[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1854

[Jennifer Bazer]

February 21, 2022 


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

From: Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1854

803-960-9977

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


Greetings Fellow Federationists:


 


This Positive Note is going out just after midnight on February 21 in hopes
of sleeping just a tad later than my normal 5:45 A.M when I would normally
get my kids ready for school and off on the bus. Today, they are off in
observance of Presidents' Day! As post offices, banks and other businesses
are closed today, while others are open as they have Presidents' Day sales,
I hope all of you have a wonderful day doing what you "get" to do, rather
than, what you "have" to do. It is a mindset. I get to be the president of
the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina due to democracy and
the confidence in our membership of my leadership. I get to be a mom to Cade
12 and Kaylin 8.5. I get to lead the affiliate with love, hope and
determination. I get to help change lives into reality. I get to talk to
members each day about many suggestions and ideas. I get to be a mover and a
shaker. I get to challenge norms. I get to have high expectations for
myself, for my children and for others. I get to wipe my slate clean each
day and begin fresh each morning. I get to sleep in a comfortable bed, with
a roof above my head and food in my stomach. I get to make a difference in
the world, and, I get to support the work of the National Federation of the
Blind! I would love to hear what you "get" to do, not, what you "have" to
do. Please feel free to share with me via email at

Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com

Make it a great week!

 


Happy Presidents' Day


"The story of Presidents' Day date begins in 1800. Following the
<https://www.history.com/news/george-washington-final-years-death-mount-vern
on> death of
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington> George
Washington in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of
remembrance.

At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in
American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the
start of construction of the
<https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-monument-completed>
Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration.

While Washington's Birthday was an unofficial observance for most of the
1800s, it was not until the late 1870s that it became a federal holiday.
Senator Stephen Wallace Dorsey of
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/arkansas> Arkansas was the first
to propose the measure, and in 1879 President
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/rutherford-b-hayes> Rutherford
B. Hayes signed it into law.

The holiday initially only applied to the District of Columbia, but in 1885
it was expanded to the whole country. At the time, Washington's Birthday
joined four other nationally recognized federal bank holidays-
<https://www.history.com/topics/christmas> Christmas Day,
<https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years> New Year's Day, the
<http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th> Fourth of July and
<https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving>
Thanksgiving-and was the first to celebrate the life of an individual
American.
<https://www.history.com/news/martin-luther-king-jr-day-controversial-origin
s-of-the-holiday?cmpid=email--01142021&om_rid=&%7ecampaign=> Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, signed into law in 1983, was the second.


Uniform Monday Holiday Act


The shift from Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day began in the late
1960s, when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday
Act. Championed by Senator Robert McClory of
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/illinois> Illinois, this law
sought to shift the celebration of several federal holidays from specific
dates to a series of predetermined Mondays.

The proposed change was seen by many as a novel way to create more three-day
weekends for the nation's workers, and it was believed that ensuring
holidays always fell on the same weekday would reduce employee absenteeism.
While some argued that shifting holidays from their original dates would
cheapen their meaning, the bill also had widespread support from both the
private sector and  <https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/labor>
labor unions and was seen as a surefire way to bolster retail sales.

The Uniform Monday Holiday Act also included a provision to combine the
celebration of Washington's birthday with that of
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln> Abraham
Lincoln, which fell on February 12. Lincoln's Birthday had long been a state
holiday in places like Illinois, and many supported joining the two days as
a way of giving equal recognition to two of America's most famous statesmen.

McClory was among the measure's major proponents, and he even floated the
idea of renaming the holiday Presidents' Day. This proved to be a point of
contention for lawmakers from George Washington's home state of
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/virginia> Virginia, and the
proposal was eventually dropped.

Nevertheless, the main piece of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in
1968 and officially took effect in 1971 following an executive order from
President  <https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/richard-m-nixon>
Richard M. Nixon. Washington's Birthday was then shifted from the fixed date
of February 22 to the third Monday of February.
<https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/columbus-day> Columbus Day,
<http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history> Memorial Day
and  <https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day>
Veterans Day were also moved from their traditionally designated dates. (As
a result of widespread criticism, in 1978 Veterans Day was returned to its
original November 11 date.)

Did you know? Presidents' Day never falls on the actual birthday of any
American president. Four chief executives-George Washington, William Henry
Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan-were born in February, but their
birthdays all come either too early or late to coincide with Presidents'
Day, which is always celebrated on the third Monday of the month.


What Presidents Do We Celebrate on Presidents' Day?


While Nixon's order plainly called the newly placed holiday Washington's
Birthday, it was not long before the shift to Presidents' Day began.

The move away from February 22 led many to believe that the new date was
intended to honor both Washington and Lincoln, as it now fell between their
two birthdays. Marketers soon jumped at the opportunity to play up the
three-day weekend with sales, and "Presidents' Day" bargains were advertised
at stores around the country.

By the mid-1980s, Washington's Birthday was known to many Americans as
Presidents' Day. This shift had solidified in the early 2000s, by which time
as many as half the 50 states had changed the holiday's name to Presidents'
Day on their calendars.

Some states have even chosen to customize the holiday by adding new figures
to the celebration. Arkansas, for instance, celebrates Washington as well as
civil rights activist Daisy Gatson Bates.
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/alabama> Alabama, meanwhile, uses
Presidents' Day to commemorate Washington and
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/thomas-jefferson> Thomas
Jefferson (who was born in April).

Washington and Lincoln still remain the two most recognized leaders, but
Presidents' Day is now popularly seen as a day to recognize the lives and
achievements of all of America's chief executives. Some lawmakers have
objected to this view, arguing that grouping George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln together with less successful presidents minimizes their legacies.

Congressional measures to restore Washington and Lincoln's individual
birthdays were proposed during the early 2000s, but all failed to gain much
attention. For its part, the federal government has held fast to the
original incarnation of the holiday as a celebration of the country's first
president. The third Monday in February is still listed on official
calendars as Washington's Birthday.


Presidents' Day Celebrations and Traditions


Like Independence Day, Presidents' Day is traditionally viewed as a time of
patriotic celebration and remembrance. In its original incarnation as
Washington's Birthday, the holiday gained special meaning during the
difficulties of the  <http://www.history.com/topics/great-depression> Great
Depression, when portraits of George Washington often graced the front pages
of newspapers and magazines every February 22.

In 1932, the date was used to reinstate the Purple Heart, a military
decoration
<https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-creates-the-purple-h
eart> originally created by George Washington to honor soldiers killed or
wounded while serving in the armed forces. Patriotic groups and the Boy
Scouts of America also held celebrations on the day, and in 1938 some 5,000
people attended mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/new-york-city> New York City in
honor of Washington.

In its modern form, Presidents' Day is used by many patriotic and historical
groups as a date for staging celebrations, reenactments and other events. A
number of states also require that their public schools spend the days
leading up to Presidents' Day teaching students about the accomplishments of
the presidents."

 


Interesting Presidential Facts


 


James Maddison was the shortest president at 5 feet for inches and barely
weighing 100 pounds.

Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president at 6 feet 4 inches.

George Washington, the American founder, bred hounds.

Andrew Adams once killed a man in a dual.

Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born an American.

William Henry Harrison only lasted 32 days in office, the shortest of any
president.

John Tyler fathered 15 children, the most of any president.

Zachery Taylor never voted in an election before being on the ballet
himself.

Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to have a telephone in the White
House.

Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms.

Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president taking office at age 42.

Woodrow Wilson established the second Sunday in May as Mothers' Day.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to ride in a helicopter.

Lyndon B. Johnson served as a teacher before his career in politics.

Gerald Ford was a star football players.

Joe Biden overcame a debilitating childhood stutter.


 


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


Girl scout cookies are selling out fast! Peanut butter sandwiches and
caramel delights are hard to get! Only one week left; don't delay, get yours
today! 

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

$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

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

 


Vote, Vote, Vote, Talent Show NFB of SC


As of 2/20/2022, we now have 5 contestants in the 2022 Talent Show! You can
go to www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>  and click on the Talent Show
heading to view the contestants entries. Once you have enjoyed the great
talent, click on the donations link to vote via secure PayPal. You will need
to go to the NFB of SC PayPal button to vote. For example, if you donate $50
for Contestant 1, this will give her 50 votes! Each dollar counts as 1 vote
for the contestant in which you vote for. Be sure to put the contestants
number in the notes field when donating via PayPal.

Thank you for supporting the National federation of the Blind of SC!

 


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
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c.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1
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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
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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

 


Palmetto Connects, Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6PM


Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, March 3, 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. We will have drawings that we
were unable to have during statewide seminar including CSTD, Seniors, and
Blind Merchants. Please insure you have entered these drawings if you want a
chance to win!

 


Medical Equipment Application


The Talking Medical Device Application is now on www.nfbofsc.org
<http://www.nfbofsc.org> .  If anyone does not use computers and needs a
form mailed to them, please let me know and I can send them one by mail.  My
number is (803) 605-4250.  Remember, in order for the applications to be
complete, we need a statement from your doctor attesting to the fact that
you have a health condition that requires monitoring. This program is funded
by an Aflac grant that was awarded to the Federation Center of the Blind.
-Shannon Cook 

 


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.

  


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.

 


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

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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wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%
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!

  


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
f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C63777597861036339
4%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haW
wiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%
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
4%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haW
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.

 


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. 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.

 

Just a reminder since 2 new divisions are scheduled below. Someone will need
to send out the daily reminder, agenda and Zoom information for the meeting.



 


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 of Faith Division 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Reliving Banquet Speeches 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

2015 Banquet Speech--The Federation at Seventy-Five:  The Determination of
Value and the Reflection of Hope

 


Thursday, February 24, 2022


State Board Meeting 7:00 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


Computer Science & Technology Division Meeting 7:00 PM Federation Center
Zoom

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


 


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


Q: What's the most popular automobile brand for presidents?
A: Lincoln.

 


 


Fascinating Fact of the Week


Before becoming the first African-American president, Barack Obama won two
Grammy awards.

 


 Final Thought


"It's amazing what you accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."
Harry S. Truman

 


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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