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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><h2>Marriott<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Would you like to enjoy some wonderful SC weather! Do you need a vacation? Would you like to get away for a couple nights at one of the best cities in SC? Well below is your opportunity!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of SC is having a fund raiser drawing for 2 nights at the </span>North Charleston Marriott located at 4770 Goer Drive in North Charleston, SC 29406<span style='color:black'>. This also includes breakfast for two! This package is valued at $500 to be used by September 1, 2022. The drawing will be held during Palmetto Connects on November 18, 2021. One ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25. You do not have to be present to win!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If you would like to purchase tickets, go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and click on the Donations link on the homepage. Then look for the secure Pay Pal button for the NFB of SC. Be sure to put a note when you purchase tickets to let us know what the donation is for. Also, please include your name and phone number. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='color:black'>iPad<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to Andrew Adams who donated the iPad to the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC 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, tickets are for the iPad drawing 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><h2>Fusion, JAWS or Zoom Text<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi All, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Computer Science & Technology Division would like to thank Freedom Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The winner will receive a copy of an annual license for their choice of Fusion, Zoom Text or JAWS! Please help support the CSTD by purchasing one or more tickets. Prices are one for $3 or two tickets for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn on January 8, 2022 at the NFB of SC Statewide Seminar. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To purchase, go to the Computer Science & Technology Division’s PayPal at the below link. Be sure to include the following information when purchasing your tickets: Name, phone number and number of tickets purchased. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, we are entering the season of giving and gifting. You won’t have to wait on a shipment to arrive to give this chance to win. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support! <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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4awrn7eddQ&t=16s"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind relies on the generosity of our supporters to help us raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps us live the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 02-0259978) under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. Your donations assist us with distributing free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, introduce blind high school students to STEM careers, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, provide free audio newspaper services, contribute to the development of new technology and provide scholarships to blind students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/PAC"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to join the PAC plan!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>