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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>May 10, , 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 1813<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>I want to thank all of you who gave during Midlands’ Gives on Tuesday, May 4. NFB of SC raised nearly $1,200 and Rocky Bottom raised nearly $3,700! Thank you for making 2021 Midlands’ Gives very successful for the Palmetto affiliate!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following individuals donated on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Rebocho<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer O’Neill<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kerry Stubs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Patricia Smith Jenkins<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>David Houck</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maggie Floyd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gregory Jones<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Frank Coppel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ed Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Julie Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barry Chavis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Newberry Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Lynne Richards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Valerie Warrington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Rocky Bottom:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jean Rentz <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Patricia Smith Jenkins <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kerry Stubbs <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon Cook <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Valerie Warrington<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Elizabeth Farr<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Yvette Thompson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Herbert Boykin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debra Canty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Houck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Jamie Allison<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Isaiah Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy Barksdale<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Frank Loza<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maggie Floyd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thom Spittle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Gerald McMurray<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Gregory Jones<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ed Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Julie Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Walker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Barry Chavis<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelley Coppel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Bundy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Patricia Cheatham<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Gerald Farr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Elizabeth Farr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Euston Farr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Brenda Hyatt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doug Hudson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Newberry Chapter of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anonymous<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Lawrence Warrington</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anonymous<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ethan Walker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sally Walker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Henry Green<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif'>Alivia Warrington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you were not able to give on Tuesday, but would like to donate to the NFB of SC or Rocky Bottom, you may donate using Pay Pal at<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 include in the comments which organization you are giving to so that it is noted accurately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also send checks made to NFB of SC or RBRCCB, Rocky Bottom, and mail to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Please note donation in your comments so that it is noted accurately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Name that tune!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Back by popular demand! The National Federation of the Blind of SC will have another game night on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM eastern! We will be playing Name That Tune again! The music chosen will be from the 50’s to current. We are asking people to register by contacting Steve Cook at 803 260 1292 via Text/call in order to place people on teams! See zoom information in the weekly schedule below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarship Announcement 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#44546A'>Spring brings flowers, pollen, and the start of the NFB of SC Scholarship application season! With the state convention being August 20-22, 2021, the deadline for scholarship applications is 11:59 p.m. June 19, 2021. The committee will select the top three applicants, and they will be notified approximately one month prior to the state convention. The updated scholarship application is now available at </span><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><span style='color:#44546A'>. Please also remember that the scholarship program operates on donations exclusively. If you or your chapter would like to contribute a scholarship or make a donation to the Metro Fund, please get in touch with both me, Shannon Cook, (<a href="mailto:coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com">coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com</a> or (803) 605-4250) and Valerie Warrington, NFB of SC Treasurer. Also, please help us get the word out about the program. If you or someone you know is in school full time, please encourage them to apply for a scholarship! Thank you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarship Committee Chairman<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, May 20, 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>Submissions for the Positive Note:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have an item to include in the Positive Note about your chapter, division, something that would interest the affiliate, please send to me via email by Sunday night to include in the next day’s PN.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PAC Plan Challenge!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are drawing near to our contest for the PAC Plan. Our drawing will be held on June 3 during Palmetto Connects for those who have increased their PAC and those who have jumped on the PAC Plan. This can be individuals, chapters, and divisions. Here is more about the PAC and our contest which ends May 31.<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>Thank you to the following individuals, chapters and divisions who have gotten on PAC or who have increased their PAC amount each month:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> New contributors (6):</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'>At Large Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lancaster Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Melanie Torrance</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lynn Hornsby</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Increases:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Frank and Shelley Coppel</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>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Rank: 12 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Average given per month: $960.75</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Monthly totals:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>December 2020 – $898.00</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>January 2021- $953.00</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>February 2021- $991.00</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>March 2021- $1,001.00 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Total given in 2020: $10,731.00</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Total given in 2021 so far: $2,945.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Virtual Senior Camp<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be another South Carolina virtual Senior Camp Day on May 21, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you are 55 or over – or just want to participate - and would like to join us for fun, discussions, games, and more, you can join on the Federation Center Zoom platform. (That is the normal one used for most NFB of SC meetings.) As Senior Camp co-directors, Shelley Coppel and I are co-hosting this event. Please join us the day of the event. We would love for you to RSVP by calling me, Shannon Cook at 803.605.4250. Just leave a message. We want to be sure we have a good idea of the number of people who will be attending. Let us know if you have any questions. My number was given above. Shelley Coppel can be reached at (803) 796-8662. We would love to have a large group of participants. Please share this announcement throughout the state to encourage all of those interested to join us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC 65<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As of Sunday, May 9, we have ten participants in-person including an individual from Arizona and three virtual participants. I encourage you to register for our 65<sup>th</sup> annual state convention and attend the way that best fits your comfort level at this time. Our goal is fifty in-person participants and I am confident we can exceed that goal. We have several contests listed below for those registering before May 31 and between June 1 and June 30 so please insure your name is in one of those drawings. Also, we will be running a contest for the chapter or division who obtains the most money in sponsorships. Let’s work to exceed our $15,000 sponsorship goal to defray the cost of the convention. If you will need transportation or a roommate during the convention in North Charleston, please call/text me at 803-960-9977 or email me at <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>This information will go on the listserv. The transportation requests will help us in determining pick-up points around the state. I am hopeful that chapters with vans will assist in the transportation process as well as, others in the community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of SC board met on Sunday, May 2 to discuss further details about the state convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sponsorships<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The board voted to have a competition among chapters and divisions to see which team can acquire the largest sponsorships in dollar amount. The chapter or division that raises the most money with sponsorships will receive 10% of the total amount raised. We are hoping a company, individual, or group will donate a trophy to this chapter or division to be passed around each year like we do with Midlands’ Gives. Remember, all sponsorships help defray the cost of the convention and does not drain the state affiliate treasury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarships to First Timers to the State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The board voted to give out three $200 scholarships to be used for those who are first timers to the NFB of SC state convention. The applicants must be members of the NFB of SC in good standing, have registered to attend the convention in-person, and submit their application by June 30, 2021 which is the same day one must have dues paid to the state organization. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Drawings for Registered Attendees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be several drawings before the convention to encourage individuals to register early. The board voted to have a drawing for those who register by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 31, 2021 for the state convention virtually or in-person. The winner of that drawing will receive a $100 gift card. Those that register between June 1 and 11:59 PM Eastern on June 30, 2021 will be entered into a $50 gift card drawing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Those that register before May 31 and pay your deposit on a room at the North Charleston Marriott by the same date will be entered into an additional $100 drawing donated by an anonymous donor. If you register for the state convention and pay your room deposit at the hotel between June 1 and June 30, 2021, you will be entered into an additional $50 gift card drawing donated by the senior division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Let’s talk about our state convention in detail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We will be having our sixty-fifth NFB of SC state convention August 19-22, 2021 at the North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29406. It is time for all of us to begin making our reservations and registering for our hybrid convention. You may contact the hotel directly at 843-747-1900 and let them know you are registering for the NFB of SC state convention to receive the discounted rates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Room rates are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Singles and doubles, $115.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Triples, $125.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Quads, $135.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>You will also need to add sales tax which currently is 14%.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The NFB of SC block of rooms at the above rates will be good until July 29, 2021 until 5:00 PM Eastern time. After that date, the hotel will release the rooms to the general public and we will not be guaranteed our group rate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The NFB of SC board voted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 on the following rates for convention registration. The prices include reception on Friday night, boxed breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and banquet Saturday night. There will not be a luncheon on Saturday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Adults, $85.00 per person until July 15; $100.00 after this date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>College, graduate and doctoral students, $55 per person until July 15; $60 after this date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Individuals 18 and younger, $25.00 per person until July 15; $30 after this date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virtual, $25.00 per person until July 15; $30 after this date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to have a hybrid event so that as many individuals can attend as possible, we are charging a small registration fee for virtual attendance to cover the cost of broadcasting from the Marriott; the hotel charges the NFB of SC around $1,000 for audiovisual equipment and broadcasting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you plan to vote in this year’s election for the NFB of SC, you will need to be a member of the NFB of SC in good standing as of June 30, 2021 by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may register using a paper registration form, complete and enclose payment and send to the Federation Center, 2021 NFB of SC State Convention, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also register online and submit payment through Pay Pal or you may send in your payment to the Center at the above address. Registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received through the mail or Pay Pal. If using Pay Pal, please remember to add 3% to your total to cover Pay Pal’s administration fees and so that NFB of SC receives the entire amount.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s have a large in-person and virtual turn-out for the NFB of SC Sixty-Fifth state convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Register online at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2021 National Federation of the Blind of SC Sixty-Fifth State Convention Registration Form<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://forms.gle/JUxemkCKcjiWdC827">https://forms.gle/JUxemkCKcjiWdC827</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may obtain a printed form from David Houck at the Federation Center. Those letters and registration forms will be in the mail this week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Questions about the convention, please call me at 803-960-9977 or email me at<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We Care<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia Chapter members Princetta Goodwin and Gwen lost everything in a house fire according to Maggie Floyd. Anything contributed (money, clothing, household items, etc.) should be given to Maggie Floyd at 1643 Albritton Rd., Columbia, SC 29204, phone 803-920-4433. You may also drop off gifts card at the Federation Center for this family. Grocery and restaurant gift cards are much appreciated at this time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please notify Dorothy Barksdale, Chair of the We Care Committee of praise and prayer reports as well as birthdays, anniversaries and more so that the committee can remember you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The following meetings are scheduled on the Zoom platform this week. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are not a member of the chapter or committee. 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. All times are Eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, May 10, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy Committee 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, May 11, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sumter Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 12, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, May 13, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter 1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia Chapter 6:15 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Special speaker, the first lady of the NFB, Melissa Ann Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lancaster Meeting 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, May 15, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, May 16, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Special Advocacy Committee meeting 8 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nationally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The May edition of the Braille Monitor, the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind, is now available. Here is a direct link to the complete issue for your reading pleasure! Recipes in this edition were contributed by members of the Palmetto affiliate!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm21/bm2105/bm2105.htm">https://nfb.org//images/nfb/publications/bm/bm21/bm2105/bm2105.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Map of United States with many brightly lit points and connected lines; text reads 2021 National Convention July 6-10 Anywhere and Everywhere"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Attend the Biggest Event of the Year!</span></strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention<br>Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10, 2021<br>Anywhere and Everywhere #NFB21</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Eras Bold ITC",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Stronger Together: Transforming and Unifying Our Future</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>There may not be a physical entrance to general session, but you can still win door prizes to be awarded throughout the week at #NFB21. Attend the premier event for the blind community and take advantage of the opportunity to: </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Network with thousands of blind role models</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Connect with leaders in the field of blindness</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Learn about the latest in technology and innovation</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>And more!</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is a transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Through this unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere. For more information, read <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20599&qid=5096966">the <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue'>Braille Monitor</span></em> article, The 2021 Convention is at Hand</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Eras Bold ITC",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Schedule Outline</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The schedule for the 2021 convention is:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET. </span></em><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Register Today<o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Registration is now open and free! Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. While there is no registration fee to attend the National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention, please consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. There is a donation option available during the registration process. Your support is greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20600&qid=5096966"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Register for the NFB 2021 National Convention now!</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>If you are already registered, please encourage a friend to attend. We look forward to your participation in the biggest event of the year! </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style='height:6.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=135 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20602&qid=5096966"><span style='color:blue;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Donate to the NFB Icon."></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=135 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:#EAE6E2'><b><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#9A9585'>Random Fact of the Day:</span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#9A9585'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2C2C23;background:#EAE6E2'>Kangaroos cannot walk backwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final Thought:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:19.35pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#33475B'>"If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough." -<i><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Oprah Winfrey</span></i><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></div></body></html>