[Nfbk] Greater Louisville Auction Items - we need your help!

Sat Feb 1 17:01:39 UTC 2014

That was the year we had the ice storm. We did WAVE 3 the morning of. We had also done WHAS's noon show earlier that week. 

On Feb 1, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Cathy Jackson <cathyj1949 at gmail.com> wrote:

I can't remember, but I think it was 6 or 7 years ago Kevin was on some local TV program the morning of the event. 
Cathy

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On Feb 1, 2014, at 6:15 AM, "Melanie Peskoe" <melaniepeskoe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Cindy,
> These are all really great suggestions. Our social media maven, Nickie Pearl, has facebook and twitter covered and I have had some luck getting our events in the paper this year. I’ll look into the local newsletter approach. I had not thought about that. Keep the ideas coming! I hope we’ll see you at an event soon!
> Melanie
>  
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:33 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] Greater Louisville Auction Items - we need your help!
>  
> Just checking because I was hoping we might build a little more "outside" of our members to gain funding. I have been attending some events that serve meals to raise money and they been about 50-60 percent members and the rest is the public that has no affiliation with the group but attend the event (and thus bring in outside money).
>  
> Here are a couple of ideas:
> -Make sure it is in the paper several times for at least two weeks in advance of the date so people can make plans, and especially on the day of the event (the paper should have a calendar or list of events column)
> -Try to get a reporter to cover the event.
> -Post to our FB page and encourage people to share it on their own timelines (one a week until the week of the event, probably three times the week of the event).
> -Find local churches that have newsletters and ask if they would share the information with their members, and emphasize how we help the blind and this is fund raising to continue that mission.
>  
> There were a couple of other ideas but I forgot them already.
>  
> Cindy S.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nickie Pearl
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:56 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] Greater Louisville Auction Items - we need your help!
> 
> Hello! I would like to add, that we have always invited and encouraged the general public to attend. Melanies media campaign is nothing new for this event. This is always been a great way to involve extended family and friend and get them involved in our efforts.
> Thank you.
> 
> Have a great day
> 
> On Jan 31, 2014, at 4:43 PM, "Melanie Peskoe" <melaniepeskoe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Cindy,
> We are absolutely inviting the general public. In fact, we are currently planning a social media and publicity campaign to spread the word far and wide. We welcome your suggestions and please feel free to invite anyone you’d like. As in the past, the cost is $5, which includes a bowl of chili, soft drink, crackers, and a dessert. The dinner starts at 4 and the auction starts at 5. Typically we are finished by 9pm. I hope we’ll see you there!
> Melanie
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:34 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] Greater Louisville Auction Items - we need your help!
> Melanie,
> Will we be inviting the public or is this just for our members?
> Cindy S.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Peskoe
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:09 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: [Nfbk] Greater Louisville Auction Items - we need your help!
> 
> Greetings fellow Federationists!
> I hope this message finds you all well and that your weekend is kicking off to a good start. I’m writing once again to ask for your help to obtain items for our annual fundraising auction. This is by far our largest fundraiser and in years past we have brought in over $3000.00! Let’s not let 2014 be the year we fall short. As with many initiatives it takes teamwork to make the event so successful. To that end I need all Louisville members (and our extended Federation family too if you’d like!) to roll up your sleeves and start bringing in those auction items. The NFBGL board of directors can’t do this alone, we need your help. Please find attached the 2014 NFBGL Auction Donation Request letter. Please save it to your computer and either email it or print it and deliver it to anyone whom you feel may be interested in donating to our auction. No items are too small. Often we can bundle several small things to make a really nice package. Gift cards are good, as well as those unused holiday gifts that you know you’ll never use, but don’t want to send back. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email or call me directly. My phone number is 502-262-1403. Thanks in advance for your hard work!
> Warm Regards,
> Melanie
> --
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