[Ohio-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Bid for Excellence!

[J.W. Smith]

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Dr. J. Webster Smith
President, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
PO Box 458 Athens, OH 45701
740-592-6326

“Changing what it means to be blind”
For more information go to nfbohio.org


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From: nfbaffiliatepresidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbaffiliatepresidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ewell, Jason
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 4:59 PM
To: Ewell, Jason
Cc: Laney, Ann-Marie
Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Bid for Excellence!

The following announcement comes from Ann-Marie Laney. She asks that you
respond to her by Friday, September 9. You can reach her at 410-659-9314,
Ext. 2371 or at ALaney at nfb.org<mailto:ALaney at nfb.org>.

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Dear Colleagues:

This year the National Federation of the Blind will be having a national
online auction (using eBay) called "Bid for Excellence" to help raise funds
to support the work that we do to change what it means to be blind.

Bid for Excellence has the potential to do quite well, but we need your help
in acquiring items for the auction.  Popular auction items include travel
packages; sporting, celebrity, and/or unique experience packages; and
memorabilia and unique items.

Examples include-

 *   A seven-night stay in a beachfront condo, ski lodge, or luxurious
downtown hotel
 *   An "I love New York" package, complete with hotel, Broadway show
tickets, and a romantic dinner
 *   A five-night stay at a Waikiki Beach resort and spa with airfare for
two
 *   A golf outing package which includes lodging and rounds of golf
 *   A meet and greet along with tickets to a concert, musical, or play
(e.g., four tickets to see Rascal Flatts and meet the band afterwards)
 *   A specialized lesson with an expert (e.g., batting practice with Cal
Ripken)
 *   A behind-the-scenes look at a television show (e.g., a tour of the
stage and set for Saturday Night Live or the Daily Show)
 *   A personal appearance on a television program (e.g., a walk-on or a
spoken line in CSI)
 *   Dinner or lunch with a celebrity or infamous personality (e.g., lunch
with John Waters at Café Hon)
 *   A personally signed item of memorabilia (e.g., a guitar signed by Tom
Petty or NFL jersey signed by John Elway-the more valuable the item the
better)
 *   A rare or limited item (e.g., a bottle of rare wine or a limited print
by a famous artist)

If you have or know anyone who has any items that would be appropriate for
our upcoming Bid for Excellence auction or if you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Ann-Marie Laney at the National
Center at alaney at nfb.org<mailto:alaney at nfb.org> or (410) 659-9314, extension
2371.

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