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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>Hello All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are getting closer and closer to our 65<sup>th</sup> annual state convention and I hope you are looking forward to it as much as I am.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please, please, please, if you plan to stay at the hotel in North Charleston, please make your reservations by 5:00 PM Eastern on Thursday, July 29. After that date, availability and prices are not guaranteed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information is as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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. Until July 29<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Triples, $125.00 per night. Until July 29<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Quads, $135.00 per night. Until July 29<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>In the rooms, there is a small fridge according to our representative at the hotel. A microwave is available in their market downstairs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>There is a parking lot so there should not be challenges with parking large vehicles and vans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>I will be meeting with the hotel on Wednesday August 4 and 5 to set final arrangements. After this date, we are committed to an awesome convention!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Palmetto Connects will be on Thursday, August 5 at 6:00 PM Eastern. Please join us to learn about final arrangements for the convention. We will also have our last registration drawing for those who registered between June 1 and June 30 for the convention and those who reserved a room at the Marriott during those same dates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please remember to share information with members who do not receive email so they know what is happening in our affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will return from Rocky Bottom late on Friday. I know some of you have tried to get in touch with me and I will return your calls and messages once I return. Please give me an opportunity to spend the weekend with my children. I have not seen them in a week. Right now, email is the most reliable until Monday morning. I look forward to seeing you all on Palmetto Connects next Thursday evening!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Make it a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>