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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>November 16, 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 1788<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>Our church hosted a Thanks for Giving celebration in the parking lot on Sunday to give thanks for our Operation Christmas child boxes, chemo totes for those going through cancer, and our Veterans. The children decorated their bikes, trikes, scooters, and skates for the event. As a part of the cub scout celebration, my 10-year-old son, carried one of the flags in the parade of wheels. My daughter rode her decorated red, white and blue scooter during the parade. Both scout groups led the congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance, My Country Tis of Thee, and the Star Spangled Banner.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I sat in the overcast afternoon with the wind slightly blowing my hair, proud of my two children who serve their community in scouts and reflecting on the NFB of SC and how thankful I am to lea an affiliate that gives so graciously and generously; not just in time of need, but always thinking of ways to give to others, to share the Federation love. Thanks for Giving to Rocky Bottom during the auction, Thanks for Giving to your membership to build the Federation, Thanks for Giving to a blind man who needed food and clothes, thanks for Giving to the scholarship fund to assist students in furthering their education, Thanks for Giving to the kitchen fund to purchase a new commercial refrigerator and freezer at Rocky Bottom, Thanks for Giving to your local chapters and divisions, Thanks for Giving of your time, talents and dedication to build the Federation in the Palmetto state and beyond. Thanks for Giving me an opportunity to lead this awesome South Carolina affiliate. Let’s go build the Federation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter and Division Presidents,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have an electronic copy of your constitution, please email it to me ASAP to <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> as President Riccobono is requesting all info from all affiliates.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you do not have an electronic copy, but rather a print copy, I would need that in our state office at the Center ASAP.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you do not have a chapter or division constitution electronically or in print/Braille, please let me know ASAP so we can work together to have this info to President Riccobono.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for all your help!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports and Recreation Division Interest:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have recently had questions about starting a Sports and Recreation division in SC under our affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is what that may look like as a division from the national page.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'>We know that blindness is not the characteristic that keeps us from achieving our health, wellness, and athletic goals. The Sports and Recreation Division serves as a community around sports, recreation, health, and wellness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are two of the biggest health concerns across the United States. Both are more prevalent among individuals who are blind. The Sports and Recreation Division works diligently to raise awareness of health concerns related to exercise, nutrition, and wellness. We serve as a network of experts to help blind people break down barriers to full participation in sports, recreation, and exercise. We are also a great source of support for gyms, community recreation programs, and others in the health and wellness arena who want to make their services more accessible to the blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'>From the seasoned blind sports and recreation participant to the blind person who is considering beginning an exercise, sports, or wellness regiment this is the community for you! You can live the life you want! Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you are interested in a sports and rec division in SC, we will have an interest meeting on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. on the Federation zoom platform. This will be about 45 minutes as another committee meets at 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you are interested, please email me at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> or text or call me at 803-960-9977 with your name, email and phone number and I will insure you are reminded of this interest meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I would love for you to join me and your fellow Federationists on Thursday, November 19 at the Center in Columbia for a Thanksgiving feast. We will serve the meal at 3:00 followed by our SC connects call at 5:00. The cost is $15 per person. Please call, text or email me to reserve your plate at 803-960-9977 or <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a>. Masks will be worn at all times, except when we are actively eating or drinking. If you are not able to come to the Center, but would enjoy a meal, please let me know and we will do our best to make it happen.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Please mark your calendars for a Christmas celebration at the Center on Saturday, December 12 from noon until four. We will enjoy fellowship, sounds of the season, and a gift exchange. The gift exchange is optional. Please call, text or email me if you plan to attend. If you need transportation let’s work together with chapter presidents and neighboring chapters to insure all that want to come can attend. Call me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Our statewide seminar will be held January 9 at the Center in Columbia from 10:00 until 4:00. This will be a hybrid seminar meaning you can attend in-person and over Zoom so as many individuals can participate as possible. Please make plans to attend in-person or through Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> South Carolina Connects<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Our next South Carolina Connects meeting will be Thursday, November 19, at 5 pm on the Zoom platform. We will be there as early as 4:30 for informal chat and to get to know one another. Please invite your chapter members, friends and anyone interested in learning more about the NFB of SC. I look forward to chatting with all of you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The following meetings are scheduled on the Zoom platform this week. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are not a member of the chapter or committee. Please contact the chapter president and ask if it is alright to attend their meeting. All Committee meetings are open to the public for listening. Contact President Bazer if you would like to be added to any NFB of SC committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Here’s what is coming up on Zoom for the week of November 16 2020. All meetings are on the main Federation ID of 803-254-3777, unless noted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, November 16, 2020 Membership Committee 7pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Diabetes Action Network Committee 7 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Sports and Recreation Interest Meeting, 7 pm and Public Relations Committee 8 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, November 19, 2020 SC Connects, 5pm and "Clarendon Chapter 8pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, November 21, 2020 Charleston Chapter, 1pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, November 23, 2020 Anderson Chapter 6pm, 864-878-9090 ID<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, November 23, 2020 Doing Our Fair Share Committee 7pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Steve Cook, Chair person of the Social Media Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attention National Federation of the Blind of SC Chapters! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On our website NFBofSC.org, I have the Presidents listed and their contact information for each chapter and division for the NFB of SC. When you have your elections, I would greatly appreciate you contacting me with the Presidents name and contact information for our website! This information is very important when people are looking for a chapter in their area. My contact information is <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> or cell phone (803) 260-1292. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your assistance with keeping current information provided for our website. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Thom Spittle Chairman of Rocky Bottom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Christmas Board retreat at Rocky Bottom is just 3 weeks away. Unlike in the past, we will only allow State and Rocky Bottom board members to attend in person. This will allow us to recognize social distancing throughout the weekend. The board meetings will be held in a section of the dining hall, since the conference room does not allow us the space needed to properly social distance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will Zoom the board meetings, where each meeting will have time set aside for questions from the Zoom audience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are on the NFBofSC board, or the Rocky Bottom board of Directors and have not spoken with me about room assignments, please call me at 803-331-3344, as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for your understanding,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Melanie Torrance, Chair Person of the Diabetes Action Network Committee:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, Nov. 14 was WORLD DIABETES DAY and the month of November is NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS Month. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are 34.2 million diabetics of all ages in the U.S. and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>463 million in the world, so it is a global epidemic. One out of four people diagnosed with diabetes are not aware they have it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is no cure for diabetes, so people with diabetes must learn to manage and control their disease through a variety of actions and treatments. If you are interested in learning more about diabetes such as the risk factors and the different types, please join us at the Diabetes Action Network’s Zoom committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SC Commission for the Blind Board Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Tuesday, November 17, 2020 • 1:30 pm<br><a href="http://www.sccb.state.sc.us/downloads/board/agenda/Board_Agenda_2020-11-17.docx"><span style='color:lightseagreen'>Agenda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The Board Meeting will be conducted via phone/web conference call. Beginning at 1:20 pm, participants may join the meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>With a smart phone / mobile device:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="tel:1%20646%20876%209923,,999%201380%200970"><span style='color:lightseagreen'>Tap to join</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box;margin-top:1rem'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Or by phone:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Dial ONE of the following numbers:<br> <a href="tel:1%20646%20876%209923"><span style='color:lightseagreen'>+1 646 876 9923</span></a> (primary)<br> <a href="tel:1%20301%20715%208592"><span style='color:lightseagreen'>+1 301 715 8592</span></a> (backup)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Enter the Meeting ID: 999 1380 0970<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Press #<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> From Derique Simon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Do you find yourself wondering what to cook for dinner most nights? Are you tired of making the same dishes over and over? Well stress no longer because the South Carolina Association of Blind Students is here to help if you need spicing up what you do in the kitchen. We are working on our own one of a kind cook book and we need all of your help to make it a hit. If you have any recipes that you would like to share with us please send them to Trista Hubbs SCABS Secretary at <a href="mailto:hubbs.trista@gmail.com">hubbs.trista@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you made a pledge at our state convention banquet in August, those tax -deductible contributions are due at the Center no later than December 31, 2020. If you did not make a pledge, but wish to donate to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please send donations to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also pay on our website at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and look for the donations link to pay through pay Pal. Thank you to all of those individuals, chapters, and divisions who have fulfilled their pledges. I will list all donors in the first Positive Note of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Big News! The National Federation of the Blind of SC now has an online enrollment membership form to pay your 2021 state dues. You will be able to fill out the form online to provide the state office with updated personal and contact information. You will also be able to pay your $10 state dues via secure Pay Pal. You will still need to pay your chapter/division dues on the local level. After submitting the membership form, you will be provided with a link to pay your $10 state dues through Pay Pal. Your membership will not be confirmed until payment has been received. After paying your $10 state dues via Pay Pal, we will receive a message stating you have paid your state dues to confirm your membership. Then you will be sent a message with a copy of your receipt for confirmation later in the day. Please retain this confirmation for your records and proof of payment. Also, Pay Pal charges the NFB of SC a percentage for each transaction. We would greatly appreciate you adding an extra $0.30 to your donation to offset this charge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you need assistance completing the online form, you are welcome to call Steve and Shannon Cook to help at (803) 254-0222. Leave a message with your name and contact number if we are unavailable to answer the phone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thank you to those who have already paid your state dues! We hope to see close to 100% of dues paid by December 31. Our membership committee along with the help of our district reps will follow-up as we get closer to the end of the year to assist those in completing their membership form so that we can have all completed documentation to the national office in a timely manner. <a href="https://forms">https://forms</a>. gle/MGYktJPG3SatVBFWA<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><h3><b>Braille Readers Are Leaders—A Contest for Children and Adults:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Encourage more Braille, improve reading skills, and win prizes. The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to present the 2020-2021 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest to encourage Braille literacy and reading for pleasure. Children and adults across the United States compete against their same-grade peers to read the most Braille pages between December 1, 2020, through January 18, 2021. Registration is open now. Learn more about the <a href="https://www.actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders">Braille Readers Are Leaders</a> contest.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h2>It’s that Time of Year—Who Loves Santa Letters?:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every year Santa Claus turns the staff at the National Federation of the Blind into his honorary elves to help him send letters and activities in Braille to young children (those under the age of ten) across the United States. Between November 9 and December 16, parents can submit a request for a letter at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters">http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters</a>. The form can also be printed and faxed to 410-685-2340 or emailed to <a href="mailto:communityrelations@nfb.org">communityrelations@nfb.org</a>. Beginning Monday, November 30, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to children. The Braille letter will be accompanied by a print copy as well and some other fun holiday activities. The deadline for letter requests is December 16. <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters">Learn more about Santa Letters</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><b>Teachers of Tomorrow Program<span class=Heading3Char>:</span></b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>If you are preparing for a career in teaching blind students, or if you are an early career educator looking to enhance your teaching, then the National Federation of the Blind invites you to apply for a spot in the first cohort of our Teachers of Tomorrow program. This immersive, professional development program connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people, equipping participants with knowledge about the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond. The program is free to participants thanks to a partnership between the National Federation of the Blind and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation. For more information or to apply, visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>*****<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please NOTE: The following announcement is for high school seniors, undergraduate students, or grad students who will be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><b>Scholarship Program–Applications Open:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. Each scholarship winner is awarded based on their academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process is open and we encourage students to start the process now. Review the </b><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist"><b>scholarship application checklist</b></a><b> and the </b><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-faqs"><b>scholarship program FAQs</b></a><b>. Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. Learn about the eligibility and requirements of the </b><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program"><b>2021 scholarship program</b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#0075C9;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:12.0pt 12.0pt 12.0pt 12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><span style='font-size:22.0pt;color:black'>New Opportunity to Support & Double Your Donations</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is excited to announce a second generous matching gift from Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, and the maker of JAWS for Windows and Focus Braille displays. President Riccobono, CEO Tom Tiernan, and blind student, Clara, help make <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18993&qid=4519626">the announcement</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Between November 12 and December 31, each dollar donated up to $50,000 will be DOUBLED during The Freedom Scientific More Than Ever campaign. Double your donations today!</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:17.0pt;color:black'>Education, Employment, and So Much More</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The $50,000 matching gift from Freedom Scientific comes at an important time when the Federation is working to meet critical needs in education and employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As our shift to at-home schooling and work become long-term, those without equal access to technology fall farther and farther behind. Freedom Scientific’s partnership will help the Federation support families and connect and protect blind people across the country.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:17.0pt;color:black'>Double Your Dollars Now</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>To help ensure that we fulfill this matching gift, you can give by phone, mail, or online. </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18994&qid=4519626">nfb.org/donate</a> to give online. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>You can mail a check to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>If you wish to contribute by phone using your credit card, please call 410-659-9314, extension 2282.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thank you for supporting the work of the Federation. Please <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18994&qid=4519626">visit our donate page</a> and give your gift today. </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt;border-color:initial'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=135 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18995&qid=4519626"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> – Melody Beattie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge - 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 - “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>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>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>