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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Are you confident in your culinary skills? Do you wish to test your kitchen-made magic with some of the most seasoned chili connoisseurs in the state? Do you want to connect with fellow Federationists in an uplifting setting?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If your answer is yes to any of the preceding questions, I cordially invite you to the most anticipated event of my calendar year. The 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Richmond Chapter Chili Cookoff boasts not only delicious chili, but decadent desserts, refreshing beverages, enticing opportunities for cash and bragging rights, and of course the coveted Richmond Chapter Chili Cookoff trophy. There is still time to both compete or attend the event that will have people talking until convention and your stomach thanking you until Thanksgiving. Here is the information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: March 24, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 11AM-3pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Place: St. Bridgit’s Catholic Church<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6006 Three Chopt Rd.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richmond, VA 23226<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attendees: $7 cover charge in advance|$10 cover at the door<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Competitors: $10 entrance fee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attention competitors, if you plan to compete you must contact Gerald Meredith, event planner, on or before Saturday, March 10, 2018. You can reach him at 804.243.3980.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Richmond chapter is accepting donations for door prizes and any culinary donations that you may want to submit will be very appreciated. If you are interested in donating, please contact me at 804.801.7674. I look forward to connecting with all of you while I enjoy the deliciousness that is soon to ensue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With Love, Hope, and Determination<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Robert E. Parsons Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>President, Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>President, Virginia Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>President, French Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Secretary, Caribbean American Student Alliance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society ‘15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Randolph Macon College '18 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Phone: 804 801 7674<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>