[Nfbf-l] good way for all chapters to sell those coins

[Marion & Martin]

Sherrill,
    As per our conversation, I will be attending the meeting of the Brandon 
Coin Club to make a presentation about the coin. During the meeting, they 
have an auction of coins their members are selling and have given me the 
go-ahead to auction a Louie Braille silver dollar. I will also be attending 
the coin show in Brandon on Saturday and hope to sell off the balance of the 
proofs the East Hillsborough Chapter have. I'll let everyone know about our 
success at these two events!

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherrill O'Brien" <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
To: "NFBFL" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 2:06 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] good way for all chapters to sell those coins


> Hello all,
>
> Below is a note from a guy on my BRL Coordinators list.  It talks about 
> his
> affiliate's success selling our Braille coins at local coin shows.  Please
> read it for inspiration for your own chapter.  All you have to do is 
> Google,
> for example, Jacksonville or Orlando coin shows", and you'll get dates and
> addresses of shows in your area.  Also, you'll most likely get a contact
> name and email or phone number as well.  Marion is getting involved in a
> Brandon coin club meeting and possibly their coin show, which is coming up
> in a week.  So please read the following note, and start googling to help
> Florida move these great coins!!  Thanks in advance for your help with 
> this.
>
> Sherrill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brl-coordinators-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:brl-coordinators-bounces at nfbnet.org]On Behalf Of Dick Davis
> Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 10:49 AM
> To: 'Braille Readers are Leaders contest support list'
> Subject: Re: [Brl-coordinators] Braille Coin Toss in Louisiana
>
>
>
>
> We have been having success going to coin shows and selling Braille coins 
> to
> the dealers there.  We sold $717.00 (with some donated $) worth last 
> weekend
> and $280.00 the weekend before.  Our pitch has been that we are selling 
> them
> at our cost and saving the dealers the shipping cost.  It might be 
> something
> to try if you haven't done so in your state.
>
>
>
> Dick Davis
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
>
> From: brl-coordinators-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:brl-coordinators-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eric Guillory
> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:51 PM
> To: brl-coordinators at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Brl-coordinators] Braille Coin Toss in Louisiana
>
>
>
> Greetings All,
>
>
>
> Ryan asked that I post something to the list regarding the upcoming coin
> toss to take place at the university level here in Louisiana.
>
>
>
> The toss utilizing the coin will take place before the Louisiana Tech
> University and Boise State University football contest to occur the 
> evening
> of Friday, November 6, 2009 in the city of Ruston, Louisiana. At Louisiana
> Tech's request, a brief statement was prepared with respect to the
> significance of the coin and its importance to our literacy initiatives. 
> One
> of our LCB staff, Susan Clark, has significant connections throughout the
> city of Ruston and to Tech in particular. She was the principal for making
> this possible. We are of course encouraged and excited by Tech's 
> willingness
> to collaborate with us.
>
>
>
> Unfortunately, we have had no success as yet with the New Orleans Saints
> despite several attempts. The lesson we have taken from this is that it
> definitely helps to know people in the right places. We are pleased with
> this progress and wish all affiliates success as each of you continues 
> your
> good work. We will continue to fight the good fight and strive for more
> outreach and coin exposure.
>
>
>
> Have a great remainder of the weekend!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services
>
> Louisiana Center for the Blind
>
> 101 South Trenton Street
>
> Ruston, LA 71270
>
> Phone: 800-234-4166
>
> Fax: 318-251-0109
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