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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The letter that Denice is referring to that confirms the affiliate’s nonprofit status can be obtained by myself, Lynn, or Emily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldstein via NFBP-Jigsaw<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> Keystone Chapter List of the NFB of Pennsylvania <keystonechapter@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> David Goldstein <david@iCantCU.com>; pablindmerchants@nfbnet.org; NFBP BELL Google Group <nfb-pa-bell@googlegroups.com>; NFBP Blind Parents Group Listserv <NFBP-BlindParents@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Brandywine Chapter Listserv <nfbp-brandywine@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Capital Chapter Listserv <pacapitalchapter@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Erie Chapter Listserv <nfbp-erie@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Greater Berks Chapter Listserv <nfbp-berks@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Greater Philly Chapter Listserv <greaterphilly@nfbnet.org>; NFBP Jigsaw Chapter Listserv <nfbp-jigsaw@nfbnet.org>; NFBP listserv <nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org>; PA Blind Students Division Listserv <pabs@nfbnet.org>; PA Guide Dog Division Listserv <pagdu@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBP-Jigsaw] Auction Items for the State Convention From Chapters, Divisions & Individuals<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hey there PA Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please read Denice’s email below and support the auction at this year’s State Convention in Harrisburg.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>David<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is now time to think about items for the NFB of PA State Convention. We<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>will be having a live auction along with the talent show scheduled for<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday night November 10th. We will be going back and forth between the two<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>events, just like last year. This is an event that everyone should attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The proceeds from this event will be used to strengthen other affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>events and programming.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I need all chapters, divisions, and individuals to think about what can<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>possibly be donated to the auction. We need quality items that will bring in<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>much needed funds to our affiliate, so that we always have funds available<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>to assist where needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It would be good if your item was valued at $25, or more. Some of the items<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>that have worked well in the past are, but are not limited to: electronics,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>themed gift baskets, sports memorabilia, baked goods, certificates for free<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>hotel stays, jewelry, free tickets to the theater, or sporting events,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>handmade crafts, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It would be great if we could get at least two items from every chapter and<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>division, (of course, those who can are welcome to bring more). Individuals<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>may make donations as well. If a written description of an item is needed,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>it would be great if you would send me that information in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are looking for retailers to donate and item to you, please ask for,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>and use the letter that confirms our nonprofit status.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Denice Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of PA Auctioneer <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'>David Goldstein</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:david@iCantCU.com">david@iCantCU.com</a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'>(610) 715-5020 mobile</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.iCantCU.com"><span style='font-size:7.5pt'>www.iCantCU.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'>iCantCU Podcast<br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2">Spotify</a> |<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-icantcu-podcast-31157111/">IHeartRadio</a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'>Support The Podcast When You Shop</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon"><span style='font-size:7.5pt'>Amazon</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'>Connect with me:</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:black'><a href="https://twitter.com/davidbenj">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj">Facebook</a> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>