[NFBV-Announce] Donate to the Action Auction! (Scroll to the bottom for a preview of auction items!)

[Teisha Gillespie]

Hello from your 2025 Action Auction Team, Jacki Brown, Domonique Lawless,
and Renee Valdez!

Just in case you have been on another planet as of late...The NFBV STATE
CONVENTION is fast approaching!  That means, the Action Auction is right
around the corner...and THAT means, we need your kind donations to make
this happen and raise lots of money for our SILVER BELLS PROGRAM!

The success of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) is
built on the generosity of our members to contribute time, talents, and
money to our movement. However, if we can make fundraising fun, this is
even better.

The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in
beautiful Virginia Beach - October 30 - November 2, 2025.  We need good
NEW, HAND-MADE or ANTIQUE ITEMS to auction.   To submit auction items for
consideration, please submit your item using our simple online form:

https://nfbv.org/auction

If you have questions or are uncertain if your item is auction worthy,
please contact Jacki Brown: jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net

All you have to do is…DONATE NOW!

Then bring your donated items to the convention.  Auction items can be
dropped off on Thursday evening at registration or on Friday/Saturday
during General Session. Just like our prior in-person conventions there
will be a table set up with the items offered outside the exhibit hall on
Friday and in the meeting room on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday the Action
Auction volunteers will accept items for auction and describe each item to
all who stop by. LIVE AUCTION WILL START FRIDAY MORNING AND GO ON BOTH
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY during general meetings and at the Banquet.
Remember – this is our chance to raise money for Silver BELLS in a fun way
– also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.

Please help us support the Silver Bells Program that encourages and
supports independence for blind and low vision seniors. Get your items in
TODAY!

Questions should be directed to Jacki Brown,
jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net
*HERE IS A TEASER OF THE AUCTION ITEMS FOR 2025!*

*Soforenko's Gourmet Dinner for 6 Dinner for Six at Chez Sharon - $250*
A gourmet dinner for six at the Soforenko household awaits you.  The finest
in Modern American dining and superior wait service.  Your meal will have
excellent Wine pairings and a homemade dessert. Ask your friends about last
year’s remarkable evening.

*Wooden House Flag Pole and Evergreen Christmas "Golden Bells" Banner
-  $60*
Look to hang up a great Christmas banner donated by Solenberger's Hardware
in Winchester! For auction is a 56" wooden house flag pole and 28" X 44"
Christmas banner from "Evergreen." The banner depicts 3 Golden bells
against a green background with a red/white bow and greenery . " Happy
Holidays" is printed on the bottom right side of the banner.

*Handcrafted NFB Lap - * *$100 *
Quilt Don't miss your chance to bid on this quilt. It is handcraftred my
Michelle Smith from SNC Quilts. It is made just for the NFB. Measuring 53 X
72, it has our logo in the middle with the stick figures of blind people.
The colors are blue, green, orange and white . At each corner there is one
of the following quotes: Live the life you want, Blindness is not what
holds you back, With love, hope and determination, and Turn your dreams
into reality.

*2nd NFB Lap Quilt - $100*
This is the second quilt made especially for us by Michelle Smith from SNC
quilts. Measuring 53 X 72, it is eye-catching with our logo in the middle
of the round circle with the stick figures of blind people. The colors are
blue, green, orange and white. At each corner is one of the following
quotes: Live the life you want, Blindness is not what holds you back, With
love, hope and determination, and Turn your dreams into reality.

*Luxurious Lucotiva Lavender Spa Kit - $30*
This Lavender spa kit is infused with lavender extract. The romantic aroma
will sooth and uplift your body and mind. The Spa Set includes: Bubble
bath, body butter, hand soap, hand cream, bath bombs, lavender essential
oil, a lavender scented candle and handmade soap. These items are made from
the highest quality natuaral ingredients and is safe and effective for all
skin types.

*Anulschulka Hand Painted Leather Purse - $300*
Beautiful Hand Painted Leather designer purse. Brightly colored design with
flowers and a peacock on a blue background and purple handles. It has a
rounded shape with a large interior with 1 zippered and 3 open pockets. On
the outside there is one large zippered pocket, one large snap pocket and a
small cell phone slot. This wearable piece of art is truly unique.

*InnoSearch AI Gift Card - $200*
Enjoy a seamless and accessible shopping experience with $200 in InnoSearch
AI credit. InnoSearch AI is the world’s first fully accessible shopping and
travel platform built for blind and low vision users. You can browse and
purchase from hundreds of major retailers, book travel, order groceries,
and more — all using a simple, voice- or keyboard-friendly interface that
removes the frustration of inaccessible websites. This credit can be
applied toward any purchases made through the InnoSearch AI platform,
giving you flexibility to shop for everyday essentials, gifts, or special
items with confidence and ease. Whether you’re exploring our accessible
storefronts or using our toll-free number to shop by voice, this credit
helps make online shopping simpler, faster, and more inclusive.

*Tea set plus tea bags - $50*
Unique Chinese style tea set with 4cups and tea pot. Gorgeous colors and
bamboo handle.  Bonus assorted Tea bags.

-- 
Teisha Gillespie (She/Her/Hers)

Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia
Marketing Chair, U.S. Blind Tennis Association
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