[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1868

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-May 30, 2022

Positive Note 1868

President Jennifer Bazer

803-960-9977

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

          Greetings Fellow Federationists:

"To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past,
we honor you today and every day."

"Home of the free, because of the brave."

We should celebrate our Veterans everyday, not just on Memorial Day! Thank
you to those who have served, sacrificed and fought. 

Taken from the Web

"Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May,
honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Memorial Day 2022 will occur on Monday, May 30. 

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the
Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans
observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family
gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the
beginning of the summer season.

The
<https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-histor
y> Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any
conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country's
first national cemeteries.

By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding
springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their
graves with flowers and reciting prayers.

Did you know? Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance
takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.

It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different
communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. And
some records show that one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations
<https://www.history.com/news/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston> was
organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South
Carolina less than a month after the
<https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/confederate-states-of-ame
rica> Confederacy surrendered in 1865. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal
government declared Waterloo,
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/new-york> New York, the official
<https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history/pictures/memor
ial-day/birthplace-of-memorial-day> birthplace of Memorial Day.

Waterloo-which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866-was chosen because it
hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and
residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

:  <https://www.history.com/news/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston>
One of the Earliest Memorial Day Ceremonies Was Held by Formerly Enslaved
People

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for
Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance
later that month. "The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of
strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who
died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies
now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land," he
proclaimed.

The date of
<https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/civil-war-dead-honored-on-decor
ation-day> Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn't the
anniversary of any particular battle.

On the first Decoration Day, General
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/james-a-garfield> James
Garfield made a speech at
<https://www.history.com/news/arlington-national-cemetery-8-surprising-facts
> Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves
of the 20,000 Civil War soldiers buried there.

Many Northern states held similar commemorative events and reprised the
tradition in subsequent years; by 1890 each one had made Decoration Day an
official state holiday. Southern states, on the other hand, continued to
honor the dead on separate days until after
<https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i> World War I.

Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally
honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World
War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict,
and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died
in all wars, including
<https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history> World War
II,  <https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history> The
Vietnam War,  <https://www.history.com/topics/korea/korean-war> The Korean
War and the wars in
<https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/war-on-terror-timeline> Iraq
and Afghanistan.

For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date
General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968,
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial
Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for
federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also
declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.

Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each
year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans'
organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in
<https://www.history.com/topics/chicago> Chicago,
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/new-york> New York and
<https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/washington-dc> Washington, D.C.

Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials.
Some people wear a red poppy in remembrance of those fallen in war-a
tradition that
<https://www.history.com/news/world-war-i-poppy-remembrance-symbol-veterans-
day> began with a World War I poem. On a less somber note, many people take
weekend trips or throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because
Memorial Day weekend-the long weekend comprising the Saturday and Sunday
before Memorial Day and Memorial Day itself-unofficially marks the beginning
of summer." 

A few things to keep in mind. Register by May 31 for our state convention
August 25-28 and have your name entered into a drawing for a $100. Make sure
to register for the national convention which is held July 5-10. Our
statewide picnic will be June 25 at the Center. Make your hotel reservations
at the North Charleston Marriot for our state convention. The number for
central reservations for our state convention is

888-236-2427 Further information about all of these reminders can be found
in the Positive Note.

June Birthdays!

Happy birthday to the following members in June!

Betty Phillips      2

Amy Hatten        4

Landon Mosley 5

Perry Pringle      5

Carl F Ritter        6

Melissa Staley    7

Shedrick heard  8

Joyce Engles       9

Ashley Abraham               10

David Schexnider             12

David Bundy       13

LaKia Singleton 14

Essie Kaney         15

Louise Watson   16

Jean Sutton        16

Leigh Lybrand    18

R. L. Fullard         18

Mag Floyd           21

Malaya Reece    22

Drew Robinton  22

Janis T. Scriven  23

Demetrius Williford         26

Helen Jones        28

We Care Prayer List

Please keep the following individuals and their families in your thoughts
and prayers.

The passing of Danny Welch

The passing of Loretta Green's father.

Dale and Pat Woltoff

Palmetto Convention Grant

The NFB of SC bord voted to award three Palmetto Convention Grants in the
amount of $200 each. If you are a current NFB of SC member and you have not
attended a state convention and wish to attend our state convention August
25-28, please contact Shannon Cook, chair of this committee to obtain an
application. Both sighted and blind members are eligible.

Statewide Picnic

The NFB of SC will be having a statewide picnic free of charge to all who
attend June 25 at the Federation Center in Columbia. We will have obstacle
courses, adult water slides, dunking booths and a cookout. We will have fun
seeing each other. Please mark it on your calendars and please plan to join
us. If you plan to attend, please let me know by text, phone or email or let
your chapter or division president know so we can estimate a head count for
food. Thank you to our Sports and Rec division for assisting with this
event.

Sports and Rec Asking for your Assistance with Statewide Picnic

AFFILIATE WIDE COOKOUT

The Sports and Recreation Division is hosting an affiliate wide Potluck
Cookout. There is NO cost to attend. All families, friends, kid of all ages
are all welcome. 

We all have been stuck in our homes for literally years straight for many
people. Let's all take this opportunity and get together outdoors in the
fresh air and laugh together. 

There will be an official tug of war set up, watering slide AND a dunk tank.
Which Steve Cook and myself David Rebocho have  volunteered to be the people
you all try to dunk. While Steve and I have respectful fun with some good
old fashion  trash talking. HAHAHAHA

The event will be at the Federation Center on Saturday June 25th from 10am
till 4pm. 

Below is a list of categories for people to pick from and to let us know
what you can bring when they email their RSVP. Please insure the items are
purchased from a store and not made in your home to reduce as many hand
contacts. 

Categories:

Meat, poultry, fish 

Salad of any type

Desserts, fruit

Beverages 

Condiments

Paper goods 

Here is the contact email for the Sports and Recreation  Division to send
your RSVP and item or items you'll be bringing. 

srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com <mailto:srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com>  

The preferred deadline to RSVP is June 20th,  so we will know what other
food items may be needed. 

Thank you to all and let's all get together and have some fun!!!

Thank You 

Sports and Recreation Division. 

Sports and Rec Division Fundraiser 50/50 Drawing 

The Sports and Rec Division is having a 50/50 Drawing  

What you can win:

*       First prize is half of the cash raised during the drawing. 

*       Second Prize is a gift basket.

The drawing will be held during the banquet at the NFB of SC State
Convention August 25 - 28, 2022.  You do not have to be present to win.
Tickets: 1/$5, 3/$10, 7/$20.

To purchase in advance of the state convention, you can pay via our Sports
and Rec PayPal. The info is below. Please put in the memo line the money is
for the S & R 50/50 Drawing.

https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc

If you have any questions, please email the Sports and Rec Division at
srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com <mailto:srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com> 

Thank you all. 

Sports and Rec Division 

National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina 

Lee County Chapter Invites You to Bowl!

The Lee County Chapter of the national Federation of the blind of South
Carolina Will be hosting it's second "Bowling Day Outing "  on Saturday,
July 16 at 1:00 PM afterwords, we will gather together at a local restaurant
to have a great Meal The cost of the bowling will be $10. which will include
your shoes, bowling ball in two hours  of bowling   The meal is separate in
order to reserve a room large enough to accommodate, please let me know or
any member of the Lee County Chapter know if you are interested in
attending. There will be a van leaving from Columbia. you may call
803-459-4585 or you may email Linda Dizzley at ldizzley at hotmail.com
<mailto:ldizzley at hotmail.com> >

we hope to see you there!

NFB of SC State Convention Registration is Open

Exciting News!

Registration is now open for the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina's 66th State Convention! This year's state convention will be held
at the North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC
29406.  The phone number is 843-747-1900. The dates are August 25, 2022
through August 28, 2022. Below is the link to the registration form for the
state Convention. Just a reminder that your registration is non-refundable
and non-transferable. Once you fill out the 2022 NFB of SC state convention
registration form. You will need to also submit your payment in order to
complete your registration.

Acceptable payment methods include NFB of SC PayPal. Please  put in the
message field "State convention registration" and include the names of those
whose registration you are paying. You can also make a check payable to the
NFB of SC and mail it to the Federation Center of the Blind (see below) and
include the same info as stated above. 

Registration Rates:

Standard Registration: Pre-register for $85 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM
EDT. Then the cost goes up to $100.

Student Registration: Pre-registration is 55 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM
EDT. Then the price goes up to $60.  This includes college, graduate or
doctoral students.

Children's and Youth Registration: Pre-register for $25 until July 15, 2022
at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $30. This rate is for people 18
and under.

Click here for the 2022 State Registration Form

We look forward to seeing you there!

Door Prize Collection:

It is time to begin gathering door prizes to distribute during the general
sessions of the convention. Names for door prizes will be drawn
electronically like last year. We are keeping consistent with our NFB
national as they also draw electronically.  We like for the prizes to be
worth $10 or more.  Only new items please.  Keep in mind that men, women,
blind, and sighted all will be in the running to receive them, so a variety
of prizes is greatly appreciated. If you will be at the convention, you can
bring them with you.  If not,

You can send them with someone or mail them to the Federation Center.
Address is provided later in the Positive Note.   If anyone has questions,
please contact Steve and Shannon Cook who are coordinating door prizes again
this year.  Their info is below.  Home: (803) 254-0222; his cell: (803)
260-1292; her cell: (803) 605-4250; email: cookcafe at sc.rr.com
<mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> . 

Exhibit Hall Registration

Forms are available for exhibiting on August 25-28 at our 66th annual state
convention in North Charleston. For non-members, agencies, businesses and
other organizations, the cost is $125. The cost for members, chapters and
divisions is $40. The forms are on our website, have been sent to the list
serv, or can be obtain from me or David Houck. We look forward to many
reserved tables in our exhibit hall at this convention.

Sponsorships for State Convention

It is 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 reach
$15,000! All funds raised will help defray the cost of a $25,000 to $30,000
convention. Thank you to the Sumter chapter who obtained the first
sponsorship.

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 Federation Center. Sponsorships should be paid using our NFB of SC pay
pal link on our site.  Individuals or companies may also mail a check made
payable to NFB of SC with "state convention sponsorship" in the memo line
and mailed to the Federation Center. We had a large number 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 now finished with their spring semester.  That means it is time
to apply for a 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship.  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 and Other Convention
Expenses

Melinda Jones and Andrew Adams, co-chairs of the Convention Planning
Committee,  would like to thank the chapters and divisions who have donated
to help offset the cost of the DJ for the Friday night reception. Once the
DJ fee of $350 has been raised, the overflow will go to offset other costs
of the state 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 the Federation Center, or pay using the NFB of SC
PayPal button.  (See below.) Thank you all for your support of our state
convention this year!  By the way, so far $300 of the $350 has been raised.
Any extra funds raised will go back to the affiliate for convention
expenses.

          The Convention Planning Committee is also asking each Chapter and
Division to donate at least $25 for a different statewide fundraiser, which
will help offset some of the cost of our State Convention and hopefully help
more of our members be able to attend in person.  You may send checks to the
Federation Center, or use the NFB of SC PayPal link. Please note "State
convention funds" in your memo.

Talking           Medical Device (TMD) Program

More talking medical devices have been awarded.  For anyone who has
submitted an application, but not heard back from the committee, it is
either because we are still waiting on the doctor's statement, or the review
committee has not met since receiving all documents.  We appreciate your
cooperation and interest 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.  More opportunities will be announced soon.  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 just under two 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.

         2022 NFB of SC Membership Form

          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 an
email 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 will be 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
pay the $10 state dues in order to complete the process for your 2022
membership!  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 he is unable to take your call, he will call you back
when available. Also, if you sign up on the NFB website, www.nfb.org
<http://www.nfb.org> , 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 forms 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.

          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 are two
styles available.

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 NFB logo.  Under
that it has National Federation of the Blind written out.  Below that it
has, "Live the life you want."  On the front left chest, it has NFB of SC.
If there are any other states that would like to order these jackets, they
can be customized for your state.  The logo and lettering is embroidered, so
it can be felt.  The micro fiber style 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. He can explain more detail about the jackets
and their design.  Payments can be made by check, money order, PayPal or
Zelle.  To pay by PayPal or Zelle, you can look my account up on either
platform by searching for my email, which is, floza58 at bellsouth.net
<mailto:floza58 at bellsouth.net> .  Join all the other Federationists who wear
their jackets with pride.  Please help us spread the word to other states,
so they don't miss out.    Thank you so very much.

          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 printed on the front. The bag is black, the bottom is red, and
the straps are white. The top is open with a draw string closure. There is a
zipper around the bottom, 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 payable to NFB of SC to
the Federation Center.

          We are also selling short sleeve T-shirts. They are gray with the
logo and tag line in black on the right side if looking at the shirt. On the
back, you will find the state of SC  shaded in black. 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 note
what you are purchasing and your preferred size. You may also pay through
PayPal 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!

          New Orleans Fundraiser

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 5:30 pm on the Federation zoom platform.

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 either

Andrew Adams at (803)269-3803 or

Debra Canty at (803)775-5792 or

Co-chairs of the Fundraising Committee.

Speaking of the 2022 National Convention .

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

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

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

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

          The schedule for the 2022 convention is:

Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day

Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day

Thursday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day

Friday, July 8 Opening Session

Saturday, July 9 Business Session

Sunday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment

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

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.

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.

Register Today

Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made
available and more.

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.

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

          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 serve 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! Someone will need to send out the daily reminder, agenda
and Zoom information for the meeting.

Do you have a smart phone or tablet? How would you like to be able to look
at your calendar on your smart device for upcoming events for the NFB of SC?
Well, we have something that you will really like! Below is a link to the
NFB of SC Google Calendar that you can subscribe to for upcoming events
without having to visit our fabulous NFB of SC website to check the Events
Calendar. Below is the link in which you will need to subscribe to the
Events Calendar on your smart phone or computer.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/priva
te-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics

May2022

Monday, May 30, 2022

New Orleans Fund Raiser Drawing 5:30 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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

Presidential Release 8:00 PM

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Student Division 8:30 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Friday, June 3, 2022

Movie night with the NFB of SC 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

This month we will be showing the movie The Color Purple audio described. 

Saturday, June 4, 2022

SC Tech Talk 3:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

          Federation Center Zoom Info

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 Zoom Info

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)

FCB Address:

Federation Center of the Blind

119 S Kilbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205

NFB of SC PayPal:

Go to www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>  and  click on the "Donate
with PayPal" button.  Enter the required info.  PayPal charges a 3% fee.  To
ensure that the total amount you are paying is received, kindly add 3 cents
for every dollar that is being paid.  We thank you for your support. 

The following information was voted on and approved by the NFB of SC board
on April 9, 2022:

State Convention Registration Rates:

Registration rates for this year's convention are the same as last year's.
They follow.

Registration: Pre-register for $85 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then
the cost goes up to $100.

Student Registration: Pre-registration is 55 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM
EDT. Then the price goes up to $60.  This includes college, graduate or
doctoral students.

Children's and Youth Registration: Pre-register for $25 until July 15, 2022
at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $30. This rate is for people 18
and under.

The deadline to pre-register for the state convention, with both the
registration form and the payment being received, is July 15, 2022 at 11:59
p.m. EDT.

Early registration drawings:

The board voted to have two drawings as was done last year.  Anyone who
pre-registers between now and May 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, will be
entered into a drawing for $100.  Those pre-registering between June 1, 2022
at 12:00 a.m. EDT and   June 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, will be entered
into a drawing for $50. There will not be a drawing for making reservations
at the hotel.

State Convention Badges:

This year, name badges at the state convention will be very clear as to who
is able to vote and who is not.  The colors chosen for the badges will be
noticeably different, such as blue and yellow, purple and green, black and
white, etc.  Colors have not been decided.  This will make it much easier
for counters to know who to give voting cards to and those to skip when
voting takes place.

NFB of SC State Convention Board Meeting:

Because of the increase in the number of divisions and committees, it is
much harder to fit everything in on Friday, and still include time for the
reception.  The board decided to have its meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. 

State Convention Voting:

Voting for the state convention will be in person only.  If someone wants to
register and arrive at the hotel on Sunday for voting, the board decided
that will be acceptable.  This will keep the spirit of the in person voting
intact, and will help to accommodate those who may wish to lessen their
face-to-face interactions.   As a side benefit, it could give more
transportation options to members across the state for returning to their
respective homes.

Voting Cards:

Everyone who votes at the state convention will receive one index card in an
envelope. Once they make their selection, and tear the card accordingly,
they will put the card back in the envelope for it to be collected.  This
will give a higher level of secrecy to the votes.  Only the counters will be
allowed to see the cards.  They will not know who gave which card.

          Joke of the Week -

What did the toilet roll complain about? "People just keep ripping me off!"

       Fascinating Fact of the Week -

Hot water will turn into ice faster than cold water.

       Final Thought -

"Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs
and large hearts change the course of history." Mary Roach

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."

NFB of SC PSA

Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!

More NFB of SC Information

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