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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LddWwCJNPHI">Click here to view the PSA for the National Federation of the Blind of SC</a></span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/">Follow the National Federation of the Blind of SC On Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.rockybottomofsc.com/index/index.php">www.RockyBottomofSC.com</a></span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/">Follow Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/">Follow the Computer Science & Technology Division of SC on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>District 2 NFB of SC State Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Chapter Presidents, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <span style='color:#1F497D'>N</span>ational Federation of the Blind <span style='color:#1F497D'>M</span>embership committee invites and encourages all chapter presidents to our <span style='color:#1F497D'>upcoming </span>quarterly conference call. <span style='color:#1F497D'>B</span>ringing in new members <span style='color:#1F497D'>is </span>one of our top priorities as an organization. The topic is building membership at the local level. We will discuss new ideas for attracting new members, programs and projects that have successfully recruited members to the <span style='color:#1F497D'>Federation</span>, and what to do when they decide to join your chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have organized and implemented an innovative program or activity that has been successful in building your chapter, please email us a description of the program, activity or event at <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a>, and tell us about it. You may find your strategy promoted on this call. These calls are to provide a space for us to dialogue and engage with one another specifically about membership. We need to share what works and what has been difficult when finding potential members. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All chapter presidents are <span style='color:#1F497D'>encouraged </span>to attend one of <span style='color:#1F497D'>the conference </span>calls, which will occur at the dates and times listed below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 29, 9:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, May 31, 6:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, June 2, 4:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Dial by your location: 408 638 0968<br>Meeting ID: 305 456 1230 <o:p></o:p></p><p>One tap mobile <br>+14086380968,,3054561230# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting <br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/3054561230">https://zoom.us/j/3054561230</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We very much understand scheduling conflicts, but please do try and make this meeting a priority if you are able. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns in the meantime.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeannie Massay<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chair, National Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kathryn Webster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Co-chair<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>