[VABS] Fundraising Volunteer Thread

[Emmanuel Finnell]

Hello All

I would be glad to volunteer my time on Friday afternoon.

Emmanuel L. Finnell
Blind Eye Cake Company, CEO and Founder
(434) 378-2686
(Home) finnell04 at aol.com
(Business) elfinnell86 at gmail.com
(School) efinnell8994 at email.vccs.edu

> On Sep 28, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Robert Parsons via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good Morning VABS
> 
> 
> 
> This thread is to begin the volunteer process for VABS fundraisers at state
> convention. We already agreed to sell braille personalized bracelets so we
> know what item we are selling. The price for each bracelet is $5. Now the
> next step is to figure out who wants to volunteer to sell these bracelets in
> the halls and meetings at convention. I am looking for a team of four
> students to assist Naim and I in this effort. Understand that the beginning
> of leadership in this division is by taking the bull by the horns and
> actively participating in all parts of our work, not just the parts you
> think are fun. Finally, if you are interested, these are the guidelines for
> fundraising with our division:
> 
> 
> 
> 1.    This is an honor system. We give you the product, we expect the
> money for that product back. I keep track of what goes out, so we will know
> if something has gone awry. 
> 2.    The Federation and our affiliate loves their students. Put on the
> charm and they are like silly putty in your hands.
> 3.    Selling to family members and friends are also a great way to
> maximize the selling potential. 
> 4.    Every opportunity is an opportunity to make more money for our
> division. Unless you are in like a business meeting at work, then that may
> not be best.
> 
> If you are interested in assisting with the fundraiser, let me know in this
> thread. We will chat. The convention is from November 3-5. I am beginning
> the fundraiser on Friday, November 3 at 12pm. I hope to sell alongside you.
> 
> 
> 
> 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: 804 801 7674
> 
> "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
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> 
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