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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><span style='color:black'>Dear Chapter Presidents, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our apologies for making a change at this late date. The times and days are the same but the call-in information has changed. Please make sure to read this e-mail and use this call-in information. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have heard from one Chapter President about how their chapter brings in new members. We know they are not the only one successfully doing so. Please send your ideas to <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind Membership committee invites and encourages all chapter presidents to our upcoming quarterly conference call. Bringing in new members is 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 Federation, and what to do when they decide to join your chapter. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>All chapter presidents are encouraged to attend one of the conference calls, which will occur at the dates and times listed below. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Wednesday, May 29, 9:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Friday, May 31, 6:00 PM ET</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Sunday, June 2, 4:00 PM ET</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial: 669 900 6833 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For Puerto Rico: 787-966-7727<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 305 456 1230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16699006833,,3054561230# <o:p></o:p></p><p>Join Zoom Meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/3054561230">https://zoom.us/j/3054561230</a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Jeannie Massay</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Chair, National Membership Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Kathryn Webster</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Co-chair</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Jeannie M. Massay, M.A., LPC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>330 W. Gray Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Suite 415<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Norman, OK 73069<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><a href="mailto:jmassay1@cox.net">jmassay1@cox.net</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Phone: 405-600-0695<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Fax: 405-310-4686 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>