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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>PO Box 93046<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Des Moines, IA 50393<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Website: iafriendslibraryfortheblind.org<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>E-mail: <a href="mailto:frndslibblindph@gmail.com">frndslibblindph@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Friends Board of Directors have renewed their matching challenge. <span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>For the first 50 new members (defined as someone who has not been a member for 2 years) or renewals of those who were new last year who joins by February 28,2023 $20 will be given. This year we have a donor who will match our Board match dollar for dollar up to a total of $475. This means, for each new member and renewal of the new members from last year, the Friends will receive an additional $40 per member!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> If you are not already a member of Friends, this would be an excellent time to join since your membership will generate an additional $40 for Friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>If you are already a member of Friends, please renew your membership and help spread the word about our matching grants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attached is our 2023 Friends Campaign Card. Please fill out the card and return it with your check.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, contact us at the e-mail address above or contact me directly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim Rechkemmer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>515-277-3808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:j.rechkemmer@mchsi.com">j.rechkemmer@mchsi.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>