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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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>February 15, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>From: Jennifer Bazer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Positive Note 1801<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>803-960-9977 <a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What a busy week last week in the Palmetto State. I want to thank those of you from SC and other affiliates for joining us for Washington seminar and attending our nine congressional appointments February 9-11. I also want to give a huge appreciation to Steve Cook for hosting each meeting and for the following individuals who presented on each legislation and also provided personal stories to illustrate the importance of each concern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Rebocho<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melanie Torrance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Neel Sheth<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bailey Hightower<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wallace Stuckey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Matthew Duffell-Hoffman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I also want to thank David Houck for all the behind the scenes work in setting all nine appointments and entering important data for nationals into a portal. I appreciate all of you who stepped up to make the 2021 Washington seminar a huge success in the Palmetto state. It is all of us working together, working in unity that makes a huge impact. We will continue to update you on the four legislation issues as we have more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Presidents’ Day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Presidents’ Day was established in 1885 in honor of George Washington, whose birthday fell on February 22</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>nd.</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Originally falling on Washington’s actual birth date each year, Presidents’ Day was moved to the third Monday in February as a part of the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was established to create more three-day weekends for workers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>According to the federal government, the holiday’s official name is still “Washington’s Birthday.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>On February 22</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>nd</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'> each year, Washington’s farewell address is still read in the United States Senate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:30.0pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>George Washington:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Was the first President of the United States and served from April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Is the only president in the nation’s history to have been unanimously elected by the Electoral College.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Established the two-term precedent for presidents after declining to serve a third term and retiring to his home in Virginia, called Mount Vernon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Began school at age six, but left at age 15 to become a surveyor, since his mother couldn’t afford to send him to college.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Never had children of his own. At age 26, Washington married Martha Dandridge Curtis, who already had two children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:30.0pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Abraham Lincoln:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Was the 16</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'> President of the United States and served from March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Led the country through the American Civil War.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Was largely self-educated and even taught himself law.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Is the only president to hold a patent. He created a device that would free steamboats if they ran aground.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:14.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#898989'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#898989'>Delivered one of the most famous presidential speeches, The Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863. It was less than two minutes long but had a lasting impact on history!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:14.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tribute to Black History Month<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> SC/Palmetto Connects, Time Change, Please Read<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> 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></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Leadership Seminar:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'>Dates & Times of meetings are subject to change.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Monday, February 15, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Membership Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Tuesday, February 16, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Diabetes Action Network Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Wednesday, February 17, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Public Relations Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Thursday, February 18, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tribute and Recognition of Black History Month, 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Palmetto Connects 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Florence Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Clarendon County Chapter Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, February 19, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC Trivia Night, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Saturday, February 20, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 8:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First District Meeting for all presidents in the first district, 11:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Sunday, February 21, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Support Group for those who have experienced abuse 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Support Group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Monday, February 22, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Anderson Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Doing Our Fair Share Committee Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Tuesday, February 23, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Thursday, February 25, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Social Media Committee Meeting 7:30 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Saturday, February 27, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 8:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charleston Chapter Meeting, 1:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Sunday, February 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Support Group for those who have experienced abuse 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Support Group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> From Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Support Girl Scouts, Support the NFB of SC, Update on boxes sold!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 350 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>Will ship, deliver or you can pick up in West Columbia!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Let’s raise money for NFB of SC! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>$5 per box<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Lemonades<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Shortbread<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Thin mints<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Peanut butter patties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Caramel delights<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Peanut butter sandwich<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Girl Scout S’Mores<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fun Friday Night, Friday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC will hold a trivia night on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern. In order to hopefully save a little time, LOL. We are asking people to register by sending their name to Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> in order to go ahead and place people on to teams. Your appreciation would greatly be appreciated! We will have questions from the below listed categories. Below is the Zoom information you will need in order to play. If you know of anyone that would like to play, but do not have access to a computer. You can also send me their name and phone number in which they will be using to call in to Zoom. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Music<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Landmarks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sit Coms<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TV Theme Songs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Center<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>Updated information about our first virtual talent show provided by the fundraising committee…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC (NFB of SC) Would like to invite you to the 1<sup>st</sup> ever virtual talent show fundraiser benefitting the NFB of SC! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone has a talent. What is Yours? <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Singing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Comedy<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Dancing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Reading poetry<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Playing an instrument<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of SC has an opportunity for you to show off your talent through our 2021 Virtual Talent Show!!! You will also be eligible for prizes if you place 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3<sup>rd</sup> in the voting! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prizes awarded<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> place: 10% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup> place: 5% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup> place: 3% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is how our talent show will work. <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Pay $15 to register to enter your talent via Pay Pal or other approved method.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Submit a 90 second video to Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Once your video has been approved it will be posted on the website <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Next, invite all of your family, friends, coworkers, former teachers, fellow church members, doctors, mail carriers, etcetera, to watch your video and vote for you. A $1 donation is one vote. For example, if a person donated $25 for you, then you would receive 25 individual votes. A person can vote for you as many times as they choose. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>When creating your video, please be sure to narrate any movement or action, so that the blind voters will know what you are doing, especially if it is a visual talent, such as dancing. . <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>All videos and registration fees must be submitted by March 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM eastern to be considered for the contest. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Votes will be accepted until Saturday, March 20 2021, at 2:00 PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>We will announce the winners on Saturday, March 20 2021 at 4:00PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Each participant will be assigned a contestant number for voting purposes. When a person makes their vote, they will have to include the contestants number in order for the vote to count for them. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Voting and Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Vote Electronically:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To pay your $15 registration fee, go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and click on the Donations link. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Votes can be cast on the same site by clicking on the donation link. $1 per vote. There is no limit to the number of times a voter can vote. Please remember that a vote will not go to the contestant unless their contestant number is included in the “for” line of the payment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Vote by Mail<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to vote for a contestant, but are unable to access the above electronic payment method. You can send a check or money order to the address below. On the memo line, be sure to put “talent show contestant number.” If the contestant number is not on this line, your vote will not count, and your donation will be greatly appreciated! Please have all payments mailed no later than March 15<sup>th</sup> to allow for them to be received and recorded.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>119 S Kilbourne Road<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia, SC 29205. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register, please include the following information.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Name<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Address <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>City, State and ZIP<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Home Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Cell Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Work Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Email Address<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>NFB member? Yes or No. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>If yes, which chapter?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>If no, do we have your permission to contact you about getting involved? Yes or No.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SC Commission for the Blind Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 16, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I encourage as many of you as possible to join the SC Commission for the Blind board meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Ask questions. This is a place to have your voice heard!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The February 16, 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted online using Zoom.<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Time:</b> 1:30 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F99105568449%3Fpwd%3DMERpb3JiL1ovMC9oYW5CRDNCYyt3UT09&data=04%7C01%7CSteve.Cook%40sccb.sc.gov%7C468ec02983f94310188108d8cecbec7e%7Ce9f8d01480d84f27b0d6c3d6c085fcdd%7C1%7C0%7C637486722570206423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GrlPESQVLhZiCK%2FsOMd5uA8XpvtvjSiaAgI1OB5JIZM%3D&reserved=0">https://zoom.us/j/99105568449?pwd=MERpb3JiL1ovMC9oYW5CRDNCYyt3UT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Meeting ID:</b> 991 0556 8449<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Passcode:</b> 493365<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>+13017158592,,99105568449# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Update on Upstate Fishing Trip<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The below information is from Phil Marett pertaining to the upstate fishing tournament for 2021. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>IT is with much sadness that the Upstate Blind Fishing committee has deemed it necessary to call our tournament off again this year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Philip Marett <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>chairperson of Upstate Lions Blind Fishing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Cooper River Bridge 5K<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> From Thom Spittle, Chairman of Rocky Bottom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Do you remember your days as a camper or councilor at Children’s camp?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Do you have fond memories of visiting Rocky Bottom with your Chapter or family?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'>There will be a $100 per person cost for food and other entertainment expenses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'>Thom Spittle, Chairman, Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center of the blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> PAC Plan Challenge:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Support A Local Vender<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'> 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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><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></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> 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></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Recipe Group via Email From Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> 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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="mailto:RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io">RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> From Frank Loza<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> 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></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> Nationally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Final Thought:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#181818;background:white'>“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>George Washington<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>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 style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>