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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>COLUMBIA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NOVEMBER 14, 2014<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FREE BINGO NIGHT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, November 20 will be our Free Bingo Night sponsored by the Telephone Pioneers. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Call David Houck at the Federation Center by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 to reserve your seat on the van.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I heard from a number of members following a meeting at the Federation Center a week ago inquiring about the meeting. I understand that Thom Spittle set up the meeting to find ways of doing fundraising and other positive things for the Federation Center and possibly for the chapter. I am offering Thom Spittle a few minutes on the December agenda to discuss any positive ways the chapter and its members can get involved in making a positive difference in support of the federation. Let’s make 2015 a great year for the blind we serve!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>COLUMBIA CHAPTER MEETING<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Last night’s Columbia Chapter Thanksgiving meeting was a real blessing as the Church of the Harvest presented a feast for all of us. We had so many present that we used our Conference Room for the first time to set up tables and chairs for many of the some 30 church volunteers to use. Pastor Ken Jumper made an inspiring devotional on blind Bartimaeus following the beautiful singing of hymns by Levone Stack. Everyone had a great time and the room was filled with joy and singing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> David Houck gave the Center report concerning progress in finishing up the Conference Room which is just about complete. The $1 Orlando Bus Fund tickets are starting to come in and extra tickets were distributed during the meeting. However, do not become complacent because the Sumter Chapter requested an additional 1,000 bus tickets a week ago and Rock Hill requested an extra 300 yesterday. The winner of the drawing on January 31 at the Statewide Seminar will receive $300 for the buyer and $300 for the seller of the winning ticket. If you bought your own, you will receive $600! The chapter selling the most tickets will also receive $300 for its treasury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Phil Watridge gave the Treasurer’s report and $47 was the winning prize on the 50-50 drawing which was won by Barry Chavis. Congratulations Barry! Finally, Levone Stack did the benediction by singing “America the Beautiful.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>By the December chapter meeting there will be 2015 print calendars featuring photos from SC federation activities. These calendars will sell for $5 and will benefit the Federation Center of the Blind. The Center does have a limited supply of 2015 Braille pocket calendars which are at no cost.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have a blessed Thanksgiving and if we don’t see you at Bingo, we hope to see all of you at our December 11 Christmas meeting which will be sponsored by Haskell Heights Baptist Church.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Sheck, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia Chapter, NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>