<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1"><br><p class="MsoNormal">From Jacki Brown and Laurie Wages, Auctioneers<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">ACTION AUCTION 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in Portsmouth, Virginia – November 1-3, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Bring your donated items to the convention. We will be accepting items on Friday. We’ll be auctioning a few items Friday morning at the Board meeting. Then just like last year there will be tables set up with the items offered. Other auction items will be offered in the meeting room during the morning session on Saturday, at the Banquet Saturday Night and in the meeting room on Sunday morning.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">It is important for you to be at all the meetings and the banquet. Otherwise you might miss out on your favorite auction item. Items will be displayed outside the main meeting room on Friday and in the main 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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We will accept cash, checks or debit/credit cards. All payments need to be received by noon on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Individual restrictions and expiration dates apply. Please see the items for details. We have many great items and little time so we will be conducting the auction FAST! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">For your convenience, we have listed the items we currently have to offer. There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive. The items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list – but by whim of the Auctioneer.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Updated LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS AS OF 10/17/2019</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">1. Three boxes of homemade No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate Fudge made by Christopher Walker (Value $30 per Box).</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> <u> </u>Donated by Christopher Walker<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">2<u>. Brand New -A Cozy Combo pink Throw & pink /white striped Sock Gift Set, inside a white/pink Canvas 9” x 12” Tote Bag</u>. Perfect Christmas Gift. (Value: $35.00) Donated by Mary and Jim Green, Winchester Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">3. <u>Dinner for Six at Chez Sharon</u>. 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! (Value: Priceless!) Donated by President Tracy and Sharon Soforenko, Potomac Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">4. <u>Purple, Lavender and White square patterned Afghan made just for you this winter. </u>It has fringe on two sides and is just ready to be loved. (Value: $35 +) Donated by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">5. <u>A Gift Basket from “HEALTH FOOD CENTERS,”</u> (Value: $50+) 1701 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA. Donated by Health Food Centers. Solicited by Deborah & Stewart Prost, Tidewater Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">6<u>. A New Calvin Klein Woman’s Leather Purse.</u> Size: Medium. Color: Coral. (Value: Approx.: $80.00)…Deborah Post, Tidewater Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">7. <u>American Brilliant Cut Crystal Cream and Sugar Set, Deep Cut in the Hob star Pattern. </u>These date from around 1905 and are unique and beautiful. You can feel the sharp clean edges. (Value: Approx. $50.00) Donated by Jacki and Charlie Brown, Winchester Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">8. <u>An IPAD Mini. (Details to follow) </u> Donated by Deborah and Stewart Prost, Tidewater Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">9. <u>A Game Night Basket. This basket will have dominos, Cards, Braille UNO, snacks and prizes for you to hold your own Game Night. </u>(Value: Approx. $50.00). Donated by the Peninsula Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">10. <u>A Bamboo Mini Dumpling Steamer with a Vintage Egg Masher and a Garlic Peeler</u>. (Value:$25.00) Everything for a Chinese Cooking Adventure! Donated by Sarah Blumberg, Potomac Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">11. <u>HomeBrite LED Smart Light Bulbs (5</u>). These light bulbs will work with your “Alexa” or any SMART App.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"> Get with it…turn on your lights by voice or phone! (Value: approx. $50.00) Donated by Evelyn Valdez, Greater Alexandria Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">12. <u>New Wamsutta Queen Sheet Set Including:</u> <u>1 Queen Flat Sheet, 1 Queen Fitted Sheet and 2 Standard Pillowcases.</u> These sheets are 100% Cotton and 400 Thread count with Sateen weave.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">Great gift for yourself or others at Christmas! (Value: $50.00 +) Donated by Jacki and Charlie Brown, Winchester Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">13. <u>Winchester Chapter Gift Basket Including: Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Pear Butter, Wine, NFB Coin Holder from Virginia and other treasures.</u> (Value: $75.00+) Donated by Winchester Chapter. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"> PLEASE…PLEASE…PLEASE: Email Jacki at-<a href="mailto:jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net">jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net</a> or Phone her at 793-300-5869 with items to be donated.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">ANNOUNCEMENT TIME IS RUNNING OUT!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">MANY MORE ITEMS FOR SALE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED ITEMS AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO WILL BID ON THESE ITEMS. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">REMEMBER: THIS IS OUR ORGANIZATION AND WE MUST INVEST IN OURSELVES!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">SEE YOU AT CONVENTION!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">JACKI BROWN AND LAURIE WAGES, AUCTIONEERS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><style><!--
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