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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>From Jacki Brown, Domonique Lawless, and Renee Valdez (The 2024 Action Auction Team)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>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 State Affiliate! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in Portsmouth, - October 31 - November 3, 2024. 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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><a href="https://nfbv.org/auction" target="_blank">https://nfbv.org/auction</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you have questions or are uncertain if your item is auction worthy, please contact Jacki Brown: <a href="mailto:jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net" target="_blank">jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Our Action Auction team will be releasing the information about what is being offered at least a week before the convention via our NFBV Announce Listserv. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>PLEASE DONATE NOW!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Remember – this is our chance to raise money for ourselves in a fun way – also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>All funds raised from the auction will be used to support our Silver Bells program to support independence for blind and low vision seniors. Get your items in early!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Questions should be directed to Jacki Brown, <a href="mailto:jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net" target="_blank">jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1f51379msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Renee Valdez</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(703) 966-0836</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corresponding Secretary NFBV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>STRONGER TOGETHER!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>