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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>March 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 1804<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-960-9977 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><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>Happy International Women’s Day! IN the last Positive Note, I began sharing blind women in history who made a difference in our movement. I continue sharing stories of influential blind women through President Riccobono’s 2018 national banquet speech in Orlando, Florida. You can read the entire speech at the link below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/banquet-speech-2018-2.html">https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/banquet-speech-2018-2.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>“Francis Lorraine Goranson was born in 1918 to farmers near Huron, South Dakota. She was the youngest daughter of the family and, like her older sister, she was blind and received an education from the South Dakota School for the Blind. In 1936 President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law the groundbreaking Randolph-Sheppard Act, giving blind individuals opportunities to operate vending facilities on federal property. By the time Lorraine graduated from the school in 1938, she was aware of the new program and prepared to build her own future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>By the early months of 1940, South Dakota had two vending locations run by blind people and, determined not to be restricted to a life of low expectations, Lorraine took the initiative to secure the resources needed to open the third. She began by convincing the officials at the Huron post office to provide her with space for a stand. She then used her previous contacts at the local Kiwanis Club to make a skillful presentation that resulted in the club building out Lorraine’s location and providing the early inventory of newspapers, magazines, candy, and cigars she needed to open the doors in April 1940. Lorraine is the first known woman to operate a facility under the Randolph-Sheppard program anywhere in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>Her early success did not leave her satisfied. She learned about the newly formed National Federation of the Blind through an editorial in the <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>All Story</span></em> magazine authored by Dr. tenBroek’s mentor, Dr. Newel Perry. On February 7, 1941, she wrote to Dr. tenBroek expressing excitement about a movement for the blind to speak for themselves. In her opening paragraph she notes, “I find that it is more difficult convincing my sighted friends of my capabilities, than the duty to be actually performed.” She later shares her ambition and commitment, “I am writing you because I am interested in what can be done for the blind, and am ready and willing to do whatever I can at any time. To be frank, as I feel I may be, I am so very anxious to get out and make a place in the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>Lorraine possessed another important characteristic that distinguishes members of the Federation—hope for the future. In 1942 the characteristics of blindness, a drive for equality, and a hope for the future combined with a readiness to work led her to be elected to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. Her self-directed efforts to build opportunities out of the Randolph-Sheppard priority laid the foundation for the leadership we have provided to that program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>Another woman from the Midwest was effective in teaching the synergy of local organizations connecting into a national movement. Ada Bates-Tiernan was born in Coon Rapids, Iowa, in 1889. She was blinded in an accident at age five, and her parents sent her to Iowa’s school for the blind, where she stayed until her graduation. In the early part of the twentieth century, Iowa had no adult rehabilitation program, and Ada recognized that bonding together with other blind people was critical in creating opportunities for herself. She started by regularly attending the annual gatherings of the school’s alumni group known as the Iowa Association of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>By 1941 Ada had moved to Des Moines where she was president of the local association. She met the tenBroeks while in Chicago, and a stream of information sharing began between them. Ada joined the Federation as an individual member since the Iowa association was interested only in the school for the blind locally. She understood that the new National Federation of the Blind was essential to bringing inspiration and innovative training practices to Iowa.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>The hope and determination that came from a national movement fueled Ada’s leadership of other blind advocates in Iowa. The Federation’s National Convention was held in Des Moines in 1942, and Ada was critical in managing local details, including securing speakers. During that time the relationship between Ada and the tenBroeks developed into something more personal—what we would today describe as the Federation family. At the 1944 National Convention in Cleveland, Ada was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. In later correspondence Ada demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting Dr. tenBroek and advises him on many matters. At the same time, she expresses her own doubts about whether she has the right talents to support the leadership where she has been asked to serve. During a series of correspondence from February 1946, Dr. tenBroek expresses a deep belief in the talents Ada brings to the organization, a personal commitment to their friendship, and a faith in her capacity to provide leadership among the board members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;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:13.5pt;color:black'>Ada served on the national board until 1948, and her story helps to illuminate another important characteristic of Federationists—leadership. She wondered if she was really the right person for the job, whether she had the qualities needed to serve, and whether she was adequate to work closely with such a dynamic force for equality as Dr. tenBroek. These are doubts many of us have experienced when considering the work of this great organization compared to the individual contributions we make--doubts that are often a result of our internalizing society’s low expectations. When she did not believe in herself, the Federation believed in her. That is the bond of faith we pass from generation to generation in this movement. We believe in each other, and it is that element that brings out the potential for leadership in each of us. For Ada Tiernan her leadership was inspired by her participation in the organized blind movement, where the most important characteristics were that she was a blind person seeking equality, with hope for the future, and a willingness to lead when called.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='color:black'>As we continue to focus on women during the month of March, we would like to spotlight a member who has offered to give a percentage back to the NFB of SC when you purchase products from her during the month of March:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='color:black'>In Carolyn’s own words:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have been an official Federation member since 2020 having attended NFB events over the years in my role as a Vision Teacher and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. I have been an Independent Mary Kay consultant since May of 2020. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MARY KAY'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH WOMEN'S LIVE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>They do this in tangible ways, by offering quality products to consumers, financial opportunities to independent beauty consultants, and offering fulfilling careers to employees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>They reach out to the heart and spirit of women,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>enabling personal growth and fulfillment for the women whose lives are touched by Mary Kay.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mary Kay's products include skin care products for all skin types, cosmetics, and fragrances. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During the month of March, I will donate 40% of all sales to the SC NFB. If you are interested in a complimentary pampering sample for either skincare, spa treatment or color matching, please contact me. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='color:black'>My business website is Marykay.com/CACooley. I can also be reached by text or call at 803-727-3347 or email</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><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, March 8, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy Committee Meeting 6:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Talent Show entries 7:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Tuesday, March 9, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec Division 5:30 PM<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, March 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, march 11, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter Meeting, 1 PM, Rocky Bottom<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> Saturday, March 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>Student Division Social 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Sunday, March 14, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lee County Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Monday, March 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, March 16, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec Division 5:30 PM<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, March 17, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thursday, March 18, 2021 <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, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 23, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with Sports and Rec Division 5:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting 8:00 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Thursday, March 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, March 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> 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> Palmetto Connects<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will have our next palmetto connects meeting on Thursday, March 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! All are welcome from everywhere!<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>The following individuals and chapters have jumped on the PAC plan or increased their PAC plan.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>New donors and currently inactive donors that reactivated: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Cheri Euton</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lori Coley</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Dale and Pat Wolthoff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>NFB SC At Large Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>NFB SC Lancaster Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Increases:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>David Bundy</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Debra Canty</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>NFB SC Sumter Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Steve and Shannon Cook</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> SUN Shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Shares Unlimited NFB (SUN) is a rainy day fund. Shares are just $10 each. We collected and others pledged toward this giving at our statewide seminar. You can donate in increments of $10 for this rainy day fund. The Palmetto state is currently 13 and we would love to be in the top five. You are welcome to send checks made to NFB of SC with SUN in the memo line to the Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also donate using our pay pal link on our page<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Please when you donate give a little extra to help cover the cost of administration fees from pay pal, $.30 for each $10. Thank you for considering if you can donate to this fund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following individuals made a pledge at our statewide seminar. If you have not fulfilled this pledge, please make an effort to do so as soon as possible. If there is a discrepancy and you mailed a check, please contact David Houck at the Center at 803-254-3777. If you paid using Pay Pal, please check with Steve Cook at 803-254-0222.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SUN SHARES pledged– 70<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>63 collected<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 3 Sumter - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 6 Coppels - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 1 Diane Haycraft - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 Pearl Riley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 3 Houcks – paid Paypal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 2 Loretta Green - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 4 Ed Bible – paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 3 Cooks – paid, Paypal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 2 Marty McKenzie - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 2 Pam Schexnider – paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336600'> 4 RogerWebb - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 Spittles – paid<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 2 Janice Crosby – paid, Paypal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 Nancy Irwin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F6228'> 3 Cheri Euton - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 6 Melanie Torrance - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 Linda Dizzley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 3 Malaya Reese - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 2 Demetrius Williford - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b><span style='color:green'>2 Herbert Boykin<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336600'> 2 Pat Wolthoff - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 Jamela Carmera<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336600'> 2 Donna O’Neal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 7 Jennifer Bazer – paid Pay Pal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'> 4 Casey Rose - paid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <span style='color:green'>2 Roosevelt Burgess - paid<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hidden Figures:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our movie night on March 5 was a huge success. Thank you to the 40 individuals from the following affiliates who made this event fun and successful! We appreciate your support! Please join us on Friday, march 19 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for our monthly interactive fun Friday night!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>South Carolina<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>North Carolina<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Georgia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Illinois<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mississippi<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Alabama<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> NFB of SC Talent Show, March 20<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on the NFB of SC zoom link, we will be watching the talent show entries so that you are able to submit your votes via mail or via pay pal before the deadline.<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 1st 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? Singing, Comedy, Dancing, Reading poetry, Playing an instrument…<o:p></o:p></p><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 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the voting! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Prizes awarded<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1st 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>2nd 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>3rd 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><p class=MsoNormal> Pay $15 to register to enter your talent via Pay Pal or other approved method.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><p class=MsoNormal> Votes will be accepted until Saturday, March 20 2021, at 2:00 PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will announce the winners on Saturday, March 20 2021 at 4:00PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 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></p><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 15th 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. Name, Address, City, State and ZIP, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Work Phone, Email Address, NFB member? Yes or No. , If yes, which chapter?, If no, do we have your permission to contact you about getting involved? Yes or No..<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 encouraged 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. All are welcome from everywhere!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to the following individuals who have recorded your attendance:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IN PERSON <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David & Darlene Houck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve & Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy and Thom Spittle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Frank & Shelley Coppel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melanie Torrance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ed & Julie Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Rebocho<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ON ZOOM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debra Canty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regina Mitchell<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jamie Allison – morning only<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gail Cummings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>George Johnson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronald Benjamin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paul and Charlis Borodin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debbie Zaleski<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bobby Joe Medlin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Courtney Rone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Frank Loza<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phillip Outland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diane Haycraft<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melissa Staley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>From Phil Marret <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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> Open House: Information for Non-Members Interested in Joining:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please share with non-members the following: The National Federation of the Blind invites blind people to learn more about being a member and the benefits of membership on Wednesday, March 24, at 8:00 p.m. eastern. This is a great opportunity to hear from active members and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. Sign up for the open-house gathering call by emailing <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a> or calling 410-659-9314, extension 2509.<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><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Avenir-Next;color:black;background:white'>“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.” – <strong><i><span style='font-family:Avenir-Next'>Serena Williams</span></i></strong><em><span style='font-family:Avenir-Next'>, professional tennis player who has won more singles titles than any man or woman</span></em></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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></div></body></html>