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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This is not only for a good cause that will benefit our sister affiliate, but it is clever.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> State-Affiliate-Leadership-List <state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nena Chadwick via State-Affiliate-Leadership-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:11 AM<br><b>To:</b> State leadership List serv <state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Nena Chadwick <nchadwick@nfbar.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] Creative Fundraising<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk112070260"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>You are cordially invited not to attend the ABSENT-TEA Hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas.</span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk112070260'></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Who doesn't love fancy finger foods accompanied by tea in china cups (pinkies up) and all the formality of a traditional high tea? Only in this instance, there's no need for you to purchase a new outfit, travel to a destination, tip the valet, or any of the other added expenses when attending an event because this is an ABSENT-TEA</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>By purchasing tickets, you have the honor of supporting the National Federation of the Blind from the comfort of your home! We have taken all the hassle out of (not) coming to our ABSENT-TEA</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas is raising funds to help send members to Washington, D.C., so we can work with our government leaders to make a difference for people who are blind in our communities, along with other vital projects.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Select how many tickets you and your group need</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The basic ABSENT-TEA tickets are $15. each</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Each Unlimited ABSENT-TEA ticket is $35.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Reserve a table for 10 with Unlimited tickets for $300.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>VIP Early Entry Premium tickets, $50. each </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Table of 10, VIP tickets, $450.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Don't delay - the deadline for getting in on the loveliest un-event of the season is October 15, 2022, which is National White Cane Awareness Day.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Want to help the NFB with another dollar amount?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=gmail-msonospacing style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>For the quickest way to pay, visit our website: <a href="http://nfbar.org">nfbar.org</a> and click the "Donate Now" button</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=gmail-msonospacing style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>If you want to write a check, make it out to NFB of Arkansas and put ABSENT-TEA in the memo</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Mail checks to NFB of Arkansas</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>c/o David Henry, Treasurer</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>1602 SW Thorton Street</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Bentonville, AR 72713</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=gmail-msonospacing style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Use #AbsentTeaNFB to let everyone on social media know you are not attending. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Want to learn more about our civil rights movement?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Contact our state affiliate president.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Nena Chadwick, <a href="mailto:nchadwick@nfbar.org">nchadwick@nfbar.org</a> or 479-435-8348</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Please share this message with all your contacts.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Thank you for your support!</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Nena Chadwick, President<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: 479-435-8348<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:nchadwick@nfbar.org">Email: nchadwick@nfbar.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Website: <a href="http://www.nfbar.org">www.nfbar.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>