[VABS] Fundraising Volunteer Thread

[Robert Parsons]

Emmanuel

I have you down for Friday, November 3. Thank you for signing up. 

Best

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Emmanuel Finnell [mailto:finnell04 at aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 11:09 AM
To: Virginia Association of Blind Students list <vabs at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Parsons <rob.parso3389 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [VABS] Fundraising Volunteer Thread

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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