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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>February 8, 2021<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 1800<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-960-9977 <a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jhipp25@sc.rr.com<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>As we continue to recognize and celebrate black history month, Debra Canty, President of our Sumter Chapter sent a piece for me to share in the Positive Note. She said that MR. Finney attends the Sumter Chapter Christmas Gala and learns something each time he attends.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ernest A. Finney's Biography<br>Ernest “Chip” Finney is the first born son of hard working teachers who knew the value of education. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Finney, Jr, worked to instill a thirst for knowledge in their three children.<br>Finney graduated from Sumter High School in 1973. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wofford College in 1977 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1980.<br>Finney returned home to practice law in the firm founded by his father, who in 1990 was elected to the position of Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.<br>Finney earned a reputation as a successful trial attorney, and practitioner of the law. He represented both individuals and corporations in the state and federal courts throughout South Carolina.<br>Finney’s career has always included public service. He served as a member of the Public Defender Corporation, was elected President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, President of the South Carolina Black Lawyers Association, and President of the Goodfellows Club of Sumter.<br>In 2004 Finney was selected to serve as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Columbia, a position he held until 2010.<br>Finney was elected in November 2010 to serve as the Solicitor for the Third Judicial Circuit. This district includes Clarendon, Lee, Sumter and Williamsburg Counties. <br>Finney and his wife Tammy have been blessed and challenged with the nurturing and support of four children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Notable African-Americans from South Carolina!<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="https://www.biography.com/people/robert-smalls-9486288" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Robert Smalls</span></b></a> | Beaufort | Born 1839, died 1915 | <i>As a slave, he <a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>hijacked</span></a> a Confederate steamship, disguised himself as a white captain, and <b>sailed to Union safety</b>. He went on to become a c<b>aptain in US Navy</b> and a <b>representative in the US Congress.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="http://scafricanamerican.com/honorees/anna-decosta-banks-rn/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Anna DeCosta Banks</span></b></a> | Charleston | Born 1869, died 1930 | <i>She was a <b>private nurse with the </b></i><a href="http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6b62bq9" target="_blank"><b><i><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Ladies’ Benevolent Society in Charleston</span></i></b></a><i> and a pioneer for students during her long career at the Hospital and Training School for Nurses in </i><a href="https://www.sciway.net/city/charleston.html" target="_blank"><i><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Charleston</span></i></a><i>. <a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Today</span></a>, <b>a wing of MUSC Health is named after her.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/physicians/biography_107.html" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Dr. Matilda Arabelle Evans</span></b></a> | Aiken | Born 1872, died 1935 | <i>In 1897, she became the <b>first African American woman <a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>licensed as a physician</span></a> in South Carolina.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="http://www.pbs.org/blackpress/news_bios/bass.html" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Charlotta Spears Bass</span></b></a> | Sumter | Born 1874, died 1969 | <i>A newspaper publisher and Civil Rights leader who became the <b><a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>first</span></a> African American woman to run for national office as Vice President of the United States in <a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>1952</span></a>.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mcleod-bethune" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Mary McLeod Bethune</span></b></a> | Mayesville | Born 1875, died 1955 | <b><i>She founded </i></b><a href="https://www.cookman.edu/" target="_blank"><b><i><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Bethune-Cookman University</span></i></b></a><i> and under Franklin Roosevelt, she served as <b>Special Advisor on Minority Affairs.</b> In <a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>1935</span></a>, she <b>founded the National Council for Negro Women</b> to “represent the national and international concerns of Black women.” Today, her <b>portrait hangs in South Carolina’s State House and there is a statue erected to her in Washington, DC..</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F6F6F6;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="http://polisci.usca.edu/aasc/clark.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Septima Poinsette Clark</span></b></a> | Charleston | Born 1898, died 1987 <b>| </b><i>Known as the <b>“<a href="https://www.sciway.net/afam/byname.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#80CFD5'>Queen Mother of the Civil Rights Movement</span></a>,”</b> she helped establish citizenship schools across the South so blacks could learn to read and vote. When Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, he asked Clark to go with him to Norway, because she deserved the award as much as he did. Read more about <b>Septima Poinsette Clark and why the Crosstown is named after her </b></i><a href="https://chstoday.6amcity.com/septima-p-clark-crosstown/?omhide=true"><b><i><span style='color:#80CFD5'>here</span></i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As we continue to celebrate and honor Black History Month, I would love to feature stories of Federationists with a story, with a voice for this important month. Please email me with facts, clips of information, articles, or stories that you feel our Federation family would like to hear regarding black history and your personal experience. It is through stories, through experience, through sharing, through open minds that we learn and grow and become united!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, just prior to our Palmetto Connects at 6:00, The NFB of SC will be celebrating black history month with a tribute and recognition with songs, inventors, educators, and other contributions by black individuals who have made a mark in the Palmetto state and across the globe. We hope you all will join us. Everyone is welcome from everywhere! We will have two additional planning and rehearsals for this event; one Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. eastern and the second on Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. eastern using our main NFB of SC zoom platform noted below. All are welcome to join these rehearsals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> SC/Palmetto Connects, Time Change, Please Read<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will have our next SC connects meeting on Thursday, February 18 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please encourage your chapters, divisions, committees to attend to learn about the latest happenings in the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Leadership Seminar:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Our next leadership seminar will be April 10, 2021 at the Federation Center. All presidents of divisions and chapters along with Federation Center board members, Rocky Bottom board members and NFB of SC board members are expected to attend in-person or through zoom. Others who are interested are welcome to attend via zoom or in-person as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you notify David Houck by April 5, 2021 whether you plan to attend on zoom or in-person, your name will be entered into a $50 gift card drawing. You must be present to win. There will be additional door prizes throughout the seminar; only individuals who notify David by calling 803-254-3777 or emailing <a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a> about your zoom or in-person attendance will be entered into the $50 gift card drawing.<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 month. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are not a member of the chapter or committee. 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 so that information stays current on our website and membership list. Here is what is coming up on Zoom for the month. All meetings are on the main Federation ID of 803-254-3777, unless noted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dates & Times of meetings are subject to change.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Monday, February 8, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington Seminar <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Tuesday, February 9, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sumter Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Wednesday, February 10, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Division Meeting 6:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thursday, February 11, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia Chapter Meeting 6:15PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lancaster Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Friday, February 12, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter Meeting 1:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet the Blind committee 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Saturday, February 13, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 8:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Training 10:00 AM - noon <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spartanburg Chapter Meeting 11:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Continued Planning and Rehearsal for tribute to black history month 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Student Division Social 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Sunday, February 14, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for those who have experienced abuse 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lee County Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Monday, February 15, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Tuesday, February 16, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diabetes Action Network Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Wednesday, February 17, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final rehearsal for tribute to black history month 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thursday, February 18, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Black history tribute 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Florence Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Clarendon County Chapter Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Saturday, February 20, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 8:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charleston Chapter Meeting 1:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Sunday, February 21, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for those who have experienced abuse 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Monday, February 22, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anderson Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doing Our Fair Share Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Tuesday, February 23, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thursday, February 25, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Social Media Committee Meeting 7:30 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Saturday, February 26, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 8:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Sunday, February 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for those who have experienced abuse 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<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 Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Support Girl Scouts, Support the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My daughter Kaylin, age 7, is selling girl scout cookies again this year for $5 per box.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kaylin has a personal goal of 250 boxes. This will help her go to girl scout camp and other girl scout activities. She has sold over 150 boxes so far. She has sold to several affiliates in the NFB. Thank you all for your support of Kaylin, girl scouts, and raising money for the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I will personally give a donation to the NFB of SC for at least 10% of her total dollar sales. Another way NFB of SC can raise money! If she sells $1,000 in sales, I will give a donation of at least $100- to NFB of SC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I will let you all know when cookie sales are over and what we donated to the NFB of SC as a result. You can call or text me at 803-960-9977 or email me at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> with your selections. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Payment can be made with apple cash, Zell or pay pal direct or cash or check to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Will ship, deliver or you can pick up in West Columbia!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s raise money for NFB of SC! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$5 per box<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lemonades<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shortbread<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thin mints<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peanut butter patties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Caramel delights<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peanut butter sandwich<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Girl Scout S’Mores<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> In order to cut down on traffic on our NFB of SC list serve. That I know I am responsible for the majority of it. Smile! I have created a group called Let’s Talk Tech that you can find a description and subscribe Email address below if you wish to join. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you choose to join the Let’s Talk Tech list, just a note that your first 2 messages will have to be approved when posting to the list. After that, your postings will go directly to the list. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This group is for the discussion of any types of technology, sharing how you perform different task, independent living, mobility devices, Android and Apple devices, apps, Fusion, Zoom Text, JAWS, websites, podcast, and a lot more! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To subscribe send a message to the below Email address with the word subscribe in the subject field. <a href="mailto:Letstalktech+subscribe@groups.io">Letstalktech+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Message from Debra Canty, Chairperson of the NFB of SC Fund-Raising Committee which is asking you to participate in the virtual talent show on Saturday, March 20th at 4pm. Please plan to showcase your talents or talents of a child, family or friend and register soon. More information coming soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> From Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Kevin Cross is selling cane carriers for $25 each. They are leather in black and brown. To order, please contact Kevin Cross at 443-226-6191 and his email address is <a href="mailto:kmcessentials7@gmail.com">kmcessentials7@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We thank Kevin for being on our Palmetto Connects call last month and look forward to continued work with him!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Cooper River Bridge 5K<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Cooper River Bridge 5K will be held September 27, 2021 in Charleston, SC. This is one of the largest runs in the country. If this is on your bucket list, please contact President Bazer at 803-960-9977 or email her at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> if you wish to participate. Cost is $60 to enter and participate in the race plus the cost of housing the night before. We would love the NFB of SC to have a team and race with team shirts showing our unity. The Sports and Rec division will be heading this project up for the Palmetto state!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please see information below for information regarding Washington seminar on a national level. All of our NFB of SC appointments are being finalized and will be on the listserv for all to join. If you do not have access to the listserv and wish to join any of these meetings, please call David Houck at the Center at 803-254-3777 or they can be found on Newsline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Fun Friday Nights<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next interactive Fun Friday night will be Friday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Please come join the Palmetto affiliate for fun, laughter and networking and lots of fun!<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> Do you remember your days as a camper or councilor at Children’s camp?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have fond memories of visiting Rocky Bottom with your Chapter or family?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If so, come spend a weekend with some of those same people, both sighted and blind, as we put together a reunion weekend at Rocky Bottom during Memorial Day weekend in May 2021. This will be a great time to catch up with others, and hear some stories of other’s experiences from camp.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested, please contact Thom Spittle via email <a href="mailto:RockyBottomInfo@gmail.com">RockyBottomInfo@gmail.com</a>, or call 803-331-3344.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will try to get a transportation plan in place if you cannot get to the camp on your own.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be a $100 per person cost for food and other entertainment expenses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to bring a spouse or your immediate family, we should be able to accommodate that. I hope to hear from you, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thom Spittle, Chairman, Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center of the blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> PAC Plan Challenge:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will be running a contest from December 5, 2020 through May 31, 2021 for our NFB of SC affiliate. We are currently 13 and would like to be in the top 10 or higher. One of our members would like to see us as an affiliate contribute $1,500 to PAC each month between chapters, divisions, individuals and our NFB of SC affiliate. If you join PAC, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 visa gift card. If you increase your PAC donation, your name will be entered into a different $100 visa gift card drawing. I have a list of chapters, divisions, and individuals who are on PAC at this time. On June 1, I will ask the national office for another list which I will use to have the two drawings on June 1. There are many ways to give. Below, is a little about PAC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thank you for your interest in the National Federation of the Blind's Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) program. This program allows you to contribute to the NFB through recurring monthly donations. These can be direct withdrawals from a checking account or charges to a credit card. Please contact <a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org">pac@nfb.org</a> with any questions. Thank you for your generosity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> You can go to <a href="https://www.nfb.org/pac">https://www.nfb.org/pac</a> to complete the online form.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> You may also call the national office at 410-659-9314 extension 2622 or email <a href="mailto:PAC@nfb.org">PAC@nfb.org</a> with questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> There are several chapters and divisions within our state who are on PAC and we are grateful for those contributions. There are individuals who are on PAC and we are appreciative of those members who give each month. As an affiliate, we are averaging $17.41 per person and less than 10% of our members are on PAC. Let’s see if we can increase those percentages to over $20 per month and have at least 20% of our members on PAC. I appreciate you considering to get on the PAC plan or increasing your donation each month!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Support A Local Vender<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Would you like to support a local vender and the National Federation of the Blind of SC (NFB of SC) at the same time? Well, here is your opportunity to do both! When you purchase items from any of the below venders, be sure to mention the NFB of SC in order for a percentage to be donated to the NFB of SC. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you know of any venders that are willing to donate a percentage of each purchase to the NFB of SC and have their information listed on <a href="http://www.NFBofSC.org">www.NFBofSC.org</a>, have them contact Jennifer Bazer and Steve Cook at the below Email addresses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> To access a list of venders, please go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and then click on the support a local vender link. Your support of the local vender and the NFB of SC is greatly appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The upcoming weekly Zoom events can now be found on Newsline! The article list the date, name of the event and the time. Also, listed is the information you will need to call in using your phone. Thank you to MS. Cummings for speaking out about a challenge she was having knowing when all the zoom events took place. Since she does not use a computer and used Newsline on her phone, we created a solution that will hopefully assist others.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Recipe Group via Email From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Do you have a favorite recipe that people always ask you for? Do you enjoy learning about new recipes? Do you enjoying trying new food? Here is your opportunity to all of the above an more! I have created a group for people to Exchange Recipes and the discussion of recipes. Below is the Email address for you to subscribe To this new group. Just a friendly reminder to also put the word subscribe in the subject line. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io">RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> From Frank Loza<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Support the Federation Center by buying a jacket with our national logo on the back of the jacket and under that it says National Federation of the Blind and under that it says, live the life you want. On the left upper part of the front it says, NFB of SC. There is two kinds of material you can get them in. One is microfiber and the other one is polyester blend. The microfiber costs $80.00 and the polyester blend cost’s $75.00. The microfiber comes in blue or black and the polyester comes in blue, black and gray. If you can call Frank Loza at 803-617-8016, with your information, such as color and size. Join your fellow Federationists and get your jacket. It will show unity when your chapter has a function.<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><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Below is the agenda for the week of the Washington Seminar with Zoom information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'>WASHINGTON SEMINAR 2021<o:p></o:p></h1><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:28.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>February 8– February 11, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Please note that all times listed in the agenda are in Eastern Standard Time. Additional Zoom dial-in numbers can be found at the end of the Agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:yellow'>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>5:00 PM–6:30 PM Membership Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>This meeting is for all affiliate and chapter presidents only.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/9037108245"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/9037108245</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Meeting ID: 903 710 8245<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>+13017158592,,9037108245# US (Washington DC) +16468769923,,9037108245# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:yellow'>MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>10:00 AM–12:00 PM National Association of Blind Students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Winter Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Students, teachers, young professionals, and curious minds: Join the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) for our annual Winter Seminar. You will have the opportunity to interact with blind students from across the country; learn from successful blind professionals; benefit from informative presentations on topics including scholarships and internships; and prepare for your upcoming Congressional meetings. There is no registration for this event. Simply come with an open mind, and we’ll handle the rest!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95388403540"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/95388403540</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>+16468769923,,95388403540# US (New York) +13017158592,,95388403540# US <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>2:00–4:00 PM Legislative Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Whether you are a Washington Seminar veteran or an enthusiastic rookie, we urge you to attend this interactive seminar. The government affairs team will provide essential information about our legislative priorities for 2021. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and put your knowledge into practice. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>The fact sheets can be found at </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/washington-seminar"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://www.nfb.org/washington-seminar</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>. We encourage you to review these documents carefully beforehand and come prepared with questions so we are all well-equipped with the information we need to make our case to members of Congress and their staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97142192062"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/97142192062</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +13017158592,,97142192062# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>+13126266799,,97142192062# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>5:00–7:00 PM Great Gathering-In <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Please join us for the official kickoff meeting of the Washington Seminar, hosted by the President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono. All are welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <b><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97142192062"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/97142192062</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +13017158592,,97142192062# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>+13126266799,,97142192062# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>8:00–10:00 PM National Association of Blind Students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>NABS Unmuted <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>We welcome all Washington Seminar attendees to Zoom on over to the social event of the evening after the Great Gathering-In and support your national student division! Get ready to unmute and socialize with fellow Federationists over a lively night of games. You also won’t want to miss out on any of the competitive fun or insider info on the annual NABS auction, taking place online for the first time ever in 2021! See the amazing items and all that they entail by visiting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/2021blindstudents"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://www.32auctions.com/2021blindstudents</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Place your bids any time before February 10 at 11:59 PM EST. and remember to check back so that your special item doesn’t get away from you! You don’t have to be a student to be a part of the fun; NABS Unmuted and our accompanying silent auction is open to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95388403540"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/95388403540</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>+16468769923,,95388403540# US (New York) +13017158592,,95388403540# US <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:yellow'>TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>6:00 PM Reviewing Our Day on the Hill <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>A meeting with John Paré, Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/7567531013"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/7567531013</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile <br>+13017158592,,7567531013# US (Washington D.C) <br>+16468769923,,7567531013# US (New York) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:yellow'>WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>6:00 PM Reviewing Our Day on the Hill <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>A meeting with John Paré, Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/7567531013"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/7567531013</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile <br>+13017158592,,7567531013# US (Washington D.C) <br>+16468769923,,7567531013# US (New York) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:yellow'>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>6:00 PM Reviewing Our Day on the Hill <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> <span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>A meeting with John Paré, Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/7567531013"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/7567531013</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile <br>+13017158592,,7567531013# US (Washington D.C) <br>+16468769923,,7567531013# US (New York) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></p><h2><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%'>ADDITIONAL ZOOM DIAL-IN NUMBERS</span></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Dial by your location</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have a smart phone, tablet ETC! How would you like to be able to look at your calendar on your phone for upcoming events for the NFB of SC? Are if you are at your desk and wondering do I have any events scheduled today for the NFB of SC? Well, we have something that you will really like! Below is a link to the NFB of SC Google Calendar that you can subscribe to for upcoming events without having to visit our fabulous NFB of SC website to check the Events Calendar. Below is the link in which you will need to subscribe to the Events Calendar on your smart phone or computer. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/private-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics"><span style='color:blue'>https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/private-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final Thought:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”</span></b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> —Barack Obama<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>