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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 – JANUARY 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JANUARY 10 COLUMBIA CHAPTER MEETING<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> President Tiffiny Mitchell gaveled the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Steve Cook welcomed visitors and guests. The seller of the winning Las Vegas ticket, James Byers who is the Vice President of the Cherokee Chapter was present and received his winnings at the meeting. We also had visitors from Rock Hill and the Anderson Chapter. The devotional was given by Jennifer Bazer concerning getting ready for “Flight 2019”. Isaiah Nelson and his kitchen crew prepared and served a delicious baked spaghetti dinner. Ed Henkler with The Blind Guide was our guest speaker and spoke about thriving with blindness. He revealed the eye research projects and technology products for the blind that he works with. He can be reached at 215-669-4874 or by email at ehenkler@theblindguide.com or at his web site at theblindguide.com.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Columbia Chapter won $300 for selling the most Las Vegas tickets and Mary Peters sold 250 of the 1,555 Columbia Chapter tickets sold. At the February 14 chapter meeting the three top ticket sellers will be recognized with a prize. There was some discussion concerning a $400 hold for incidental expenses during delegates stay at the at the Mandalay Bay. To make a reservation, call the Mandalay Bay at 877-632-9001. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Saturday, February 2 there will be a breakfast held at the Federation Center from 8 to 11 a.m. at a cost of $12 per person. At our February 14 Valentine’s Day chapter meeting, dinner will consist of a grilled steak (or chicken breast if desired), scalloped potatoes, salad and dessert at a cost of $12 per person. Call Dorothy Barksdale at 765-1622 to reserve your dinner order by no later than February 1. On Saturday, February 16, the NFB sponsored 4th annual Sweetheart Dance will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. There will be food, music, dancing and door prizes. If you want to donate a door prize, contact Jennifer Bazer at 661-6622. Ticket money can be turned in to David Houck and he will take your name and turn the money in. Ticket money must be turned in by February 6. We will have a free BINGOI on Thursday, February 21. There will be a breakfast at Fatz to be announced at a later date. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The chapter’s new van insurance coverage is with Progressive Insurance and is full coverage. The annual premium coverage is $1,500 which is reasonable. The Treasurer’s report by Thom Spittle revealed a current bank balance of $2,114.52. There was no 50-50 drawing. The freewill offerings this year will be donated to Rocky Bottom and January’s collection was $34.51.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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></div></body></html>