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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Afternoon Everyone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you pumped? We are days away from the family reunion we have been anticipating. The 78<sup>th</sup> NFB National Convention will bring together a myriad of affiliates, members, divisions, and families that have a week to update each other of efforts in their areas, socially connect, and just as importantly, grow their divisions, chapters, and affiliates through fundraising efforts. The Virginia Association of Blind Students will not disappoint, with a fundraising effort that we all can appreciate. Throughout the week of convention, and the days leading up to it, you can catch a VABS member in the halls of the Rosen Shingle Creek to buy a very important raffle ticket. We will be raffling off three $50 uber gift cards. These three drawings will take place on July 4,6, and 8 at 10pm on each day. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not attending convention this year? No problem!! Like our affiliate and organization, the opportunities do not stop if you don’t attend the convention. VABS will accept payment and ticket orders via cash, check, Cash App, or Venmo. You do not have to be present if your ticket is pulled and you can still receive your uber gift card either in mail or directly to your app if you are not in Orlando. If you are present at convention, a VABS board member or officer will locate you and deliver your gift card in person. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The price for VABS raffle tickets are $5 for one ticket and $10 for 3 tickets. We look forward to connecting with all of you at convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P.S. VABS is now accepting raffle ticket orders for the July 4<sup>th</sup> drawing. Please contact me at 804.801.7674 or rob.parso3389@gmail.com for more information or a purchase.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blessings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert E. Parsons Jr.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Virginia Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Western Michigan University ‘21<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Randolph Macon College ‘18<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Without struggle, there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglas<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>