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<b>Subject:</b> <b>Fwd: [NFBofSC] \U0001f3a4 Ready to Become a Better Speaker in Just One Hour?</b><br>
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<div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> melindajones0571@gmail.com<br>
<b>Date:</b> July 23, 2026 at 5:17:25\u202fPM EDT<br>
<b>To:</b> Max Kimpson <mjkimpson@outlook.com>, Marlon Stover <stovermd7@gmail.com>, Shemika Robinson <shemikarobinson33@gmail.com>, maryconner1159@gmail.com<br>
<b>Cc:</b> melindajones0571@gmail.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>FW: [NFBofSC] \U0001f3a4 Ready to Become a Better Speaker in Just One Hour?</b><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>ms. j.l. bright via NFBofSC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 23, 2026 3:22 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> nfbofsc@nfbnet.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> ms. j.l. bright <ms.jlbright@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f3a4</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Ready to Become a Better Speaker in Just One Hour?</span></p>
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<p class="x_p1" style="margin:0in"><span class="x_s1">Dear NFB Family,</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Have you ever listened to a great speaker and thought...</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">"I wish I could do that!"</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Here's the secret...</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Great speakers aren't born \u2014 they're built.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">After having to reschedule our June session, SCOBBL (a division of NFB of SC) is excited to present Session 2 of our 3rd Annual Public Speaking Series, and you won't want to miss it!</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f4c5</span> Thursday, July 23, 2026</span><br>
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</span><span class="x_s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f449\U0001f3fd</span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">NFB of SC Zoom </a> to join</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Our presenter, NFB of SC 2nd Vice President Wendell Price, will share practical techniques for building speeches that are clear, organized, engaging, and memorable.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Whether you're preparing to:</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Speak at convention</span></li><li class="x_li1" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; font-stretch:normal; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal">
<span class="x_s1">Interview for a job</span></li><li class="x_li1" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; font-stretch:normal; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal">
<span class="x_s1">Lead a meeting</span></li><li class="x_li1" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; font-stretch:normal; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal">
<span class="x_s1">Advocate for yourself or others</span></li><li class="x_li1" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; font-stretch:normal; font-size-adjust:none; font-kerning:auto; font-variant-alternates:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-numeric:normal; font-variant-east-asian:normal; font-feature-settings:normal">
<span class="x_s1">Or simply become a more confident communicator...</span></li></ul>
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<span class="x_s1">...this session is for you!</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Best of all, you do NOT have to participate in the SCOBBL Public Speaking Showcase to benefit from this series. These workshops are designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their communication skills and speak with greater confidence.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Then join us again on Thursday, July 30 at 7:00pm ET for our final session, "Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking," facilitated by NFB of SC 1st Vice President Melinda Jones and Board Member At-Large Michelle Scott.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Every session offers practical tips you can begin using immediately.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Because your voice matters...and someone needs to hear what only you can say.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">We hope to see you Thursday evening!</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Warmly,</span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">Janice Bright, MA OL</span><br>
<span class="x_s1">President</span><br>
<span class="x_s1">South Carolina Organization of Blind Black Leaders (SCOBBL) | a Division of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina</span></p>
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<span class="x_s3"><b><span style="font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif">P.S.</span></b></span><span class="x_s1"> Missed Session 1? </span></p>
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<span class="x_s1">A - No problem! Each workshop stands on its own, so it's easy to jump in and start building your public speaking skills.</span></p>
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<span class="x_s3"><b><span style="font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif">Meeting ID:</span></b></span><span class="x_s1"> 803 254 3777</span></p>
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<span class="x_s3"><b><span style="font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif">Passcode:</span></b></span><span class="x_s1"> 124578</span></p>
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