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<div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_-4904261109709603958WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Happy October, all!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">It\u2019s hard to believe, but our 2025 State Convention is just around the corner; we can\u2019t wait to see you all on the 17<sup>th</sup>. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f60a</span><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">With that in mind, this email is our <i>last call</i> for baked good donations for our upcoming auction! If you\u2019ve been meaning to pledge a tasty treat, now\u2019s the time\u2014we don\u2019t want to miss out on your delicious contribution.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Whether it\u2019s cookies, cakes, pies, or breads, your homemade goodies help make our auction a success. Every contribution brings us closer to our fundraising goals and ensures everyone leaves with something sweet (or savory.)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">If you haven\u2019t already, please send in your pledge as soon as possible. You can email <b><a href="mailto:Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com" target="_blank">Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a></b> to let us know what you\u2019ll be bringing.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Thank you so much for your generosity and support. We can\u2019t wait to see\u2014and taste\u2014the wonderful creations you\u2019ll share!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Warmly,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Elizabeth Rouse, Auction Coordinator<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div></div>