[NFBWATlk] Fwd: At Large Meeting & Chance for Some Chocolate

[Nikki Palm]

Hey everyone,
I just wanted to send a quick reminder about tonight‘s meeting. Hope to see you all there. Don’t forget to read The two articles in the braille Monitor because we will be having an interesting philosophy discussion based around them.

Nikki Palm

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> From: Nikki Palm <nikkirae83 at gmail.com>
> Date: February 6, 2023 at 7:27:04 PM PST
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: At Large Meeting & Chance for Some Chocolate
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> Our next meeting is this Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. We have a lot planned. We will be having a philosophy discussion centered around independence and optimism based on the following articles from the Braille Monitor: 
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> The Evolution of Independence (HTML)
> The Evolution of Independence(MP3)
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> How Going Blind Helped Me Rediscover the Power of Optimism (HTML)
> How Going Blind Helped Me Rediscover the Power of Optimism(MP3)
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> Additionally, it’s time again for elections. All of the chapter board positions are up. In order to vote or run for office, you must be current on your membership dues. Zoom details & info on how to send in your money for dues will be at the bottom of this message.
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> Last, but certainly not least, we are having a kick off fundraiser to start off the new year. To show our appreciation for your donations, there will be a drawing that will be held at our meeting on March 9, 2023, but you don’t have to be present to win. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and is a specific day to show someone that you love them. Here at the At Large chapter, we say who needs that? Show someone in your life, or even yourself, some love anytime you want. With the goodies we have for you, you can have a day of love and tastiness anytime you want. This one is perfect for any chocolate and sweets lover. This gift shows the love in the most important way, just because.  Whether for you or someone you care about, this offering has what you want. Taste a flavor of the Northwest with our thanks to you that will get you goodies from Sees Candy Company. Here’s what you’ll get:
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> ·        1lb Assorted chocolates
> ·        8oz Assorted molasses chips
> ·        5oz Peanut Brittle
> ·        4oz Assorted little pops
> ·        4oz Milk chocolate drops
> ·        Sees Candy Collection is valued at $75
> ·        Sweets & treats not your jam? Choose a $75 Amazon gift card instead of the Sees Candy Collection 
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> Donation Drive Details
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> ·        For every$5 donation, your name will go into the virtual hat 1 time. For example, $5 will give you one chance. Ten names in the virtual hat will give you ten chances.
> ·        1 donation is $5 a piece or five for $20. In other words, donate four, get one free.
> ·        If your name is drawn, you can choose either the Sees Candy Collection listed above, or swap for a $75 Amazon gift card (Gift card sent virtually)
> ·        Donations can be sent in virtually by using the information below. If you are local to a chapter member, you can also give donation money to them.
> ·        The drawing will be held at our March 9th chapter meeting. You don’t have to be present to win, but we’d love to have you.
> ·        If your name is drawn, we will ship your goodies directly to your door, so be sure & include contact info when you donate.
> ·        You can check out the Sees Candy product page by visiting http://www.sees.com/gift-boxes/classic-gift-pack/200893.html
> ·        Good luck to everyone! Thank you for supporting our chapter
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> To pay membership dues, or donate for a chance at the goodies, use one of the following options:
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> ·        Visit our website and click on the “Donate Now” button. Be sure and put what the money is for in the notes section of your payment. (For example: $5 for Members At Large membership dues & $20 for fundraiser) Http://www.nfbw.org
> ·        Log into PayPal and send money to payments at nfbw.org Don’t forget to put what the money is for in the Notes section (For example: $5 for Members At Large membership dues & $20 for fundraiser) 
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