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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The following is a list of Auction Prizes that will be at this year’s State Convention for those attending this years event. Please feel free to bid often and bid high! “Bring your money and your check book!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ha Ha—Joe (and for those of you who are unable to attend this year’s convention please plan for next year!)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><a name="_Hlk23755329"></a><a name="_Hlk21439098"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>NFBNJ 2019 State Convention auction items listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>A. The Ruffalo Family Motivational Books: two books by Rick Ruffalo and the one and only famous “Joe’s Joke Book”! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>B. Amazing Amazon countertop Microwave that you operate from Alexa! <a name="_Hlk21523662">(Donated by Ellen Sullivan from the Northern Chapter)</a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>C. Lovely hand-made blanket in vibrant blue, pink, white and green with two accompany matching throw pillows and lastly a pair of cozy knit slippers. (Donated by Sherry Rollins from the Northern Chapter) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>D. $50 Walmart Gift Card (Donated by the Northern Chapter)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>E. From the Senior and Technology Divisions: “Go Bag” the bag is a red canvas Everest Backpack filled with emergency items including Flashlight and batteries; Radio and batteries, Glow sticks, Poncho and blanket and more <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>F. $100 Amazon Gift Card from At Large Chapter and the Sports and Recreation Division<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>G, H, I and J. WAWA Gift Basket filled with coupons, $10 Amazon Gift card and WAWA swag! (4) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>K. Colorful and beautiful Vera Bradley “Holiday Owls” Iconic Hipster/Crossbody with a matching wallet/cardholder (Donated by Ellen Sullivan from the Northern Chapter) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>L. Starbucks Gift Basket: Lots of Treats (Donated by Starbucks, Maplewood, NJ)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>M. Bilingual Talking Blood Pressure Monitor for the Arm <a name="_Hlk22673527">(Donated by LS&S) </a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>N. Bilingual Talking Blood Pressure Monitor for the Wrist (Donated by LS&S)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>O. Bountiful Wine Gift Basket with all the Trimmings <a name="_Hlk22673579">(Donated by the South Jersey Shore Chapter)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>P. A Potpourri Basket of Specialty Gifts for the Elegant Woman! (Donated by the South Jersey Shore Chapter)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Q. Poly fleece zip-front jacket by Land's End. Color: Navy with grey<br>collar lining. Two zip exterior pockets; one inside pocket. Size is<br>men's XXL. Elastic cuffs. Machine wash.<a name="_Hlk21528443"> (Donated by Annemarie Cook from the Garden State Chapter)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>R. Bath Basket: Full-size fancy soaps in fragrances lavender, oatmeal<br>and verbena, oatmeal and coconut; six bubble bath fizzy bombs, three<br>soaps shaped and colored like grape bunches and a three-pack of<br>hypoallergenic Basis brand soap. Also, travel sizes of four NuSkin<br>moisturizing and cleansing products, a travel bottle of Cocoa Woods<br>perfume by NEST New York. All packaged in a reusable basket. <a name="_Hlk22062045">(Donated by Annemarie Cook from the Garden State Chapter)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>S. For those with a sweet tooth: A bag of scrumptious snacks (cookies, candies, popcorn, chips, salsa from Trader Joe’s in Millburn, NJ. (Donated by the At Large Chapter)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>T. Italian Food Lovers: "Italian" gift bag from the Wayne Trader Joe's (Donated by the Senior Division) and includes Trisha Ebel’s Family Recipe for Meatballs—Mama’s Amazing Meatball Recipe! (and Trisha will gladly make you a batch of meatballs with moms amazing gravy! Pick up is required, lives in Secaucus.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>U. Dooney & Bourke Smooth Black Leather Cross Body Bag! (Donated by the Garden State Chapter) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>V. Halo car charger for iPhones. (Donated by the Capitol Chapter)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>W. Handcrafted small black leather crossbody purse. (Donated by Annemarie Cook from the Garden State Chapter) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>X. “Basket of Cheer!” This basket has eight different flavors of Cheerios, an assortment of cereal bowls, a bottle of Cheer laundry soap, the BELL Academy cheer in print and Braille, and other “Cheerful” items including two NFB mugs from Dr. Kenneth Jernigan’s collection first presented in the 1980’s—brand new! <a name="_Hlk22504674">(Donated by Joe and Judy Ruffalo, State President and First Lady)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Y. Absolutely Lovely Queen Size Comforter Set in a beautifully wrapped basket! (Donated by Joe and Judy Ruffalo, State President and First Lady)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Z. Elegant Coffee and Tea Basket :<br>Contains 3 Metal canisters of coffee, tea, and sugar;<br>delicious pumpkin spice and a holiday coffee blend and other special items for your serving pleasure . (Donated by the Central Jersey Chapter)<br><br><br>AA. Night in a Basket:<br>Individually wrapped teabags of mother’s little helper and “Serenity Now Tea” as well as holiday teas, hot chocolate and apple cider , a set of Nordic mugs with coasters and two Twin vision books in braille and print with color illustration. Titles are: <u>The Mission on Catarina</u> and <u>The Search for Bigfoot</u>. (Donated by the Central Jersey Chapter)<br><br><br>BB. Ladies Night Out Bag: <br>Includes a brown quilted Vera Bradley bag medium/large and Loves Body Care Kit of amazing delights: paparazzi pink and silver three bracelet pack; Paparazzi double layered pink and blue necklace with beads and stone; Paparazzi silver chain double layer charm and beads necklace.<br>D’Bello Silver pompom hanging earrings and finally a $35 hair salon gift certificate.<br><br>CC. Beautiful and Elegant small flower quilted Vera Bradley travel bag. (Donated by the Central Jersey Chapter)<br><br>DD. Wine and R&R Basket: includes a bottle of red and a bottle of white wines, assorted meats, cheeses and gourmet crackers; two DVD movies: “27 Dresses” and “Bride War”. (Donated by the Central Jersey Chapter)<br><br><br>EE. Spa Inspired Scentsy Basket includes: A warmer base with three scented wax bars in soothing “Amazon Rain” Scent; Aloe Water and Cucumber, and Apricot Vanilla Room Spray Aloe water;<br>Hand soap and lotion of Aloe Water and Cucumber scent. (Donated by Kristen Panaro, Scentsy and the Central Jersey Chapter).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>FF. Gourmet Grocery Basket (Donated by Zallie'sShopRite of Medford, NJ)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>GG. $150 Gift card from Wegmans (Donated by Wegmans of Woodbridge, NJ)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk21439098'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>HH. Beautiful Michael Kors quilted putty white crossbody with a chain and leather handle. (Donated by James Rizzolo)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>II. Simple flowers in vibrant hues of blue, purple, green, red, yellow and magenta are displayed in nine frames and make this picture come alive with dramatic and subtle gentility. Designed by Toms Rivers famous “Sharpie Artist” Jerry Fontenelli from the Senior Division.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>JJ. Elegantly framed Mount Rushmore photo shopped picture of the four NFB Presidents from Dr. Jacobus tenBroek to current President Mark Riccobono. Creative, delightful—you will want this as part of your NFB Memorabilia! <a name="_Hlk23749395">(Donated by Joe and Judy Ruffalo, State President and First Lady)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk23755329'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>KK. Another delightful framed picture of the longest serving President of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey—get it while you can! (Donated by Joe and Judy Ruffalo, State President and First Lady)</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>