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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> All the pieces of the Stronger together concert to celebrate Blind Achievement and Equality Month are falling into place. The band is continuing to rehearse, we have a sponsor for our back line equipment (sound, lighting, and instruments), and our marketing plan is in place. Now comes the most important task of implementing the marketing plan and filling the seats! If you are a member of the Tampa Bay Chapter, we urge you to join our marketing efforts to fill the house.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Monday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Stronger Together band and the Chapter leadership will outline and launch our marketing plan. Here is the important facts about our current position. The Chapter has committed to $1200 for the room. We have also committed to other costs to market the concert which will be outlined tonight. The room will seat up to 250 in a wide theater style arrangement. The cost for the show is $20 per seat with special group rates of $15 per ticket for ten or more tickets purchased n a block. NFB members also receive a discounted admission for $15. If all seats are filled and an equal number of regular and discounted admission tickets are sold for an average fee of $17.50, we would gross $4375. With projected expenses of $1800, our projected net revenue for this event would be approximately 2575. But wait. There’s More!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> In addition to the Stronger Together concert, there is a silent auction. The potential for this part of the event to net more revenue than the concert gate is very possible, netting the chapter more than $5,000! We have already made significant progress gathering auction items and will report on these successes, as well as offer tips for your asks. Remember, we all agreed to do this and now we need you to say “Yes!” again! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Stronger Together Committee will meet on Monday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. Please use the following Zoom information to join the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Marion Gwizdala is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Join Zoom Meeting <br><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82269566580?pwd=dWRQd1M2R2dhOFdxYjRFODk3cEtsQT09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82269566580?pwd=dWRQd1M2R2dhOFdxYjRFODk3cEtsQT09</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Meeting IDs: s822 6956 6580 <br>Passcode: 654368 <o:p></o:p></p><p>--- <o:p></o:p></p><p>One tap mobile <br>+13052241968,,82269566580#,,,,*654368# US <br>+13017158592,,82269566580#,,,,*654368# US (Washington DC) <o:p></o:p></p><p>--- <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>