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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG>Greetings OLPC NYC,</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> Small
Solutions Big Ideas is hosting an OLPC event and fundraiser. We plan
to show off OLPC projects in Kenya and showcase XO Sugar, its impact in the
field and potential. We'd like to invite OLPC NYC to be as sponsor
of this event. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> More important
we'd like you to come and enjoy the music and food, and bring your
friends. We'll keep you updated on the date (end of March early April).
This letter is to get your support and a couple of volunteers to join us in
organizing a really great event. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> We have a
sophisticated venue (NYCLA Conference Hall) on Vesey street
(near west end of Houston). We plan on having music and food and speakers:
Gloria McCarthy a member of the Kenyan American Association will talk about
Kenya, the economic opportunities and social
changes. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> We
will have a display area where you can bring your XOs, organization
information and showcase your
projects. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana><FONT size=3> Our
weekly conference call is Thursdays at 8 PM. </FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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size=3><FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> We are
looking for sponsors: please suggest some businesses or
connections you might have. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=3><STRONG> We are
looking for Auction Items: iPads, iPhones...
Android's do you know anyone who could donate something? Maybe
an XO?</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana size=3> We will need
some of you to volunteer to be at the XO table to show off activities
and features.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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face=Verdana size=3></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana size=3> This event is a
fundraiser for the Small Solutions Big Ideas projects in Kenya, but a showcase
for all. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana size=3></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana size=3>I am attaching a letter to give to
sponsors and donors, as well as an event planning
document.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sandra Thaxter<BR><A
href="http://www.smallsolutionsbigideas.org">www.smallsolutionsbigideas.org</A><BR><A
href="mailto:sandra@smallsolutionsbigideas.org">sandra@smallsolutionsbigideas.org</A><BR>(617)
320-1098</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>