[VABS] VABS Fundraising at State Convention

[Naim Abu-ElHawa]

Hello, All:
How about an assortment of fidget spinners. A collection, maybe.  

Many Thanks And Much Respect.

Sincerely,



Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa

Student: Northern Virginia Community College.
Member: Virginia Association of Blind Students.
Member: National Association of Blind Students.
Member: National Federation of the Blind.

Email Address: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com

Cell Phone Number: (202) 848-8932

"It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow."
Robert H. Goddard

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> On Aug 24, 2017, at 10:08 AM, Christopher O'meally via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, I have found that the trick is to see what is trending around
> membership, like a commen thing that people may or may not be
> interested in, or what is popular right now, and try to see if we can
> sell or rafle that thing.  Like I know a lot of chapters raffle for a
> fourth gen apple tv, and they aren't too expensive.  Some people sell
> flash drives, ear buds, braille uno cards, I have a long list.  if you
> would like me to throw out all of my ideas, feel free to request and I
> will.
> 
>> On 8/24/17, Robert Parsons via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Good Morning VABS
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This thread is to collect ideas on how you guys think we should raise money
>> at this year's National Federation of the Blind of Virginia's state
>> convention. This year, the state convention is from November 3-5 at the
>> Westin Tyson's Corner in Falls Church, VA. In the past years, we have sold
>> cookies, shot glasses, and a 50/50 raffle. We have also done practical
>> fundraisers like arrest a chapter leader and put them in handcuffs. The
>> only
>> way we would free the person is if they raised $50 from the membership.
>> Take
>> some time to think about what you think may work and put it in this thread.
>> Remember, to answer this thread you must hit "reply all."
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Robert E. Parsons Jr.
>> 
>> President, Richmond Chapter
>> 
>> President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
>> 
>> Randolph Macon College '18
>> 
>> Phone: 804 200 3275
>> 
>> "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
>> 
>> 
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> 
> -- 
> Very Respectfully,
> 
> Christopher O’Meally.
> 
> NVB of Virginia 2016 leadership fellow.
> 
> Lead instructor and CEO of Access Tech Media INC.
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