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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let the fund raising begin!! Now is the time to ask businesses, family and friends to contribute to the operation of our historic Fredericksburg Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our walkathon this year was postponed until October. We are behind in fund raising.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our treasury is lower than it has been in some time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If we are to continue our support of the Virginia and national programs, we must raise funds from now until October 15.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Take this opportunity to think about what the NFB means to you and let others know. Then ask for their support so we can continue helping others in our community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We accept cash and checks made payable to “NFB”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may give your donations to our Treasurer, Holly or mail to me at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Kasey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1305 Prince Edward Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fredericksburg, VA 22401<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am contacting Lions clubs and Knight of Columbus Councils in our area to ask for their continued support.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(540)760-3885<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>