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From: <font face="Times New Roman, Times">Parnell Diggs<br><br>
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Dear Colleagues:<br><br>
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On Tuesday evening, May 17, I had the pleasure of conducting a joint
meeting of the State Presidents and members of the Imagination Fund
Committee. We talked about the methods our members are using to
make the "ask" and generate financial support for our programs
from sources outside the movement. It is so easy!<br><br>
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Some of us have made personal donations to the Imagination Fund, or are
planning to do so, which is appreciated. But the main purpose of
the Imagination Fund is to set a goal, and make the
"ask". My friend, Garrick Scott, who serves as president
of our Georgia affiliate recently sent an excellent "ask"
letter, and I wanted you to see it. Best of luck, Garrick's letter
follows. <br><br>
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Parnell Diggs, Chairman<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund<br><br>
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</font>I want to start by thanking those of you that have donated your
time, finances, your energy, and, yes, even your facilities to advance
the cause of the NFB and the NFB of Georgia. But there is still
much more work to be done. If you have not made a donation of $5.00
toward my race for independence know that I love you still but I have
three questions for you:<br><br>
1. How was that burger?<br><br>
2. Did you try the new frozen lemonade drink at McDonald's yet?<br><br>
3. Did you tell your cousin "Hi" for me?<br><br>
Asking you all for money is a lot like dating, some of you will say yes
and it will be great. Some of you will say no and still want to be
friends and just like dating it will be great and I still will be your
friend. Please let me know that the cause I support is worth at
least $5.00 to you. Whether you make a donation or not will not
affect our friendship but it could affect the lives of blind people in
the state of Georgia. Please click on the link below to
donate. Thank you in advance. Your relative and
friend...<br>
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