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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Saturday NFB of SC Family!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The state convention planning committee is working hard on the reception for Friday night at the Marriott in Columbia!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have registered for the NFB of SC state convention for $80 per person or $50 per student, you are set for Friday night’s fun with live music, dinner, silent auction and so much more! Your registration to the convention guarantees you admission to our 75 anniversary celebration from 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Money raised during this reception will be given to Rocky Bottom to offset high costs during the summer months!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How can all of us help?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tickets for the public are $50 per person to attend the reception.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Individuals and businesses can sponsor tables for our members at $500 per table. These businesses or individuals will be given two tickets to attend the event with their sponsorship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ask for donations for the silent auction with a market value of $50 or greater!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are also still seeking sponsorships for our convention. It costs NFB of SC around $20,000 to hold a successful state convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need sponsorship letters for the convention, please contact David at the center. If you wish sponsorship letters or silent auction letters for Friday night’s 75 anniversary celebration, please contact Jennifer Bazer at 803-960-9977 or <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> and the planning committee will be happy to mail or email them to you to distribute. You can also provide us with a contact name/business name, address and we will be happy to mail the letters out for you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also share our event link with friends, family, co-workers through email or social media.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nfbofsc-75th-anniversary-diamond-jubilee-tickets-64311726104?fbclid=IwAR0AFIQD-vLnYSswVtJVmxY63MGk85-ane4Y-EGxhG8KVdJj5xIfDaoYoko">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nfbofsc-75th-anniversary-diamond-jubilee-tickets-64311726104?fbclid=IwAR0AFIQD-vLnYSswVtJVmxY63MGk85-ane4Y-EGxhG8KVdJj5xIfDaoYoko</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The committee is also posting our event on social media, event calendars and radio and TV outlets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions or wish to assist the committee, please call or email Jennifer Bazer at the information above.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you all for your help to insure we have a successful convention and a fun and profitable 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary celebration! Let’s build the Federation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC Planning Committee<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>