[Nfb-fundraising] Meet the Blind Month events and materials!!

[David Andrews]

>Subject: Meet the Blind Month events and materials!!
>Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:45:06 -0400
>Thread-Topic: Meet the Blind Month events and materials!!
>Thread-index: AcfOIlIGf8/uyxI7S+OJE6SgT9K3EwACR5tQAAHNF5A=
>From: "Lazarus, Jerry" <JLazarus at NFB.ORG>



>Good Afternoon All, 
>
>        First, a thank you to everyone who took the time during
>convention to attend the Meet the Blind Month seminar on Wednesday
>afternoon.  I hope that you found the session worthwhile and that you
>will share any ideas with me that would make next year's seminar more
>beneficial.
>
>        During our Meet the Blind Month in 2006, we held more than 350
>events.  This year, our goal is to exceed 400 events.  Will we meet that
>goal?  With your help the answer is YES!
>
>        October is fast approaching. Now is the time for all Meet the
>Blind Month planners to decide on their chapter's activities.  Because
>of the popularity and continued growth of Meet the Blind Month, your
>order for materials must be placed prior to Friday, September 14, 2007,
>to take advantage of free matter shipping. 
>
>        As we discussed in Atlanta, this year we will continue to speed
>up the order process by pre-packaging specific popular NFB literature.
>When you order, simply indicate the number of packages you want to get
>the amount of literature for the events you have planned.  The following
>link will take you to the members section of our Web site so that
>planned events can be described, and materials ordered.  Information
>including the Wal-Mart matching grant form, copies of our sample
>proclamations,  and the 2007 Meet the Blind Month campaign guide are
>also available from this link.
>http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Meet_the_Blind_Month.asp
><http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Meet_the_Blind_Month.asp> 
>
>        At this time, orders can be placed online, or forms can be
>downloaded from the Web site.  If you elect to download the forms,
>simply complete and fax them to 410-659-5129.  If you would like to
>place an order by telephone, please call me at 410-  659-9314 extension
>2297, or Kevin can be reached at extension 2419.
>
>        Special quantities and requests for other materials will be
>honored; these may include the Braille Is Beautiful video sets and PSAs
>at no charge while they last.  
>
>        Some suggestions for Meet the Blind Month activities include:
>
>1) Arrange with your local elementary or middle school to show the
>Braille Is Beautiful video and conduct a discussion about Braille. 
>
>2) Schedule a time with your local Wal-Mart to have a storefront
>fundraiser and information table.  Wal-Marts are very busy stores, and
>in the past many customers have stopped to pick up NFB literature, to
>buy a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts or other fundraising items, and to
>learn more about our mission.
>
>3) Plan to participate at a senior expo, community fall fair, or other
>event already scheduled in your area.  At these types of events, all you
>need to do is arrange for some chapter volunteers to hand out Braille
>alphabet cards and other NFB information.
>
>4) Arrange to speak about the NFB, and blindness in general, at a local
>social or service club like the Lions or Rotary.  These groups are
>always looking for speakers for luncheon or dinner meetings. An
>excellent way to pique the interest of these groups is to show one of
>our short videos. You will help to educate interested members of the
>community about blindness as well as to pave the way for a closer
>relationship with the NFB.
>
>        Remember, if you have specific questions or would like to
>brainstorm about planning a Meet the Blind Month activity, contact me by
>phone at 410- 659-9314, extension 2297, or by e-mail at jlazarus at nfb.org
><mailto:jlazarus at nfb.org> .
>
>        Best regards,
>
>        Jerry
>
>     Jerry L. Lazarus
>        Director of Special Projects
>     Jernigan Institute
>     NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>     1800 Johnson Street
>     Baltimore, Maryland 21230-4998
>     (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2297
>     Fax: (410) 659-5129
>     http://www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/> 
>     jlazarus at nfb.org <mailto:jlazarus at nfb.org>