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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=JEwell@nfb.org
href="mailto:JEwell@nfb.org">Ewell, Jason</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Friday, August 26, 2011 4:58 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=JEwell@nfb.org href="mailto:JEwell@nfb.org">Ewell,
Jason</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=ALaney@nfb.org href="mailto:ALaney@nfb.org">Laney,
Ann-Marie</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Chapter-presidents] Bid for Excellence!</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><SPAN class=107564520-26082011>The following
announcement comes from Ann-Marie Laney. She asks that you respond to her by
Friday, September 9. You can reach her at 410-659-9314, Ext. 2371 or at <A
href="mailto:ALaney@nfb.org">ALaney@nfb.org</A>.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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class=107564520-26082011>========================</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Dear Colleagues:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">This year the National Federation of the Blind will
be having a national online auction (using eBay) called “Bid for Excellence” to
help raise funds to support the work that we do to change what it means to be
blind.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Bid for Excellence has the potential to do quite
well, but we need your help in acquiring items for the auction.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Popular auction items include travel
packages; sporting, celebrity, and/or unique experience packages; and
memorabilia and unique items.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Examples include—<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A seven-night stay in a
beachfront condo, ski lodge, or luxurious downtown hotel<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">An “I love <st1:state
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>” package,
complete with hotel, Broadway show tickets, and a romantic dinner<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A five-night stay at a
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Waikiki</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place> resort and spa with
airfare for two<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A golf outing package which
includes lodging and rounds of golf<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A meet and greet along with
tickets to a concert, musical, or play (e.g., four tickets to see Rascal
Flatts and meet the band afterwards)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A specialized lesson with an
expert (e.g., batting practice with Cal Ripken)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A behind-the-scenes look at a
television show (e.g., a tour of the stage and set for <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Saturday Night Live</I> or the <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Daily Show</I>)<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A personal appearance on a
television program (e.g., a walk-on or a spoken line in <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">CSI</I>)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Dinner or lunch with a
celebrity or infamous personality (e.g., lunch with John Waters at Café
Hon)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A personally signed item of
memorabilia (e.g., a guitar signed by Tom Petty or NFL jersey signed by John
Elway—the more valuable the item the better)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">A rare or limited item (e.g.,
a bottle of rare wine or a limited print by a famous artist)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">If you have or know anyone who has any items that
would be appropriate for our upcoming Bid for Excellence auction or if you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact <st1:personname
w:st="on">Ann-Marie Laney</st1:personname> at the National Center at <A
href="mailto:alaney@nfb.org">alaney@nfb.org</A> or (410) 659-9314, extension
2371.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></DIV>
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