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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 29, 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'>33</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 want to thank all of you for your calls, texts and email messages regarding my grandfather’s passing on September 21. The prayers and thoughts meant so much to our family during this challenging time. My grandfather was 89. He served his church, his country and his family. He preached to the members of Christopher Towers in Columbia each Sunday at 3:00 PM for over 25 years. He raised millions of dollars for charities. He sold numerous houses to members of the blind community in our state. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His dedication and passion for everything he took on was authentic and sincere. Any time you asked him how he was, he said, “I am too blessed to be depressed.” I will remember spending time at our family farm where he had over 30 head of cattle. I remember walking the pasture as my grandfather tossed out hay and counted the cattle one by one. He knew when one was missing and could tell you their name and markings. I never got into fishing, but he always wanted me to go spend time catching some fish. It wasn’t about catching fish; it was about spending time with my Papa. Cade and Kaylin loved their Papa. He called them, his little ones and loved spending time with them. The hardest thing was watching my 8 and 11 year old children saying goodbye to their Papa; I am thankful they had that closure and have so many memories of him. As I remember his enthusiasm for everything he took on, I hope I have the dedication, passion and authenticity to take on any tasks just like my Papa; he wouldn’t want it any other way. And, of course, my Papa knows best! <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 30</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, September 30 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>Federation Center 60<sup>th</sup> Anniversary<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, that’s right, there is only two more weeks until the Federation Center’s 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary Open House from noon until 2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We already have RSVP’s coming in which includes several Belvedere Chapter members. Columbia Chapter members are sending in their intentions to attend as well. How about you or your local chapter? I am certain Debra Canty will have several coming in from Sumter. The Federation Center is your Center…the hub of activity for NFB of SC events, programs, not to mention assistance for chapters, divisions and Rocky Bottom. We want to show off our floor to ceiling renovations, technology, braille, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We want to see you here on Friday, October 15 between 12 noon and 2 p.m. for our Open House. I believe we have secured a Master of Ceremonies and our program is shaping up nicely. Refreshments will be catered. Don’t miss out on this very special event! What Dr. Capps dreamed of six decades ago has come into fruition and still offers blind South Carolinians much for many years to come.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Invitations are going out and this is your invitation to join us!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RSVP by calling 803-254-3777 or emailing <a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Houck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ed Bible<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chairman, Board of Trustees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Attend the Presidential Release, October 1, at Noon Eastern</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join President Mark Riccobono for the monthly presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. Submit questions in advance to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23096&qid=6008018"><span style='color:#0563C1'>cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></a> and put “PR509” in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Please send in questions about employment topics. Attend this kickoff to Blind Equality Achievement Month, Friday, October 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern, via Zoom (CC and Spanish available). Learn how to access the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23097&qid=6008018"><span style='color:#0563C1'>October Presidential Release</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1>October Friday Night Schedule of Events for the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></h1><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>In October, Friday night turns into Fright Night Friday! Below is a schedule of the events for Friday night. All movies will be audio described! Please share with others that do not have access to the NFB of SC list serve!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Friday, October 1, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern Psycho (1960)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern Halloween (1978)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 15, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern Halloween Family Feud hosted by Elizabeth Rouse & Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern Hocus Pocus<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>29 Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 6 Columbia Chapter<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> 6 Greenville Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>95 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><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal>18 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<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>100 Lancaster Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 60 At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 10 Greenville Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>433 Total<span style='color:#2F5496'><o:p></o:p></span></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>Committees 2021-2022<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>A new schedule of committees on our zoom platform will be released very soon. These committee meetings should start in October and notes of each meeting should be sent to me so that I can share with the affiliate what is happening around our Palmetto state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2021-2022 Committees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We Care: Dorothy Barksdale Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fundraising: Debra Canty and Andrew Adams, Co-chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Legislative and Advocacy: anna Price and Elizabeth Rouse, Co-chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations and Social Media: John Williams and Steve Cook, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Kris Crawley and Derique Simon, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diabetes Action Network (DAN): Melanie Torrance, chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grant: Jennifer Bazer, chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarship: Shannon Coo, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Convention Grant: Shannon Cook, chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Planning: Melinda Jones and Andrew Adams, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions: Valerie Warrington and Elizabeth Rouse, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Employer of the Year: Steve Cook, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Educator of the Year: Marty McKenzie, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donald C. Capps: David Houck, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership and Outreach: David Rebocho and Steve Cook, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM) formally known as Meet the Blind: Demetrius Williford and Roxie Reed, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy: Shelley Coppel and Jamie Allison, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doing Our Fair Share including PAC, SUN and Dream Circle: Frank Coppel, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finance: Jennifer Bazer, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Anderson Chapter News<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Saturday, September 25, approximately 12 members of the Anderson chapter participated in a community give-back event at the Salvation Army in downtown Anderson. A Hotdog lunch was provided and care packages containing toiletries and other items were distributed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Anderson chapter will be having two BEAM events this month. The first will take place on October 2, 2021 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the American Legion at 1301 E. Greenville St., Anderson SC 29621. This event will be our very first open house and will give the general public some insight on what we do in the national Federation of the blind. Featured tables will include membership, Braille literacy, technology, blind merchants, and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The second event will be our walk which will take place on October 9<sup>th</sup> at 10 AM at Christopher Taylor park at the Anderson Civic Center, which is located at 3027 Martin Luther King Blvd., Anderson South Carolina 29625. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see many of our Federation family in attendance. For more information, please contact chapter president Demetrius Williford at (864) 328-8177 or email him at <a href="mailto:santez1981@gmail.com">santez1981@gmail.com</a>.<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><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><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Events will be released with new committees on the list serv and the next Positive Note. If you have an interest in a specific committee, you are welcome to attend. Remember, this is the work of the Federation so if you join a committee, please know work is involved so we can build the Federation and move it forward.<span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'><o:p></o:p></span></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>After reading this, I may not want to visit my Papa’s farm with the cows anymore, LOL!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>Cows kill more Americans each year than sharks do.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><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><span style='color:black;background:white'> There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. (…Only a fraction of people will get this clean joke.)</span><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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> "Someday is not a day of the week." -<em><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#33475B;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Denise Brennan-Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></em></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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>