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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>From Annette Carr:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As the 2019 NFBV Convention quickly approaches, many hands are diligently working to make this a great experience for all who attend. Just as it is important to have people working on site, we need even more people working in the months and weeks leading up to the convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As the coordinator of Sponsors & Exhibits, I am reaching out to all of you for help with this. One way to offset convention operational costs is to have sponsors. A sponsored can be any person, organization, business, company, etc. Sponsorship can come in many forms such as checks and cash large and small, gift cards, and goods. While contributions of smaller amount do help, we really need larger dollar amount sponsors, i.e. $1000 and up. Sponsorships can be of a general nature, or can be for a specific convention event or product. Some examples include, but are not limited to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>All or part of the hospitality costs<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Banquet – supplement cost covered by the Affiliate<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Printing and brailling of convention materials <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are many other sponsorship opportunities for which Joe, Tracy and I can help interested sponsors find the opportunity that best matches their level of generosity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where you come in is to find sponsors. Reach out to businesses and organizations in your community in which you do business or have a personal relationship. Talk to people you know who are known for supporting special interest groups. Conversation starters might include, but are not limited to talking about:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>how the NFB has made a difference in your life.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>the NFB program or programs that you support and why you do this.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>what your local Chapter does in the community.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>the mission of the NFB and the difference they have made in allowing people who are blind live the life they want.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, you will probably get more “No’s” than “Yes’s”, but a “No” is better than silence. If you get a no, you are no worse off than before you asked. If they do say no, ask if they know of anyone who might be interested in supporting the NFB of Virginia. Please share this message with your Chapter members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for reading this message in its entirety. Together we can make our 2019 State Convention a great success.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annette Carr<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBV Convention Sponsors & Exhibit Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:amcarr1@verizon.net">amcarr1@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>