[Ohio-Talk] EXT: It’s getting close

[Andra Stover]

No, Shane, it is Stover. Lol I am getting excited as well! :-)

On Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 7:37 AM President Capital chapter via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning Ohio!
>
> Yes, our state convention is rapidly approaching. Are all of you getting
> excited yet? I am. And my excitement is for many reasons. First of all, I
> just love getting together with my NFB of Ohio family. I also love the
> energy and excitement that surrounds convention. And, I love Learning about
> all of the things that will be presented to us throughout that weekend. But
> one other thing that I very much love our door prizes! I have already seen
> some of the door prizes that are being donated, so I know this year‘s batch
> is going to be great! So will you be one of the winners? I hope so. But, we
> can always use more prizes. It would be great if we had so many prizes that
> everybody in the room could win! So, if everybody brings a prize, that
> might, just might, be possible. Door prizes can include small items, such
> as gift cards, Bath and body products, delicious treats, and even cash. And
> remember, please have the door prize labeled in braille so that I know what
> we are giving away, and I know who to thank for the donation. Also, if you
> have not yet registered for convention, please do so. In order to win a
> prize you must be registered and you must be in the room when your name is
> called.
>
> Another exciting thing that happens at convention is our auction. This is
> a great event That helps us raise money for the affiliate. We are also
> looking for auction items. These are larger items than door prizes, think
> of gift, baskets, and electronics, and other items that may be bid on.
> We’ve even had show tickets. Like the door, prizes, Please make sure that
> your prize is labeled in braille, so that bitters have a good description
> of what they are bidding on. Also, please include a minimum bid amount that
> you are suggesting. This is something new this year that we are trying to
> ensure that the affiliate Gets what the donations are worth. They do not
> have to be high amounts, and in fact we do have some lower ticket items
> that are auctioned off. But we want to ensure that at least a minimum is
> reached. We know that many of our chapters, divisions, and individuals have
> donated a lot to put these auction items together and we just want to
> ensure that the affiliate Gets the benefit of that.
>
> If anyone needs assistance with brailing their door, prizes or auction
> items, please let me know. You can email me a list or description of what
> you have and I can do it ahead of time, or I always have a braille rider
> with me at convention so I can do it then. There is a room that is close to
> our general session where I will be much as a time to collect door, prizes
> and auction items. However, if you cannot find me, you can leave these
> items at the registration table. Or, you can call me and I will let you
> know when I will be in the room.
>
> Looking forward to having a great convention!
>
> Annette.
> Annette Lutz
> President
> Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 614-288-4323
> President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com
>
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