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    Is this the Julie Schweitzer from the Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in
    New Albany? If so, how cool. I keep meaning to attend one of the
    openings. Now, I will definitely have to make time to stop by.<br>
    Cindy<br>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2/27/2025 6:27 PM, Shreb via NFBK
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          <div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Lonnie Swafford via NFBK
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            <b>Date:</b> February 24, 2025 at 8:36:19 AM EST<br>
            <b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nfbk@nfbnet.org">nfbk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
            <b>Cc:</b> Lonnie Swafford
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            <b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBK] Press Release - Chili Supper and
              Auction</b><br>
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                  style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ANNUAL
                  CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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                    style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
                    Roman",serif">Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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                    style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
                    Roman",serif">Where: </span></b><b><span
                    style="font-family:"Times New
                    Roman",serif">American Legion, 4610 Shelbyville
                    Rd, Louisville, KY</span></b><b><span
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                    style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
                    Roman",serif">Doors open at 4:00 PM. The cost
                    is $5 which includes chili and dessert. The event
                    begins with a delicious dinner with a variety of
                    homemade chilies to choose from. Following dinner
                    There is </span></b><span
                  style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A
                  thrilling auction featuring incredible donated items
                  to bid on including various themed baskets and lots of
                  amazing gift cards. In addition, there are
                  opportunities to connect with members of the blind
                  community.</span><span
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              <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span
                    style="font-family:"Times New
                    Roman",serif">The National Federation of the
                    Blind of Greater Louisville </span></b><span
                  style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">is
                  thrilled to announce our annual <b>Chili Supper and
                    Auction. </b>Each year, we are pleased to host this
                  event to help fund the programs and services for the
                  blind of our community.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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                  style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As
                  a local chapter of the National Federation of the
                  Blind, we are dedicated to empowering blind
                  individuals to achieve independence, pursue
                  educational opportunities, and engage fully in their
                  communities. Proceeds from this event will directly
                  support programs such as the <b>Mittie Lake Memorial
                    Scholarship for blind college students</b> and the <b>Braille
                    Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL®)
                    Academy</b>, as well as advocacy efforts promoting
                  accessibility and inclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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                  style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Angela
                  Henderson, President of the National Federation of the
                  Blind of Kentucky, says, "Blindness is not the
                  characteristic that defines who we are. Continued
                  funding for our local chapter will ensure funding for
                  programs that promote independence for the blind of
                  Louisville, as well as to foster opportunities for
                  blind individuals to thrive within the community.
                  College students who are awarded scholarships may
                  continue to learn and aspire to reach their goals and
                  allow them to live the lives they want.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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                    the National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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                  style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We
                  advance the lives of our members and all blind people
                  in the United States. The National Federation of the
                  Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic
                  that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
                  the expectations of blind people, because low
                  expectations create obstacles between blind people and
                  our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and
                  diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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                  style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ashley
                  M. Swafford, President<br>
                  National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville<br>
                  <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ashley.swafford@nfbky.org">ashley.swafford@nfbky.org</a><br>
                  (502) 550-8208<br>
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