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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC owns and operates Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center. Below is a link to read more about Rocky Bottom and to make a reservation for a mountain retreat!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://rockybottomofsc.com/">Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join the National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at any of the below links!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/">National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/">Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/">Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Scabs1944/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.%7B%22unit_id_click_type%22%3A%22graph_search_results_item_tapped%22%2C%22click_type%22%3A%22result%22%2C%22module_id%22%3A1%2C%22result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22session_id%22%3A%22dde06b014c19c1fa49889d82a62edcda%22%2C%22module_role%22%3A%22ENTITY_PAGES%22%2C%22unit_id%22%3A%22browse_rl%3Aaed5eb18-5eed-4148-8ec7-5150ce26bf7b%22%2C%22browse_result_type%22%3A%22browse_type_page%22%2C%22unit_id_result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22module_result_position%22%3A0%7D">South Carolina Association of Blind Students</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr">South Carolina Parents of Blind Children</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Hello everyone, the Houston chapter of the NFB of Texas is hosting its first-ever virtual fund-raiser on June 5, 2021 at 2 PM Central time. The following is the information taken from the registration page.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Come join the Houston Chapter of the NFB of Texas for its first-ever virtual BINGO fund-raising tournament! Whether you want to play or simply want to watch, it will be a fun time for all. Everyone is welcome! You do not even have to live in Houston to come play with us. For added convenience, prizes will be given in the form of gift cards.<br><br>Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021<br>Time: 2 PM to 5 PM Central Time<br>Where: The Houston Chapter Zoom Room (details provided after registration)<br><br>** A Few Things To Keep In Mind **<br> • You must register by filling out this form. If you need assistance, please contact Stacie Gallegos at (346) 704-0190 or <a href="mailto:SGallegos@nfbtx.org">SGallegos@nfbtx.org</a>.<br> • Registration will be open until Tuesday, June 1, 2021.<br> • The cost of registration is $20 per board for 10 games. Donations can be made using PayPal by visiting <a href="https://bit.ly/3ujb1iT">https://bit.ly/3ujb1iT</a> or using the email address, <a href="mailto:nfb.houston.pay@gmail.com">nfb.houston.pay@gmail.com</a>.<br> • You must have your own BINGO card and chips to play. BINGO cards can be purchased from the NFB Independence Market by calling (410) 659-9314, option 3. BINGO boards cost $7 each and come with chips.<br> • If you have questions about how to play BINGO, you can contact George Battiste at (281) 979-9617 or <a href="mailto:GBattiste@nfbtx.org">GBattiste@nfbtx.org</a>.<br><br>We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Register using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/336HsFn">https://bit.ly/336HsFn</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>Make your $20 donation using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ujb1iT">https://bit.ly/3ujb1iT</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Thanks everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>-- <br><b>Raul A. Gallegos</b><br>First Vice President: National Federation of the Blind of Texas<br>President: National Association of Guide Dog Users<br>346.439.7444 | <a href="mailto:rgallegos@nfbtx.org">RGallegos@nfbtx.org</a><br><br><a href="https://app.greminders.com/c/rgatechsolutions/r30/">Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here</a><br><br>"Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>