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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Houck via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 29, 2020 8:49 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbofsc@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> David Houck <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1768<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>June 29, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From: Frank Coppel, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1768<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We are releasing this week’s Positive Note a couple of days earlier than usual to remind those individuals who have not yet paid their 2020 $10 NFB of SC state dues to do so by this Wednesday, July 1. Thus far, 128 individuals have registered for the upcoming NFB of SC state convention. Keep up the great work as the deadline to register for our state convention is July 31. I believe if we work extremely hard, we have a wonderful opportunity to register 300 people making this convention one of the largest gatherings we have had in many years. Remember, there is no cost for registration. To register online for the 2020 NFB of SC state convention go to our website, nfbofsc.org. If you need assistance with the online registration, call Steve and Shannon Cook (803) 254-0222 or David Houck at the Federation Center (803) 254-3777. If you do not register you will not be eligible for door prizes. More importantly, to be eligible to participate in the election of state officers and five board members, you must be registered for the convention and a dues paying member of the NFB of SC. Again, If you have not paid your 2020 $10 NFB of SC state dues, you can still do so, as the deadline to submit dues is July 1, 2020. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As we approach the start of the first virtual 2020 NFB National Convention, below are a few notes regarding this year’s convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> National Convention – Registration Is Closed:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Registration for the 2020 National Federation of the Blind National Convention is closed. Those who registered will receive helpful introductory emails as well as be eligible to vote in elections and receive door prizes. However, if you did not register you are still welcome and encouraged to participate in all convention events as listed in the agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Find the latest information on national convention at nfb.org/convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Rookie Round Up<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> All convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. EDT. President Riccobono and Pam Allen will be on hand to preview convention activities and get everyone ready for the big event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Instructions To attend Rookie Roundup Zoom meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/91250893803<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or dial: +1 301 715 8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Webinar ID: 912 5089 3803<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One-tap mobile: +13017158592,,91250893803#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participate in the #NFB20 Give $20 Campaign<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Every year we gather to share in fun and fellowship at our National Convention. As you know, we will be holding our convention virtually this year and are asking for your continued generosity. Typically, throughout the convention, we pass a bucket which allows our attendees to drop in their donation and contribute to one of our funds.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> This year, we will pass the bucket in a different way, through our Give $20 Campaign. It is an easy way to support the National Federation of the Blind and we are now adding an incentive to donate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Win a Trip<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> When individuals give $20 or more between May 15, 2020 and noon ET on July 18, 2020, they will be entered into the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Drawing. The prize includes round-trip transportation to the 2021 NFB National Convention, lodging, registration, two banquet tickets, and $1,000.00 cash. Each $20 donation is a chance to win. Your name will be placed in the drawing for each increment of $20 you give. Give $100.00 and you will be entered into the drawing five times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Federationists and their friends can specify which fund they wish to support:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Kenneth Jernigan Fund (KJ Fund) – The KJ Fund helps support first time convention attendees. The KJ Fund has been named for Dr. Kenneth Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than 40 years, making them what they are today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• SUN Fund (Shares Unlimited in NFB) – The SUN Fund is considered our “rainy day fund.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• White Cane Fund – This fund provides for much needed, unrestricted monies to the NFB.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• tenBroek Fund – The tenBroek Memorial Fund owns the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> How To Contribute and Enter The Drawing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To donate, you may fill out our online donation form, mail in a check, or call our donation line:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• To donate online: Visit https://www.nfb.org/donate. Be sure to include #NFB20 and the fund you have chosen for your donation in the Contribution Note field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• To donate by phone: Call 410-659-9314 and select option 4.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• To donate by check: Make your check payable to “NFB” and mail it to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street @ Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure to include #NFB20 and the fund you have chosen for your donation in the memo section.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please contact outreach@nfb.org with any questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want: blindness is not what holds you back. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final Thought: Transforming dreams into reality: What is your dream you want to turn into reality?<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>