[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1858
Jennifer Bazer
jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com
Mon Mar 21 10:48:08 UTC 2022
March 21, 2022
Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
Others
From: Jennifer Bazer, President
Positive Note 1858
803-960-9977
Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com>
Greetings Fellow Federationists:
I spent this past weekend at the baseball field watching my son, Cade play
in a tournament. Cade pitched the entire second game on Saturday, with the
team winning 3 to 2. Although the team did not win the championship, they
played the best they've ever played as a team in a tournament since forming
the team two years ago. Some people say, "It's not about winning that is
most important, it is about how you played the game." Saturday, they played
in muddy conditions created by the rain from Friday. A ball that would
normally bounce and land in a glove would hit the mud and just roll. We lost
our last game by one run against a team whose players are bigger and faster
than our boys are. Our Black Sox team hung in, made defensive plays in the
field, struck out numerous batters and most importantly, had an awesome
attitude. They never threw their equipment in frustration; they never said
how this call or that call was a bad one. They constantly built each other
up with phrases like, "You've got this. You can do it. Let's get a hit."
Sometimes it is easy to talk about what could have happened, might have
happened. It seems easier for some to point out the negative, the mistakes,
what might have been. It is also easier sometimes to be a sideline critic
than a supporter of the coaches, team, and the calls. It is easy to place
blame on coaches, players, and the other team. It is harder to remember that
coaches are volunteers. They don't have to be there, but they have a love of
mentoring young players and a love of the game, so they serve. Players, in
this case are only 12 and still learning how to work, play, communicate, and
succeed as a team.
As I cheered my son on at several of his baseball games over the weekend, I
realized that being an affiliate president, or a leader with other
responsibilities, is like that of an umpire. When we as fans sit behind a
ten-foot fence, at an angle 40 feet away, our view of the ball is different
from that of the umpire who is in the midst of the play. Many times as fans,
we may not like the call of the umpire, we think it should have been a
different one, but we forget that we may not have seen it like the umpire
saw it. Just like an umpire, that of a leader, of an affiliate president is
similar. Many times, the president has to make decisions based on knowledge,
experience, information, and background others may not get from their
perspectives. Sometimes, the leader may make decisions that others don't
understand. It is often easy to say, "why did he/she make that decision; I
could be president, it can't be that hard; or, I couldn't believe he/she
didn't do this or didn't do that. Just like the umpire, the president makes
the best calls in any given situation, pulling together their wealth of
knowledge and their experience. Some may not agree with those decisions but
the game must go on. My feeling is, as long as the calls or decisions are
consistent, are without malice or will not hurt others, we can support that
choice by the umpire or in this case, by the president. A baseball team
will not win if the players turn on one another and team members break the
trust they have worked so hard to build. A team works when there is a
common goal and cooperation. Each person has an important job to do. No
one job is more important than others are. There are differences in the
responsibilities of jobs, of course. Therefore, the jobs aren't
interchangeable. If a pitcher decides to be the short stop, that leaves a
job undone. If a team gets bogged down in questioning why the pitcher
threw a fastball instead of a slow pitch, they take energy away from being
able to achieve their ultimate goal: to win the game. In the NFB of SC, we
need to find a way to trust one another to do the job we are tasked with,
and to trust that others are doing their best too. We should be a support
for one another. When there are times that we see someone needs help, we
should extend words of comfort and friendship, not criticize the
deficiencies. If we don't strive to do better and be better, we will still
be fighting on the infield. I know as a member of this awesome organization,
that we are more than the sum of our parts. We are capable of being the
true Federation family. With love, hope, and determination, we can build
the National Federation of the Blind.
Women's History Month
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. A lot is happening in the Palmetto affiliate
and we hope you will join us for our latest fundraisers, zoom events and
more.
Information taken from the web.
Continued from last week
These amazing women make for some pretty inspiring facts, perfect for
Women's History Month.
20. Marie Curie is the only woman to ever win two
<https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1903/marie-curie-
bio.html> Nobel Prizes. Her first award was for physics for her work on
spontaneous radiation with her husband, with her second being in Chemistry
for her studies of radioactivity.
21. <http://www.touregypt.net/historicalessays/hatshepsut.htm>
Hatshepsut was one of the most powerful women in the ancient world and the
one and only female pharaoh in recorded history. She was the fifth pharaoh
of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt after taking over as a supposed
regent for her son and reigned for over twenty years. While accounts seem to
paint her reign as a favorable one, her images have been defaced on temples
and inscriptions as though they meant to wipe her existence from history.
22. Martha Wright Griffiths, an American lawyer and judge, pushed
through the <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_VII#Title_VII> Sex
Discrimination Act in 1964 as part of the Civil Rights Act. This act has
helped protect countless women on the job and in everyday life from
discrimination based on their gender.
23. Journalist Nellie Bly put Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg
to shame when she completed an
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly#Around_the_world> around the world
journey in only seventy two days- quite a feat before the invention of the
airplane. Bly is also well-known for her expose on mental institutions, a
project for which she had to fake psychological illness to gain access to
the facilities.
24. Jane Addams was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace
Prize. Because of her work with the <http://www.hullhouse.org/> Hull House,
the public philosopher, writer, leader and suffragist went down as one of
the most influential and prolific women in American history.
25. Upon her husband's death,
<http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/people/nancy_ward> Cherokee leader Nancy
Ward took his place in a 1775 battle against the Creeks, and led the
Cherokee to victory. After the victory, she became head of the Woman's
Council and a member of the Council of Chiefs, playing a key role in social
and political changes to the Cherokee nation throughout her life.
26. In 1777, sixteen-year-old
<http://www.historicpatterson.org/Exhibits/ExhSybilLudington.php> Sybil
Ludington raced through the night to warn New York patriots that the British
were attacking nearby Danbury, CT, where munitions and supplies for the
entire region were stored during the heat of the Revolutionary War. While
Paul Revere gets all the glory for nighttime rides, her journey took her
twice the distance and helped the troops prepare and repel a British attack.
27. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony spent their lives
fighting for women's suffrage, but neither lived long enough to see the
Amendment granting them the right to vote. Stanton passed away in 1902,
decades before women finally won out, and Anthony in 1906 only a few years
later.
<http://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker> African-American performer Josephine
Baker was working in France during WWII, but not only as a singer, dancer
and actress. She was also helping the war movement, smuggling numerous
messages to French soldiers. She often hid messages inside her dress or
concealed with invisible ink on her sheet music. Baker's work in the war is
only part of what makes her such an amazing figure, as she was the first
African American female to star in a major motion picture, perform in a
concert hall and played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Chapter and Division 2021 Financial Reports
According to our records, the following chapters and divisions have
submitted their 2021 financial reports. If you have submitted these reports
and your chapter or division is not mentioned, please reach out to David or
Valerie to let us know how you sent it and when?
We need this information ASAP so it can be submitted to our CPA firm that
handles our NFB of SC taxes.
Computer Science and Technology Division
Newberry Chapter
Sumter Chapter
Greenville Chapter
Greenwood Chapter
Senior Division
Chesterfield County Chapter
At-Large Chapter
Anderson Chapter
Spartanburg Chapter
Grand Strand Chapter
Lancaster Chapter
Belvedere Chapter
Columbia Chapter
Clarendon Chapter
Parents Division
Sports and Recreation Division - this in process
Thank you for your assistance with this important item!
Sponsorships for State Convention
It is that time again to seek sponsorships for our NFB of SC state
convention held August 25-28 at the North Charleston Marriot. The chapter or
division with the most money in sponsorships will receive 10% of the total
sponsorship money raised. Last year, we raised over $6,200, the largest
amount of sponsorships for one convention. Let's see if we can achieve
$15,000! All funds raised will help defray the cost of a $25,000 to $30,000
convention.
You may obtain an electronic sponsorship letter from the convention planning
committee by contacting Melinda Jones or Andrew Adams or contacting me
directly. If you need printed copies mailed, please contact David Houck at
the Center. Sponsorships should be paid using our NFB of SC pay pal link on
our site.
www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>
Individuals or companies may also mail a check made to NFB of SC with
sponsorship in the memo line and mailed to the Federation Center, 119 S.
Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Please remember we had a lot of White
Cane level sponsors last year at $100 from individuals in our own affiliate,
chapters, divisions and other individuals in the community. Let's work
together to exceed last year's goal!
Scholarship Announcement 2022
Students are nearly halfway through their spring semester. That means it is
time to launch the 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship Program. With the state
convention being August 25 - 28, 2022, the deadline for scholarship
applications is 11:59 p.m. June 20, 2022. The committee will select the top
three applicants, and they will be notified approximately one month prior to
the state convention. The updated scholarship application is now available
at www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> . Please also remember that the
scholarship program operates on donations exclusively. If you or your
chapter would like to contribute a scholarship or make a donation to the
Metro Fund, please get in touch with me, Shannon Cook,
(coffeequeensc1 at sc.rr.com <mailto:coffeequeensc1 at sc.rr.com> or (803)
605-4250). I will notify Valerie Warrington, NFB of SC Treasurer of the
scholarship donation. Also, please help us get the word out about the
program. If you or someone you know is in school full time, please
encourage them to apply for a scholarship! Thank you.
Convention Planning Committee Seeks Donations for DJ
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
www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>
Please write DJ in the comments section. Thank you all for your support of
our state convention this year!
Talent Show Winners
Debra Canty and Andrew Adams, Co-Chairpersons of the NFB of SC Fundraising
Committee reports.
On behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina-Fundraising Committee, we would like to thank the nine contestants
for their participation in our Second Virtual Talent Show on Saturday, March
19, 2022.
THANK YOU to all donors for your votes and supporting this fundraiser.
Malinda Ham WON with 2009 votes!
10 Percent: $335.4
Gail Cummings with 414!
5 Percent: $167.7
Tina Holmes with 266!
3 Percent: $100.62
The total votes were 3354 for $3,354.00 in donations.
Kudos to the 9 Contestants!!! Gail Cummings, Kim Allen, Malinda Ham, Marty
McKenzie, Jamie Allison, Andre Lemon, Brookelynn Raulerson, Shannon Cook and
Tina Holmes.
Let us continue to build the Federation!!!
Medical Device Application
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
<http://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
New Dues Policy:
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.
Technology and Recipes List Servs, We Hope you Will Join Them
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 <mailto:letstalktech+subscribe at groups.io>
RecipeExchange+subscribe at groups.io
<mailto:RecipeExchange+subscribe at groups.io>
Personally, the technology and recipe lists are fantastic with awesome
information. We hope you will join those as well.
NFB of SC Jackets
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
<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.
Yu 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
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.
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 <http://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
<http://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!
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 <http://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 <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
<http://www.nfbofsc.org> as a member of our Palmetto affiliate. I want to
thank you all for being willing to assist those who are not familiar with
online registration or payment so that their membership can be completed.
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.
Rideshare Discrimination Survey
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-sur
vey
Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community
National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention
July 5 through July 10, 2022
New Orleans, LA
#NFB22
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.
As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:
* 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
* And more!
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
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24919&qid=6912300> .
Schedule Outline
The schedule for the 2022 convention is:
* 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.
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
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24908&qid=6912300> .
Register Today
Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made
available and more.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24909&qid=6912300> Register for the
2022 National Convention now!
For more information and hotel details, visit https://nfb.org/convention. We
look forward to your participation in this important event.
Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration
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 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, 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
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom 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 -
What do you call two monkeys sharing an Amazon account?
PRIME-mates.
Fascinating Fact of the Week -
Women make up 27 percent of Congress.
<https://cawp.rutgers.edu/facts/levels-office/congress/women-us-congress-202
2> One-hundred and forty-five women serve in the United States Congress out
of 535 total members. Though the number of women representatives continues
to rise, it's important to keep in mind that the United States
<https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045221> population is
50.8 percent female, according to Census data.
Final Thought -
"No one else is going to build the life you want for you. No one else will
even be able to completely understand it. The most amazing souls will show
up to cheer you along the way, but this is your game. Make a pact to be in
it with yourself for the long haul, as your own supportive friend at every
step along the way."
- Tara Mohr (Leadership Coach and Author)
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!
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4awrn7eddQ&t=16s>
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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