[NFBV-Potomac-Announce] FW: Door Prizes At Upcoming Technology Fair

Tue May 14 15:09:25 UTC 2019

Colleagues,

To clarify.

Nancy meant door prizes every half hour.

I do not want us to go to the well too often.  When we have an auction later in the year, we will probably solicit the same merchants.  Please let Nancy or me know when you are able to obtain a prize.  We will stop the hunt at eight.

Thank you.

John

John
From: nancyyeager542 at comcast.net [mailto:nancyyeager542 at comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 11:07 PM
To: nfbv-potomac-announce at nfbnet.org; jwh100 at outlook.com
Cc: nancyyeager542 at comcast.net
Subject: Door Prizes At Upcoming Technology Fair

Hi All,

The Potomac Chapter Technology Fair is less than 6 weeks away and the Planning Committee could really use your help to make this event even more exciting.

During the Fair we plan to draw 8 door prizes, 1 every 15 minutes.  If you want to contact a local merchant to solicit a donation, please take the attached two documents with you:

  1.  Door Prize Donation Letter and
  2.  PC Technology Fair Flier.

Text of these documents appears below.

Since we only need 8 door prizes and don't want to jeopardize our door prize solicitation for the fall auction, please let me know when you obtain a donation.  You can reach me by email at:  nancyyeager542 at comcast.net<mailto:nancyyeager542 at comcast.net> or by phone at:  (703)283-2524.

Nancy Yeager

Text of Attachments

National Federation of the Blind
Potomac Chapter
Arlington, VA
Voicemail: 703-867-6400
E-mail: jwh100 at outlook.com<mailto:jwh100 at outlook.com>

June 22, 2019

Dear Merchant:

We hope you will act on this opportunity to contribute to a very special event!
Technology plays an essential role in the lives of everyone including persons who are blind.  On Saturday, June 22, the Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind (PCNFB) will hold a Hands-On Technology Fair for people who are blind or vision-impaired of all ages.  Blind people will demonstrate accessible technology that makes it possible for persons who are blind to live the lives we want.
Your door prize/donation will help support this event.
During the Technology Fair, blind individuals will demonstrate the use of accessible technology, (including smart phones and computers), to blind or visually impaired students, adults as well as parents of children who are blind or have low vision.
The Potomac Chapter represents the Northern Virginia areas of Arlington, Falls Church, and the eastern portions of Fairfax County. The PCNFB is a local chapter of the state affiliate, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, and a chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, the largest and most influential organization of the blind in the United States.  The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is a 501(c) 3 charitable tax-exempt organization.  Our Tax Identification Number is 23-7176308.
If you would like to contribute to our Technology Fair, one of our Chapter members can come by to collect your contribution or you can contact the Technology Fair Coordinator or me by telephone at the numbers below.  All contributions will be acknowledged during the Technology Fair.

We thank you for your consideration and for helping to make our event a success.

Sincerely,

John Halverson, Ph.D., President
Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind

703-867-6400

or

Nancy Yeager,
Technology Fair Coordinator
Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind

703-283-2524

Donation form and event flier attached
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DONATION INFORMATION FORM

I wish to make a donation to the Potomac Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (PCNFB) June 22, 2019, Technology Fair as indicated below:

_____   A donation of merchandise valued at: $____________.

_____   A gift certificate/gift card valued at: $______________.

_____   Monetary gift:  $____________. Checks should be made payable to PCNFB.

Mail checks to: Treasurer, Sean McMahon, 2677 Avenir Place Apt 3205; Vienna, VA 22180.
Gift cards and merchandise donations will be collected by your PCNFB representative.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF DONOR:  ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your important donation.

[Smart Phone][Smart Phone]Hands-On Nonvisual Technology Fair

For persons who are Blind

Or Low Vision

Free Admission!

Saturday

June 22, 2019
10 AM to 2 PM
Lyon Village Community House
1920 N. Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201

Demonstrations include:

Smartphone Accessibility
NFB Newsline
Smart Home Devices
Braille Displays and Notetakers
Navigation Devices
Household Labeling
Medical Devices
Audio Description Services

And More!

Come join us and get hands-on experience with various technologies that can guide you toward self-confidence and independence!

For questions, more information, or to register, please contact Nancy Yeager by calling (703) 812-0953 or
e-mailing nancyyeager542 at comcast.net<mailto:nancyyeager542 at comcast.net>
You can also register at https://hands-on-technology-fair.eventbrite.com
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME

Hosted by the Potomac Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

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