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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>October 25, 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'>37</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 have some thoughts about what it means to be a Federationist. This has been weighing on my mind for a while. I hope I have conveyed in the following the intent of my thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If the Federation is near and dear to your heart, why do some members come to one meeting a year just to vote, but never the eleven other meetings during the year? Why only give suggestions or criticisms, but not be willing to help make things better? Why only complain but not be actively involved in committees, chapters, divisions, or groups? Why pick and choose chapter or division members who get called and reminded of a meeting or a special event, and conveniently forget about those who may not agree with our views, who frustrate us, or who we don’t think are cool? As leaders, officers, and members, why don’t We promptly return calls, emails, or texts? It is great that we have fun in our chapters and divisions, but why do we often lose sight of doing the work of the Federation? During our meetings, we should be focusing on explaining and demonstrating the NFB philosophy, planning ways to advance the quality of lives of the blind, and sharing news about local, state and national NFB activities. Why do we want so badly to hold office to have a title, but then not actively and consistently participate? What good is the title, if those holding it aren’t willing to also put in the hard work to build the Federation? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124;background:white'>Luke 12:48, it states, "<b>From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked</b>.” I say these things not to lambast anyone, but as a call to arms for us all to step up our game. Let’s all put in the time, the work, the sweat equity, elbow grease, late nights, early mornings. Let’s show up to meetings and activities, not just because we want to be there, but because it is what is asked of us as Federationists. Let’s build our friendships with one another, so when conflict does arise, we can address it in a positive, thoughtful way, come to a resolution, and continue on the road toward success. Let’s show others in our cities, counties, states, and nation that we are a unified movement that can support our members, carry out our plans, and still power on to do the work we have chosen to do. We each have paid our dues to be a member. No one has forced us to do so. If we are moved enough to become a member, let’s put the work into it, so we are making the most of the time we have together and to learn about the many and varied things this awesome organization has in store. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keep your word; live with authenticity, integrity and passion. Don’t let others steal your joy. Have high expectations for yourself and others. Be a light in someone else’s darkness. <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124;background:white'>I am asking all of us to show up, step up, and rise up. Let’s go build the National Federation of the Blind!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Who are We? NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I am excited to continue to learn about each of you and share your interests, stories, goals, and your passion with our Federation family in the Palmetto State. In this section, I will ask a question each week to get to know you and for our Federation family to get to know you. Reflections will be shared in future issues of the Positive Note and the Palmetto Blind. I look forward to your contributions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The question this week:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Why does the NFB of SC need you? A few weeks ago, I asked, why do you need the Federation. This week, why does the Federation need you? What do you offer, bring to the table? What talents, strengths do you offer? Why does the Federation need you?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please email your responses to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you do not have email or not comfortable with technology, please call or text me at 803-960-9977 so that I may capture your responses as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC now has our 2022 Membership Form on our website at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. When you fill out this form, you will receive a copy of the information you entered if you provided your personal Email address. If you are assisting someone with the form that does not have an Email address, feel free to use <a href="mailto:steve@nfbsc.onmicrosoft.com">steve@nfbsc.onmicrosoft.com</a> in the Email field. Once you click on the submit button, you are taken to the Donations page in which you can choose to pay your $10 state dues using the NFB of South Carolina State Affiliate secure Pay Pal button. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/">https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions or need assistance with the above process, please call Steve Cook at 803 260 1292. If I am unable to take your call, I will call you back when I am available. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please remember dues should be received by December 31, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to those that have submitted their membership form and dues for 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Submissions Wanted for The Palmetto Blind<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The Palmetto Blind will be released in December. If you wish to contribute an article, submissions are due no later than November 30, 2021. Please note submissions may be edited for brevity. Please submit submissions to <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>If you have a suggestion for the Palmetto Blind, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Fundraiser Columbia Chapter<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to Andrew Adams who donated the iPad to the Columbia Chapter to use for a fund raiser. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Would you like a chance to win an 9<sup>th</sup> generation, 10.2 64 gig iPad? Well here is your opportunity! The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC is having a fund raiser! This would make a great Christmas gift for someone or yourself! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will draw the winners name at our December 9, 2021 Chapter meeting. Tickets are only $5 each or 3 for $10! When purchasing tickets via secure Pay Pal at the below link. Be sure to include your name and phone number. You will need to use the Pay Pal button for the NFB of South Carolina State Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/donations/">https://nfbofsc.org/donations/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Bingo Fundraiser Postponed Until next Year!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The fundraising committee has postponed the Bingo fundraiser until next year. Stay tuned for more fundraisers by this awesome committee!<o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Palmetto Connects, <span style='color:windowtext'>Thursday</span>, October <span style='color:windowtext'>28</span>, <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, October 28 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>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>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>10 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>11 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> 10 Cherokee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>110 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>We are asking all chapters and divisions along with the Rocky Bottom Board members to contribute at least $25.00 so that items can be purchased. You may mail a check made to RBRCCB and send to the center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or pay pal on the Rocky Bottom site at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.rockybottomofsc.com">www.rockybottomofsc.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to those chapters, divisions and board members who have made their donations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>28 Columbia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>21 Anderson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>92 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>160 Lancaster Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>110 At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 10 Greenville Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 96 Cherokee Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 77 Rock Hill Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 68 Ted Brewer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 31 Belvedere Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>833 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>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>All committees should release to the list serv an agenda for each meeting so that we know what will be discussed.<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>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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Below are the events scheduled this week for the NFB of SC. Chairs and co-chairs, please make sure your agenda for the committee is on the list serv before your meeting. If you are interested in a committee, please feel free to join the meeting. Final committee members for each committee will be released after November’s meetings to give everyone an idea of what committees they are passionate about and willing to commit time and effort to build the NFB of SC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, October 25, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Doing our fair share 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Frank Coppel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, October 26, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Get Fit Session 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity and Inclusion 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kris Crawley and Derique Simon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, October 27, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Reliving Banquet Speeches 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, October 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, October 29, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Hocus Pocus Movie Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, October 30, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Get Fit Session 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom 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><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 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><h1>NFB Trivia<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>In what three cities are the NFB <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/training-centers"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>training centers</span></a> located?</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo4;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Answer: Minneapolis, MN, Ruston, LA, and Denver, CO<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Fascinating Facts<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'>Monopoly was developed in 1930 in the U.S. to create a pastime for the unemployed people during the great depression.</span><span style='background:white'><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>What is an astronaut’s favorite place on a computer?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The spacebar<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>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>"You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches." —Dita Von Teese<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>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>