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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Steve,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks so much for the info. The backpack is looking better and better!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Russ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=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'> NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Cook via NFBF-Jacksonville<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> Russ Davis <russell@radiorusty.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Steve Cook <stanley7709@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Jacksonville] Update: Tech Back Pack<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id="x_x_x_ydpa0b28d76yahoo_quoted_2049910188"><div id="x_x_x_ydpa0b28d76yiv8142210762"><div id="x_x_x_ydpa0b28d76yiv8142210762ydp1f708a72yahoo_quoted_1897257021"><div id="x_x_x_ydpa0b28d76yiv8142210762ydp1f708a72yiv7079407128"><div id="x_x_x_ydpa0b28d76yiv8142210762yqt66739"><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>Great news!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>More items have been added to our Tech Back Pack drawing for you to win!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>Also, new announcement! You can purchase your tickets using the below Zell handles!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>cstd-sc<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>Computer Science and Technology Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎒💻</span> <b>Technology Back Pack Fundraiser Announcement</b> <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💻🎒</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The <b>Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD)</b> of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is excited to announce our <b>Technology Back Pack Fundraiser</b>! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎉</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>This is your chance to win an incredible collection of technology prizes while supporting an important cause. Best of all, <b>you do not need to be present to win</b> \u2014 prizes can be shipped directly to the winner if they are unable to attend the state convention. <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📦</span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>In keeping with our commitment to education and opportunity, <b>10% of all funds raised will support a student scholarship</b> to be awarded during our state convention. <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎓\u2764\ufe0f</span><o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎟\ufe0f</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> How to Enter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>1\ufe0f<span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>\u20e3</span> Complete the online webform using the link at the bottom of this announcement.<br>2\ufe0f<span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>\u20e3</span> Submit payment for your tickets via PayPal.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>If you do not have a PayPal account, please still complete the webform so we have an electronic record of your information. You may then choose one of the following payment options:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📬</span> <b>Mail a check to:</b><br>Steve Cook, CSTD President<br>2446 Harrison Road<br>Columbia, SC 29204<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📝</span> Please include <b>\u201cTech Back Pack Fundraiser\u201d</b> in the memo line.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📞</span> Or call <b>803-260-1292</b> to discuss alternative payment arrangements.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🗓\ufe0f</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Drawing Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The drawing will be held electronically using Excel on <b>August 16, 2026</b>, during the NFB of SC State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💵</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Ticket Prices<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎫</span> <b>1 Ticket</b> \u2014 $5<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎫</span> <b>3 Tickets</b> \u2014 $10<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎫</span> 7<b> Tickets</b> \u2014 $20<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎫</span> 10<b> Tickets</b> \u2014 $30<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎁</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Prize Package Includes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎒</span> Technology Backpack<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌡\ufe0f</span> Talking Meat Thermometer<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌡\ufe0f</span> Talking Infrared Thermometer<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎧</span> Bluetooth Earbuds<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💾</span> 256 GB Flash Drive<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🔊</span> Bluetooth Speaker<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🔌</span> Surge Protector<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💻</span> Home License Copy of either:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>JAWS<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>ZoomText<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Fusion<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span> The winner may choose their preferred software package.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Portable battery pack<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gift card<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tumbler<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>More items will be added as the drawing gets closer!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌟</span> Don\u2019t miss this exciting opportunity to win amazing technology prizes while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and members of our community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you for supporting the <b>Computer Science & Technology Division</b> and helping us invest in the future! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2764\ufe0f</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>👉</span> <b>Click here to purchase your tickets!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/form/tecffundraiser">Click here to purchase your tickets!</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>