY
> >> ACHIEVE SECURITY
> >>
> >>
> >> Join the National Federation of the Blind of California for an afternoon 
> >> “Pasta Lunch” and Auction, on Sunday,June 12th 2011, at the Courtyard 
> >> Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield, Ca 94534, from, 1:pm -5:pm.This 
> >> fund raising event will be hosted by the River City Chapter. Tickets are 
> >> $25.00 each, Enjoy entertainment by Baca and his Ventriloquist, Bill 
> >> Passmore.
> >>
> >> This years theme is “Catch Our Dreams”. According to legend, a Dream 
> >> Catcher filters in good dreams. We in the NFB, dream of opportunities for 
> >> all blind people to receive education or training which will lead to 
> >> jobs. We believe in the equality of all blind people to compete with 
> >> sighted peers. We work to achieve security so that all blind people can 
> >> live and travel wherever they choose.
> >>
> >> The purpose of this fund raising event, is to bring awareness to the 
> >> public about the need for Braille, so that all blind people can compete 
> >> on terms of equality. Proceeds from this event will go towards: (1) 
> >> Chemistry Camp for high school students; (2) Braille Seminars for Parents 
> >> of Blind Children;(3) Advocacy workshops to empower blind individuals to 
> >> take control of their lives; and (4) Scholarships for blind college 
> >> students working to achieve success.
> >>
> >> The auction will be facilitated by our very own auctioneer, Everlee 
> >> Hairston. Auction items have been donated by generous businesses in the 
> >> Solano /Napa region. Some of the auction items include: an autographed 
> >> football signed by Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Andy Lee, 
> >> and Justin Smith who play for the San Francisco 49ers; a San Jose Shark’s 
> >> hockey puck signed by #40 Kent Huskins; a Weekend stay at the Omni Hotel 
> >> & Resort in either San Francisco or San Diego; 4 Tickets to the Indy 
> >> Grand Prix Sonoma at Infineon Raceway; Calvin Klein “Man” Cologne; Calvin 
> >> Klein “Euphoria” Perfume for Women; One night stay at the Villagio Inn & 
> >> Spa in Napa; 1 Day Pass-(Admission for 2) at Great America; 2 Night stay 
> >> in Las Vegas; 4 Tickets to an Oakland A’s game; 1 Pound of Coffee every 
> >> month for 1 year; and Various Vintage Wines from the Region.
> >>
> >> Come to our Pasta Lunch, participate in our auction and enjoy the 
> >> entertainment. There will be a no host bar available.
> >>
> >> Location: Courtyard Marriott
> >> 1350 Holiday Lane
> >> Fairfield, CA 94534
> >>
> >> Date: Sunday, June 12th, 2011
> >>
> >> Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
> >>
> >> Phone: 707-422-4111
> >>
> >> If you wish to come in the night before and enjoy the area, the hotel has 
> >> given us a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $89.00 a night. 
> >> Please tell them that you are with the National Federation of the Blind 
> >> of California.
> >>
> >> Directions: Take I-80, exit Travis Blvd, merge onto Travis Blvd. West, 
> >> turn left on Holiday Lane to Courtyard Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, 
> >> Fairfield.
> >>
> >> Amtrak: Get off at the Fairfield/Suisun station and call the hotel for 
> >> the shuttle. Phone: 707-422-4111
> >>
> >> To purchase a ticket for the luncheon show at $25.00 each, go to: 
> >> http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1071735-2Hx4MPDim9
> >>
> >> For more information, call the NFBC office at: 510-248-0100 
> >>.
> >>
> >>
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> >> NFBC Grants to National
> >> Mary Willows, President
> >> National Federation of the Blind of California
> >> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
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