Sounds great! Awesome idea Miranda. Perhaps we can do a \u201cValentines Day Pancake Breakfast\u201d fundraiser 2/14 and raffle off then? Anyone interested?<div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>Who else will be there?!<br><br>On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Miranda Kilby via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>Good afternoon,</div><div>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\u2019s 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.</div><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">-- <br>Miranda b. Kilby</span><div><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ph: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:(352)942-0417" target="_blank">(352)942-0417</a></span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Nov 19, 2025, at 11:14\u202fAM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Tampa Bay President via NFBF-Tampa<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Tampa Bay President <<a href="mailto:nfbf.tampa@gmail.com" target="_blank">nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Tampa] NFB TB Christmas Party Information & Holiday FUNdraising baskets<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:34.5pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Good morning NFB Tampa Bay,</span></b><span style="font-size:34.5pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Thank you to everyone who attended the White </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">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. </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Get excited for our upcoming Holiday celebration Saturday December 6th from 1-3p at Barbara\u2019s 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.</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">What: National Federation of the Blind Tampa Bay Chapter Holiday Celebration Saturday 12/6 from 1-3p</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Where: Kindly hosted at the beautiful home of Barbara Gaw </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Located at: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/918+Clearcreek+drive+Tampa+33613?entry=gmail&source=g">918 Clearcreek drive Tampa 33613</a> </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f6a8</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif"> Please DO NOT pull in driveway, this includes drop off! Please
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">When: 12:30-1p drop off (party 1-3p) </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">\u203c\ufe0f Pick up at 3p (sharp please- our hostess has plans that evening)</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Bring your favorite dish you would love to share! Let us know what you\u2019re bringing so we can fill in any gaps. BYOB (bring your own beverage)
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">This is the current list:</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none;min-height:34px"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Sherrill - her famous deviled eggs </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Yvonne- yummy quesadillas </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Christine & Josh - mixed berry mousse cake with crème anglaise</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">We also have a couple FUNdraising baskets for the festive season. Please see the descriptions below. </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">National Federation Of The Blind Tampa Bay sincerely thanks Bloomin\u2019 Brands and Bonefish Grill for making this possible!</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">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
\u2026#/$ (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). </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">In the spirit of treating yo\u2019 self or perhaps gifting a lucky loved one something truly delightful\u2026</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:34.5pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Kick off the season with your chance of choice\u2026</span></b><span style="font-size:34.5pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:34.5pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Bonefish Grill Restaurant gift basket</span></b><span style="font-size:34.5pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">$200 in Bonefish gift cards </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Gray 42oz Stanley cup with bonefish logo</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Bonefish Grill socks, and brown leather luggage tag</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Presented in a metal bucket - gift wrapped with white ribbon </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">The lucky winner for the Bonefish Grill basket will be drawn live on 12/15/2025 at 5p EST via our Facebook Live. </span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Signature Superbowl Staycation Basket</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Our very own Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Evan\u2019s signed Football
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">Stay at home tailgate items DIY experience!</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">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\u2019re strong together and couldn\u2019t do without you!!</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;font-size-adjust:none"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleBody",serif">I can\u2019t wait for our holiday celebration. Looking forward to seeing ya\u2019ll there!</span><span style="font-size:21.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. </span><span style="color:#222222"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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