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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FYI. This is a great opportunity to support one of our Midwest student divisions as we work to reach out to students in Iowa as well. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scott Van Gorp, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<br>Phone: 515-720-5282<br></span><a href="mailto:svangorp@nfbi.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Email</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Website</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-Of-the-Blind-Of-Iowa-372681823082570/posts"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Facebook</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Twitter</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p></div><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> Shane Popplestone <spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 16, 2023 10:14 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Announcement List <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org>; National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l@nfbnet.org>; Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List <oagdu@nfbnet.org>; Chelsea Van Gorp <cvangorp@nfbi.org>; Scott Van Gorp <svangorp@nfbi.org>; akron-talk@nfbnet.org; Ohio Association of Blind Students list <oabs@nfbnet.org>; Shaleah Raines <shaleahraines@gmail.com>; David Andrews <dandrews920@comcast.net>; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> you haven't purchasdd tickets for the Ohio Association of Blind Students Ultimate drawing Fundraiser? The time is now!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=xbe4188ca19274b9><div id=x0373575d599a4203920e381fb1be3b8f><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please distribute to any lists, members, friends, and family you think might be interested!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div id=x0cb20cfadf43441><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>You still haven't purchased your tickets for the Ohio Association of blind students ultimate drawing fundraiser? Then what are you waiting for! You</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> have from now to the grand banquet night of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio State Convention on November 18th to purchase! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You could Win Big with Three Stellar Prizes!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div id=xfdc6a28507d3488bac8cf70acc381f3e><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:30.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#D1D5DB'>firstly</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#D1D5DB'> an </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Amazon Echo Dot: Your personal assistant, entertainer, and smart home controller, all in one compact device. Ask Alexa anything, play your favorite tunes, or control your smart devices. The future is at your fingertips! </span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:30.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#D1D5DB'>two separate winners </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#D1D5DB'>could win one of </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>2 Tile Bluetooth Tracking Devices: Never misplace your keys, wallet, or any valuable again! Attach, stick, or place Tiles on everyday items and find them swiftly with the user-friendly Tile app. </span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>With a total prize valuation of nearly $100, Three Lucky Winners will walk away with these fantastic items! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Ticket Pricing:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:30.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:146%;border-image: initial'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#D1D5DB'>●</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#D1D5DB'> </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>1 Ticket for $5 </span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#D1D5DB'>●</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#D1D5DB'> </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>2 Tickets for $10</span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:30.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#D1D5DB'>●</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#D1D5DB'> </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Best Deal: 5 Tickets for $20</span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>How to Buy? Reach out to Treasurer Asia Quinones-Evans via the email </span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:aevans.nfb@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>aevans.nfb@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'> to secure your tickets today!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%;border-image: initial'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Why Participate? This isn't just any drawing. By purchasing a ticket, you're directly supporting the Ohio Association of Blind Students. Every dollar raised will assist Ohio students in covering expenses for national student development and leadership seminars,as well as attending state and national conventions. It's a win-win: support a noble cause and stand a chance to bag some of the market's most sought-after gadgets! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%;border-image: initial'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Everyone Can Join! Whether or not you're attending the NFB Ohio State Convention, you can still partake in this raffle. If you win, we'll ensure you receive your prize. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'>Make a Difference & Win Big! The prizes are not only incredibly functional but also represent great value for the price of a raffle ticket. Don't miss this golden opportunity to make a positive impact and possibly claim some of the coolest gadgets available! <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:146%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:146%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="signature_old"><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Shane Popplestone<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>President of the Ohio Association of blind students<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Co-chair of the ohio newsline committee<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>member of the Grater Akron Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>member of Ohio Association of Guide Dog users<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com">spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>234-716-2208<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>You can live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>