<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Passing this along. Thank you.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Chris Walker<div>Vice president, Winchester Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>540-303-0080<br>chrisvinson1@gmail.com</div><div>nfb.org</div><div>NFBV.org</div><div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Teisha Gillespie <teisha.collins@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> August 30, 2024 at 10:03:27 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Teisha Gillespie <teisha.collins@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Share Why You Love the NFBV State Convention for the Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card!</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hello!<br></div><div><div>For those who may not know me, my name is Teisha and I am the Communications Chair of the NFB of Virginia.</div><div>If you haven't already, be sure to mark your calendar for the 2024 NFBV State Convention taking place from Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in the beautiful waterfront town of Portsmouth! You can learn more about this year's event at NFBV.org/Convention</div><div><br></div><div>As one of our 2023 attendees, we'd love to invite you to share with us why you love state convention so much in order to help attract new members and attendees to one of the best events in Virginia!</div><div>By submitting a short audio, video or written testimonial answering "What do you enjoy most about state convention and/or what is one of your favorite memories from a past convention?", you will be eligible to enter a random drawing for the chance to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards!</div><div>The deadline to submit your testimonial is Monday, Sep. 30, but we encourage you to submit earlier than later.</div><div><br></div><div>There are three ways to enter:</div><div><ul><li>1. Call 410.659.9314, ext. 2020, and leave a 15-30 second voicemail answering the prompt above. Please be sure to clearly state your first and last name at the beginning of your message.</li><li>2. Record a 15-30 second video on your phone and text it to Teisha at 301.979.5666. Please include your first and last name in your text message.</li><li>3. Email <a href="mailto:teisha.collins@gmail.com" target="_blank">teisha.collins@gmail.com</a> 1-2 sentences answering the above prompt. Please include in the subject line "Testimonial for State Convention."</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>*** Sharing a testimonial is completely voluntary. Any testimonial received may be used in marketing or other promotional materials to help recruit new attendees to the 2024 and future state conventions. This includes but is not limited to social media posts, YouTube videos, email or SMS communications, flyers, etc. If you have any questions, please contact:</div><div>Teisha Gillespie</div><div>301.979.5666</div><div><a href="mailto:Teisha.Collins@gmail.com" target="_blank">Teisha.Collins@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><div>All my best,</div><div>Teisha, Communications Chair of the NFBV</div><div><br></div><div><br clear="all"><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><div><div><div>Podcast Host of <a href="https://notyouraveragegoat.org" target="_blank">Not Your Average Goat</a> | 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><div>Want to chat DEI or marketing? <a href="https://calendly.com/teishagillespie/phone-call" target="_blank">Book a phone call.</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expandedWatermarking":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","isManaged":false,"persistentProtection":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"4","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div></div></div>
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