[nfbwatlk] Auction at State Convention

[Albert Sanchez]

Hey! Mike! Hold on to your suit! hahaha! A.S.

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From: "Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) via nfbwatlk" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 4:27 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Auction at State Convention


> All right all you listers out there. I've been asked to raise some money 
> for the affiliate at next weekend's convention in Vancouver. I have a 
> little experience as an amateur auctioneer, so contemplate selling some 
> good things during convention sessions and at other times too. Please do 
> what you can to get us some excellent items, those things that you think 
> would sell big time. Remember you may get lucky and get merchandise from 
> small stores near you. It doesn't hurt to ask.  We need items. You could 
> sell things other than merchandise too. I remember Marty Cartwright 
> selling massage opportunities for those who needed stress reduction. 
> Others has sold home cooked meals at the house of the seller or the buyer 
> in some cases. WE've had baked goods, remember Kaye's loaded brownies? 
> Yum! If you to needle work, (and I don't mean with illicit drugs), you 
> could keep us in stitches by donating something you've made or offer to 
> make. If you are an IT person, you could offer a few hours of training on 
> various accessible devices, etc. Bring the merchandise, or just creat a 
> certificate, in Braille or print, explaining what the buyer will receive 
> and how to hook up with him/her.
>
> New items are best for the auction. On a few occasions, gently used items 
> such as a slightly used but in good condition Victor Reader Stream have 
> been considered.
> All items will be eligible, but since we can use door prizes from the list 
> as well, don't be shy about bringing something. We will thank you for 
> raising funds for your NFB of Washington.
>
> See you and your items next weekend.
>
> /s/
> Bennett Prows
> Auction Coordinator
> Age: 35, 35, give me 40, 45, now 50, how about 55, do I hear 60, how about 
> sixty ...  hey that's almost far enough.  (smile.)
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