<div dir="ltr"><div><p>The <strong>NFB of Virginia Action Auction</strong> is back! This year, <strong>all proceeds benefit our Silver BELLS program</strong>, supporting independence and opportunity for blind seniors.</p>
<p>\U0001f449 We\u2019re looking for exciting items and experiences to feature!</p>
<p><strong>How it works:</strong></p>
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<p>Submit your item suggestion through our form: <a href="https://nfbv.org/auction">https://nfbv.org/auction</a></p>
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<p>The Action Auction Team will review all submissions.</p>
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<p>Items will be displayed starting <strong>Friday, October 31</strong> in <strong>Virginia Beach</strong>.</p>
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<p>Live auctions will take place during General Sessions and the Saturday banquet; some items may appear in the <strong>Friday afternoon silent auction</strong>.</p>
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<p>Virtual participants should line up an in-person bidder from their chapter.</p>
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<p><strong>What we need from you:</strong></p>
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<p>A clear description of your item (a photo is helpful but not required).</p>
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<p>Delivery of your item to the convention in Virginia Beach (or send with a chapter member).</p>
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<p><strong>Payment:</strong> Winners pay onsite by check, cash, or card.</p>
<p>Got questions? Contact <strong>Jacki Brown</strong> at <strong><a class="gmail-decorated-link gmail-cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net<span aria-hidden="true" class="gmail-ms-0.5 gmail-inline-block gmail-align-middle gmail-leading-none"></span></a></strong>.</p>
<p>Thank you for helping us make this year\u2019s Action Auction a success!</p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Teisha Gillespie (She/Her/Hers)</span><div><br><div>Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia</div><div>Marketing Chair, U.S. Blind Tennis Association<br><div><div>Host of the Not Your Average GOAT Podcast | The show that celebrates all the shapes, sizes and colors of diversity as well as adversity | <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Listen and subscribe on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6v0eJPeJd1pTMitq7Mj46Q" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-average-goat/id1622832417" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></span></div><div>Connect with me on <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/teishacollins" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></div><br></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","expirationDate":null,"isManaged":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"7","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>