[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1856

Mon Mar 7 18:26:58 UTC 2022

Very nice positive note. Extremely educational. Thank you President Bazer. 

David Rebocho 
President 
Sports/Rec Division 
National Federation of the Blind
South Carolina  

> On Mar 7, 2022, at 12:43, Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> It will be available on the website. It is in the Positive Note so it will also be on news line. Also, if folks can share the information during meetings, that would be helpful as well.
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> Thank you for the question.
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> From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Roger Webb via NFBofSC
> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:23 AM
> To: 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: rwebb41965 at yahoo.com; 'David Houck' <nfbsc at sc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1856
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> Good morning,
> I hope this email finds everyone well. The new policies that were established during the board meeting . Will they be available to the membership for review via email or NFBSC website?
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> Wishing everyone a blessed week.
> Roger C. Webb
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> From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC
> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:41 AM
> To: 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jennifer Bazer <jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com>; 'David Houck' <nfbsc at sc.rr.com>
> Subject: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1856
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> March 7, 2022
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> Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others
> From:  Jennifer Bazer, President
> Positive Note 1856
> 803-960-9977
>   Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com
>           Greetings Fellow Federationists:
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> Welcome to March and Women’s History Month. Throughout March, we will highlight accomplishments of women. If you would like to contribute an item to this section, please email me with your contributions. Stories from women in our affiliate, information about women in the Federation, accomplishments of women will be highlighted. On March 8, Ohio will be featuring women affiliate presidents. Please consider listening to the panel as affiliate presidents from Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and South Carolina will be featured. A lot is happening in the Palmetto affiliate and we hope you will join us for our latest fundraisers, zoom events and more.
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> Information taken from the web.
> The first Women's History Day was held in 1909.
> February 28, 1909 marked the first Woman's History Day in New York City. It commemorated the one-year anniversary of the garment workers' strikes when 15,000 women marched through lower Manhattan. From 1909 to 1910, immigrant women who worked in garment factories held a strike to protest their working conditions. Most of them were teen girls who worked 12-hour days. In one factory, Triangle Shirtwaist Company, employees were paid only $15 a week. History.com describes it as a "true sweatshop." Young women worked in tight conditions at sewing machines, and the factories' owners didn't keep the factory up to safety standards. In 1911, the factory burned down and 145 workers were killed. It pushed lawmakers to finally pass legislation meant to protect factory workers.
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> The day became Women's History Week in 1978.
> An education task force in Sonoma County, California kicked off Women's History Week in 1978 on March 8, International Women's Day, according to the National Women's History Alliance. They wanted to draw attention to the fact that women's history wasn't really included in K-12 school curriculums at the time.
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> In 1987, it became Women's History Month.
> Women's organizations, including the National Women's History Alliance, campaigned yearly to recognize Women's History Week. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 Women's History Week across the country. By 1986, 14 states had declared the entire month of March Women's History Month, according to the Alliance. The following year, in March of 1987, activists were successful: They lobbied Congress to declare March Women's History Month.
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> Mrs. Swing, Woman Suffragist, Picketing White House, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, 1917.
> UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVEGETTY IMAGES
> Since 1995, every president has issued a proclamation declaring March Women's History Month, usually with a statement about its importance.
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> Every Women's History Month has a theme.
> The 2020 theme was “Valiant Women of the Vote" and honored women from the original suffrage movement, as well as women who continued the struggle in the 20th and 21st century, in recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Due to the pandemic, this theme was extended into 2021 and renamed as: “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” The 2022 theme is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope," according to the National Women's History Alliance. This theme not only honors the tireless work of caregivers and frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, but also women of all backgrounds who have provided compassionate healing and hope for the betterment of patients, friends, and family.
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> Women’s History, By the Numbers
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> Here you’ll find some amazing stats about women in the world today.
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> 1.   Today, 71% of moms with kids under 18 work. In 1975, fewer than 47% did. Once upon a time, the idea of women working outside of the home was frowned upon and most women who did so worked as maids, seamstresses, took in laundry or worked in one of the traditionally female fields. Today, more women not only work outside the home, but hold a wider variety of jobs, with some even making it to the top of business, technology and science fields.
> 2.   Women currently hold 17% of Congressional and Senate seats and 18% of gubernatorial positions in the U.S. While women are still underrepresented in political life, the current state of things is a far cry from a time when women weren’t even allowed to vote — a mere 90 years ago.
> 3.   In almost every country in the world, the life expectancy for women is higher than men. For virtually all causes of death at all ages, mortality rates are higher for men. Scientists aren’t entirely sure why this is the case, but believe it might have to do with the presence of estrogen in the body improving immune function.
> 4.   Approximately 14% of active members in the U.S. armed forces today are women. In 1950, women comprised less than 2% of the U.S. military. Today, women play an active role in serving their country through military service, but many in years past would simply disguise themselves as men in order to gain access to the battlefield, including well-known examples like Frances Clayton in the American Civil War.
> 5.   Over 60 percent of college degrees awarded in the U.S. every year are earned by women. In fact, women are more likely than men to get a high school diploma as well, and the numbers are only expected to rise in the coming years.
> 6.   The two highest IQs ever recorded, through standardized testing, both belong to women. One of these high IQ women is the columnist and author Marilyn vos Savant. Of course, these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, as IQ tests aren’t perfect in measuring intelligence, but it does help show that women aren’t inferior to men in intelligence – as was claimed for centuries.
> 7.   More American women work in the education, health services, and social assistance industries than any other. It seems that while women are moving into the workforce in large numbers, they’re still taking on traditionally female positions like teaching, nursing and social services. These three industries employ nearly one-third of all female workers.
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> Women’s History Month
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> Celebrating Women History Month With The National Federation Of The Blind of Ohio 
> Women Taking The Lead, In The Life of an Affiliate President
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> March 8, 2022
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> 5:00 PM MST.
> 4:00 PM PST.
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> As the celebration of Women History Month vastly approaches, we would like to share the 2022 theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”.
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> Women History Month is dedicated to the accomplishments and achievements of strong determined women. Serving in many capacities, women have help to shape this country as leaders in various fields, the military, arts, sports and in the blind movement.
> So, come into the Ohio Zoom Room to hear from four intentional women who are Affiliate Presidents. Colorado’s Jessica Beecham,  Illinois’s Marilyn Green, New Jersey’s Linda Melendez and South Carolina’s Jennifer Bazer. They will expound on how Time Management, Finding Balance, credibility  and impact has helped them to endure. All four Affiliate Presidents are quite inspirational, authentic, poised and sophisticated ladies.
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> Ohio hopes to see you in the Zoom Room on March 8th in your designated time zone!
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> For more information, contact Suzanne Turner at SMTurner.234 at gmail.com
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> Zoom Info:
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> One Tap Mobile: +1-646-876-9923
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> Call: 669 900 6833 Id: 4081850851
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> Richard Payne Ohio Affiliate Presiden
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> Sympathy from the We Care Committee and the NFB of SC
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>  On behalf of the We Care Committee,
> We would like to extend our deepest condolences and continuous prayers to our very own Derique Simon and his family. He lost his aunt, Felicia Simon, on the morning of Friday, February 25, due to complications of COVID-19.🙏
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> Computer Science and Technology Division Winner
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> The Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD) would like to thank Freedom Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser!  Lori Anne Coley was the winner of the drawing and will receive her choice of an annual license of Fusion, Jaws or Zoom Text. The CSTD raised of total of $120 from our fund raiser.  We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the drawing!
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> Convention Planning Committee Seeks Donations for DJ
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> Melinda Jones and Andrew Adams would like to thank the chapters and divisions who have donated to the DJ who will be playing at our state convention as well as towards the fundraiser that would help raise funds for our convention. The DJ Quinton is a member  the Push Band who played at our last year’s convention. If you, your chapter or division would like to contribute to the DJ, please mail a check made to NFB of SC and write DJ in the memo line and send to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also send through Pay Pal on our website at
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> www.nfbofsc.org
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> Please write DJ in the comments section. Thank you all for your support of our state convention this year!
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> Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser Results
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> I want to thank all of you who supported my daughter Kaylin in purchasing girl scout cookies for 2022. She was the top seller again this year with 822 boxes sold. That is a total of $4,110. I will be donating 10% to the NFB of SC as a fundraiser which is $410. Thank you all again for your support of Kaylin, troop 3395 and the NFB of SC. We are always striving to think out of the box to raise funds for our affiliate!
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> State level BRAL Reader wins prize
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> The NFB of SC’s very own Elizabeth Rouse won a grand prize drawing for an APH Chameleon Braille display in the national level Braille Readers are Leaders contest. Congratulations to Elizabeth, who also came in second place in the state level contest.
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>           Vote, Vote, Vote, Talent Show NFB of SC
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>  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 
> • 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 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
>          We have several contestants in the 2022 Talent Show! You can go to 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!
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>           Palmetto Connects, Thursday, March 17, 2022, 6PM
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>           Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, March 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.
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>           Medical Equipment Application
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> Great News!  The first talking medical devices have been awarded.  For anyone who has submitted an application, but not heard back from the committee, it is because we are still waiting on the doctor’s statement in order to review each request.  The application circulated at first was not the one that the committee approved. In order to be fair to all, we will use the same criteria to evaluate everyone.  We appreciate your cooperation and intereste in this program.  The application is available on www.nfbofsc.org, by email, or by postal mail.  Please call me if you have questions.  (803) 605-4250.   We will also be accepting applications and doctor’s statements occasionally at in-person meetings.  The first effort for this will be at the NFB of SC Leadership Seminar on March 26th.   This will only be for those attending the meeting.  If both parts of the application are received, the TMD Review Committee will have a short teleconference to discuss the application.  If approved, the items will be provided that day, as long as they are available.  If not, the requested items will be ordered and mailed.  The committee thought this would be a good way to disseminate these products more quickly.  Other opportunities will be on the horizon.  Shannon Cook
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> Greetings from the Seniors!! 
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> On March 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. et, we will hold our bi-monthly March 17 business meetings for the Senior Division.  Our guest speaker will be Andy Burstein of Accessible Pharmacy.  We want to invite folks of all ages to join us.  This will be a great meeting.
> DESCRIPTION: Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of the blind, DeafBlind and low vision community. They are the only provider of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the United States. We will be joined by one of the co-founders of the company, Andy Burstein. http://www.AccessiblePharmacy.com  email: info at AccessiblePharmacy.com  phone: 215-799-9900
> Accessible Pharmacy just became licensed in South Carolina. Please join us on the Rocky Bottom platform at 2 p.m. eastern.
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> New Dues Policy:
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> On Thursday, February 24, 2022, the NFB of SC Board met in executive session to discuss dues due dates as they relate to being eligible to vote at the state convention August 25-28, 2022.  .  The Board voted on the following policy.
> For current and new NFB of SC members, dues must be paid by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  That means that your state dues must be paid and received, and the NFB of SC membership form must be completed by the deadline.  If both of those two things are not done, you will not be able to vote in the elections at the August convention.  With approximately three months to go, everyone has lots of time to ensure both  components of the membership process are complete by then. If anyone needs assistance paying their dues online and/or filling out the membership form, please get in touch with either Steve or Shannon Cook.  If anyone else has good technology skills and is willing to help too, please let Steve Cook know.   
> Beginning in 2023, and for each subsequent year thereafter,  for current members, dues will be due no later than 11:59 p.m. January 31.  If dues are not received by January 31 along with the requisite membership form, you will be delinquent and ineligible to vote at that year’s state convention. For new members who have not been a member in two or more years, or who are brand new members, their dues will be due by 11:59 p.m. on May 31 of that year.  The same rules apply.  If the new member’s dues are not paid by then, they cannot vote in that year’s state convention elections. 
> Members know that dues are due usually in January, so there is plenty of time to make sure they have been taken care of by the deadline. 
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> Technology and Recipes List Servs, We Hope you Will Join Them
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> Just a friendly reminder that technology related items should be posted to our technology list serv and recipes should be posted to our recipes list serv.
> We appreciate all of you subscribing to these other lists if you are interested.
> Below are the Email addresses you will need to subscribe to the Tech and Recipe list. Be sure to put subscribe in the subject field.
> letstalktech+subscribe at groups.io
> RecipeExchange+subscribe at groups.io
> Personally, the technology and recipe lists are fantastic with awesome information. We hope you will join those as well.
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>           NFB of SC Jackets
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>           Note, this is a project of Frank Loza personally and 25% 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.  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.
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>           New Orleans
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> 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. 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.
> 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.
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>           Convention Planning Committee Seeks
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>           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. Yu may also go to www.nfbofsc.org.  Click on donate for the NFB of SC and use pay pal. Please note State convention funds in your memo.
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>           National NFB Convention New Orleans, LA July 5-10, 2022
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> New Orleans Site of 2022 Convention  by John Berggren
>           An aerial view of the New Orleans MarriottThe 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.
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>           NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts
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>           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 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.  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!
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>          2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues
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>           The National Federation of the Blind of SC has had our 2022 Membership Form on our website at www.nfbofsc.org 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 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 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. Please remember, all dues and membership form must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 31 in order to vote in our state convention election during the weekend of August 25-28.
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> Rideshare Discrimination Survey
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> The National Federation of the Blind is seeking feedback from Uber and Lyft customers who have been discriminated against by either rideshare company because of disability, including but not limited to a rider’s use of a service animal or white cane, or inaccessible rideshare app technology. Please take time to report all instances of discrimination. Though NFB’s agreements with both Uber and Lyft expired in 2020, we are gathering information about ongoing discrimination for legal advocacy.
> You are not required to be a member of the NFB in order to fill out this survey. Below is a link to the survey.
> https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rideshare-discrimination-survey
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> Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community
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> National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention
> July 5 through July 10, 2022
> New Orleans, LA
> #NFB22
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> The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing.
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> As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:
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> Network with thousands of blind role models
> Connect with leaders in the field of blindness
> Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics
> Learn about the latest in technology and innovation
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> The convention is open to all. Important note: Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please connect with your state affiliate.
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> Schedule Outline
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> The schedule for the 2022 convention is:
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> Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day
> Wednesday, July 6: 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 full agenda will be available in June.
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> Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m. central time, which will go over all the things you need to know about the convention. Also available for first-time attendees, learn about the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship.
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> Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more.
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> Register for the 2022 National Convention now!
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> For more information and hotel details, visit https://nfb.org/convention. We look forward to your participation in this important event.
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> Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration
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> We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. Details and registration for the 2022 National Convention Virtual Experience, a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities, are coming soon. Registration for the virtual experience will be separate and at no cost.
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>           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.  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.
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> Monday, March 7, 2022
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> We Care Committee 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
> Fund Raising Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Tuesday, March 8, 2022
> 
> Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
> At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Wednesday, March 9, 2022
> 
> Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
> Blind Equality Achievement Month 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Thursday, March 10, 2022
> 
> Lancaster Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
> Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Saturday, March 12, 2022
> 
> Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
>  
> Sunday, March 13, 2022
> 
> Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Monday, March 14, 2022
> 
> Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom 
> Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Tuesday, March 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, March 16, 2022
> 
> Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  
>  
>  
> Thursday, March 17, 2022
> 
> Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
> Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Friday, March 18, 2022
> 
> Trivia Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
> To register, please Email david Rebocho at drnfbsc at yahoo.com
>  
> Saturday, March 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 
> Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Monday, March 21, 2022
> 
> Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Tuesday, March 22, 2022
> 
> Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
> Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Wednesday, March 23, 2022
> 
> Communities of Faith 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
> Reliving Banquet Speeches 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
>  
> Saturday, March 26, 2022
> 
> Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
>  
> Monday, March 28, 2022
> 
> SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 
>  
> Tuesday, March 29, 2022
> 
> Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 
>  
> Thursday, March 31, 2022
> 
> Computer Science & Tech Division 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 –
> 
>  
> 
> Woman Driver
> Magistrate: But if you saw the lady driving towards you, why didn't you give her half the road?
> Motorist: I was going to, Your Honour, as soon as I could find out which half she wanted.
> 
>  
>           Fascinating Fact of the Week –
> 
> Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
> Known as the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. She's known for her rendition of Otis Redding's "RESPECT," and songs of her own like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." She was also involved in civil rights activism, and performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009.
> 
>  
>           Final Thought –
> 
> “We need to accept that we don’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes. Understand that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”
> - Arianna Huffington (Founder & CEO, Thrive Global)
>  
>           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.”
>  
> Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!
>  
>           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
>  
>  
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