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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Steve and Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Today I married my best friend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The one that I laugh with, live for, love.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>October 11, 2003 <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> PositiveNote@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PositiveNote@yahoogroups.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>NFBSC Office<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 08, 2014 8:42 AM<br><b>To:</b> positivenote@yahoogroups.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [PositiveNote] Positive Note 1443<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>April 8, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board of Directors, Chapter and Division Presidents and Others<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From: Parnell Diggs, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Positive Note 1443<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> We are releasing this Positive Note one day early this week to reach you before Saturday’s performance in Camden at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. The details have come together beautifully, and we are ready for an excellent show. You can still buy tickets, and there are several easy ways to do it. First, you can buy them online at <a href="http://www.etix.com/"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.etix.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> You can buy them from the Fine Arts Center by calling 803-425-7676, extension 300, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays (or until 6:00 PM this Thursday). You can also buy them by reserving your tickets with the NFB of SC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> If you choose this method, simply make your check payable to the NFB of SC, and we will reserve them for you. However you buy them, you can pick them up at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County on Saturday evening. Refreshments and exhibits will begin at 5:00 PM, and the program begins at 7:00. Tickets are $50, and the cost is tax deductible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> It is also entirely appropriate for chapters to purchase tickets so that members will have the opportunity to see an outstanding program. Jessica Bachicha Ewell has performed at venues around the world including Carnegie Hall. Sarah Massengale is a recent graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg and amazed attendees at our State Convention last August.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I am pleased to report that the South Carolina Blind Persons Right to Parent Act (S. 687) has passed the South Carolina Senate and has been referred to the House of Representatives. S. 687 received a vote of 43 to 0, which is a tribute to the work of NFB of SC members and outstanding testimony given by Jennifer Bazer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> We will call upon Jennifer Bazer again soon when the bill is considered in the House Family Law Subcommittee. I would be remiss if I did not point out that Frank Coppel did an excellent job as our leader at the Subcommittee Hearing, and Debra Canty was instrumental in getting members to the meeting room. It takes hard work from all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> At Saturday’s Rocky Bottom Board meeting, capably presided over by Chairman Capps, we were delighted to learn that Mrs. Capps is continuing to recover from recent knee surgery. She was not able to attend the meeting, but she was in everyone’s thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Both board meetings were highly productive with plans for Fun Day, both conventions, the BELL program, and the 2015 NFB of SC Cruise being popular topics during the daylong sessions. Incidentally, the State Board voted to set this year’s State Convention preregistration price at $65 for five meals, all of which will be provided by the Columbia Marriott.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> This year’s State Convention will feature a continental breakfast in the meeting hall before the start of the General Sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Luncheon and Banquet will be held in the same rooms as the General Sessions. Make your reservations now with the Columbia Marriott at 803-771-7000. Chapters should start raising money to provide financial assistance as soon as you finish reading this Positive Note. Joining me for comments in this Positive Note is the President Emeritus of the NFB of SC. Here is Dr. Capps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Congratulations to our Belvedere Chapter who has given $200 to assist with RBRCCB utilities expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Earlier we received a $100 check from our Greenville Chapter to assist with Children's Camp. At last Saturday's meeting of the Board of Directors of RBRCCB there was discussion with regard to how we can make up the shortfall for needed funds to cover the expenses of this very important function. In way of explanation, until this year we annually received a grant from a foundation which covered the cost of Children's Camp but low interest rates resulted in smaller grants. We need approximately $1,500 to cover the shortfall. Children's Camp is very important as it provides blind children with Braille instruction and computer technology. Tracy Spittle and her husband Thom are in charge of Children's Camp. Naturally they are concerned that presently we do not have the necessary funding and this could lead to turning away some blind children which we certainly want to avoid. This is a serious situation but if several chapters will follow the generosity of our Greenville Chapter, we will be able to raise the necessary funds. I'm sure that my local chapter in Columbia will also make a generous contribution, hopefully as much as $200. In addition to Braille and computer technology which are important during Children's Camp, a good program of teaching self-worth and the respectability of blindness are also featured. Please be assured of my personal confidence in additional chapters which can make up this $1,500 shortfall without great sacrifice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Fun Day was also discussed at last Saturday's board meeting. Throughout the years we have always had the Auction on Monday but with some reflection, it was agreed by the board that moving the Auction to Saturday evening would be beneficial as members would not be concerned with leaving for home. We will still have activities on Monday such as the Old Country Store, merchandise and yard sales as well as food service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Frank Coppel, Chairman of Senior Camp reported all is well with respect to Senior Camp which occurs the week of May 19. This is a popular program and unfortunately we are not able to accommodate the demand. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> We were reminded that the facilities at RBRCCB need painting. This is a significant undertaking and challenging as it will be expensive to provide this needed maintenance. All of us are proud of our five facilities and we must find a way to get all of them painted. If you know someone in the business community, civic organizations churches, etc., which would want to participate in supporting this project, please get in touch with me. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Finally, I called upon our state President to update us on his campaign for the SC Attorney General's office, and he responded most delightfully. He feels, and I do too, that he has an opportunity to be successful in winning this campaign. The state Democratic Party is completely supportive of him as President Diggs will be the only Democrat on the ticket for Attorney General. As individuals we need to be as supportive as possible of this very important campaign.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Final Thought: "The secret to success is to be yourself because there is, and there will be no one just like you." - Mickey Rooney (1920-2014)</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>__._,_.___<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><tt><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>To subscribe, send an email to positivenote-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</span></tt><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><br><tt>To unsubscribe, send an email to positivenote-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com</tt></span> <br><br><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CF5359.8AAAFC50" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:7.5pt' id=ygrp-vital><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#F2F2F2'><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#333333;text-transform:uppercase'><a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PositiveNote/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJldDdvN2xwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzY5NTQzNDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1OTU5ODQyBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTM5Njk2MDkzMw--"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Visit Your Group</span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:3.75pt' id=ft><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJkZXJhcWZkBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzY5NTQzNDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1OTU5ODQyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzk2OTYwOTMz"><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=15 height=15 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CF5359.8AAAFC50" alt="Image removed by sender. 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