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1 From: FREE SUPPLY PROGRAM FOR NONPROFITS 560 McCLURE STREET GALESBURG, IL Enclosed: OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION Response Requested: XXX YES NO WITHIN 21 DAYS ADBBDDCCBDBAAABDBDABDBCCD 0000MC-DM

2 <MONTH> <DAY>, <2003> <FIRST NAME> <LAST NAME> <ORGANIZATION NAME> <ADDRESS 1> <ADDRESS 2> <CITY>, <STATE> <ZIP> Dear <FIRST NAME> <LAST NAME>, <ORGANIZATION NAME> has been nominated for membership in Member s Choice, a nonprofit program operated by NAEIR, the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources. This program provides FREE supplies and merchandise to schools, charities, churches, and other qualified organizations. To begin requesting FREE supplies, please complete the attached Membership Acceptance Form and return it within the next 21 days. Enrollment in Member s Choice is strictly limited. Over $100 million worth of FREE goods will be availalbe upon request this year, including office supplies, janitorial products, toys, arts and crafts, books, tapes, CDs, tools, software, sporting goods, classroom materials, holiday and party goods, clothing, and more. Items must be used for charitable purposes, however there are no limits on quantity or value. You may request anything you want and as much as you want. All you ever pay is shipping and handling charges. Per Internal Revenue Code Section 170(e)(3), all merchandise must be made available to <ORGANIZATION NAME> FREE OF CHARGE. To accept membership, check YES on the attached form and return it within the next 21 days along with a check for $39.50 (one-time registration fee). To decline, check NO. NOTE: You must return this form whether you choose to accept or decline. Should you choose to decline, your membership slot will be assigned to another school or nonprofit organization. This may be the only notice you recieve. Please confirm your membership immediately. Sincerely, Gary C. Smith Gary C. Smith President/Chief Executive Officer P.S. Accept in the next 21 days and <ORGANIZATION NAME> will receive a LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP. Request as much or as little FREE supplies and merchandise as your organizaiton needs forever. Detach and mail the form below in the enclosed envelope immediately. You must return this form whether you accept or decline membership. LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR: <FIRST NAME> <LAST NAME> <ORGANIZATION NAME> <ADDRESS 1> <ADDRESS 2> <CITY>, <STATE> <ZIP> Please make corrections as needed above. OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION Membership Status: Supplies Available: MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTANCE FORM Reply within 21 days. By accepting membership and signing this form, your organization agrees that all free goods received through Member s Choice will be used for the care of the ill, needy, or minors and will not be bartered, traded, or sold as outlined in section 170(e)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Cost: Application Deadline: Pending Acceptance Unlimited None. All supplies and merchandise FREE of charge Open enrollment for the next 21 days Yes. I accept. Give our organization a Lifetime Membership in the Member s Choice FREE Supply Program for Nonprofits. Enclosed is our onetime registration fee of $39.50 made payable to NAEIR. Once enrolled, we may request an unlimited amount of new, brand-name supplies and merchandise. Our organization will cover actual shipping and handling costs, but all the items we receive through this program will be FREE OF CHARGE. No. I decline. Give our membership and all our FREE supplies to another nonprofit organization. Print your name: Title: Signature: Date:

3 More than $100 million of brand-new supplies to be given away to schools and nonprofits for FREE Schools, charities, churches, and other organizations across the U.S. are being invited to claim more than $100 million in new supplies and merchandise donated by major corporations. Join this special nonprofit program in the next 21 days to begin requesting your share FREE. SPECIAL REPORT by Robert Gilstrap 10-acre warehouse in Galesburg, IL, overflows with new merchandise to be given away FREE. Imagine that you re sitting in your office and a colorful catalog arrives in the mail. You look through the catalog and find several items your organization could use. And the amazing thing is it s all free! Office supplies, toys, tools, software, janitorial products, sporting goods, arts and crafts, books, tapes, CDs, classroom materials, holiday and party goods, clothing, and more. You can ask for anything you want. You can ask for as much as you want. And every single item is free. Impossible? Not for members of Member s Choice, a special nonprofit program operated by NAEIR, the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources, located in Galesburg, Illinois. This year, NAEIR will give away free supplies and merchandise to more than 4,000 charities, schools, churches, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations all over the U.S. No seconds or damaged goods. It s all quality, brand-name merchandise that s new and in excellent condition. And it s all free! In fact, there s over $100 million dollars worth of free supplies and merchandise available every year. And all you have to do to get your share is to join Member s Choice and start submitting your requests for free items. During the next few weeks, NAEIR will be notifying organizations around the country that have been approved to apply for membership. If you receive this notification, simply respond within 21 days to confirm your membership in the program. What is NAEIR and how does the Member s Choice program work? NAEIR is a nonprofit organization that collects donations of inventory from manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers then redistributes those goods to schools and nonprofit organizations all over the United States. There are over 500 top companies that donate high-quality merchandise to the free supply program, including Microsoft, Gateway, Stanley Tools, Reebok, 3M, Rubbermaid, Reader s Digest Books, Rand McNally, Gillette, Xerox, BRIO, and many more. They ship their donated inventory to NAEIR s massive warehouse in Galesburg, Illinois, where it is sorted, cataloged, and stored. Every 3 months, NAEIR issues a special Member s Choice catalog loaded with brand new items available. Plus flyers are mailed twice a month throughout the year with assortments that are unique or a special value. As a member, you simply look through your catalog and flyers and return a request form for all the items you want. Your requests are then processed and shipped. Since this is a member-supported nonprofit program, you do have to pay a small fee to cover the shipping and handing costs, but all the items you receive are absolutely free of charge. Why do so many top companies give away perfectly good merchandise? Businesses build up excess inventory because of production overruns, returns, cancelled orders, discontinued models, and so on. This means they have more merchandise than they can sell. When this happens, they have to find a way to get rid of the merchandise to free up space for other products. Fortunately, a special tax law gives corporations a federal income tax reduction when they donate new inventory for charitable purposes. So instead of throwing away merchandise, businesses can donate it. This helps them improve net profit, clear warehouse space, and lend a helping hand where it s needed most. CONTINUED >>>

4 The only stipulation the government makes is that all donated items must be given away free. NAEIR cannot charge for it. And members cannot resell it. What kind of free merchandise is available with Member s Choice? You name it and there s a company out there that has too much of it and wants to give it away for free: FREE office supplies, such as Post-it Notes, binders, envelopes, pencils, ballpoint pens, file folders, paper trimmers, tape, software, label makers, and stationery. FREE children s items, such as plush animals, children s books, baseball cards, clothing, shoes, stickers, lollipops, toy figurines, arts and crafts supplies, and lunch coolers. FREE maintenance supplies, such as batteries, hardware and locks, paper towels, light fixtures, glass cleaner, sponges, faucets and sinks, trash can liners, garden hoses, and ceramic tile. FREE party and holiday items, such as Halloween costumes, plates, cups, napkins, holiday greeting cards, gift wrap, streamers, Christmas ornaments, gift bags, candles, party hats, and balloons. There s no guarantee you ll be able to get a particular item at a particular time. However, so much merchandise is donated, you re sure to find many of the items you need. How can your organization benefit from joining Member s Choice? By getting supplies and merchandise free, you can cut costs and provide services you couldn t possibly get approval for otherwise. As a member, you can Cut spending on routine items, such as office supplies and janitorial products. If you can get it free, you can make more funds available for other things that really make a difference. Members can request a wide variety of new merchandise in unlimited quantities all for FREE! Provide more and better services for those who depend on you. With highquality items, such as clothing, personal care products, and housewares, you can better people s lives without adding to your overhead. Offer tangible incentives to change behavior and achieve personal goals. Even small gifts like stickers, lollipops, novelty pencils, or toy figurines, can provide the motivation people need to succeed. Make people feel special on birthdays or during the holidays. Small gift items, costume jewelry, toys, and collectibles can instantly lift people s spirits. You can even get gift bags and wrapping paper. Boost morale and provide a sense of belonging. Throw parties or serve special meals featuring seasonal or themed plates, cups, napkins, and decorations. Everyone loves a party. Prepare for emergencies by stockpiling supplies. You can store clothing and shoes, personal hygiene products, flashlights and batteries, and more. So you ll have them when you need them. Keep up with repairs and routine maintenance. By stocking a variety of plumbing and electrical supplies, hardware, fasteners, and tools you ll be ready to fix anything without waiting for budget approval. Give your staff support with supplies that aren t in the budget. You can give them arts and crafts supplies, decorations, books, and classroom materials so they won t have to pay for those items out of their own pockets. Activate your Lifetime Membership now for just $39.50 to start getting FREE supplies and merchanise! Return your enrollment confirmation within the next 21 days to activate your Lifetime Membership in the NAEIR Member s Choice Free Supply and Merchandise Program. We ask for $39.50 to cover a portion of the cost of processing your membership and mailing your catalogs and flyers. This is a one-time fee. Once you re a member, you may request an unlimited amount of free supplies and merchandise from your catalogs and flyers. All you ever pay is shipping and handling. By federal law, all donated supplies and merchandise MUST be given away FREE. Please join today and ask for your fair share!

5 Reply within 21 days to join the FREE Supply and Merchandise Program BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 50 GALESBURG IL POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE 560 McCLURE STREET PO BOX 8076 GALESBURG IL C NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES E E ( )