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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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member at large of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC owns and operates Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center. Below is a link to read more about Rocky Bottom and to make a reservation for a mountain retreat!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://rockybottomofsc.com/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join the National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at any of the below links!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Scabs1944/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.%7B%22unit_id_click_type%22%3A%22graph_search_results_item_tapped%22%2C%22click_type%22%3A%22result%22%2C%22module_id%22%3A1%2C%22result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22session_id%22%3A%22dde06b014c19c1fa49889d82a62edcda%22%2C%22module_role%22%3A%22ENTITY_PAGES%22%2C%22unit_id%22%3A%22browse_rl%3Aaed5eb18-5eed-4148-8ec7-5150ce26bf7b%22%2C%22browse_result_type%22%3A%22browse_type_page%22%2C%22unit_id_result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22module_result_position%22%3A0%7D"><span style='color:#0563C1'>South Carolina Association of Blind Students</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr"><span style='color:#0563C1'>South Carolina Parents of Blind Children</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<br>Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking <br><a href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.carshelpingtheblind.org</span></a> <br>or call 855 659 9314<br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><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> Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:34 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 1774<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August 12, 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 1774<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> I hope many of you have taken advantage of the Zoom training for the upcoming state convention being offered by the Computer Science and Technology Division. If you have been unable to attend this week, you will have the opportunity to attend the same training next week. The schedule for training is as follows, Monday August 17, at 7:00 pm for telephone users, Tuesday August 18, at 7:00 pm for cell phone app users, and Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 pm for computer users. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As we all know, door prizes are an essential part of a state convention as they can create excitement and enthusiasm throughout the weekend. This year, all door prizes must be dropped off or mailed to the Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205. Currently, the Federation Center has received a limited amount of door prizes. For this reason, we are extending the deadline to donate door prizes for the state convention until August 21. The minimum amount for door prizes this year will be $10. Gift cards would be great and please indicate the amount of the card. If a chapter or individual would like to write a check for door prizes, make the check payable to the Federation Center of the Blind, and indicate the check is for state convention door prizes. Upon the receipt of a check, we will convert the check into gift cards. If you would like to donate something other than a gift card, please consider the weight of the item as the NFB of SC will be responsible for shipping costs. Also, please indicate the name of the chapter or person who is donating the door prize. As always, you must be present to win. Within ten days after the close of the state convention, door prizes will be mailed to the winners. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As we have done for many years, we will have a memorial service Sunday afternoon to recognize those individuals who have passed away since our last convention. Dorothy Barksdale will be in charge of this very important part of our convention. You can reach Dorothy with names of those individuals by calling (803) 765-1622 or emailing her at dcbarksdale@bellsouth.net. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As we have also done for many years, the NFB of SC will be conducting our annual banquet fundraiser Saturday evening, August 22. All funds raised at the banquet fund raiser will be given to the NFB of SC. We need individuals as well as chapters and divisions to “step up to the plate” and contribute during the banquet which will greatly help to fund our state organization. There will be multiple ways to contribute to the banquet fundraiser. You can contribute by mailing a check or a pledge to the Federation Center of the Blind prior to the convention, using Pay Pal, or making a pledge Saturday evening at the banquet. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Please check out the agenda for our 2020 NFB of SC state convention which will be made available electronically during the next couple of days. If you would like a print or Braille copy of the agenda, please contact the Federation Center and one will be sent to you. <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> Final Thought: Transforming dreams into reality: “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?” - Eleanor Roosevelt<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>