[NFBF-Tampa] NFB TB Christmas Party Information & Holiday FUNdraising baskets

Sat Nov 22 23:40:09 UTC 2025

Yes! Agreed!! Sherrill would you be able to reach out to your contact for
us to sell tickets at Publix prior to 2/14/2025?

I can try and see about Starbucks once we get confirmation on Publix.

For the Holiday party, does anyone have any allergies we should be aware?
If so please contact Christine at 813-493-7691

Here is the updated list:

Holiday Party list 19

confirmed; potential 20+?

Barbara + ?

Christine and Josh-

Mixed berry mouse cake with crème anglaise

Sherrill- deviled eggs

Yvonne- Quesadillas

Miranda + girls (2) -

Debbie

Greg + Janet?

Shanti

Tom- cookies

Ana + Luis - coquito, empanadas

Dan & Sheri- cupcakes

Z’Leah, Brianna -

Matt-

*Also Z’Leah is asking for the members that attended state convention to
please fill out the survey. Deadline is this week.

Thanks!

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Miranda Kilby <mbkilby at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> I like the idea of the pancake breakfast with conjunction of the basket.
> Perhaps we can get a time slot for Publix in January? and if Publix will
> allow it, perhaps Starbucks will donate coffee for us to enhance people to
> find out what we’re doing and to donate--
> Miranda b. Kilby
> Ph: (352)942-0417
>
> On Nov 21, 2025, at 9:08 AM, Tampa Bay President via NFBF-Tampa <
> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Just for planning purposes this is our current list~
>
>
> Christine and Josh
>
> Mixed berry mouse cake with crème anglaise
>
>
> Sherrill- deviled eggs
>
>
> Yvonne- Quesadillas
>
>
> Miranda, Isabella + Nevaeh-
>
>
> Debbie-
>
>
> Greg + Janet-
>
>
> Shanti-
>
>
> Tom- cookies
>
>
> Ana + Luis - coquito, empanadas
>
> On Friday, November 21, 2025, C C via NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Awesome! That sounds delicious Ana. We will definitely be looking forward
>> to it.
>>
>> On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Ana Perez via NFBF-Tampa <
>> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Luis and I will be there. We will bring some coquito (traditional Puerto
>>> Rican Christmas drink) and some empanadas.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM Tampa Bay President via NFBF-Tampa <
>>> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sounds great! Awesome idea Miranda. Perhaps we can do a “Valentines Day
>>>> Pancake Breakfast” fundraiser 2/14 and raffle off then? Anyone interested?
>>>>
>>>> I also wanted to update everyone on the pick up time for the Holiday
>>>> Party. Barbara said 3:30-4p for pick up will work.
>>>>
>>>> Who else will be there?!
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Miranda Kilby via NFBF-Tampa <
>>>> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Good afternoon,
>>>>> Isabella, my niece Nevaeh, and myself will be attending the Christmas
>>>>> party. I will bring something, but at the current time I am still thinking
>>>>> about it. As far as the basket raffles, I think we should postpone the
>>>>> bonefish one until February and do a Valentine’s Day raffle. This would
>>>>> give us more time to sell tickets versus a month. Perhaps we can combine
>>>>> the raffle with an activity or something.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Miranda b. Kilby
>>>>> Ph: (352)942-0417
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 19, 2025, at 11:14 AM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <
>>>>> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 
>>>>>
>>>>> Unfortunately, won’t be able to attend but have a good time.  When I
>>>>> move to Clearwater next year, hope to get my TD Tampabay transportation all
>>>>> worked out but will take time.  Happy to all!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Tampa
>>>>> Bay President via NFBF-Tampa
>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:03 AM
>>>>> *To:* NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> *Cc:* Tampa Bay President <nfbf.tampa at gmail.com>
>>>>> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] NFB TB Christmas Party Information & Holiday
>>>>> FUNdraising baskets
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Good morning NFB Tampa Bay,*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you to everyone who attended the White
>>>>>
>>>>> Cane walk! It was great to have NFB Tampa Bay representation there. We
>>>>> plan to collaborate with Tampa Lighthouse next year for a blindness
>>>>> equality achievement event.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Get excited for our upcoming Holiday celebration Saturday December 6th
>>>>> from 1-3p at Barbara’s house! Here are the details. Please tell your
>>>>> friends and pass the information to our members. Please reach out directly
>>>>> to Christine at 813-493-7691 with any questions.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> What: National Federation of the Blind Tampa Bay Chapter Holiday
>>>>> Celebration Saturday 12/6 from 1-3p
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Where: Kindly hosted at the beautiful home of Barbara Gaw
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Located at: 918 Clearcreek drive Tampa 33613
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/918+Clearcreek+drive+Tampa+33613?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 🚨 Please DO NOT pull in driveway, this includes drop off! Please
>>>>> have rideshare drivers and buses drop you off from the street. Kindly enter
>>>>> through the front door.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> When: 12:30-1p drop off (party 1-3p)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ‼️ Pick up at 3p (sharp please- our hostess has plans that evening)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Bring your favorite dish you would love to share! Let us know what
>>>>> you’re bringing so we can fill in any gaps. BYOB (bring your own beverage)
>>>>> - Please RSVP to Christine at 813-493-7691 by Wednesday 12/3 including how
>>>>> many will be joining. The more the merrier!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> This is the current list:
>>>>>
>>>>> Sherrill - her famous deviled eggs
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Yvonne- yummy quesadillas
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Christine & Josh - mixed berry mousse cake with crème anglaise
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> We also have a couple FUNdraising baskets for the festive season.
>>>>> Please see the descriptions below.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> National Federation Of The Blind Tampa Bay sincerely thanks Bloomin’
>>>>> Brands and Bonefish Grill for making this possible!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 100% of proceeds to the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Federation
>>>>> of the Blind. 100% of the proceeds go to our chapter! Raffle tickets are
>>>>> …#/$ (there will be an additional and separate email sent out with this
>>>>> information that includes link to purchase, just wanted to give the
>>>>> information to our members first).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> In the spirit of treating yo’ self or perhaps gifting a lucky loved
>>>>> one something truly delightful…
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Kick off the season with your chance of choice…*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Bonefish Grill Restaurant gift basket*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> $200 in Bonefish gift cards
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Gray 42oz Stanley cup with bonefish logo
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Bonefish Grill socks, and brown leather luggage tag
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Presented in a metal bucket - gift wrapped with white ribbon
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The lucky winner for the Bonefish Grill basket will be drawn live on
>>>>> 12/15/2025 at 5p EST via our Facebook Live.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Signature Superbowl Staycation Basket
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Our very own Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Evan’s signed Football 🏈
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Stay at home tailgate items DIY experience!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The lucky winner of the Signature Superbowl Staycation Basket will be
>>>>> drawn on Facebook live at the end of our first chapter meeting of 2026,
>>>>> January 24th around 2p EST. Best of luck and thank you again for your
>>>>> continued support! We’re strong together and couldn’t do without you!!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I can’t wait for our holiday celebration. Looking forward to seeing
>>>>> ya’ll there!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Christine Copley
>>>>>
>>>>> President, Tampa Bay Chapter
>>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>>>> Ph.: 813-493-7691
>>>>> E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> “Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show
>>>>> others what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>>>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday
>>>>> we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Christine Copley
>>>> President, Tampa Bay Chapter
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>>> Ph.: 813-493-7691
>>>> E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> “Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show
>>>> others what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan
>>>>
>>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday
>>>> we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>>>>
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> --
>
> --
> Christine Copley
> President, Tampa Bay Chapter
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> Ph.: 813-493-7691
> E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com
>
> “Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others
> what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan
>
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work
> together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
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--
Christine Copley
President, Tampa Bay Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Ph.: 813-493-7691
E-mail: nfbf.tampa at gmail.com

“Don’t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others
what you can do. Only “you” can find your potential.” Marla Runyan

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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