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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><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>November 8, 2021<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1839<o:p></o:p></p><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><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>In 1954, President <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/dwight-d-eisenhower"><span style='color:#E80C30'>Dwight D. Eisenhower</span></a> officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day"><span style='color:#E80C30'>Veterans Day</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;margin-bottom:22.5pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;margin-bottom:22.5pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery holds an annual memorial service. The cemetery is home to the graves of over 400,000 people, most of whom served in the military.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>18.2 million <a href="https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E80C30'>living veterans</span></a> served during at least one war as of 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>9 percent of veterans are women.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>7 million veterans served during the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history"><span style='color:#E80C30'>Vietnam War</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>3 million veterans have served in support of the War on Terrorism.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Of the 16 million Americans who served during World War II, about 325,000 were <a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/wwii-veteran-statistics#:%7e:text=Yielding%20to%20the%20inalterable%20process,II%20are%20alive%20in%202020." target="_blank"><span style='color:#E80C30'>still alive</span></a> as of 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>2 million veterans served during the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/korean-war"><span style='color:#E80C30'>Korean War</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#181818;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.6pt'>As of 2019, the <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/where-veterans-live" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E80C30'>top three states</span></a> with the highest percentage of Veterans were Virginia, Wyoming, and Alaska.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#181818;letter-spacing:.6pt'>We celebrate all veterans! Thank you for your service!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='letter-spacing:.6pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Looking ahead. There are several action items needing our attention this week. Please support the NFB of SC by purchasing your Marriott fundraiser tickets; 1 for $10, 3 for $25; all proceeds benefit the programs of the NFB of SC. The drawing will be held November 18 during Palmetto Connects. Also, if you have new items that you would like to donate to the Rocky Bottom online auction, please leave them at the center so they can be added to the auction website which begins November 18. Also, it is that time of year to pay our $10 state dues for the NFB of SC. You may do this online or by mail. If you send your information by mail, the membership committee will contact you to obtain all information needed. We are here to help in this process; please let us know how we can assist.</span><span style='letter-spacing:.6pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>You may also send checks payable to NFB of SC to the Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Please remember your membership is not complete unless we have an electronic submission of your membership and payment. If you send in a check with your membership information, please note, someone from the membership committee will contact you to assist in completing the form online.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are a chapter or division president or serve on a board, it is vitally important that your dues are received no later than December 31 to remain in your leadership role. We have to lead by example.<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><h2>Fusion, JAWS or Zoom Text<o:p></o:p></h2><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>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>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><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/donations/">https://nfbofsc.org/donations/</a><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>The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!<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><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Palmetto Connects, <span style='color:windowtext'>Thursday</span>, <span style='color:windowtext'>November 18</span> <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, November 18 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! Please remember we will be drawing the winner of the Marriott fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></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'>We are approaching our final days with our Marriott fundraiser benefitting the NFB of SC. 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>43 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>13 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 Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>148 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 Online Auction<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>From Thom Spittle, chair of RBRCCB<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The auction will start on November 13 and conclude on November 20 at 4pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please get any auction items to the Federation Center as soon as possible so that we can get them on the auction website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The link to the auction is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/rocky-bottom-online-auction-2021-27790">https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/rocky-bottom-online-auction-2021-27790</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be adding items often, so check back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Rocky Bottom Christmas Board Retreat<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoPlainText>We are just over 1 month away from this year’s Rocky Bottom Christmas board retreat which will be held December 3rd through December 5, 2021 at our Rocky Bottom campus. The board meetings will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in person and virtually through the Rocky Bottom Zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This year, the board of directors have decided to extend an invitation to more than board members to attend in person. Anyone interested in attending in person should call Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344. In person attendees are required to send proof of vaccination to David Houck at the Federation Center at <a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a>. Only vaccinated individuals will be allowed to attend in person. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Accommodations will be extended to board members of the NFBofSC state board and members of the Rocky Bottom Board of Directors first. Chapter and division presidents and past NFBofSC presidents will be given second priority, followed by committee chairpersons, then NFBofSC members. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>All requests must be called in by November 24, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meals will again be prepared by Lenora Robertson and her awesome kitchen crew. 3 meals will be provided on Saturday, and a breakfast to go will be available on Sunday. On Saturday evening there will be a celebration of our accomplishments, and a gift exchange. In the past, people have brought up delicious desserts. But this year, still being cautious of the pandemic, please bring a store bought dessert. Our kitchen staff will package and distribute them in a safe manner.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Rocky Bottom will supply the linens and towels for this weekend. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please make your reservations early. Those that need dietary or handicap rooms, please let us know when you make your reservation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Details of the gift exchange and the agenda and zoom information will be sent out at a later date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We hope to hear from you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thom Spittle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Chairman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>803-331-3344<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:RockyBottomInfo@gmail.com">RockyBottomInfo@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><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, November 8, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, November 9, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sumter Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, November 10, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Equality Achievement Month Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, November 11, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Lancaster Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, November 13, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Sunday, November 14, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><o:p> </o:p></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><h1>NFB of SC State convention Sponsors<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s thank all of our sponsors for our 65<sup>th</sup> annual NFB of SC state convention! Their contributions helped defray cost of the convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Platinum Level:<o:p></o:p></h1><h2>THE BIGNON FAMILY FOUNDATION<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edward and Vicki Bignon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Being a part of a REAL solution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>is an honor and a great way to live your life.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>May 2022 bring you good health and many blessings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eddie Bignon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>GOLD Level:<o:p></o:p></h1><h1>Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company based in Washington, DC. 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