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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ray Smith, a member of the board of the National Harbor Chapter, has helped the NFB of Maryland sign up to take part in a very unique fund raising opportunity. We are partnering with Viridian Energy—a company that supplies electricity in Maryland. The electricity Viridian supplies is “greener” than the electricity provided by BGE or Pepco. This means it is better for the environment. Also, because Viridian is an electric supplier they can purchase their electricity at a cheaper price and can pass savings along to the customer. On average a Viridian bill is 10-12 percent cheaper than a BGE or Pepco bill. Because of recent deregulation in Maryland, individuals who pay for electricity can decide what company they wish to get their electricity from. Have I lost you yet??? Well, read on, and I hope I can find you again!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So what does all of this information mean, and what does all of this talk about electricity have to do with the NFBMD? Excellent questions. Here are the meat and potatos of this new fund raising opportunity… <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you decide you would like to switch to Viridian as your electric supplier, the NFBMD will get $2 each month you remain a Viridian customer. Switching will not cost you anything. Also, if you decide Viridian does not meet your needs you can switch back to your original electric supplier at no cost at any time. Your bill will still come to you from BGE or Pepco. The only thing that changes on your bill is it will say “Viridian” in the place for electric supplier rather than BGE or Pepco. BGE or Pepco still own your electric lines. If there is a power outage, you still call the company you have always called. So, for very little effort you can help the NFBMD, help the environment, and also save money. Does this sound like a good deal? Well, it did to me… The Riccobonos signed up with Viridian this week, and I hope many of you will do the same!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To sign up, you will need your account number for BGE or Pepco. You can sign up online at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.viridian.com/nfbmd">http://www.viridian.com/nfbmd</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click on “Become a customer” follow the three steps, and you will be set. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also sign up by phone. Call 1-866-663-2508. You will need your account number as before, and you will also need the Associate ID for the NFB of Maryland so we get credit for your switch. The ID number is 17403.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you think this is a good idea, please feel free to tell your friends and family about this opportunity as well. Sometimes people want to help the NFBMD but do not know how. This is a very easy way your friends and family can help if they choose to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>June is a double month at Viridian. This means if we can get 25 people to sign up with Viridian by June 30, we will not only get the $50 for the 25 individuals, we will also get an additional $500 bonus for this month. If we get 50 people to sign up, we will get $100 and an additional $1000 bonus! This is simple money out there for the taking… But we can’t take advantage of it unless you help us by switching your electric supplier to Viridian today! Remember, we will continue to get $2 for each customer who stays with Viridian for as long as that customer stays with Viridian. This can really add up, and can certainly be a nice source of income for the NFBMD throughout the year. It will certainly help us help more people, which is what we are all about!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions about this new program, please do not hesitate to contact me at 410-235-3073, or <a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org">president@nfbmd.org</a> Viridian also has opportunities for those interested in selling their products. Please contact me if you are interested in more information and I can connect you to the right people.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your support in this new venture. I know that by working together we can make this fund raising effort a true success!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melissa Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>