[nfbmi-talk] door prize letter 2013.rtf

[Marcus Simmons]

Please resend Door Prize Letter. Thanks.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Wurtzel" <marywurtzel at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] door prize letter 2013.rtf


> Hello all,
>
> I am asking chapter presidents to please copy the door prize letter and
> distribute it to your members.  If you do not attend chapter meetings 
> please
> also feel free to copy the letter to give to people when you ask for a
> donation for door prizes or auction items.  I also want to remind you that
> baked goods or other food items go over well.
> Thank you to all.  Lets have a fun time in Grand Rapids in October.
> Mary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Fred
> Wurtzel
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 9:54 PM
> To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] door prize letter 2013.rtf
>
> hello,
>
>
>
> Attached is a door prize letter to use in soliciting door prizes and 
> auction
> items for our state convention.  I will paste it in below, but please 
> don't
> print the email.  Open the attachment and print that.  The email will not
> print out properly.
>
>
>
> The attachment is a RTF (rich text format) which should be compatible with
> most word processor or text editor programs.
>
>
>
> Print out a few and keep them with you when you go shopping and ask your
> favorite stores to contribute a door prize for our convention.  Our tax
> number is in there so they won't need additional information for tax
> purposes.  Try to get things that members can pack in their suit cases to
> take home.  Cash is really a nice sized gift. (smile).  Electronics are
> good.
>
>
>
> Baked goods that you make good auction items.  Autographed balls, shirts 
> or
> other similar items are good.  Airplane vouchers, gift cards, and other
> similar items make good auction items.
>
>
>
> So, all gifts are cheerfully accepted for auction or door prize items.
> People love door prizes, so be creative and work hard to find great items 
> to
> help us raise funds in our auction.
>
>
>
> Thank you for all your help.  Please get copies of the letter to those who
> don't have computers, printers or a way to get them.  Let's make this the
> best door prize and auction year, ever.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
>
>
> Fred
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
> OF MICHIGAN
>
> 20812Ann Arbor Trail
>
> Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Friend,
>
>
>
> Thanks for taking an interest in the members of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Michigan. We are the oldest and largest organization of blind
> persons in our great state and we are proud to say we have made 
> significant
> differences in the lives of blind people.  We strive to change negative
> attitudes about blindness held by the public at large as well as among
> individual blind persons who have recently lost their sight or haven't had
> the opportunity for quality rehabilitation services.
>
>
>
>   We are requesting door prize and auction items for use at our annual
> state convention. Our state convention will be held the weekend of October
> 18, 19and 20, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Hilton Airport..
>
>
>
>   This year we are holding an auction to raise funds to carry out our many
> planned activities, including scholarships, talking newspaper services and
> employment services to mention a few, which all to improve opportunities 
> for
> blind individuals.  If you would like to send, your donation or you would
> like further information about our convention or other blindness related
> items please contact
>
>
>
> Fred Wurtzel
>
> 517-485-0326
>
> <mailto:f.wurtzel at att.net> f.wurtzel at att.net
>
>
>
> Our 501 c3 Number is: 51-0136079.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much for your generosity and for helping us to change what it
> means to be blind in Michigan.
>
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
>
>
>
> Fred J. Wurtzel
>
> Door Prize Chair
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
>
>
>
>
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