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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>September 8, 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: Jennifer Bazer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1778<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>I hope each of you were able to relax and take time for yourselves during this past long Labor Day weekend! A small group from Successful Transitions including two students along with other Federation members and volunteers spent a few days at Rocky Bottom. We moved furniture and cleaned out the office next to Linda’s office to prepare for a gift shop. The gift shop will include items that are made by the blind, represent the blind, or that people who rent Rocky Bottom ask for on a regular basis. If you would like to contribute items to sell in the shop, please let me know. Do you crochet? Do you make specialty items? Do you just want to donate items for the shop that others may wish to purchase, we would love to hear from you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are also planning another trip to Rocky Bottom later in September to organize the gift shop, to label items in print and in Braille, to put items in zip lock bags. All hands and ideas are welcome on this special project. Rocky Bottom is yours, Rocky Bottom is ours. Rocky bottom is owned and operated by the blind of South Carolina. Let’s work together to build a gift shop that we are proud of, and that guests are excited to visit. Come join us on our next trip!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With “meet the Blind Month” quickly approaching, we would love to know of events your chapter has planned. Please help us include more statewide content on our NFB of SC website nfbofsc.org by sending Steve Cook pictures from your chapter’s event(s) with labels of who is in them and a description of the activity being shown. Though COVID may have changed how we do things in the NFB of SC, it does not have to change the fact that we still do them! If you need help learning how to send photos electronically, please get in touch with Steve at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> or by calling (803) 254-0222. Thanks for being part of the team that will show the world how the NFB of SC gets things done<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will resume our South Carolina Connects meeting next Thursday, September 17 at 5 pm on the Zoom platform and look forward to you joining us to learn about and share ideas in the NFB of SC affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to those divisions and chapters that add your meetings to the listserv. The following chapters will be meeting over the next few days. Please let us know if you would like your chapter or division meeting added to the listserv so others can attend and participate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At large chapter, Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. via zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia chapter meeting, Thursday, September 10 at 6:15 p.m. via zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information is below to join these chapter meetings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York) 13017158592,,8032543777# US <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>+(Germantown)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dial by your location <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<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 will be working on committees for the 2020-2021 year. If you wish to serve on a committee, please text or call me at 803-960-9977 or email me at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> by Friday, September 11.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We have a lot of talent in the Palmetto State. Please consider what committee or committees you would like to work on. Unless it is a committee giving out an award, or there is a reason not to meet on a regular basis, suggesting each month, please be active on that committee which goes along with our NFB pledge as being an active participant in this organization. Let’s find your strengths and add them to our pool in this state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I would like these committees to begin meeting in or before October once members have been added and a final list has been sent out. I would encourage committee meetings to be the same day each month to encourage consistency and not overlap with other committee meetings so members can be a part of more than one committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Committees include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> PAC: probably will be combined with SUN and Dream Circle for the “Doing our Fair Share” committee or some title similar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> White Cane Awareness Day/Walk-A-Thon Committee: probably will be changed to meet the blind month committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Public Relations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Social Media<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Employer of the Year Award<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Educator of the Year Award<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Donald C Capps Award<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Braille Literacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Membership<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Scholarship <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Finance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Legislative<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Resolutions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> SUN: probably will be combined with PAC and Dream Circle for the “Doing our Fair Share” committee or some title similar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Fund Raising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Diversity and Inclusion (new) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Diabetes Action Network (new)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nationally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind invites blind people to learn more about being a member and the benefits. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, September 13, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from active members and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. We will discuss membership, philosophy, and purpose.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Register at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/join-us/open-house-gathering-call-registration">https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/join-us/open-house-gathering-call-registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have a lot taking place in our affiliate and through the national office. The NFB of SC is a part of a larger movement. Let’s go build the Federation, invite others to join our family, and welcome new members!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final Thought: "<span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'>'Do not </span><em><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F6368;background:white;font-style:normal'>go</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'> where the path may lead, </span><em><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F6368;background:white;font-style:normal'>go</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'> instead where </span><em><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F6368;background:white;font-style:normal'>there is no path</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'> and </span><em><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F6368;background:white;font-style:normal'>leave</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'> a trail.”</span> - <span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4D5156;background:white'>Ralph Waldo Emerson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB One Minute Message<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white'>“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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white'>If this message was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly in your inbox, as well as, receive messages regarding the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please email Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> or call him at home at 803-254-0222 and he will be happy to add you to the listserv and the Positive Note.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>