<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Dear Singers,</font></span></div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">
<b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000"> </font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">Thank you for your attention</span></b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"> to <span><span>Monday</span></span> night’s initial presentation of the Singers’ Pledge Campaign. During the few weeks of this year’s campaign, <b>please take a minute or two</b> to look at an occasional reminder about the goals and the significance of our efforts.</span></font></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">A few key points:</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in">
<font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt/normal "Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">Your most important contribution, by far, is that of your time, talent and commitment!</span></b></font></p>
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<font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt/normal "Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">That said, <b>CSC cannot exist</b> without financial contributions. See attached pie charts.</span></font></p>
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<font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><span>3.<span style="font:7pt/normal "Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">Our ability to obtain funding <b>from other sources is greatly enhanced</b> the more we are able to show that we are willing to help each other with voluntary donations. Demonstration of this willingness from a <b>good percentage of our singers</b>, regardless of the dollar amount is key.</span></font></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">So, <b>please consider this reminder</b> to consider helping again with a pledge of whatever amount you choose. You can do so by filling out a pledge form from <span><span>Monday</span></span> night (or printing out one attached here) and mailing it in or placing it in the pledge box at rehearsal next week or by making a donation online.</font></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Remember:</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt/normal "Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">The names of those who pledge by <span><span>October 23</span></span> will be <b>listed in the annual concert program</b>. YOUR PLEDGE IS A PROMISE TO DONATE AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE FULFILLED <b>UNTIL <span><span>JUNE 30, 2014</span></span></b> FOR YOU AND YOUR SECTION TO RECEIVE CREDIT AND A LISTING NOW.</span></font></p>
<font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt/normal "Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">We will track and graph the <i>percentage</i> of those pledging per section (SATB). The names of <i>all </i>members of section with the cumulative leading <i>percentage</i> each week will be placed in a live drawing for pair of Meymandi Concert Hall <b>BOX SEAT TICKETS </b>to the (remaining) <b>concert of your choice</b> from the <i>Raleigh <span><span>Saturday</span></span> Night Classical Series of the NC Symphony</i>.</span></font></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Please review the attached <b>pdf files of pie charts of our annual income sources and expenses to remember </b>where our pledge campaign contributions fit in and how they contribute to <b>our ongoing ability to keep the music going</b>!</font></span></p>
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<font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">Thanks so much, again!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">
<font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt"></span></font> </div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:12pt">The Concert Singers of Cary's Board of Directors</span></font></div>
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