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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 26, 2020 6:28 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Jennifer Bazer <jhipp25@sc.rr.com>; nfbsc@sc.rr.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1785<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 26, 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: Jennifer Bazer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1785<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>As I prepared a large stock pot of homemade chicken and wild rice soup over the weekend, I thought about how each member that makes up the South Carolina affiliate is like the ingredients in my soup. Some ingredients take longer to cook in the hot broth, and some are done in mere minutes. Some of the ingredients change drastically in the hot broth while others retain their form. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We as members are very similar. Some jump feet first into the NFB and adapt quickly to the conditions; some put a mere toe in; while others watch from the sidelines waiting for the right moment to dive in. Some grow with change; some resist change; some embrace change. Just like my soup, each ingredient became a part of an amazing smelling and scrumptious tasting pot of deliciousness. And, just like my pot of yumminess, the talents, gifts, resources, dedication and passion from each one of you creates a thriving affiliate in South Carolina. What will you add to our South Carolina soup today? This week? This month? We need all of us working together to build the Federation in the Palmetto State and beyond. Will you join me?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Palmetto Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would love your feedback! What would you like to see in our Palmetto Blind? Recipes? Technology? Member spotlights? Resources? Please call or text me at 803-960-9977 or email me at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> with your ideas! Let’s make our South Carolina publication what you want it to be!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>South Carolina Connects<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Our next South Carolina Connects meeting will be Thursday, October 29, at 5 pm on the Zoom platform. We will be there as early as 4:30 for informal chat and to get to know one another. Please invite your chapter members, friends and anyone interested in learning more about the NFB of SC. I look forward to chatting with all of you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Message from Debra Canty, President of the Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina cordially invites you to join them today on the Zoom Platform, Monday, October 26, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The City of Sumter, Mayor Joe McElveen will read the proclamation in observance of BLIND AWARENESS MONTH along with guest speakers sharing their stories as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to all chapters who are celebrating Meet the Blind Month. I understand that Cherokee and Anderson chapter activities over the weekend were successful! We will here about statewide Meet the Blind activities at our next Connects call!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Derique Simon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Federation family. The South Carolina Association of Blind Students welcome you to our spooky Trivia Night this Friday October 30<sup>th</sup> at 8 eastern on the Federation Zoom platform. Come join us for a fun night where we can see who is the Scream Queen/King of the night by answering questions about anything from scary movies to haunted houses. Looking forward to seeing you all there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Do you find yourself wondering what to cook for dinner most nights? Are you tired of making the same dishes over and over? Well stress no longer because the South Carolina Association of Blind Students is here to help with you need of spicying up what you do in the kitchen. We are working on our own one of a kind cook book and we need all of your help to make it a hit. If you have any recipes that you would like to share with us please send them to Trista Hubbs SCABS Secretary at <a href="mailto:hubs.trista@gmail.com">hubs.trista@gmail.com</a> by November 1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you made a pledge at our state convention banquet in August, those tax deductible contributions are due at the Center no later than December 31, 2020. If you did not make a pledge, but wish to donate to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please send donations to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also pay on our website at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and look for the donations link to pay through pay Pal. Thank you to all of those individuals, chapters, and divisions who have fulfilled their pledges. I will list all donors in the first Positive Note of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Thom Spittle, Chairman of Rocky Bottom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The countdown is on to finding out who won the $500 prize from our Fall Festival drawing. The drawing will be live on Zoom, Saturday, October 31<sup>st</sup> at 4pm. We will use the zoom meeting information found elsewhere in the positive note.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, Saturday is the kickoff of the Rocky Bottom online auction. You can sign up at the below link on CharityAuctionsToday.com:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Successful-Transitions-Online-Auction-2020-15718" target="_blank">https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Successful-Transitions-Online-Auction-2020-15718</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are still adding more items. There are some one of a kind finds, as well as some great gifts for the Holidays.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Big News! The National Federation of the Blind of SC now has an online enrollment membership form to pay your 2021 state dues. You will be able to fill out the form online to provide the state office with updated personal and contact information. You will also be able to pay your $10 state dues via secure Pay Pal. You will still need to pay your chapter/division dues on the local level. After submitting the membership form, you will be provided with a link to pay your $10 state dues through Pay Pal. Your membership will not be confirmed until payment has been received. After paying your $10 state dues via Pay Pal, we will receive a message stating you have paid your state dues to confirm your membership. Then you will be sent a message with a copy of your receipt for confirmation later in the day. Please retain this confirmation for your records and proof of payment. Also, Pay Pal charges the NFB of SC a percentage for each transaction. We would greatly appreciate you adding an extra $0.30 to your donation to offset this charge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you need assistance completing the online form, you are welcome to call Steve and Shannon Cook to help at (803) 254-0222. Leave a message with your name and contact number if we are unavailable to answer the phone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://forms.gle/MGYktJPG3SatVBFWA">https://forms.gle/MGYktJPG3SatVBFWA</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The following meetings are scheduled on the Zoom platform this week. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are not a member of the chapter or committee. Please contact the chapter president and ask if it is alright to attend their meeting. All Committee meetings are open to the public for listening. Contact President Bazer if you would like to be added to any NFB of SC committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s what is coming up on Zoom for the week of October 25 through October 31, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, October 26, 2020 Sumter chapter Mayor Proclamation 5:30 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Doing Our Fair Share 7pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Diversity & Inclusion 8pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, October 29, 2020, 5 p.m. SC Connects with President Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, October 31, 2020 Rocky Bottom Drawing and Auction Kick off 4pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBofSC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: NFBofSC Chapter and Committee meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We are adding The We Care Committee which will be chaired by Dorothy Barksdale. The purpose of this important committee will be to notify the affiliate members of those in the hospital, homebound, and those needing our thoughts and prayers. Cards will be mailed and phone calls made to those needing encouragement and those celebrating milestones like marriages, births, and anniversaries. It is a way to keep in touch with our NFB of SC members. If you wish to serve on this committee, please contact me at 803-960-9977 or <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> and I will add you to the list of members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Below is a message from Ed Bible, Chairman of the Federation Center in Columbia and Vice-Chairman of Rocky Bottom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9900CC'>Week 6 <b>Just one week to go!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#9900CC'>The BIG Challenge!</span></b><span style='color:#9900CC'> Win $300 for your chapter or division!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9900CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#9900CC'>As you know, Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind is selling $5 Rocky Bottom fundraising tickets. These tickets must be sold with the filled out stubs turned in with the $5 per ticket by no later than Friday, October 30. Send them to, or drop them off at the Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205. Checks should be made payable to RBRCCB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9900CC'> The drawing will be on October 31 to kick off the week long Rocky Bottom online auction ending on November 7. The winning ticket drawn will yield $500 to the buyer, $50 to the seller and $300 to the chapter or division selling the most tickets! Now that the ball is rolling, we are offering a weekly challenge every Friday leading up to October 30, providing the top five ticket sellers – and here they are for today!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9900CC'>Rank Tickets sold Chapter/Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:#9900CC;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>313 At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:#9900CC;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>250 Rock Hill Chapter<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:#9900CC;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>238 Lancaster Chapter<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:#9900CC;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>91 Columbia Chapter<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:#9900CC;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>72 Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in'><span style='color:#9900CC'>We exceeded the $5,000 mark this week! This past week more chapters have entered their ticket sales others have sent in tickets too! Lancaster and Greenville have been hard at work as well as the At Large Chapter. Keep up the good work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#9900CC'> Contact David Houck at 803-254-3777 if you need us to send you more tickets or you can also reach him at </span><a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr,com"><span style='color:#9900CC'>nfbsc@sc.rr,com</span></a><span style='color:#9900CC'> with your ticket requests. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Jim Jackson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello, please join me Tuesday, 10/27/2020 at 6:30 for the Fred Vercher Memorial zoom event. I will provide some of Fred’s favorite tunes and some reflections. I invite you to bring some of your favorite stories as well. The zoom info is below this message. Thanks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim Jackson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: Jim Jackson's Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: Oct 27, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88026744934">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88026744934</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 880 2674 4934<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,88026744934# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Nationally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>2020 Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey:<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>After voting in the 2020 general election, blind and low-vision voters are encouraged to complete our 2020 Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey. Two separate surveys are available so that the data gathered will accurately reflect voters’ experience participating in the election. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind and low-vision voters who voted absentee or by mail using an accessible, electronic ballot-delivery system or a traditional paper ballot should complete the survey at <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJJL7GN">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJJL7GN</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind and low-vision voters who cast their ballot at an early voting center or a local polling place on Election Day should complete the survey at: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFMPF2">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFMPF2</a>. Questions about the survey should be directed to Lou Ann Blake at <a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org">lblake@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2221, or to Jeff Kaloc at <a href="mailto:jkaloc@nfb.org">jkaloc@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2206. Please note these are updated links from those that were sent out last week. If you forwarded those links to your members, be sure to also forward these with a note alerting them to the difference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Live Presidential Release will be November 1 at 8:00 p.m. Please watch our NFB of SC listserv for zoom info.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'>Final Thought: <span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#03002F;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” William W. Purkey</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#03002F'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge - I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB One Minute Message - “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>If this message was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly in your inbox, as well as, receive messages regarding the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please email Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>