<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hello Statewide Members, Friends,
and Supporters,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope you are all doing well! I
am excited to share a new initiative that our Statewide Chapter is launching to
strengthen our community and fund important opportunities for our members. The
board has identified a need to boost our treasury, and one of the best ways to
do that is through a donation drive. That is why we are launching the Statewide
Giving Challenge! This is our chance to come together, rally support, and make
a meaningful impact. Below is a summary of the challenge.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Quick Summary \u2013 Statewide Giving
Challenge!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We\u2019re launching the Statewide
Giving Challenge to raise funds and support our members! Our goal is $2,000,
and we\u2019re just $600 away. Here\u2019s how you can help:</p>
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</span></span>Ask friends & family to donate.</p>
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</span></span>Start a fundraiser or request donations from
businesses.</p>
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</span></span>Make a personal contribution if possible.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Where to donate: Zelle
(<a href="mailto:nfbf.statewide@gmail.com">nfbf.statewide@gmail.com</a>) or PayPal (<a href="http://paypal.me/nfbf">paypal.me/nfbf</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Incentive: The top fundraiser
wins a $100 Amazon gift card!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Challenge Dates: March 30 \u2013
September 30</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Report your donations here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Let\u2019s work together to make an
impact! Full details below.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How Does the Statewide Giving
Challenge Work?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It is simple! We are asking all
of you\u2014our members and supporters\u2014to help raise funds by reaching out to your
networks. You can participate in several ways:</p>
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</span></span>Ask your friends and family to donate, then send
the contributions to Statewide.</p>
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</span></span>Create a Facebook fundraiser or use another
donation platform of your choice and send the proceeds to Statewide.</p>
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</span></span>Request donation from a business, nonprofit, or
other organization. If requesting donations from a business, nonprofit, or
other organization, please contact Statewide Chapter president, Z\u2019Leah Liburd, at
<a href="mailto:nyirah17@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">nyirah17@gmail.com</a> for approval to
ensure alignment with our mission.</p>
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</span></span>Make a personal contribution if you are
financially able. Every dollar counts!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Where to Send the Proceeds</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You can submit donations to
Statewide using Zelle or PayPal:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Zelle:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Direct: <a href="mailto:nfbf.statewide@gmail.com">nfbf.statewide@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Alternative:
<a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbflorida.org">treasurer@nfbflorida.org</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PayPal:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://paypal.me/nfbf" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://paypal.me/nfbf</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Check: Contact treasurer Scott
Wilson at <a href="mailto:S.wilson661@icloud.com">S.wilson661@icloud.com</a> for details and address</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Regardless which payment option
you choose, please write in the memo field: \u201c<your name> statewide
donations.\u201d</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When Does the Challenge Begin?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mark your calendars! The
Statewide Giving Challenge kicks off on March 30th and runs through September
30th. That gives us several months to work together toward our goal. To make
things more exciting, we are introducing an incentive! The member who raises
the most donations by the end of the campaign will receive a $100 Amazon gift
card.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Where Will Your Donations Go?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Your generosity will have a
direct impact by:</p>
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</span></span>Helping members attend the state convention.</p>
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</span></span>Supporting additional fundraisers to grow our
resources.</p>
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</span></span>Funding advocacy efforts, including assisting
members in attending Tallahassee Days.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Our Goal: $2000!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are about $400 away from
hitting our target. With your help, we can easily surpass it and create even
more opportunities for our members. Let us come together and make it happen!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How to participate and report
your donations</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We want to track our collective
progress and recognize your efforts! Here\u2019s how you can participate and report
the funds you\u2019ve collected:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>Collect Donations \u2013 Use any of the methods
mentioned above.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>Submit Donations \u2013 Send the proceeds using one
of the approved payment methods.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>Report Your Donations \u2013 After submitting, fill
out this quick form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform</a>
to log your contributions.</p>
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</span></span>The form will ask for:</p>
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</span></span>Your name</p>
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</span></span>The amount collected</p>
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</span></span>The donation method used (Zelle, PayPal, check,
etc.)</p>
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</span></span>The donor's name (optional, for tracking
business contributions)</p>
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</span></span>Any additional comments</p>
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</span></span>The form responses will be used to calculate the
winner, so it is important that you fill it after every contribution.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you have any questions, feel
free to email the secretary at <a href="mailto:statewide@nfbflorida.org">statewide@nfbflorida.org</a>. Thank you for your
support. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish together! Let us get donating
and make a difference!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jose</p></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Jose Bohorquez, Secretary<div>Florida Statewide Chapter - National Federation of the Blind of Florida</div><div>"<span style="text-indent:0.25in">We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or our future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity
achieve the aspirations of all blind people."</span></div><div><span style="text-indent:0.25in">-- NFB Belief Statement</span></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/qokDRMGtvpR3GTfC7" target="_blank">Click here to become a member of the Statewide Chapter.</a></div><div><a href="mailto:statewide@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">Click here to email the secretary.</a><br></div><div>If you wish to keep up with all things Statewide, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists below. Subscribing to both ensures you will receive all statewide-related communication. The NFB of Florida internet mailing list does not require moderator approval, but the Florida Statewide mailing list requires approval so patience is key. Always check your spam folder for emails.</div><div>To subscribe to the Statewide chapter mailing list, send a email with a random message to <a href="mailto:nfbf-statewide-subscribe@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-statewide-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a>. No subject required!</div><div>To subscribe to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida mailing list, send a email with a random message to <a href="mailto:nfbf-l-subscribe@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-l-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a>. No subject required!</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"></p></div></div></div>