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</head><body><p> <br> Greetings Everyone,<br> <br> We are looking forward to your participation in the:<br> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 42nd Annual State Convention<br> <br> November 1st through 4th, 2018<br> Theme: Live the Life You Want; Blind with Vision<br> Hosts: State Board and the Sports & Recreation Division of NFBNJ<br> Honoring Longtime Member Brian Mackey<br> <br> We are asking that all Chapters and Divisions assist with the collection of door prizes and auction baskets —these help to make the mood festive and also helps the Affiliate raise funds. Additionally, we plan to make some of the items available to divisions and chapters to raise additional monies for local use.<br> <br> To this end, we are attaching a sample letter format that you as well as your chapter or division will want to customize before distributing. Depending on how well you know the potential donor, you may want to make it a bit more informal—you decide what works best for you! This is a template that you can modify to meet your needs!<br> <br> We are asking that for Auction Baskets, you provide us with a detail list of<br> what they contain. Please keep Annemarie Cooke (H: 609 859 4084 mail to:<a href="mailto:aec732@gmail.com">aec732@gmail.com</a> ) and Ellen Sullivan (H: 302-658-2268 mail to:<a href="mailto:ems553@comcast.net">ems553@comcast.net</a> ) informed of what you are bringing as this will help us in planning the Door Prize and Auction<br> events. Both of us are happy to work with you if you need any assistance in personalizing the letters.</p><p><br> If you plan on bringing the baskets/door prizes with you to<br> convention, please e-mail us with information NO LATER THAN OCTOBER<br> 20 so that labels can be made in Braille and large print.</p><p>Thanks so much for your support; please do call if you have<br> any questions. Please do work with your chapter/division Presidents as this<br> is a team effort!<br> <br> Be well, NFBNJ family members!<br> <br> Annemarie Cooke and Ellen Sullivan</p><p><br></p><p>The State Convention is being held at:</p><p>Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel<br> 515 US Highway 1 South<br> Iselin, New Jersey 08830<br> Access Link accessible<br> Cross street: Gill Lane</p></body></html>