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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=isselectedend>Hello Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>Get ready for one of the most fun and lively parts of our convention — the auction!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We are excited to have some guest auctioneers joining us this year, and we would love your help in making the event even better. If you are planning to bring an item for the auction, please email<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend> <a href="mailto:convention@ne.nfb.org">convention@ne.nfb.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>and let us know what you will be bringing. This will help us prepare descriptions ahead of time so everything runs smoothly and keeps the energy high.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>When you arrive at convention, please bring your auction items to the registration area for collection.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>The auction will take place on Saturday, May 2, immediately following the adjournment of the banquet in Loper Hall North. Auction items will be on display during the cocktail hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., so be sure to stop by, take a look, and plan your bidding strategy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>Thank you for your generous support. Proceeds from the auction help fund assistance for Washington Seminar, state and national conventions, and other important initiatives that strengthen our movement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We cannot wait to see what you bring — and we cannot wait to see you in just one week!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Website: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/">www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>