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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>Good evening Federation family, <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary convention was a huge success. Not only due to those in attendance but to the entire Federation family. The time flew by so quickly! If you are like me, you made it home without having experienced or had the opportunity to purchase some of the unique commemorative items, which mark this milestone event for the National Federation of the Blind. I would like to introduce you to a few of the items that you can order online or by phone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The first group of items comes from Sorella Jewelry located in Michigan. Here is their story: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sorella Jewelry Studio is a company founded by two sisters, Beth and Lynn Stefani, with a true appreciation of design and a passion for quality. We took our name from the Italian word for “sister,” reflecting both our Tuscan heritage and our love of family. Sorella devotes itself exclusively to personalized jewelry that is artfully made by a small team of skilled craftsmen. We are fine jewelers creating fine jewelry. Each Sorella ring, pendant, charm, bracelet, and set of cuff links is custom made in America at our Michigan studio to your exact order specifications <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not only do the Stefani sisters make beautiful jewelry, they are pledging a percentage of sales of the below items to the National Federation of the Blind. President Riccobono was sporting the cuff links at the 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary convention. Federation First lady, Melissa Riccobono was wearing one of the pendants. What a great way to commemorate such a historic moment in time for our family!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The items are listed below, each followed by the link that you can order the item online. You may also order by phone at the following toll free number: 800.692.1950, Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm EST<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>NFB 75th Anniversary Logo Charm<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The charm is 16 mm (just over 2/3 inch) round charm) features the single NFB icon on the front and “NFB 75” in tactile Braille on the back. The highly polished raised icon , the rim, and the Braille dots contrast beautifully with the matte finish background. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cast in the solid precious metal of your choice. Choose from Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K or 18K Rose, White, Yellow gold, or Palladium. Pricing begins at $90.00. <br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To order the charm online go to this link: <a href="http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-charm.htm">http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-charm.htm</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>NFB 75th Anniversary Double-Sided Community Logo Pendant<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 20 mm (just over ¾ inch) round pendant features the six icon NFB symbol on the front and “NFB 75” in tactile Braille on the back. The highly polished raised symbol, the rim, and the Braille dots contrast beautifully with the matte finish background. <i><o:p></o:p></i></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal>Cast in the solid precious metal of your choice. Choose from Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K or 18K Rose, White, Yellow gold, or Palladium. Pricing begins at $160.00. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To order the pendant online go to the following link: <a href="http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-pendant.htm">http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-pendant.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>NFB 75th Anniversary Commemorative Cuff Links<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The round cufflinks are 20 mm (just over ¾ inch) in diameter. One cufflink features the single NFB icon, while the other cufflink shows “NFB 75” in tactile Braille. The highly polished raised icon, the rims, and the Braille dots contrast beautifully with the matte finish background. <br>Cast in the solid precious metal of your choice. Choose from Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K or 18K Rose, White, Yellow gold, or Palladium. Pricing begins at $295.00. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To order the cuff links go to this link: <a href="http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-cufflinks.htm">http://www.sorellajewelry.com/product-p/nfb-cufflinks.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>NFB 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ring<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 8 mm wide band is available in sizes from 4 to 18 in whole and half sizes (Quarter sizes available upon request). The single NFB icon and “NFB 75” in tactile Braille repeat around the band. The number of repeats is determined by the ring size. The highly polished raised edges, icons, and the Braille dots contrast beautifully with the matte finish background. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cast in the solid precious metal of your choice. Choose from Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K or 18K Rose, White, Yellow gold, or Palladium. Pricing begins at $ 340.00.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br> The second offering comes from 3D Photoworks. They produced the tactile and audio timeline of the Federation that you may have seen at convention. 3D Photoworks has developed a mixed media art piece, which has 3D photos of Dr. tenbroek, Dr. Jernigan, Dr. Maurer and President Riccobono. The photos are arranged in the four corners starting top left with Dr. tenbroek and ending with President Riccobono in the lower right corner. A full color 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary logo is located in the middle with “Live the Life you want” in Braille. Each piece is customized with the members name and Member since the year you joined the Federation in Braille. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost for this really cool piece of art is $49.99plus $20 for shipping. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please e-mail John at 3d Photoworks with your contact information and NFB Plaque in the subject line. He will get in touch with you and make the payment arrangements. His e-mail is <a href="mailto:john@3dphotoworks.com">john@3dphotoworks.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope that you find these offerings as interesting as I do. They are beautiful and both are fantastic keepsakes commemorating our 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your sister in the Federation, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Jeannie <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT","serif"'>Jeannie M. Massay, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT","serif"'>National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bodoni MT","serif"'>Of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'>505 Baker Street <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'>Norman, OK 73072<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'>405-600-0695<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'>jeannie.massay@nfbok.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Californian FB","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#CC3399'>To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund campaign, please visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture"><span style='color:#CC3399;text-decoration:none'>www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture</span></a></span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#CC3399'>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p></div></body></html>