[NFBNJ] NFBNJ: Five Important Items Of Interest Please Share

Wed Dec 26 18:40:02 UTC 2018

Note: The deadline for payment for the After The Holidays Party is 
approaching.  Call Joe Ruffalo at 973  743 0075 to discuss payment 
arrangements.

Please share with others.

Greetings to all!

I have provided four items of interest for your review and hopeful 
consideration.

  1.. GreenDrop Collection
  2.. Tenth Annual After The Holidays Party Flyer
  3.. NFB T and Polo Shirts
  4.. List of Acceptable and Nonacceptable Items For GreenDrop
Warmly,

Joe Ruffalo, President

NFBNJ

973  743 0075

Nfbnj1 at verizon.net

www.nfbnj.org

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  1.. GreenDrop Information
Hope you have made arrangements to attend the 10th annual after the Holidays 
Party on Saturday, January 5, see below.

Once again, we will be collecting items for the Green Drop program.

I have provided a press release that was distributed to the local papers.

If not attending, the press release provides a phone number and website to 
make arrangements for a home or office pickup.

GreenDrop Press Release

Press Release:

 National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and Knights of Columbus 
Council 835 GreenDrop Household Collections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2019
CONTACT:
Joseph Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ)
(973) 743-0075
NFBNJ1 at verizon.net

TWO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP OTHERS

Belleville, NEW JERSEY -Belleville Knights of Columbus Council 835, in 
conjunction with the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is 
seeking your assistance. On Saturday, Jan 5, 2019 at the K of C hall, 94 
Bridge St, from 12 - 4pm we will be collecting slightly used  clothing, 
shoes, household items, kitchenware, toys & games, small appliances, 
electronics, sporting goods, books, CD'S and videos.

The donation truck will pick up the items at 4 pm. Please mark all bags and 
boxes with “NFB.” All items donated are cleaned and resold in Second Avenue 
Thrift Stores. New items are also welcome. All donors will receive 
information regarding a federal tax deduction. Kindly consider any donation 
to this project which funds programs to change what it means to be blind.

If you are unable to dropoff your donation at the Knights hall, and would 
like a home pickup, please call GreenDrop at 888 610  4632 and or 
visit,www.nfbpickup.org.

The website will provide a list of acceptable and non acceptable items .

When arranging a home pickup, please mention the NFB.

Kindly mark all bags or boxes with NFB in order for the organization to 
receive credit.

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2. After The Holidays Party Information

You are cordially invited to the National Federation of the Blind of NJ's

10th Annual After the Holidays Party

Saturday, January 5, 2019

1 to 5 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall

94 Bridge Street, Belleville, NJ

Access Link accessible

Cross Street: Belleville Avenue

$25 per adult; $15 for children 7- 12 years; free for children 6 & younger

Please include a separate sheet with attendees' names & phone numbers.

All payment must be received no later than December 31, 2018.

Make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:

Joe Ruffalo, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

254 Spruce Street

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

The online registration form for the holiday party will open on November 5,

2018. To register online, please visit

<https://www.nfbnj.org/holiday-party/registration>

www.nfbnj.org/holiday-party/registration using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

For additional information call Joe at 973-743-0075.

We'll have door prizes, a sing-along & a special appearance by jolly old 
Santa!

Special note: If you would like an attendee to receive a gift from Santa,

please bring a wrapped gift labeled with the name of the recipient.

MISTLETOE MAGIC MENU

Holiday Tossed Garden Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

Chicken Savoy, Eggplant Rollatini, Meatballs, Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Assorted Cold Cuts and Potato Salad

Chicken Fingers

Rolls and Butter

Homemade Holiday Desserts

Coffee, Tea and Assorted Soft Drinks

Cash bar will be available.

Please join us in celebrating the holidays

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3. NFB T and Polo Shirts

Greetings to all!

I have been asked to provide the following information pertaining to the 
NFBNJ T and Polo Shirts

With the holiday season upon us, makes a great gift for your self and 
others.

>From Anne Marie Harris, Chair of the Shirt Committee

Hello everyone,

Those who attended  the convention now know we have NFB t shirts & polos for 
sale. For those who haven't seen them yet,  they are red with our tagline  & 
logo printed sharply in white. The T shirt is a soft cotton blend and the 
polo a  polyester. They are available in mens sizes S-XL and can be ordered 
in size 2x-4x. With either, or both you can treat yourself or someone you 
love to a gift as the holidays are fast approaching. The T shirts are $19,

the polos are $24 with individual shipping included. Another option is a

group shipment with the use of a flat rate box.

All orders must be paid in advance. Please make checks payable to: NFBNJ

(print shirts in the memo).

Don’t forget to provide size or sizes and type of shirts.  Also include your

phone number to verify the order.

special Note For Chapter Presidents: Taking sizes from your chapter members

and making check payable to NFBNJ will assist with the shipping process with

the box of shirts to be delivered to you for distribution for upcoming 
meetings.

product will be shipped weekly after receiving payment.

Send orders & payments to:

Anne Marie Harris

27 Mc Clelland Avenue

Pitman NJ  08071

(Questions call 856) 589-8747

4. GreenDrop Acceptable and Nonacceptable Items

GreenDrop website:

www.nfbpickup.com <http://www.nfbpickup.com>

Accepted Items:

We accept new or gently used items including:

Clothing & Shoes

All men's, women's, children and infant clothing including outerwear,

underwear, shoes and boots, jackets, ties, shirts, dresses, blouses,

sweaters, pants, hats, gloves, handbags, purses, raincoats and overcoats,

swimsuits, sandals, shorts, sleepwear, jeans, T-shirts and formal wear.

Household Items

Cosmetics and toiletries (unopened), eyeglasses and sunglasses, artificial

flowers and trees, umbrellas, yarns and material, knick-knacks, antiques,

jewelry, luggage, buttons, musical instruments, towels, area rugs-6x9 or

smaller, Christmas and seasonal decorations, novelties, framed pictures and

paintings, yard tools, hardware tools, bedding, draperies, blankets,

bedspreads, quilts, sheets, pillows and pillow cases.

Kitchenware

Cookware and bakeware, dishes, utensils, flatware, silverware, pots and

pans, Tupperware, glasses and cups, serving plates and trays and canning

jars.

Games/Toys

Fisher Price and Little Tikes items, bicycles, tricycles, board and other

games, stuffed animals, software for Playstation, Xbox and Wii.

Small Appliances

Irons and ironing boards, sewing machines, microwaves, clocks, hair dryers,

electric griddles, blenders, coffee makers and toasters.

Electronics

Flat screen TV's, computer items including towers, printers, flat screen

monitors, hard drives, software and accessories, telephones, smart phones,

answering machines, portable copiers, fax machines, calculators, stereos,

DVD players, video cameras and equipment and radios.

Sporting Goods

Camping equipment, roller blades, ice skates, golf clubs, baseball,

football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, lacrosse equipment and

accessories, skiing equipment and boots and fitness items.

Books, CDs & Videos

Hardback, paperback and children's books, CDs, DVDs, Blue Ray movies,

electronics, books and record albums.

Small Furniture

Furniture weighing less than 50 pounds such as end tables, coffee tables,

lamps, night stands, wooden chairs, rocking chairs, stools and plant stands.

Unaccepted items:

Items we cannot accept:

Large Appliances

Dishwashers, dryers, washers, heaters, stoves, refrigerators and AC units.

Electronics

All tube TVs and tube computer monitors.

Furniture

No particle board, wicker furniture, soiled furniture or furniture exceeding

50 pounds including: bedroom sets; dining room sets; living room sets;

office desks and related furniture; upholstered furniture; loveseats and

futons; mirrors; dressers/chest of drawers; storage trunks; entertainment

centers; pool and ping-pong tables; sofas; couches and pianos.

Household Items

BBQ grills and tanks, carpets, fans, bottles, cans, liquids and food,

crutches and walkers, wheelchairs and scooters, gas tools, hangers, auto

rims, tires, ramps, exercise equipment, scrap items, lawn mowers, gas weed

eaters and edgers.

Beds

Frames, head and footboards, rollaways and cots, box springs, mattresses or

convertible beds and waterbeds.

Books

Encyclopedias, magazines, periodicals and newspapers.

 Baby Items

Bassinets, car seats, carriages, changing tables, playpens, baby walkers,

high chairs and strollers

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