[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1842

[jennifer at successforlives.org]

November 29, 2021


Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others

From:  Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1842

803-960-9977  Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com> 

              Greetings Fellow Federationists:

 

I hope all of you had a fun, happy and safe Thanksgiving! I understand the food and treats prepared by Ike Nelson at the Federation Center on Thanksgiving day was a huge blessing with about 22 individuals enjoying tons of food and fellowship. Thank you Ike for your service to our affiliate.

 

I want to personally invite you into my home on Saturday, December 11 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM for food, fellowship, fun, and music. I want all of us to celebrate our accomplishments in our affiliate over the past year, to get to know me more on a personal level and to thank all of you for your hard work, dedication and passion for the blind of the Palmetto affiliate. You may drop in for a bit or stay the entire time. Bring yourself, a friend, and the only requirement is to have fun with your Federation family. Small gifts and door prizes will be given out during the festivities. Please RSVP by texting or calling me at 803-960-9977 or emailing me at

Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com> 

By Thursday, December 9. 

My address is 155 Derby Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170.

 


Palmetto Connects, Thursday, December 2


 

Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, December 2 at 6:00 PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform. I look forward to seeing all of you for happenings in the NFB of SC!

  


              Marriott Fundraiser Winner


 

Congratulations to Shelley Coppel, the winner of our Marriott fundraiser for two nights at the North Charleston Marriott to be used by September 1, 2022. We hope you have a great time! Congratulations to the Columbia chapter who sold the most tickets! I want to thank all of you, all chapters and divisions and those out of state who participated in our fundraiser! We appreciate your support of the Palmetto affiliate! We raised $1,450.00 during this fundraiser!

 


Statewide Seminar, January 8, 2022


 

The 2022 statewide seminar will be held January 8 at the Federation Center in Columbia from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Eastern. The statewide seminar is like a mini one day convention where we will hear from chapters, divisions, committees and more about their events in the Palmetto affiliate. It is a time to come together, meet new friends, reunite with old friends. We will be streaming this event; however, participation on zoom will be limited so that we can keep the program running smoothly. We hope to see you there! Both Rocky Bottom Board and NFB of SC will have their board meetings between 12:15 and 1:45. If you plan to attend in person, please call David Houck at 803-254-3777 so we know how many to plan for our free lunch. I want to thank Ike Nelson for his willingness to assist in preparing our meal for this event. I am hopeful that all leaders including chapter and division presidents along with board members will attend in person. If you plan to sell items during the statewide seminar as fundraisers, please let me know so I can add to the next Positive Note.

 


Shoes for a Cause


 

We will be collecting new and gently used shoes during this holiday season. Please drop off or send to the Federation Center. Children’s shoes will be given to Sole Stepping, an organization that provides shoes to children in need in schools. The lady that drives this nonprofit is and orientation and mobility instructor based in Lexington, SC. Adult shoes will be given to adults reentering the workforce. Shoes can be new or gently used; if you plan to donate socks, please insure the are new. There is a box a the Federation Center for these items. We will plan to take photos of the donations. You may also bring to the Rocky Bottom Christmas board retreat if you plan to attend. We will plan to present to Kara Jefferson during the week of December 20. This will be an ongoing give back project as children in schools always need shoes and please remember, children can wear adult shoes. My 11 year old son already wears a size nine in mens! We hope that you will remember shoes for a cause when you no longer need a pair of gently used shoes or when you see sales of socks or shoes! Thank you for helping give back to those in need!

 


2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues


 

The National Federation of the Blind of SC now has our 2022 Membership Form on our website at www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> . When you fill out this form, you will receive a copy of the information you entered if you provided your personal Email address. If you are assisting someone with the form that does not have an Email address, feel free to use cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com>  in the Email field. Once you click on the submit button, you are taken to the Donations page in which you can choose to pay your $10 state dues using the NFB of South Carolina State Affiliate secure Pay Pal button. Remember you must fill out the new form and the $10 state dues in order to complete the process for your 2022 dues!

https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/

If you have any questions or need assistance with the above process, please call Steve Cook at 803 260 1292. If I am unable to take your call, I will call you back when I am available.

Also, just a reminder that dues are due by December 31, 2021. Also, if you sign up on the NFB national site, that is awesome, you will receive your welcome coin and packet, but please remember, you must also sign up on

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

as a member of our Palmetto affiliate. I want to thank you all for being willing to assist those who are not familiar with online registration or payment so that their membership can be completed.

 


We Care Committee Collecting Gift Cards for Blind Children


 

We Care Committee is providing gift cards for blind children for Christmas. Their goal is at least 15 children at $25 per gift card. Please contact Dorothy Barksdale by November 30 if you wish to donate. You may pay pal the money to NFB of SC on our website, give to David Houck at the Center with We Care children’s Christmas labeled or you may speak with Dorothy for other ways to contribute.

 


Columbia Chapter Invites You!


 


Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Time: 6:15 PM Eastern

Location: Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205

Purpose: Columbia Chapter Meeting

We would like to invite everyone to the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC Christmas meeting! The Columbia Chapter will supply the meat and we are asking people to bring a covered dish. Please call Ike Nelson at (803) 735-0821 and leave your name and the item you will be bringing. 

We look forward to seeing everyone their!

 


Rocky Bottom Auction and Other Info


 


>From Thom Spittle:

The 2021 Rocky Bottom Fall Auction is now in the books. 

I would like to thank those who donated cash and items, and those who bid on the awesome items we had available.

Although we did not do as well this year, as compared to last year, I would like to say that we had more participation from a handful of the bidders, which helped us with a decent total.

Taking into account the cash donations and the items bid on, we raised about $2200. After the auction house expenses, we cleared roughly $2000 as compared to $3700 last year.

Part of this difference is that the 3 night stays that we offered did not receive any bids, where last year we raised about $800 on these stays. The rest of the difference was from low participation.

However, we have a chance to close that financial gap on January 8th at the statewide seminar. Thanks to President Bazer, we will hold an auction throughout the day. Some of these items are from the Fall auction that did not receive any bids and some new items including a great travel package donated by Lori Ann Coley, and maybe even some great food items will be available.

Turning to later this week, those attending the Rocky Bottom Board Retreat will receive a letter with more information, including your room assignment. If you do not get the email, please feel free to call Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344.

If you attend by zoom, the meeting of the Rocky Bottom Board of Directors will start at 10am, and the NFBofSC Board will meet at 2pm, each  on the Federation Zoom Platform. Please note the log in information found elsewhere in this positive note.

Steve Cook, President of the Computer Science Division  has agreed to host these meetings.  Thank you for doing this, Steve.

 


December Christmas Movies and Trivia Hosted by NFB of SC


 


Below is a list of the movie/Trivia schedule for December. Be sure to keep this message to refer back to for dates and times. All movies will be audio described! 

Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern 

Double Feature

Rudolph the Red Nose Rein Deer & Frosty the Snowman

Friday, December 10, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern 

Polar Express 

Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Christmas Theme Family Feud

Hosted by Elizabeth Rouse and Ste Cook

Please Email Steve at cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com>  in order to sign up if you are playing.

Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern 

A Christmas Story

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM Eastern

National lampoons - Christmas vacation (1989)

 


BlindShell Cell Phone


 


On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM Eastern the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC will have representatives from Matapo  to give us a demonstration on the BlindShell cell phone! This presentation will take place on the Federation Zoom platform. 

Blindshell Classic 2

The BlindShell Classic is the most accessible cell phone for visually impaired and blind people! With physical keyboard and more than 30 applications and functions, we have integrated the most useful functions of a smartphone into a phone that is simple and user-friendly!

Communication with no limits!

Physical keyboard and loud speaker

Fully vocalized and voice controlled, 

S O S button

WhatsApp and Web browser

BlindShell app catalog with more than 30 applications and free lifetime updates

Main advantages

Voice Control

You can control BlindShell phone just with your voice and simple commands.

Android Web browser

You can check news, search new information, browse websites and use services  which are accessible for visually impaired.

Telegram messenger

Telegram app allows you to send text and voice messages. This app works on all mobile devices, which support Android or IOS. It means that all your friends

and dear ones can download it for free and you can stay in touch via Telegram whenever you are online.

S O S button

You can use S O S button with the assigned contact when in an emergency situation. 

Charging cradle

Charge your phone in a charging cradle and you will never have to look for your charging cable. 

Detail of BlindShell Classic buttons

Keyboard with large buttons

BlindShell Classic has a keyboard with large, tactile buttons, for comfortable phone control.

Extended warranty + 6 months

When you register your phone the warranty of your BlindShell phone will be extended. 

Youtube

You can listen to music or watch videos on YouTube application. 

Lifetime free update

As we are moving forward and developing new features we guarantee lifetime free updates for all. 

FM and Internet radio

You have hundreds of radio and internet stations to choose from. 

GPS location

Do you feel lost? Grab your phone and find out your location.

Book Reader

Download your favorite book and have it always in your pocket. 

Email

Register your Gmail account and keep your inbox always with you. 

Games

Are you bored? You can play Hangman, Memory game or Dice roller. 

QR code for object tagging

Object tagging application

Tooth paste or face cream? With the help of Object tagging application you will be able to distinguish between them within a few seconds. 

BlindShell Classic is full of application and smart features. But don´t worry, you can use only the one you want. 

Basic functions

list of 10 items

• Calls 

• Call history 

• SMS 

• SMS to more recipients 

• Contacts 

• Contact back up and import 

• Alarm 

• Calendar 

• Timer 

• Notes 

list end

Advanced functions

list of 15 items

• Android web browser 

• Telegram messenger 

• SOS button 

• E-mail 

• Object tagging 

• FM radio 

• Internet radio 

• Music player 

• Book reader 

• Unite converter 

• Service menu 

• Weather forecast 

• GPS location 

• Color recognition 


• Games


 


Technology List Serv


 

There have been some new people join the NFB of SC list serve and do not know about our “Let’s Talk Tech“ list serve. You can join this list serve by sending a message to the below Email address and put subscribe in the subject field. You can ask any type of technology question on this list serve. There will be messages pertaining to technology shared on this list serve.

LetsTalkTech+subscribe at groups.io <mailto:LetsTalkTech+subscribe at groups.io> 

 


Anderson Chapter Christmas Party


 


The Anderson chapter of the NFB of SC will hold its annual Christmas party on Friday, December 3rd at 6PM. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 115 Destination Blvd., Anderson SC 29621. A catered meal will be served and the cost is $17. We will have a gift exchange, so attendees are asked to bring a gift if they are able. For more information or to RSVP, contact chapter president Demetrius Williford at (864) 328-8177 or email santez1981 at gmail.com <mailto:santez1981 at gmail.com> .

 


Shop from Home


 


The Lee County Chapter of the NFB of SC is now taking orders for your customized holiday gifts. Items include NFB logo candy bars, edible footballs, basketball goals, racecars, bowling balls and pins, golf clubs, high heel shoes,  and many more. Also personalized t-shirts, caps, hoodies, sleep bonnet, and sleep shades, umbrellas, hair bows, socks, caps, earmuffs and more. You may personalize these gifts with colors of your choice. Imagine having your loved ones’ names, chapter names and more. We also make scripture coffee mugs and other drinkware. Contact Linda Dizzley at 803-459-4585 by phone or text for pricing or other information.

 


Fusion, JAWS or Zoom Text


 

The Computer Science & Technology Division would like to thank Freedom Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser!

The winner will receive a copy of an annual license for their choice of Fusion, Zoom Text or JAWS! Please help support the CSTD by purchasing one or more tickets.  Prices are one  for $3 or two tickets for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn on January 8, 2022 at the NFB of SC Statewide Seminar.

To purchase, go to the Computer Science & Technology Division’s PayPal at the below link. Be sure to include the following information when purchasing your tickets: Name, phone number and number of tickets purchased.

https://nfbofsc.org/donations/

Remember, we are entering the season of giving and gifting.  You won’t have to wait on a shipment to arrive to give this chance to win.

The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!

 


Fundraiser Columbia Chapter


 

Thank you to Andrew Adams who donated the iPad to the Columbia Chapter to use for a fund raiser.

Would you like a chance to win an 9th generation, 10.2 64 gig iPad? Well here is your opportunity! The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC is having a fund raiser! This would make a great Christmas gift for someone or yourself!

We will draw the winners name at our December 9, 2021 Chapter meeting. Tickets are only $5 each or 3 for $10! When purchasing tickets via secure Pay Pal at the below link. Be sure to include your name and phone number. You will need to use the Pay Pal button for the NFB of South Carolina State Affiliate.

https://nfbofsc.org/donations/

 

 


Sports and Rec Fun


 

Sports and Rec will be hosting a trivia night Friday January 21st at 8 p.m. on the NFB zoom line

Sports and Rec will be doing a fundraiser during state wide seminar. Anyone in person or on zoom can contribute and enjoy this fun ever.

Our fundraiser will be giving away one maybe two honken big fun boxes. Both will have all kinds of games, crafts, kitchen items, gardening items home improvement items exercise items etc.

The fundraiser is $5 per person and what it’ll be is each person randomly picks a sealed envelope that has 5 random brailed playing cards in them. Each person who contributes $5 will pick their own envelope and towards end of seminar we the Sports Rec will collect the envelopes open them and take out the five playing cards.

How to win well the envelops have 5 cards and it’s poker so the best five card hand wins. There’s no switching of cards or envelopes between people. Each envelope that a person picks will have their name placed on envelope braille and written. NO ONE knows what cards are in what envelopes.

There’s no work on your part just contribute $5 and watch us the Sports and Rec go through and determine the winners.

It’ll be so much fun come one come all. If your attending in person then I’ll be there if your attending via zoom you can still be part of fundraiser. Let’s us know that you want an envelope and we will have a random person pick a random envelope and put your name on it. We can take cash, check, PayPal. we’ll just any type of payment. Hahaha lol.

David Rebocho

President

Sports/Rec Division

 


Braille Readers are Leaders Contest


 

>From the Braille Literacy Committee

"Do YOU read Braille (even if it isn't very fast, mind you) and do YOU like prizes? Do YOU want to help your NFB district read its way to absolute victory and state-wide bragging rights? If so, then YOU need to register for the National affiliate Braille Readers are Leaders contest! Registration is now open and reading may begin on December 1st! There will also be state affiliate incentives for everyone that registers for the national contest, so you will be getting DOUBLE the reward and DOUBLE the fun! Please reach out to Jamie at 864-838-0338 with a text, call, or message or at nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com <mailto:nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com>  if you plan to read so that she can add you to the list and track your progress. Also reach out to Jamie to get help with registering for the national contest. Let's get those fingers moving!"

 

 


Zoom Events for the upcoming week!


 

Below are the events scheduled this week for the NFB of SC. Chairs and co-chairs, please make sure your agenda for the committee is on the list serv before your meeting. If you are interested in a committee, please feel free to join the meeting. Final committee members for each committee will be released after November’s meetings to give everyone an idea of what committees they are passionate about and willing to commit time and effort to build the NFB of SC. If you have decided on the committee or committees you wish to join now that two months of meetings have been held, please email or call me so that your name is added to the official committee list. Thank you! Committee chairs and co-chairs, please also send me a list of committee members for the committee you are chairing or co-chairing.

 


Tuesday, November 30, 2021


Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

 


Wednesday, December 1, 2021


Cooking with the At Large Chapter 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom 

 


Thursday, December 2, 2021


Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Darlington Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Presidential Release 8:00 PM

 


Saturday, December 4, 2021


Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Rocky Bottom Board Meeting 10:00 AM Federation Center Zoom 

State Board Meeting 2:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

 


Sunday, December 5, 2021


Movie Double Feature ! 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer & Frosty the Snowman Audio described

 

Federation Center

 

 

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

 

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578

 

One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)

 

 

 

Rocky Bottom

 

 

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

 

Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578

 

One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)

 


Nationally


 


Santa Letters


>From NFB National

We are getting more Braille into the hands of blind and low-vision children—introducing the improved Santa Letter and Winter Celebration Program of the National Federation of the Blind. Each year, for many years now, elves at the National Federation of the Blind have been Santa’s helpers in sending out Braille letters to children all around the country. This year, we are expanding our program to have a winter themed Braille letter for those who do not celebrate Christmas.

We are providing both letters and the activities to go along with them in English and Spanish. Wouldn’t your child, grandchild, or student love to receive a Braille letter in the mail during the winter break? The letters and activities provided in the celebration packet are in print as well for sighted family members and friends.

All you need to do is visit https://nfb.org/program-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters and complete the request form. The program is now open. The letters and celebration packets will be sent out in December. Requests will be open until December 17.


 


order a singing telegram today!


 

‘Tis the season of traditions, festivities, and cheer, so why not spread some love with a holiday singing telegram!

In a world that has lately been so full of negatives, let’s share joy and gratitude with those we love by sending a song.

The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division will again be delivering singing telegrams for the holidays two weekends in December, for

only $5 per song! Send them to your spouse, your partner, your kids, your grandparents, your friends, your neighbors, your dog – share thee love with anyone

and everyone! There are wintertime songs, Hanukkah and Christmas favorites, and even some R&B selections — something for eeveryone! Brighten up someone’s

day by giving them something small to put a smile on their face.

Recently, we’ve added piano and violin as musical offerings. Songs will be sent on the weekends of December 10-12 or 17-19, and we’ll do our best to

accommodate your preference.

All information can be found at: 

www.nfb-pad.org/telegrams <http://www.nfb-pad.org/telegrams> 

How it works:

First, select your song from our list of holiday favorites below these instructions. Your request must be submitted by 5 PM Eastern on December 5, so spread

the word and order soon!

Next, fill out the form at 

www.nfb-pad.org/telegrams <http://www.nfb-pad.org/telegrams> 

with your song selection, the name of the person who will receive the telegram, their phone number and/or email, which weekend requested for delivery,

and whether you would like an audio file sent via text or email or a phone call with potential voicemail.

Then, be sure to pay your $5. Please make your payment through Venmo to NFB Performing Arts, @NFB-PAD or make your Paypal payment at 

www.paypal.me/nfbpad <http://www.paypal.me/nfbpad> 

. If paying with PayPal, please contribute an extra $.50 (50 cents) to allow for the processing fee.

Finally, once we have received your completed form and confirmed payment, one of our talented vocalists or instrumentalists will deliver your singing telegram

to your special loved one in December.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 

nfbpad at gmail.com <mailto:nfbpad at gmail.com> .

Let’s bring some love and joy into our world!

Please note: We recommend selecting an audio file method for Telegram delivery, so the recipient has a permanent keepsake. If selecting a phone call, if

the recipient does not answer, we will do our best to deliver a voicemail, but we cannot guarantee success if the voicemail box is full or nonexistent.

Thank you for supporting the NFB Performing Arts Division!

Holiday Songs

Please select your song request from our list of holiday favorites. Unless noted as piano or violin, songs are delivered by a vocalist.

All I Want for Christmas Is You

Angels We Have Heard On High

Ave Maria

Away In a Manger

Away in a Manger, violin

Christmas, Don’t Be Late (The Chipmunks song)

Christmas, Don’t Be Late (The Chipmunks song), piano

The Christmas Song

The Christmas Song, violin

Christmas Time Is Here, violin

Christmas Time Is Here, piano

Oh Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree, violin

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

Oh Come All Ye Faithful, violin

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, piano

Deck the Halls

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Dreidel Song

Feliz Navidad

The First Noel

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman, piano

Frosty the Snowman, violin

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, violin

Grown Up Christmas List

Hanukah oh Hanukah

Happy Holidays

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hark the Herald Angels Sing, violin

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

O Holy Night

O Holy Night, violin

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, piano

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells, violin

Joy to the World

Joy to the World, violin

Let it Snow

Let it Snow (Boys to Men)

Let It Snow, piano

Let There Be Peace on Earth

Little Drummer Boy

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, piano

Mary Did You Know?

Mele Kalikimaka

My Favorite Things

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raindeer, piano

Santa Baby

Santa Baby, violin

Santa Clause is Coming to Town

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, violin

Silent Night

Silent Night, violin

Silver Bells

Silver Bells, piano

Sleigh Ride

Sleigh Ride, violin

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Walking in a Winter Wonderland, piano

We Three Kings

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, violin

What are You Doing New Year’s Eve

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve, violin

What Child Is This

White Christmas

~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.

www.katelynmac.com <http://www.katelynmac.com> 

www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic <http://www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic> 

@KatelynMacMusic


President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division


 

 


Joke of the Week 


 


What do you get when you mix a Christmas tree and an iPad?

A pineapple!

 


Fascinating Fact of the Week


 

The largest gingerbread house ever made was as big as a real house.

If you think that putting together a regular-sized gingerbread house is tricky, try making one that's big enough to walk into. In November 2013, a group from Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas, constructed a  <https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-gingerbread-house/> gingerbread house that was 160 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 10.1 feet tall. Made with a wood base, it reportedly took 1,800 pounds of butter, 7,200 eggs, 3,000 pounds of sugar, 7,200 pounds of flour, and over 22,000 pieces of candy to cover  <https://people.com/celebrity/texas-group-breaks-world-record-for-the-largest-gingerbread-house/> the record-breaking structure!

And!

And the largest snowflake ornament ever was over 10 feet tall.

According to Guinness World Records, the  <https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/585714-largest-christmas-snowflake-ornament> largest Christmas snowflake ornament ever was created by Universal Studios Japan in October 2019. It stood an incredible 10 feet and 5 inches tall, truly a tree topper to top all tree toppers. The tree it was placed upon also earned a Guinness title for the  <https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/97811-most-lights-on-an-artificial-christmas-tree> most lights on an artificial Christmas tree: a whopping 591,840.

 


Final Thought


 

“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibilities.” Mary Anne Radmacher 

 


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.

 

 


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.”

 

 

 

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