[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1851

Mon Jan 31 11:02:33 UTC 2022

January 31, 2022

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

From:  Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1851

803-960-9977 

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

              Greetings Fellow Federationists:

Alexa, turn off my 5:50 A.M. alarm. Feet hit the floor; across the house to
wake up Kaylin; her bus will arrive at 6:37 A.M. My phone chimes, a text
from a member to let me know someone has passed away in the family. "Kaylin,
make sure you have your lunch, your chrome book, your mask. Here is the bus.
I love you. Do your best. Be kind to everyone you meet." She gives me a hug
and runs to meet the bus at the end of the driveway. 

I respond to the text from the member. "Sorry about your loss. Prayers and
thoughts are with you. Would you like me to circulate the loss of your
family member on the list serv and the Positive Note?" It is 6:55 A.M. Time
to wake up Cade; his bus will arrive at 7:17. A call comes in from another
member. I am not able to take the call at the moment, but I will call them
back after Cade is on the bus. "Cade, make sure you have your Chrome Book,
your mask, and your phone. I love you. Do your best. Be kind to everyone you
meet." He gives me a huge hug and runs across the lawn to meet the bus
across the street.

Now, back to that phone call I missed from the member. They had questions
about how to join the Federation zoom room for the Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion meeting.

Now, it is Monday so that means the Positive Note will be out by 8:00 A.M.
Did I include everything? Did I take out items that are no longer relevant?
Did I check for spelling and grammatical errors? I have pressed the send
button and it is off for all to read.

It has been 2.5 hours since I have opened my eyes, put my feet on the floor
and began my day. Now, it is time to take a shower, get dressed and reach
out to students, parents, teachers of blind students, regarding
pre-employment transition services including self-advocacy, work-readiness,
college exploration, internships, mentoring and more. I stop around noon to
grab a bite to eat, check my texts and phone calls along with email
messages. I begin to work on the Positive Note for the next week so I don't
have to do it all in a weekend. I return a call from a chapter president
regarding their financial report that will be submitted to the state office.
I text a member thanking them for their SUN, share unlimited NFB donation. I
email president Riccobono to let him know I will be attending this
Saturday's affiliate president leadership meeting from 1:00 until 6:00 via
zoom and 1:00 until 4:00 on Sunday via zoom.

I resume my work from this morning organizing appointments to see students
and parents. I take a hand-held video magnifier to a student at Anderson
University because she cannot see the board. I arrive home after 6:00 PM
from Anderson and jump in my car where the driver is waiting to take all of
us to scouts. Cade is in boy scouts and Kaylin in brownies. I present to my
daughter's girl scout troop on blindness where I have the Braille alphabet
cards and their names written in Braille. 

We are now home, it is after 8:00 PM. It is time for homework and then baths
and showers. The children finally climb in bed after 9:30. They read a book
or I read a book to them. We say our prayers and they drift off to sleep.
The house is quiet but my day is not over. Time to check email, missed calls
and texts. I respond to email from teachers and parents as well as affiliate
business. It is too late to return calls and texts. I will do that tomorrow.
It is after 11:00. I finally crawl in bed. Grateful I had the opportunity to
spend time with my children in the mornings and attend their activities in
the evenings. I am blessed to talk, text and email with our affiliate
members, our leaders during the day. I am physically exhausted, but my brain
will not shut down. I finally drift off to sleep a little after midnight.
Tomorrow is another day. Another day that I "get to" do all the wonderful
things in my life. I don't "have to", it is a choice. I "get to" and I am so
thankful!

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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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

Loretta and Henry Green: Pledged 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

Marty McKenzie: Pledged 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  

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

Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, February 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.

NFB of SC 2022 Legislative Breakfast, February 23

As some of you may know, the NFB of SC has in years past hosted a
Legislative Breakfast here in Columbia, a morning event at the Statehouse
with our State Legislators.

We on the Legislative and Advocacy Committee have great news to share! The
2022 Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022
from 8-10 AM, but we need your help to make this day a great success.
Whether you are a social butterfly, a knowledgeable legislative speaker, a
technically savvy video editor, or a well-organized behind-the-scenes
supporter, we can use your skills to benefit the NFB of SC. 

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, spots to attend this in-person
only event are limited. We estimate that only 15-20 Federationists will be
attending.

If you are interested in contributing to the event either through
preparation work or in-person attendance, please contact me directly via
email at annahprice97 at gmail.com <mailto:annahprice97 at gmail.com> , no later
than noon on Thursday, February 10. While we cannot welcome everyone to the
event, we want to show off the strengths and the diversity of the
Federation. No one's participation is assumed, regardless of previous
experience or position in the state affiliate, so everyone must reach out to
me by the above deadline if they would like to be considered.

Please note that there are a variety of roles and responsibilities
available, so if you are at all interested, please reach out. We will not
know that you hope to participate unless you communicate that to me
directly. 

After the Thursday, February 10 deadline, interested individuals will be
contacted with more information.

Again, while we sincerely wish we could have everyone join us in-person,
that is simply not possible this year, so we encourage interested
individuals to reach out proactively. Rest assured that if you are not
selected to attend the event this year, you will have another chance next
year. 

If you have questions about the 2022 Legislative Breakfast, please don't
hesitate to reach out.

Thank you!

Anna Price, Co-Chair

NFB of SC Braille Readers are Leaders Winners!

The 2021-2022 National and State Braille Readers are Leaders Contest has
drawn to a close. The Braille Literacy committee wants to congratulate and
sincerely thank all of the participants who read for the contest this year.
The contest results are listed below: 

4th place-Jamie Allison, 2,324 minutes read

3rd place-Tracy Spittle, 2,760 minutes read

2nd place-Elizabeth Rouse, 3,025 minutes read

1st place and top reader-Lenora Robertson, 5,625 minutes read

District Bragging Rights Contest

3rd place-District 4, 2,324 minutes

2nd place-District 5, 5,625  minutes

1st place-District 2, 5,785 minutes

Prizes to be Awarded

The top reader will be awarded a glass plaque with a laser-engraved
inscription to commemorate the achievement.

Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement, a medal
featuring a book and the lamp of knowledge, and a t-shirt. 

The top 3 winners also got to choose between a deck of Braille UNO or
playing cards. 

Several other random prizes were also awarded during the January 24th
Palmetto Connects call. These are listed below:

Braille Labeler and tape: Elizabeth Rouse

Braille Clothing Tags: Lenora Robertson

3x5 slate and stylus: Lenora Robertson

Business card slate and notebooks to fit it: Tracy Spittle

Holiday Recipe Book in EBAE Braille: Lenora Robertson

Twin Vision Book: Elizabeth Rouse

Nine Men's Morris Braille/Print Board Game: Lenora Robertson

The Braille Literacy Committee would like to thank President Bazer and the
entire state affiliate for their financial backing and moral support, as
well as Shelley Coppel, Linda Dizzley, and a special "angel" who wishes to
remain anonymous for their gracious contributions of prize items. Perhaps
this will motivate more of you to read with us in the 2022-2023 iteration.
We're already looking forward to next year's contest!

NFB of SC Fundraising Committee Offers You!

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

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Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile

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

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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.

NFB of SC Movie Night Friday, February 4 at 8:00 PM Eastern

Do you have plans on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM Eastern? If not
come and join the National Federation of the Blind of Sc for a presentation
of the movie 42! All of the movies that we show are audio described. The
Zoom information to join us is below the information pertaining to the
movie. 

In 1945, sportswriter 

Wendell Smith

suggests that 

Brooklyn Dodgers

owner 

Branch Rickey

consider Jackie Robinson as the black ballplayer Rickey is looking for.
Robinson and his team, the 

Kansas City Monarchs,

stop by a gas station. When the attendant refuses Robinson entry to the
washroom, Robinson says they will find another station at which to fill up
the

team bus, and the attendant relents. As Robinson steps out, a scout for the
Dodgers sent by Rickey approaches him and invites him to Brooklyn. He is
offered

a $600 per month contract and a $3,500 signing bonus, which Robinson accepts
after being warned by Rickey that he must control his temper if he wants to

play. Robinson proposes to his girlfriend, 

Rachel,

by phone and she accepts.

During 

spring training,

Robinson earns a roster spot with the 

Montreal Royals,

the 

AAA

affiliate of the Brooklyn 

farm system.

After a great season there and spring training in Panama, he advances to the
Dodgers. Many of the players soon sign a petition, stating they refuse to

play with Robinson, but manager 

Leo Durocher

insists Robinson will play with the main team, and they relent. When
Durocher is suspended by 

Happy Chandler,

the 

Commissioner of Baseball,

for actions in his personal life, leaving the Dodgers without a manager to
start the regular season, 

Burt Shotton

agrees to manage the team.

In a game against the 

Philadelphia Phillies,

manager 

Ben Chapman

taunts Robinson, causing him to go back to the dugout and smash his bat out
of frustration. With encouragement from Rickey, Robinson then returns to the

field and hits a single, steals second base and advances to third on a
throwing error, and scores the winning run. When Chapman's behavior toward
Robinson

generates bad press for the team, Phillies' 

general manager

Herb Pennock

requires him to pose with Robinson for newspapers and magazine photos prior
to the next game between the two teams.

Later, Robinson's teammate 

Pee Wee Reese

comes to understand what kind of pressure Robinson is facing, and makes a
public show of solidarity, standing with his arm around Robinson's shoulders

before a hostile crowd at 

Crosley Field

in 

Cincinnati,

silencing them.

In a game against the 

St. Louis Cardinals,

Enos Slaughter

"accidentally" spikes Robinson on the back of the leg with his 

cleats

while running to first base.

Robinson's home run against 

Pittsburgh Pirates

pitcher 

Fritz Ostermueller,

who had earlier hit him in the head, helps clinch the National League
pennant for the Dodgers, sending them to the 

World Series.

A series of texts are shown in the epilogue of the film regarding Robinson
and his teammates future involvements as well as others.

Guide Dog Users' Division Interest, January 31 at 8PM Eastern

There will be a SC guide dog User interest meeting on Monday, January 31 at
8PM on the Federation zoom platform.

During this meeting, we will elect officers and form a constitution.

If you would like to join this division, run for an office as president,
vice-president or secretary/treasurer, we hope to see you at this meeting.
If you just want to know more, please join us. You do not have to be a guide
dog user to be in this division, just have interests in guide dogs and
policies related to guide dogs and their users.

The president and vice-president must be a guide dog user.

Hope to see a lot of you January 31 at 8PM Eastern.

Communities of Faith Division Interest Meeting, January 31 at 8PM 

We will have a Communities of Faith interest meeting for the SC affiliate on
Monday, January 31 at 6PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform.

If you are interested in joining this division, we look forward to seeing
you on the meeting at 6PM on January 31 to elect officers and develop the
constitution.

The President and Vice-President must be blind. We will also have a
secretary/treasurer.

The purpose of this division is to encourage and support blind people in the
pursuit of religious callings, to assist in their inclusion in communities
of faith, and to provide a vehicle for collective action;

If you are interested, feel free to  email me at

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

or give me a text/call at (561) 702-5014.

See you all then!

Girl Scout Cookies, Purchases will Benefit NFB of SC

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

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

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.

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

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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

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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!

State Dues

It is now 2022 and I hope all of you have paid your $10 state dues. These
were due by December 31. If you are a member of a board, hold an office, it
is vital that your state dues be paid no later than January 31 to remain in
good standing in the organization. This includes chapters, divisions and
officers of NFB of SC, Federation Center, and Rocky Bottom. We have to lead
by example! All presidents of chapter and boards, please insure Steve Cook
as membership chair, David Houck and I have a list of your officers for 2022
along with their contact information and please insure membership dues are
paid for these officers to remain in good standing.

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. Here are the different payment methods that can be
used to purchase the tickets. Cash app which is $BlindMerchantsofSC, The
next method is 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
<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>  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.

At Large Chapter

The At-Large Chapter is selling Gift cards as an ongoing fundraiser. You may
purchase physical cards or eCards to keep on your phone. There is no cost to
the purchaser, but our chapter does get a percentage of each card sold. The
Gift cards available are Walmart, Target, Visa, Bath and Body Works,
Domino's, Amazon and hundreds more, too numerous to list items here.

Please Contact Melanie Torrance ( 803-908-6656), Mike Seats (803) 237-1464),

or Mary Sonksen (864) 590-3637) to purchase one or more of your favorite
cards.

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, January 31, 2022

Communities  of Faith Interest Meeting 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

SCAGDU Meeting 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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

Legislative & Advocacy Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Darlington County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Student Division 8:30 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Friday, February 4, 2022

This months movie is 42 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Saturday, February 5, 2022

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

Greenville Chapter 11:00 AM Federation Center Zoom 

Monday, February 7, 2022

Fund Raising Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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

At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Sumter Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom  

Blind Equality Achievement Month 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Lancaster Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom  

Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Saturday, February 12, 2022

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

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Monday, February 14, 2022

Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom  

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  

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 

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  

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 

What goes up but never comes back down?
Your age! 

Fascinating Fact of the Week

The English word with the most definitions is "set."

According to Guinness World Records, "set" has
<https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/english-word-with-the-mo
st-meanings/> the largest number of meanings of any word in the English
language, with 430 different senses listed in the 1989 edition of Second
Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. The word "sets" the record with an
entry running 60,000 words, or 326,000 characters, and no other English word
has come close since.

Final Thought

Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.

-Martin Luther King Jr.

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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