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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk155790643"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>PO Box 93046<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>Des Moines, IA 50393<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>Website: iafriendslibraryfortheblind.org<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>E-mail: </b></span><a href="mailto:frndslibblindph@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b>frndslibblindph@gmail.com</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>The Friends Board of Directors have renewed their matching challenge again this year. 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 renews by February 28,2025. $20 will be given for all who fit the qualifications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Last years campaign netted 7 new members and 2 renewals and $270.00to the library. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'> If you are not already a member of Friends, please check out our website listed above and consider joining Friends. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>If you are already a member of Friends, please renew your membership and help spread the word about our Board match.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Attached is our 2025 Friends Campaign Card. Please fill out the card and return it with your check.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Don’t be late. New members and first time renewal members, please send us your membership fees by February 28, 2025 and these fees will be matched by the Friends Board, thus creating additional funds for the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Jim Rechkemmer, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>Friends of the Iowa Library For the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'></span><a href="mailto:j.rechkemmer@mchsi.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'>j.rechkemmer@mchsi.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk155790643'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>