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

[Serena Olsen]

Hi Mary and all,

Sounds exciting! Will auction items be cash or check only? Are they or the lunch eligible for tax deduction?

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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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 707-422-4111      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
> 
> 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 707-422-4111      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
> 
> 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              510-248-0100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
> 
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