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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Federationists<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With the day of the most anticipated event of our affiliate- sans convention, of course- approaching, I thought that the following updates and information should be shared so that no one is confused about specific logistics for Saturday:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Judges: Please arrive no later than 10:30AM. The official tasting is the opening facet of the event; thus, you must get there on time. If there are any issues you foresee, please call me at 804.801.7674. Remember, your admission fee is waived because of your position, thus when you arrived your name will be on the admitted persons list. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Competitors: Please arrive no later than 10AM. If you are bringing a crockpot, please bring extension cords so that you can keep your pot warm. Also, please bring serving utensils. I have your names on an admission list, so all you need to do is state your name at the table and you will be granted entrance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attendees: If you have preregistered, your name will be on the admission list. Simply state your name and you will be granted entrance. If you have not preregistered, please pay $10 at the door for your admission fee. All attendees should arrive no later than 11:15AM. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All people that come to the chili cookoff will be given a raffle ticket. This ticket will be for the door prize drawing that will occur hourly. Don’t forget to participate in the cake walk and the 50/50 raffle during the event to be in the running for more great prizes. I look forward to connecting with all of you on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best<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>