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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>Steve and Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>Steve on Dice World: Steve6009<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>Steve on Twitter: @SteveCook67<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>Today I married my best friend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>The one that I laugh with, live for, love.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'>October 11, 2003 <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Scott C. Labarre via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 08, 2017 5:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Are You PAC ing for Convention?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings, I write you today to see if you are PAC ing for convection. No, I don't mean tucking away your dresses, suits, bathing suits, undergarments, and the like. I am talking about assisting the National Federation of the Blind to help us in living the lives we want.<br> <br>It is no secret that any social movement needs funding to help turn dreams into reality and ours is no different. The Pre-authorized Contribution Plan is a critical fund raising vehicle for us. Over the years, it has brought in tens of millions of dollars for the NFB. Every single one of our members can help in this regard. <br> <br>Many of you are already PAC members and thank you for your continuing support, but many of you aren't. <br> <br>How does it work? Well, you authorize a monthly contribution from a financial account, and the Federation receives that money. You can have the contribution come from your savings account, checking account, debit card, or credit card. The minimum donation is $5 a month and there is no maximum level.<br> <br>What do we need from you? Well, we will need the account information. For savings accounts and checking accounts, we need the account number and your bank’s routing number. We can most easily get this off a blank check or the appropriate withdrawl slip from the savings account. Please note that the savings account must permit external withdrawals. As for the debit and credit cards, we need exactly what you'd expect: account number, expiration date, etc. Lastly, we will need your signature on a form authorizing the monthly contribution.<br> <br>How are PAC contributions spent? The money goes directly into our general account which means it helps with everything from legal advocacy, public education, scholarships, BELL programs, and the like. There are many activities we would not be able to engage without PAC funding. Currently, we bring in about $500,000.00 a year on the PAC Plan.<br> <br>At convention this year, we have one intermediate goal and one huge goal. I am confident that through new PAC pledges and increased pledges, we can get to 525,000 dollars a year on the PAC Plan. However, the huge goal is to get 75,000 dollars in increased and new pledges which would put us at approximately $575,000 a year on PAC.<br> <br>We will be running our usual array of contests at convention. All new pledges will go into a money drawing which will be awarded at the banquet. The same is true for all those increasing their pledge. I will have to negotiate with the President about the amount of these drawings, but they should be at least $200 each. However, I suspect that if we can reach our huge goal, the drawings might just be for $500 each. We'll just have to see how we do.<br> <br>For the state affiliate that generates the most activity, either new or increased pledges, that affiliate will receive the PAC Rat. For the division which generates the most business, it will receive the PAC Muel. For the state affiliate which has the largest percentage increase in terms of a monthly contribution level, they shall receive the PACHYDERM.<br> <br>There will be other surprises and contests we run at convention. The PAC table will be open during General Sessions, July 13 through 15, at the back of the Convention hall. Stay tuned for announcements. <br>Help us build the Federation through the PAC plan. Now, I hope you are all PAC-ed and ready for convention.<br> <br> Pacfully yours,<br>Scott LaBarre<br> <br><a href="mailto:slabarre@labarrelaw.com">slabarre@labarrelaw.com</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>