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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p><p>It is hard to believe it is almost April, which means our state convention is just around the corner. As Door prize and Action auction Coordinator , I am reaching out to each and every one of you to help make this the most exciting door prize packed convention yet!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Door prizes are often sponsored by businesses in our area. They may donate items such as gift cards, small or specialty items. It may also be something that you have found to be helpful such as the newest slate and stylus or your favorite card game. All items should be new. Cash and Consumables also make excellent door prizes!<o:p></o:p></p><p>I am often Asked if there is a dollar limit on a door prize. The answer is no. We can group things which have a smaller value together but the door prize committee reserves the right to do so. Larger or more expensive items or gift baskets may be selected by the committee to use as Action auction items. The Action auction will raise funds for our Live the Life you want fund. We will continue funding member development by assisting members to attend Washington Seminar, State and national convention along with other events which will contribute to their growth. <o:p></o:p></p><p>A few suggestions about what makes a good Action auction item:<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chapter or Division Basket(s): A great tradition here in the state of Oklahoma.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Handcrafted: Many of our chapters have talented crafters and<br>artists that we hope to showcase.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>An item that is consumable, such as chocolate or baked items.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Technology</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Your donation is tax deductible, and we would be happy to provide our Tax ID number upon request. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p>As you or members of your chapters, begin to collect items, please contact me with what you have in a description via email. We work hard to have an idea of how many door prizes we will have ahead of time so we can pace accordingly. Please bring door prizes and auction items with you to convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Chapters or members, who wish to provide cash as door prizes should let me know and bring the cash directly to the convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Please contact me with any additional questions via email or cell phone number provided in the signature. Your help in making this a great convention is appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cammie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cammie Loehr, Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Door Prize and Action auction Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><a href="mailto:Cammieloehr767@gmail.com">Cammieloehr767@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>580-678-8222<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>