[NFBofSC] Update Positive Note 1853

Mon Feb 14 11:53:59 UTC 2022

February 14, 2022

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

From: Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1853

803-960-9977 

Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com> 

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

What's love got to do with it?

The values of our NFB brand represent the essence of us, the National
Federation of the Blind, the code that carries the brand-the guiding
principles upon which we make our decisions. They are the heart and soul of
the organization. Our core values are courage, respect, full participation,
democracy, collective action and love. We define love in our core values
this way. The NFB provides a loving, supportive, and encouraging family that
shares in the challenges and triumphs of our blind brothers and sisters.
This deeply held faith in one another sustains members during times of
challenge, and cheers on individual and collective successes. Love is the
feeling that permeates our organization and pushes us to expect the best
from each other.

Today is Valentine's Day; the day we think of love. The day the more flowers
are bought than any other holiday. The day we most associate red with love.
As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's focus on love in our Federation
family. Let's exemplify love in everything we do in the Federation and
beyond. Some may feel it is hard to love someone who disagrees with our
viewpoint.  Some may find it hard to love those who turn their backs on us.
Some may find it challenging to love those who lash out with their words in
anger or hurt.  Some find it impossible to love those who spread rumors or
say unkind things about us.  Some people may find it uninviting to love
those who talk behind our backs without saying what they mean directly to
us.  Some people may wish to carry a burden of unforgiveness on their
shoulders, rather than carrying love in their hearts.  Well, it is not
impossible to forgive those who may have hurt us.  Love can help us forgive,
bring peace, foster understanding, and strengthen our connections with each
other.  

On this Valentine's Day, let's adopt the pinks and reds as our NFB colors
for just one day, to show our love for our Federation Family. Let's remember
the reason we are family.  We have come together because we all want a
brighter future, legal and social equality, public awareness, and respect as
blind people.  We have more in common than we will ever have different. When
in doubt, pull out your NFB coin and read the braille; it spells "together."
That is who we are: a group of like-minded, capable, passionate,
enthusiastic, and driven blind people. When we clash with each other, it is
because we care so much about the outcome. We just differ sometimes about
the best path to get us there.    We should do our best to remember that we
are all doing what we think is right.  

Let's strive each day to live, to exemplify, and to encourage our NFB
promise. Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams
into reality.

Let's go build the National Federation of the Blind with love this
Valentine's Day!

Black History Sports Facts

Wilma Rudolph, of Clarksville, TN, breaks the tape to win her semi-final
heat in the women's 100-meter dash. Rudolph won with the new Olympic record
time of 11.3 seconds in Rome, 1960.

after winning the 4 x 400 meter relay,
<https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/john-baxter-taylo
r-jr> John Taylor became the first African American to win gold in the
Olympics. And in 1948, Alice Coachman
<https://www.olympic.org/news/alice-coachman-athletics> became the first
Black woman in the world to win an Olympic gold medal while competing in the
high jump.

1.     Founded in 1984,  <https://www.billpickettrodeo.com/> the Bill
Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the only touring African American rodeo in the
world.

2.    In 1920, Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall
<https://www.communityvoiceks.com/fritz-pollard-the-first-black-professional
-football-quarterback-and-coach/article_1b5feb70-24b0-11e9-94ab-7395bec44d13
.html> became the first Black athletes to play in the NFL. Pollard was also
the league's first Black coach.

3.    In 2012, at the London Olympics,
<https://gabrielledouglas.com/biography> Gabby Douglas became the first
Black gymnast to win the Individual All-Around title.

4.    In 1996, Sheryl Swoopes
<https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-women-in-sports> became
the first player to sign with the WNBA, with the league debuting a year
later.

Girl Scout Cookies, Purchases will Benefit NFB of SC and they have arrived!

My daughter Kaylin is selling girl scout cookies again this year. She was
the top seller in her troop 3395. Let's see if she can be the top seller
again in 2022. Last year, I personally donated 10% of all her sales to the
NFB of SC which was $250. Will you help her and the NFB of SC by purchasing
girl scout cookies?

Adventurefuls

Indulgent brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored cream with a hit of
sea salt

Toas/Yay

Lemonades

Shortbreads

Thin Mints

PB Patties

Caramel Delights

PB Sandwiches

Gluten Free chocolate caramel

$5 per box

I will deliver in South Carolina or you can order online and they will ship
from her personal link.
https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/?fbclid=IwAR0V1MEO_sGolJCpSWwu5gj7PaG1FleZh8
A51a7LHVtcV14nAHHcl94maY0#/social-link-landing/0207a3a1-8f94-4a0e-8f56-46a8f
f27810f

During the Columbia Chapter meeting, February 10, 52 boxes of cookies were
sold! Kaylin has sold 607 boxes of cookies. Currently, if she did not sell
anymore cookies, which we all know she will, the NFB of SC would receive
$303.50 from me as a donation.

Thank you for your support of Kaylin and troop 3395 along with the NFB of
SC!

SUN Shares, Shares Unlimited NFB

One of the tremendous examples of our words unity and perseverance at our
statewide seminar was that of our affiliate collecting 130 SUN shares for
nationals, a total of $1,300. Shares Unlimited NFB is a rainy day fun. NFB
of SC has benefitted from this fund. I want to thank the following
individuals who pledged during SUN. All pledges are due by January 31 by
donating through our affiliate pay pal and signifying SUN. You may also make
a check to NFB of SC and mail to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205
with SUN in the memo. If you did not pledge during our statewide seminar,
you may still send a donation by mail or through pay pal at

www.nfbofsc.org
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c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
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and go to donate. Please insure you choose the NFB of SC pay pal account.
Each share is $10.

We will send our donation to the national office on February 1. If there has
been a mistake of funds received, please kindly let me know so I can make
the adjustments.

The following individuals pledged during our seminar and we wish to thank
them. Some of them have fulfilled their pledge, thank you:

Each share is $10

Frank and Shelley Coppel: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares

Steve and Shannon Cook: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares

Jamie and Beverly Allison: Pledged 1 share, paid 1 share

Cheri Euton: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares

David and Darlene Houck: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares

Dianne Haycraft: Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares

David Rebocho: Pledged 15 shares, paid 15 shares

Linda Dizzley: Pledged 2 shares

Roger Webb: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares

Lenora Robertson: Pledged 1 share, paid 1 share

Frank Loza: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares

Carolyn Phillips: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares

Pat and Dale Wolthoff: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares

Loretta and Henry Green: Pledged 4 shares, paid 4 shares

Charlis and Paul Borodin" Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares

Janice Bright: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares

Ed and Julie Bible: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares

Malaya Reece: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares

Marty McKenzie: Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares

David Bundy: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares

Kris Crawley: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares

Parnell Digs" Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares

Dorothy Hilton" Pledged 2 shares

Amy Hatten: Pledged 1 share

Kim Allen: Pledged 2 shares, paid 4 shares

Jennifer Bazer: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares

James Byers: Pledged 4 shares, paid 4 shares

Valerie and Larry Warrington: pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares

Debra Canty: paid 2 shares after reading in Positive Note

Stacey Fulwood: paid 2 shares after reading in Positive Note

Patricia Jenkins: paid 1 share after reading in Positive Note 

Lori Ann Coley: paid 1 share after reading in Positive Note 

Palmetto Connects, Thursday, February 17, 2022, 6PM

Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022 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! Please note, this is not for just leaders,
it is for all of us around the state and beyond.

First Contestants in NFB of SC Fundraiser Talent Show

We have our first 2 contestants for the NFB of SC 2022 Talent Show. Be sure
to go to www.nfbofsc.org
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c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Cae6a1236cc224179982
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k%3D&reserved=0>  and look for the heading Talent Show 2022 and click on the
link. Then look for the link to the 2 contestants!

Instructions on how to vote is also on this page.

NFB of SC Jackets

Note, This is a project of Frank Loza personally and 10% of the proceeds
benefit the Federation Center in Columbia.

>From Frank Loza

Get your National Federation of the Blind jackets.

There is two kinds that you can get.

One is a micro fiber that comes in black or blue, in sizes small to 4x.

The other one is polyester blend that comes in black, blue and gray, in
sizes small to 5x.

On the back of the jacket it has our national logo.

Under that it has National Federation of the Blind.

And under that it has, live the life you want.

On the front left side it has NFB of SC.

If there is any other states that would like to have one of these jackets,
it can be made according to your state.

The logo and lettering is embroidered, so it can be felt.

The micro fiber is eighty dollars and the polyester blend is seventy five
dollars.

If you have any questions, you can call Frank Loza at, 803-617-8016 and it
can be explained in more detail.

Payment can be made with check, money order, Paypal or Zelle.

If you pay by Paypal or Zelle, you make the payment to my email, which is,
floza58 at bellsouth.net <mailto:floza58 at bellsouth.net> .

Join all the other Federationests that really like their jackets.

And for all you other states join the states that have bought their jackets
already.

Thank you so very much.

New Orleans

WHAT? New Orleans Here We Come!!! 
WHO? The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina!!!
WHAT? Offering an opportunity to win a 6-day 7-night stay during our
National Convention!!!
WHEN? July 4th through July 10th at the Marriot located at 555 Canal Street,
New Orleans.
WHAT SHOULD I DO? Purchase tickets which are 1 for five-dollars and 3 for
ten-dollars. For every thirty-dollars you donate, then you will have a
chance to win one-hundred dollars in CASH! The winner will either win a room
or funds will be applied to your previously reserved room. 
WHAT DO I GET? Hotel accommodations for the room. If the convention is
cancelled the winner will take home the cash.
HOW will I win? You can send your donation to NFB of SC PayPal at
www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> . You may also mail a check, cash
or money order to NFB of SC and mail to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC
29205 and please make sure to put Hotel Tickets in the for/memo field. To
have your information placed into the drawing please send us an email with
your name and best reached phone number to, nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com> .
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW? In order for the winner to have enough time to cancel
previous reservations, WHEN IS THE DRAWING? The drawing will take place on
Monday May 30, 2022 at 5:30pm on the Federation zoom platform.

WHAT IS THE ZOOM INFO? 

Join Zoom Meeting

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

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)

Easy way to add to your contacts for a quick connection.

9292056099,,,8032543777# 

Thank you for your support to the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina-Fundraising Committee!!!

For more information please contact Andrew Adams at (803)269-3803 or Debra
Canty at (803)775-5792 Co-chairs of Fundraiser Committee.

Guide Dog Users' Division Formed

On Monday, January 31 at 8:00 PM, the South Carolina Association of Guide
Dog Users' Division was formed. Congratulations to the following board
positions:

Nancy Irwin, President

Steve Cook, Vice-President

Roger Webb, Secretary/Treasurer

If you wish to be a part of this division, dues are $5 which can be paid
using Pay Pal on the affiliate site. You may also mail a check to the
Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.

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

Please select the NFB of SC Pay Pal account.

South Carolina Association of Guide Dog Users List Serv

The South Carolina Association of Guide Dog Users Division (SCAGDU) now has
our own list serve! This list serve will be to promote SCAGDU, NAGDU,
advocacy information, community events, meetings, laws for guide dog users,
and much more!

Below are the directions on how to sign up for the SCAGDU list serve!

Go to the below link:

https://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo

Press control F to bring up the find dialog box

Type in SCAGDU and press enter

This will land you on the link to the SCAGDU list serve

Press enter to activate the SCAGDU link

Then fil in the appropriate fields on the next page to subscribe to the
SCAGDU list serve

You will need to reply to the message you receive in order to confirm your
membership for the list serve

Communities of Faith Division Formed

On January 31 at 6:00 PM, the South Carolina Communities in Faith Division
was formed. Congratulations to the following board members:

Kristopher Crawley, President

Anna Price, Vice-President

Elizabeth Rouse, Secretary/Treasurer

If you wish to be a part of this division, dues are $5 which can be paid
using Pay Pal on the affiliate site. You may also mail a check to the
Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.

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

Please select the NFB of SC Pay Pal account.

Giving Back to the NFB of SC

Do you own your own business? Do you sell items? Are you a part of a
multi-level marketing program? Would you like to give back some of your
earnings to the NFB of SC? We are happy to feature you in the Positive Note
and on our website if you are

willing to give at least 10% back to the NFB of SC. Please contact president
Jennifer Bazer to be featured. Please email your name, business, what you
sell, how people can order through website or other ways, and how much you
plan to donate within a certain period of time to

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

Convention Planning Committee Seeks

The Convention Planning Committee is asking all Chapter and Divisions to
donate at least 25 dollars for a fundraiser we are working on. This
fundraiser will help offset some of the cost of our State Convention and
possibly help more of our members be able to attend in person.

You may send check to the state office at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia,
SC 29205. You may also go to

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

Click on donate for the NFB of SC and use pay pal. Please note State
convention funds in your memo.

Pledges from 2021 State Convention Banquet

Pledges from our 2021 state convention banquet were due in the state office
by December 31, 2021. Most pledges have been fulfilled but we are still
missing about $500 of the $10,100 in unfulfilled pledges. Please insure you
check your records and make good on your pledge by January 31. These pledges
help the NFB of SC continue our mission, our programs and our services.

National NFB Convention New Orleans, LA July 5-10, 2022

New Orleans Site of 2022 Convention

by John Berggren

The 2022 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place
in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5 to July 10, at the New Orleans Marriott at
555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. You can reserve a room now
at the Marriott by calling 800-654-3990 ensuring you'll be in our
headquarters hotel. If you wish to stay in our overflow hotel directly
across Canal Street, call 855-516-1090 to book a room at the Sheraton New
Orleans.

The nightly rate for both the Marriott and the Sheraton is $109 for singles
and doubles. Triples and quads can be booked for $119 per night. You should
also anticipate the combined sales tax and tourism support rate of 16.2
percent, and note there is a hotel occupancy fee of $3.00 per night.

Both hotels will take a deposit of the first night's room rate, taxes, and
fees and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit
card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a
reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2022, half of the deposit
will be returned. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made beyond
that date.

The hotels sit astride the storied Canal Street at 555 and 500 Canal Street
respectively, only blocks from the mighty Mississippi River and even closer
to the historic French Quarter. Both hotels offer a range of dining options
as well as twenty-four-hour fitness centers. You'll find a rooftop pool at
the Marriott while the Sheraton features a Starbucks in its atrium lobby.

The schedule for the 2022 convention is:

Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day
Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day
Thursday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day
Friday, July 8 Opening Session
Saturday, July 9 Business Session
Sunday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment

The health of our members is of paramount importance as we plan for our
first in-person convention in three years. Both of our convention hotels are
committed to ensuring the safety of guests and have implemented cleaning
protocols and elevated practices to deliver on this commitment. The National
Federation of the Blind will continually monitor masking policies,
vaccination requirements, and other health guidelines that may apply to our
convention. Updates will be shared with members throughout the months
leading up to convention, so members can plan accordingly.

NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts

The NFB of SC is selling bags with the NFB of SC logo and Live the Life you
Want on the front. The bag is black, bottom is red and the straps are white.
The top is open. There is a zipper that expands the bag. There is a zippered
pocket on the front where the NFB of SC logo is located. The bags are great
for a gift or for sporting the NFB of SC logo and tag line. The bags sell
for $25 each. You can pay pal the money on our website

www.nfbofsc.org
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or send cash or check made to NFB of SC to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne
Road, Columbia, SC 29205.

We are also selling short sleeve t-shirts. They are gray with the logo and
tag line on the right side if looking at the shirt. On the back, you will
find the state of SC. These shirts are $25. You can purchase two bags for
$40 or two shirts for $40, or, one bag and one shirt for $40. If you just
want one or the other, the price is $25 each. We are hoping to get in some
sweatshirts and hoodies and will let you know the cost of these once they
are secured. All funds will go to the NFB of SC.

We have added hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts to our NFB of SC apparel.

Blue crew neck sweatshirt,

With yellow logo, and NFB of SC

Live the life you want. Written below.

Blue hoodie sweatshirt, with front pockets. Has the

NFB logo in yellow with

NFB of SC, Live the life you want, written below the logo.

Prices are as follows:

Sweatshirt or hoodie:

Adult small to adult extra large

Is 35 each or 2 for 60

2x to 5x is 40 each or 2 for 70 

T shirt and bags 25 each or 2 for 40

Same price for Bags. You can mix and match. 

Make money orders or checks payable to NFB of SC and mark what you are
purchasing and size. You may also pay through pay pal at

www.nfbofsc.org
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c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
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3D&reserved=0> 

Please note in the comments section exactly what you wish to purchase.
Questions, call President Jennifer Bazer at 803-960-9977. Thank you for your
support of the NFB of SC!

Shoe Project

Please bring your gently used shoes and new socks for our shoe project to
the center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or mail them. If you
wish to make a donation to this project, you may use pay pal on our site
with shoe project in the comment field and we will be happy to purchase
shoes or socks on your behalf. Shoes will be given to students in schools
who are not able to afford shoes and socks. Adults shoes and socks will be
given to those re-entering the workforce. Kara Jefferson is an orientation
and mobility specialist in the Lexington area. She has worked with our
students and adults on cane travel.

www.nfbofsc.org
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Blind Merchants Fundraiser

>From Demetrius Williford

Hello Federation family The National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina Blind Merchants Division is having a fundraiser for a 55 inch or
above Smart TV. The tickets are 1 for $5.and 3 for $10. Contact President
Belinda banks at 8649095587 or email her at banksbelinda21 at gmail.com
<mailto:banksbelinda21 at gmail.com>  or Second vice president Demetrius
Williford at 8643288177 or email him at Santez1981 at gmail.com
<mailto:Santez1981 at gmail.com>  or any of the blind merchants members for any
additional information. You may pay through PayPal if you choose to used
this method there is a a transaction fee of 2.2%. Our PayPal information is
Blindmerchantssc at gmail.com <mailto:Blindmerchantssc at gmail.com> . With that
being said in order for us to receive your full payment through PayPal that
2.2% will need to be added to The amount of tickets you purchase. We truly
appreciate you all for participating in our fundraiser. At time of purchase
please put in memo field your name and how many tickets you're purchasing.

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.

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/

The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!

2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues

The National Federation of the Blind of SC has had our 2022 Membership Form
on our website at www.nfbofsc.org
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c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
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3D&reserved=0>  since October 1, 2021. 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, 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
<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofs
c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C63777597861036339
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wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%
3D&reserved=0> 

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.

Calling All Talent!

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SC

PRESENTS 

THE 2ND TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

This event will take place on March 19, 2022 at 4PM

INTERESTED??? If so, here's how to enter:

To register pay a 15-dollar registration fee to the Fundraiser Committee go
to www.nfbofsc.org
<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofs
c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C63777597861036339
4%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haW
wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%
3D&reserved=0>  and click donations and choose NFB OF SC PayPal(make sure to
put Talent Show Registration in memo field). Then submit your information
including name, phone and/or email address to nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com> . Once you have submitted your
registration you must create and submit a 90 second video or audio of your
talent to cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> . 

RULES

. All video or audio submissions must be no longer than 90seconds.

. All submissions need to be in by the deadline of February 28, 2022

. All voting should be placed by 2PM March19, 2022.

*No exceptions all rules enforced*

Here's how to win and what you win:

Each dollar raised is 1 vote. The contestants that raise the most money in
votes from friends, family, etc. take home the CASH. To cast your vote, go
to www.nfbofsc.org
<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofs
c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C63777597861036339
4%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haW
wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%
3D&reserved=0>  and click donations and choose NFB OF SC PayPal (make sure
to put the contestant's number in the memo field)

1st place 10%, 2nd place 5%, and 3rd place 3% of all proceeds

Zoom Events for the upcoming month!

Below are the events scheduled this month 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. Also, starting now, chairs and co-chairs of
committees along with presidents of chapters and divisions will be
responsible for sending out meting reminders to the listserv along with the
agenda. 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.
Please remember, I need a list of all committee members so we can add to the
website.

February 2022

Monday, February 14, 2022

Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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

Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom   

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom   

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Friday, February 18, 2022

Trivia Night hosted by David Bundy 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

If you wish to play, Email david at bundy at pobox.com <mailto:bundy at pobox.com>

Saturday, February 19, 2022

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

Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom  

Presentation on AIRA starting at 10:00 AM

Cherokee Chapter Conference Call 10:00 AM Conference Call in #:
1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057 

Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Sunday, February 20, 2022, 

Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

Monday, February 21, 2022

Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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

Diversity and Inclusion 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Communities in Faith Division 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Saturday, February 26, 2022

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

Monday, February 28, 2022

SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

If your Committee, Chapter or Division meets on the Federation Center or
Rocky Bottom Zoom platform, beginning on January 1, 2022. I will still send
out monthly and weekly reminders, but it will be up to the person in charge
of the meeting to send out the daily reminder. The reason for this is that
we have been asked to provide the agenda to everyone before the meeting.
This way when you send out your agenda, you can also include the Zoom
information for your meeting.

Below you will find the information for the Federation and Rocky Bottom Zoom
information to join meetings. Please keep a copy of this information to send
out with the agenda for your meeting.

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)

Joke of the Week 

Where do hamburgers take their sweethearts on Valentine's Day to dance?

The Meat Ball!

Fascinating Fact of the Week

In 1981, broadcast journalist Bryant Gumbel
<https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=123900&page=1> became the first Black
person to host a network morning show when he joined NBC's Today show.

Final Thought

"Every time you state what you want or believe, you're the first to hear it.
It's a message to both you and others about what you think is possible.
Don't put a ceiling on yourself." - Oprah Winfrey

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."

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
cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> 

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