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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Everyone,<br><br>We are looking forward to your participation in the:<br><br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 43rd ANNUAL STATE<br>CONVENTION<br><br>November 7th through 10th, 2019<br>Theme: Live the Life You Want; We Got This<br><br>This year we will be celebrating a "Possibility Fair" throughout the<br>convention with special activities and presentations for all!<br><br>We are asking that all Chapters and Divisions assist with the collection of<br>door prizes and auction baskets -these help to make the mood festive and<br>also helps the Affiliate raise funds. Additionally, we plan to make some of<br>the items available to divisions and chapters to raise additional monies<br>for> local use.<br><br>To this end, we are attaching sample letter formats that you as well as<br>your chapter or division will want to customize before distributing.<br>Depending on how well you know the potential donor, you may want to make it<br>a bit more informal-you decide what works best for you! These are templates<br>that you can modify to meet your needs!<br><br>We are asking that for Auction Baskets, you provide us with a detailed list<br>of what they contain. Please keep Annemarie Cooke (H: 609 859 4084 mail<br>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> )<br>informed of what you are bringing as this will help us in planning the Door<br>Prize and Auction events. Both of us are happy to work with you if you need any assistance in<br>personalizing the letters.<br><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.<br><br>Thanks so much for your support; please do call if you have<br>any questions. And 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<br><br>The State Convention is being held at:<br><br>DELTA by Marriot Hotel<br>515 US Highway 1 South<br>Iselin, New Jersey 08830<br>Access Link accessible<br>Cross street: Gill Lane<br><br>(Note: Please use Woodbridge as your destination if you are making Access<br>Link Reservations)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>