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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><h1>November15, 2021<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Positive Note 1840<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><p class=MsoNormal>As we finish strong in our Marriott fundraiser; as we participate in other fundraisers within our affiliate among chapters and divisions, as we ask others to view our online rocky Bottom auction, as we bring gently used and new shoes for our Give Back project, as we ask individuals to join our Federation family, keep asking, keep trying, keep presenting, keep sharing, keep reminding. When someone says “No”, it is next opportunity; if we feel like we have come to the end, remember, Effort never Dies. And, if we feel like all is failing, remember, first attempt in learning. If we keep these acronyms in mind as we build the Federation with fundraisers, membership, education and awareness, we don’t ever have to give up. Keep believing, never let opportunities pass us by as we share our philosophy and our mission and with love, hope and determination, we can build the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Things to Know<span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have a lot going on this week in the Palmetto affiliate. Marriott fundraiser drawing will be held this Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform. Also, our Rocky Bottom online auction is live. Please see further in the PN for more information. If you are a board member of NFB of SC or Rocky Bottom, please make arrangements to attend our Christmas board retreat. Chapter and division presidents and past NFB of SC presidents, get your information in to Thom Spittle and david Houck. Additional members that wish to attend, your information is requested by November 24. See further information in the PN. Please pay close attention to our fundraisers and our give back project listed below along with an announcement about our statewide seminar on January 8 at the Federation Center. Finally, there are multiple ways to participate in Braille nationally and in our affiliate. Let’s get those fingers moving!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Condolence<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We express our condolences to the family of Bobby Anderson, a long time member of the Rock Hill chapter who passed away on Sunday. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.<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'>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. I am excited about this opportunity to win a vacation and support the NFB of SC as I have purchased 24 tickets. Please join me with your donation to the NFB of SC! 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>79 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> 9 Charleston Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>193 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>Statewide Seminar, January 8, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The 2022 statewide seminar will be held January 8 at the Federation Center in Columbia from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Eastern. Both Rocky Bottom Board and NFB of SC will have their board meetings between 12:15 and 1:45. If you plan to attend in person, please call David Houck at 803-254-3777 so we know how many to plan for our free lunch. I am hopeful that all leaders including chapter and division presidents along with board members will attend in person. If you plan to sell items during the statewide seminar as fundraisers, please let me know so I can add to the next Positive Note.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Shoes for a Cause<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We will be collecting new and gently used shoes during this holiday season. Please drop off or send to the Federation Center. Children’s shoes will be given to Sole Stepping, an organization that provides shoes to children in need in schools. The lady that drives this nonprofit is and orientation and mobility instructor based in Lexington, SC. Adult shoes will be given to adults reentering the workforce. Shoes can be new or gently used; if you plan to donate socks, please insure the are new. There is a box a the Federation Center for these items. We will plan to take photos of the donations. You may also bring to the Rocky Bottom Christmas board retreat if you plan to attend. We will plan to present to Kara Jefferson during the week of December 20.<o:p></o:p></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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Sports and Rec Fun<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoPlainText>Sports and Rec will be hosting a trivia night Friday January 21st at 8 p.m. on the NFB zoom line<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sports and Rec will be doing a fundraiser during state wide seminar. Anyone in person or on zoom can contribute and enjoy this fun ever. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Our fundraiser will be giving away one maybe two honken big fun boxes. Both will have all kinds of games, crafts, kitchen items, gardening items home improvement items exercise items etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The fundraiser is $5 per person and what it’ll be is each person randomly picks a sealed envelope that has 5 random brailed playing cards in them. Each person who contributes $5 will pick their own envelope and towards end of seminar we the Sports Rec will collect the envelopes open them and take out the five playing cards. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How to win well the envelops have 5 cards and it’s poker so the best five card hand wins. There’s no switching of cards or envelopes between people. Each envelope that a person picks will have their name placed on envelope braille and written. NO ONE knows what cards are in what envelopes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>There’s no work on your part just contribute $5 and watch us the Sports and Rec go through and determine the winners. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>It’ll be so much fun come one come all. If your attending in person then I’ll be there if your attending via zoom you can still be part of fundraiser. Let’s us know that you want an envelope and we will have a random person pick a random envelope and put your name on it. We can take cash, check, PayPal. we’ll just any type of payment. Hahaha lol. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>David Rebocho <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sports/Rec Division <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>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>Hi Friends of Rocky Bottom,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Fall Online Auction is underway. We have over 40 items available to bid on, with a wide range of starting bids.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Wednesday, November 17 and Friday November 19 from 7pm to 8pm on the Federation Zoom platform, we invite you to ask questions about the various items. I will go through some of the auction items, letting you know what is a hot item and what deals may still be available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, the proceeds of this online auction will help Rocky Bottom get through the winter months and purchase materials to upgrade the camp in preparation for a great 2022 year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 803-331-3344.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thom Spittle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chairman <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>Rocky Bottom Christmas Board Retreat<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoPlainText>We are just over three weeks 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><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Braille Readers are Leaders Contest<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoPlainText>From the Braille Literacy Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>"Do YOU read Braille (even if it isn't very fast, mind you) and do YOU like prizes? Do YOU want to help your NFB district read its way to absolute victory and state-wide bragging rights? If so, then YOU need to register for the National affiliate Braille Readers are Leaders contest! There will also be state affiliate incentives for everyone that registers for the national contest, so you will be getting DOUBLE the reward and DOUBLE the fun! Keep your ears ready for further info and reach out to Jamie or Shelley if you're "game" to join in! Let's get those fingers moving!"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Santa Letters<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>From NFB National<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are getting more Braille into the hands of blind and low-vision children—introducing the improved Santa Letter and Winter Celebration Program of the National Federation of the Blind. Each year, for many years now, elves at the National Federation of the Blind have been Santa’s helpers in sending out Braille letters to children all around the country. This year, we are expanding our program to have a winter themed Braille letter for those who do not celebrate Christmas.</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are providing both letters and the activities to go along with them in English and <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23517&qid=6269179" target="_blank">Spanish</a>. <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Wouldn’t your child, grandchild, or student love to receive a Braille letter in the mail during the winter break?</span></em> The letters and activities provided in the celebration packet are in print as well for sighted family members and friends.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All you need to do is visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23527&qid=6269179" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/program-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters</a> and complete the request form. The program is now open. The letters and celebration packets will be sent out in December. Requests will be open until December 17.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto'><o:p></o:p></span></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, November 15, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Membership and Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, November 16, 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>Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, November 17, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations and Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, November 18, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Senior Division 2:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom, drawing for Marriott fundraiser and more<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, November 19, 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>Email Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> if you want to participate!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, November 20, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tech Training 10:00 AM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Malaya Reece will be discussing the Android operating system, accessibility and apps.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>General questions pertaining to technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter 10:00 AM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#3C4043;background:white'>Conference Call in #: 1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057<o:p></o:p></span></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>Joke of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A pumpkin pie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Fascinating Fact of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The 100 folds of a chef’s hat represent 100 ways to cook an egg.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Final Thought<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>If you fail, never give up because f.a.i.l. means “first attempt in learning”; end is not the end; in fact, e.n.d. means “effort never dies”; if you get no as an answer, remember no means “next opportunity” “.<o:p></o:p></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>