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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 12, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2016 ORLANDO CHARTER BUS TICKETS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> At the October 15 chapter meeting the 2016 Orlando NFB National Convention bus tickets were distributed to assist in getting members to the July convention next year. These $1 bus tickets are available from David Houck at the Federation Center and money from ticket sales and filled out ticket stubs should be turned in to David Houck. The drawing will be held at the Statewide Seminar on January 9, 2016 and the seller and buyer of that ticket drawn will each receive $300; or if you bought your own ticket, you will receive $600! The NFB of SC chapter or division selling the most tickets will receive $300 for their treasury. We must get out there and sell as many tickets as possible in order to fund the chartered bus and to win the $300 for the Columbia Chapter!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CHAPTER AND STATE DUES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> It’s not too early to begin turning in your chapter and state dues of $15 for 2016 for the Columbia Chapter. Remember that we need to have your name, address, phone number and email address if you have one. These things do change and if we do not have updated information, we cannot keep you up to date on what’s going on. The deadline for dues is January 31, so why wait!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARGIE HEARD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We are saddened to report the death of longtime federationist, Margie Heard a few days ago. Margie has been a loyal and faithful member and was loved by everyone in the Columbia Chapter where she served for many years. On behalf of the NFB of SC family we extend sincere sympathy to the family of this lady who will be greatly missed by all of us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Funeral services for Margie Heard will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at one o’clock p.m. at the Central Baptist Church, 3625 Clement Rd., Columbia, SC 29203. Viewing will began at 12:00 noon followed by the service at 1:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NOVEMBER 11 COLUMBIA CHAPTER MEETING<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> President Tiffiny Mitchell gaveled the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Church of the Harvest prepared a fine Thanksgiving dinner and provided a great Thanksgiving program consisting of Levon Stack singing gospel hymns and patriotic songs and a message from Pastor Ken Jumper that God loves you, will lift you up and will never leave you. Names were turned in during the chapter meeting for a secret Santa project. Gifts should not exceed $15. The December 10 Christmas chapter meeting will feature everyone bringing their favorite dish to the meeting. Please contact Tiffiny Mitchell at 629-5915 by no later than December 3 to let her know what you are bringing. On November 30 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a chapter fundraising meeting to discuss ways to raise funding for the chapter. All Columbia Chapter members are invited. Monies taken up during the meeting included $55 for van passenger money, $73 on the freewill offering, $30 in 2016 dues and $41 on the 50-50 drawing which Isaiah Nelson won. Remember to begin turning in your $15 state and chapter dues. They are due by January 31. Be sure we have your correct address, phone and email so you don’t get left out of anything!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have a blessed Thanksgiving! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tiffiny Mitchell, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia Chapter, NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>