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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Federation Family! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As of the writing of this message. We have a total of 67 people registered for the NFB of SC state convention, but 17 of the people registered have not paid their state dues. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>EVERYONE IS INVITED!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the first time ever, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) will hold its state convention virtually! The dates for the NFB of SC’s convention will be August 21 & 22, 2020. Here is your chance to find out what is going on with the NFB of SC on a state level. You can also hear from the NFB national representative, hear from speakers working with the blind here in SC, Meet the 2020 scholarship winners, and so much more! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How many reasons do you need to register by July 31, 2020? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>By registering for the state convention before July 31, 2020, you will be eligible for door prizes!<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>If your dues are paid by July 1, 2020, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the convention election!!!<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Registration is free: no travel fees, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants! <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You will help the NFB of SC collect current contact information for everyone who registers!<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You can wear shorts and flip flops to all of the sessions, even the banquet! <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>No need to get up early! <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite charity, the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><br>As more information about the upcoming virtual state convention is made available, it will be updated on <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need assistance registering, please call Steve or Shannon Cook at (803) 254-0222. Leave a message and we will get back to you promptly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register, please go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> to find the on line registration form. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>