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</v:background></xml><![endif]--><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Spring is in the air, so it is time for the annual Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Bull and Oyster Roast. Proceeds help to support our exciting youth programs, such as Independence 2011. Please email me at <a href="mailto:aphelps@bism.org">aphelps@bism.org</a> or call 410-737-2642 if you would like to buy tickets. It is a guaranteed blast! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>BISM's Bull & Oyster Roast 2011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 6:00 to 10:00pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHERE: American Legion Dewey Lowman Post #109<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TICKETS: $40 in advance - $45 at the door. (Cash, Checks (made out to BISM) or Credit Card) A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FOOD BY: ATLANTIC CATERING<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pit Beef, Turkey, Ham, Oysters on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce and Lemons, Maryland Crab Soup, Fried Chicken, Sweet Italian Sausage with Onions & Peppers, Veggie Lasagna, Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fresh Steamed Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Taco Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cheese and Crackers, Vegetables and Dip, Assorted Cakes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REFRESHMENTS: Yuengling and Miller Lite Draft Beer, Sodas, Bottled Water, Coffee and & Iced Tea.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE: Live DJ, Prizes, Raffles, Games and WHEELS!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Warm regards, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Help sponsor our youth program activities <a href="https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1003647"><span style='color:#3333CC'>Donate</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Check out information about our summer youth program: <a href="http://bism.org/r_youth_TEMP_2.cfm"><span style='color:#3333CC'>Independence 2011</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Take the NCLB at BISM in Baltimore on March 26. For information: <a href="http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/NCLBcertification.php"><span style='color:#3333CC'>National Certification in Literary Braille </span></a></span><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#3333CC'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>3345 Washington Blvd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Baltimore, MD 21227<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Phone: 410-737-2642<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Mobile: 410-274-1647<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Fax: 410-737-2689<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Toll Free: 888-322-4567<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:aphelps@bism.org"><span style='color:blue'>aphelps@bism.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#333333'>"...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind person can do the average job in the average place of business and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." Freedom for the Blind, James H. Omvig</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>Confidentiality Note: </span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:windowtext'>The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. 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