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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>September 13, 2021<span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></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><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Positive Note 18<span style='color:windowtext'>31</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-960-9977 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.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 served our family Sunday night meal of marinated chicken, seasoned red skinned potatoes, and corn and joined my eight and eleven year old daughter and son at the table. Two guests were in our home eating with us. My daughter Kaylin said enthusiastically to the group, “You know those cookies we have sold before at school?” “Yes, I replied excitedly.” I was thinking to myself. I loved those frozen cookies you just break apart and put in the oven for about ten minutes. A great midnight snack! What about them?” I asked. Well, I want to go around the neighborhood tomorrow and start selling cookie dough, wrapping paper and other items in my book,” she said. She proceeded to read all the prices she could win; all the different types of hedge hogs you can collect after selling a few items. There was a cheerleader one; a football one and the list goes on. My son Cade starts looking at the prizes with her. “Kaylin, you need to sell 150 items and then we can get an Xbox. I will help you!” I chuckle quietly. I know my son is thinking of just himself at this moment. And, then he pops in, like he heard the thoughts in my head, “I promise to share with her!” Kaylin says with all the determination in her voice, “Mom, it is easy, I can sell 1 million items!” What determination in an eight year old. And, I know, if there was enough time, she would sell 1 million items. She has that much confidence and determination.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What is your determination level? Does it depend on the situation? The end result? The prize? How determined are you? What stops you for being so determined? Your mood? Your attitude? People around you? The circumstances? If you knew you wouldn’t fail, how determined would you be? My daughter, Kaylin is determined not only can she sell 150 items, but 1 million is just as easy. I wish I felt that determination when I approached every situation; this is a breeze, I can do it, no problem. The next time you lack determination, grit, drive, remember the voice of an eight year old little girl, I can sell 1 million items, it is easy!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>September 17 Positive Note<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The next Positive Note will be released on Friday, September 17. If you wish to have an item listed in the next Positive Note, please have it to me no later than 10:00 PM Eastern on Thursday night, September 16. David Houck will be on vacation the following week; therefore, the September 17 Positive Note will replace that of the one that would normally go out September 20.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> From the We Care Committee<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Please keep the Gilstrap’s in your thoughts and prayers. Please also remember those that have unspoken prayer requests, as well as, those who are not listed here. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Palmetto Connects, <span style='color:windowtext'>Thursday</span>, <span style='color:windowtext'>September 16</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform. I look forward to seeing all of you for happenings in the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Trivia Night<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC would like to invite everyone to Friday Night Trivia on September 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM eastern on the Federation zoom platform! Below are the categories we will have trivia questions pertaining to with more to come!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Trivia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Misc<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Music<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are requesting people go ahead and register in order to save time on Friday. If you wish to participate, please send your name and state you are currently living to 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><h1>Recordings of State Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to go back and listen to pass speakers for the 2021 NFB of SC State Convention? You can find them at the below link!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/2021-state-convention-2/">https://nfbofsc.org/2021-state-convention-2/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Marriott Fundraiser Update<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC Fund-raiser, Marriott Raffle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ten tickets were sent to all chapter and division presidents for our NFB of SC fund-raiser for the Marriott. Two nights and breakfast for two valued at $500 to be used by September 1, 2022. The drawing will be held during Palmetto Connects on November 18. One ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25. Please call David Houck at the Center at 803-254-3777 if you need tickets. You may send a check to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or pay using Pay Pal on our site.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Put it on Face book, ask your friends and family to purchase, sell to places you go.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Let’s work together to make this a successful fund-raiser for the Palmetto affiliate. This was a generous offer the Marriott gave to the NFB of SC for a fund-raiser valued at $500. This is a drawing a lot of individuals in our community will enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>26 Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 6 Columbia Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3 Lori Corley Blind Vision<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12 At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6 Grand Strand Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3 Lancaster Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 6 Belvedere Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>18 Sports & Rec<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3 Sheila Wright – MO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3 Rock Hill Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3 Anderson Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>89 total<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please call David Houck at 803-254-3777 for additional tickets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>RBRCCB Fall Festival Ticket Sales and Online Auction<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>We will be having our annual online auction to raise money for Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind RBRCCB beginning Saturday October 30, 2021 and will conclude a week later. We would love your help and collecting new items to donate to our online auction. We raised over $9,000 last year. We are hoping to increase those proceeds this fall! Please mail and drop off new items at the Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Please include a description of the item(s), value of the item and the contributor.<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>9 Columbia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>21 Anderson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>84 Suzanne Bryant – RB Resident Manager $420 cash<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>100 Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 20 Tom Bowen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 20 John Todd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 55 Lancaster Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 60 At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>369 Total<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please call David Houck at 803-254-3777 for additional tickets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>A note from the Senior Division<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Senior Division will have a regular meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: Thursday September 16<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 2 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How: zoom platform using the Rocky Bottom meeting ID- 864-878-9090<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope to see you all there!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelley Coppel, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Committees 2021-2022<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you wish to chair or co-chair a committee, please email me with your goals and vision for the upcoming year along with steps to accomplish those goals. We want to insure accountability for committing to a project and to insure goals are attained. Those chair and co-chair intentions must be emailed to me by September 15. If you wish to serve on a committee, please email or text me with your committee interests by the same date. Committees for 2021-2022 will begin starting in October! Please understand we want fresh ideas, new leaders and that committee leaders may change to give others an opportunity to serve with their ideas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-960-9977<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2021-2022 Committees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We Care<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Legislative and Advocacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations and Social Media<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diabetes Action Network (DAN)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarship<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Employer of the Year<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Educator of the Year<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donald C. Capps<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership and Outreach<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doing Our Fair Share including PAC, SUN and Dream Circle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Contributing to Banquet Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We raised just over $10,000 at our annual banquet fundraiser at the state convention! I want to thank chapters, divisions and individuals for making this a success! We could not do it without all of us working together. Names of those who have contributed and pledged will be listed in future Positive Notes. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to NFB of SC with banquet fundraiser in the memo line and mail to the Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also contribute using Pay Pal on our<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>website. We appreciate you supporting NFB of SC and its programs and services!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Anderson Chapter Selling T-Shirts!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>If you're looking to order t-shirts, we have them here! They come in all sizes and colors. If you are looking to buy a t-shirt you can contact me Roxie Reed vice president of the Anderson chapter or our president of the NFB of SC Anderson Chapter Demetrius Williford. Also we have cash app if you are wanting to buy right away we will ship it to your address. Proceeds benefit the Anderson Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T-shirts or $15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Size medium size large size extra large size 2XL size 3XL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Colors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pink<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Black<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Purple<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orange<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>for more information please contact <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Roxie Reed vice president of Anderson chapter at (864)202-7753<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or Demetrius williford president of Anderson chapter at (864) 328-8177<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Sports & Rec Fund Raiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From David Rebocho, President, Sports and Rec Division Fund-Raiser<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Sports and Rec Division is still selling whistles with lanyards and awesome lime green Cousy that has the NFB symbol on them and it says “national federation of the blind of South Carolina sports and rec division. If you would like to support the division, please call or text David at 401-484-4525.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Rebocho <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports/Rec Division <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Blind Merchants Fund Raiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From the Blind Merchants’ Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Merchants’ Division has Tickets for a prize drawing. The tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. The prize is a smart TV of at least 55 inches. The tickets will be available starting at the convention. The drawing will take place at the statewide seminar in January. Please reach out to Belinda Banks, President of this division or another merchant to request tickets! Let’s support merchants!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Senior Division Fund Raiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Shelley Coppel, President, Senior Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Fund-Raiser Beginning at state convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Senior Division is hosting a 50/50 drawing to begin at this convention to be drawn at our Statewide Seminar. Tickets will cost $5 per ticket. The winner and Senior Division will split the profits!. Please reach out to Shelley Coppel for tickets to support the Senior Division!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Canceled, </span>SCS<span style='color:windowtext'>D</span>B BLIND ALUMNI SEPTEMBER 24 AND 25 2021<span style='color:windowtext'> please Read</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Anthony Nelson, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 2021 SCSDB Homecoming football and activities have been cancelled. The Blind Alumni meeting and activities have been cancelled also.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But, if you want to have a weekend with friends and family or just got away: you can still book a room at the Holiday Inn West Gate. Remember to tell the representative that you are with the Cedar Spring Blind Alumni, so you can get the discount rate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can still place your order for the Green Hornet jacket, text or leave a message for Magdalene Floyd at 8039204433<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1>Zoom Events for the upcoming week!<o:p></o:p></h1><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><h2>Tuesday, September 14, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit session with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, September 15, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Advocacy Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations Committee Meeting 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, September 16, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects Meeting 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Florence Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, September 17, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Trivia Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, September 18, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit session with the Sports & Rec 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter Meeting 10:00 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Conference Call in #: 1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CSTD Assistive Technology 10:00 to 12:00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 Microsoft Seeing AT & Be My Eyes app demo & discussion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 General Q & A session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charleston Chapter Meeting 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Center<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>Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Fascinating Facts<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>You're pronouncing Dr. Seuss' name wrong.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#4A4A4A'>Dr. Seuss, the popular children's book author who is known for his rhyming skills, was born with the name </span><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black'>Theodor Seuss Geisel</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#4A4A4A'>. Seuss is his mother's maiden name, and their family pronounces it as "soice" (rhyming with voice). Seuss' college friend Alexander Liang even <a href="http://www.loopinsight.com/2014/06/26/turns-out-dr-seuss-was-really-dr-soice/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E8021D'>wrote a poem</span></a> about the common misconception.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Joke of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333'>Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he always has a great fall.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='letter-spacing:.4pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1>Final Thought<span style='color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>. “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — </span><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Oprah Winfrey<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>If you have read to the end of this positive note, what do most people not know about you? Email me with your responses.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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><h1>NFB One Minute Message <o:p></o:p></h1><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. 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>