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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>January 22, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From: Frank Coppel, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1745<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Many of you may recall during the afternoon session of the statewide seminar, the “100/100 club” (100 people contributing $100) was established in an effort to raise $10,000 to purchase a much needed freezer and refrigerator for the commercial kitchen in the conference center. I am very pleased to announce to date we have raised $1,870 in contributions for this worthwhile project. Congratulations to these individuals and chapters who are members of the 100/$100 Club! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 David and Darleen Houck <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 JW Smith <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$300 Pat Hatcher <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$570 Senior Camp <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Belvedere Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Cherokee Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Jimmie Masters <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Carolyn Phillips<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Ed and Julie Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I would also like to thank those individuals who pledged to contribute a total of an additional $600 to this fund. They are; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Frank and Shelley Coppel <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Larry and Valerie Warrington <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Jennifer Bazer <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Lee County chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Dorthy Barksdale <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Gail nelson <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Lancaster chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Grand Strand chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you or your chapter would like to be a member of the 100/$100 club, and help us reach our goal of $10,000 which is needed to purchase a commercial refrigerator and freezer for the Conference Center kitchen, please do so as soon as possible. Since the NFB of SC Seniors division kicked off this fund raising endeavor in October during the fall session of senior camp, the NFB of SC Seniors division has agreed to be responsible for collecting these much needed funds. Please make checks payable to the NFB of SC Seniors division. Let’s keep the momentum going and let’s do all we can to raise the remainder of these funds by Friday, February 28. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We have an announcement from Thom Spittle, President of the Computer Science and Technology Division. “At the statewide seminar, I spoke of 2 tools that will really help chapters and committees communicate with their members. I am speaking of Zoom Communications and Call-Em-All.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Zoom Communications developed a program which allows people of any level of technology skills, the ability to join a teleconference. The person can call in on their land line phone, join from a computer, or join with their smart phone. We have used this already to stream the 2019 NFB of SC state convention, the 2019 Sumter Christmas gala, and the 2020 NFB of SC statewide seminar. Chapters, divisions, and committees can use this without charge using the Federation Center account, administered by the NFB of SC Computer Science & Technology Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Now for Call-Em-All. Starting with the announcement of the passing of Mr. Capps, Call-Em-All has been used a handful of times. This auto dialer will call all of our members, keeping them up to date with what is happening with their Federation Family. Again, there is no charge to use this service, however we would like financial support to keep it running. It costs about $1,000 to use this system per year. But, with the savings from not having to use stamps, and the importance we place of keeping you informed, we feel the cost is justified. Chapters, divisions, and committees can send announcements to their members by phone calls and text messages. The Computer Science & Technology Division is also the administrator of this system.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> In either case, contact CSTD President, Thom Spittle, if you are interested in using these useful tools. He can be reached at 803-331-3344 or by email at nfbsc.lab.4@gmail.com”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> In an effort to reduce printing costs for the Palmetto Blind magazine, A text only version will be posted for those who use speech software on the nfbofsc.org web site and on Newsline. We will also post a pdf version which is not speech accessible but readable by sight and has color pictures at nfbofsc.org. If you want to continue receiving the print edition of The Palmetto Blind, please make this request by notifying the NFB of SC state office by March 1 at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>119 S. Kilbourne Rd.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia, SC 29205<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or email at nfbsc@sc.rr.com. Otherwise, we will remove your name off our print mailing list after March 1. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship committee is now accepting applications for the 2020 National convention in Houston, Texas. The Jernigan scholarship program is sponsored by the NFB and is designed to financially assist first time attendees to attend the NFB National convention. To apply, you must complete the necessary paperwork with a letter of recommendation from your state president. All information must be submitted to the Jernigan Scholarship committee by April 15, 2020. If you are selected, you will be notified by the committee by May 15, 2020. For more information, please read the article regarding the KJ scholarships in the January issue of the Braille Monitor which describes the process in more detail. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want: blindness is not what holds you back. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final Thought: Transforming our dreams into reality: “Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.” – Winston Churchill<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>