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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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>December 19, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From: Jennifer Bazer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Positive Note 1845<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>803-960-9977 <a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Our family will be celebrating Christmas a few days early this year. My children, Cade and Kaylin will be headed to Florida to visit their paternal grandparents on Thursday. I will be headed out of town Christmas Eve to the sub-artic of Minneapolis where temperatures may think about reaching 20 degrees if I am lucky! This will be the first year Cade and Kaylin have not woken up on Christmas Day in their own beds. I think they are excited about the trip, but have many questions floating around in their heads! This will also be the first year I will not be in the Palmetto state for Christmas! Christmas will be different for our family this year; the meaning of Christmas for our family remains the same, however. We may not be together, but there is love in our hearts in Florida and in Minnesota. We may be a part, but our love for each other keeps us close. They will be swimming while I am sitting by a fire to keep warm. May all of you who celebrate have a joyous Christmas!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We are just three weeks away from statewide seminar which will be held in-person, January 8, 2022. We will stream the event so individuals can listen, but there will be no participation through the stream due to the logistics of the live auction. We hope you will join us at the center from 10 A.M. until 4 PM, Saturday, January 8. Please contact David Houck if you plan to participate in-person. At the seminar, chapters and divisions will selling items to raise money including, but not limited to: seniors, sports and rec, Lee County chapter, merchants, and more. We will also have our auction to benefit Rocky Bottom. Please bring new items for the auction. I look forward to seeing you all there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Also, our 2022 state dues are due by December 31. Please remember if you send in your name, please include an email if you have one and a working phone number so that we can assist in completing the online membership form. Thank you to those who are assisting members who are not as tech savvy. Together we are stronger.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Christmas Social, Thursday, December 23, 6:30 PM, Federation Zoom!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We will have a Christmas informal social, Thursday, December 23 at 6:30 PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform. This will be a time for those who wish to sing or play an instrument with their favorite Christmas songs. We will also share Christmas traditions and just have a good time with our Federation family. Bring your favorite beverage, a snack, and join us Thursday, December 23 at 6:30 PM Eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Palmetto Connects, Thursday, January 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022 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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Statewide Seminar, January 8, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The 2022 statewide seminar will be held January 8 at the Federation Center in Columbia from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Eastern. The statewide seminar is like a mini one day convention where we will hear from chapters, divisions, committees and more about their events in the Palmetto affiliate. It is a time to come together, meet new friends, reunite with old friends. We will be streaming this event not through zoom. As a result, participation and discussion will not be able to happen during streaming. You will be able to listen but not speak like on zoom. We hope to see you there! 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 want to thank Ike Nelson for his willingness to assist in preparing our meal for this event. 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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>NFB of SC Bags and Shirts<o:p></o:p></h1><h1> <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The NFB of SC is selling bags with the NFB of SC logo and Live the Life you Want on the front. The bag is black, bottom is red and the straps are white. The top is open. There is a zipper that expands the bag. There is a zippered pocket on the front where the NFB of SC logo is located. The bags are great for a gift or for sporting the NFB of SC logo and tag line. The bags sell for $25 each. You can pay pal the money on our website<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>or send cash or check made to NFB of SC to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We are also selling short sleeve t-shirts. They are gray with the logo and tag line on the right side if looking at the shirt. On the back, you will find the state of SC. These shirts are $25. You can purchase two bags for $40 or two shirts for $40, or, one bag and one shirt for $40. If you just want one or the other, the price is $25 each. We are hoping to get in some sweatshirts and hoodies and will let you know the cost of these once they are secured. All funds will go to the NFB of SC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Shoes for a Cause<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 at 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. This will be an ongoing give back project as children in schools always need shoes and please remember, children can wear adult shoes. My 11 year old son already wears a size nine in men’s! We hope that you will remember shoes for a cause when you no longer need a pair of gently used shoes or when you see sales of socks or shoes! Thank you for helping give back to those in need!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.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. Remember you must fill out the new form and the $10 state dues in order to complete the process for your 2022 dues!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/">https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Also, just a reminder that dues are due by December 31, 2021. Also, if you sign up on the NFB national site, that is awesome, you will receive your welcome coin and packet, but please remember, you must also sign up on<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>as a member of our Palmetto affiliate. I want to thank you all for being willing to assist those who are not familiar with online registration or payment so that their membership can be completed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Calling All Talent!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>PRESENTS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>THE 2</span><span class=s2><sup><span style='font-size:5.5pt;color:black'>ND</span></sup></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>This event will take place on March 19, 2022 at 4PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=s3><b><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>INTERESTED??? If so, here’s how to enter:</span></u></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>To register pay a 15-dollar registration fee to the Fundraiser Committee cash app at $NFBSCFundraiser or go to </span><span class=s4><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#0563C1'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> click donations and choose NFB OF SC PayPal(make sure to put Talent Show Registration in memo field). Then submit your information including name, phone and/or email address to <a href="mailto:nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com"><span class=s4>nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com</span></a>. Once you have submitted your registration you must create and submit a 90 second video or audio of your talent to <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><span class=s4>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>RULES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All video or audio submissions must be no longer than 90seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All submissions need to be in by the deadline of February 28, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All voting should be placed by 2PM March19, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>*No exceptions all rules enforced*<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span class=s3><b><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Here’s how to win and what you win:</span></u></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Each dollar raised is 1 vote. The contestants that raise the most money in votes from friends, family, etc. take home the CASH. To cast your vote, send your donations to the Fundraiser Committee cash app at $NFBSCFundraiser or go to </span><span class=s4><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#0563C1'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> click donations and choose NFB OF SC PayPal (make sure to put the contestant’s number in the memo field)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'>1<span class=s2><sup><span style='font-size:5.5pt;color:black'>st</span></sup></span> place 10%, 2<span class=s2><sup><span style='font-size:5.5pt;color:black'>nd</span></sup></span> place 5%, and 3<span class=s2><sup><span style='font-size:5.5pt;color:black'>rd</span></sup></span> place 3% of all proceeds<o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1>Blind Merchants Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Hello Federation family The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Blind Merchants Division is having a fundraiser for a 55 inch or above Smart TV. The tickets are 1 for $5.and 3 for $10. This fundraiser will continue throughout our state wide seminar. In which the drawing will take place The day of the seminar. So, don’t worry you will have an opportunity to purchase the lucky ticket or tickets that day. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance you can contact President Belinda banks at 8649095587 or email her at <a href="mailto:banksbelinda21@gmail.com">banksbelinda21@gmail.com</a> or Second vice president Demetrius Williford at 8643288177 or email him at <a href="mailto:Santez1981@gmail.com">Santez1981@gmail.com</a> or any of the blind merchants members for any additional information. Here are the different payment methods that can be used to purchase the tickets. Cash app which is $BlindMerchantsofSC, The next method is PayPal if you choose to used this method there is a a transaction fee of 2.2%. Our PayPal information is <a href="mailto:Blindmerchantssc@gmail.com">Blindmerchantssc@gmail.com</a>. With that being said in order for us to receive your full payment through PayPal that 2.2% will need to be added to The amount of tickets you purchase. We truly appreciate you all for participating in our fundraiser. At time of purchase please put in memo field your name and how many tickets you’re purchasing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Rocky Bottom Auction and Other Info<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From Thom Spittle:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The 2021 Rocky Bottom Fall Auction is now in the books.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I would like to thank those who donated cash and items, and those who bid on the awesome items we had available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Although we did not do as well this year, as compared to last year, I would like to say that we had more participation from a handful of the bidders, which helped us with a decent total.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Taking into account the cash donations and the items bid on, we raised about $2200. After the auction house expenses, we cleared roughly $2000 as compared to $3700 last year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Part of this difference is that the 3 night stays that we offered did not receive any bids, where last year we raised about $800 on these stays. The rest of the difference was from low participation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>However, we have a chance to close that financial gap on January 8<sup>th</sup> at the statewide seminar. Thanks to President Bazer, we will hold an auction throughout the day. Some of these items are from the Fall auction that did not receive any bids and some new items including a great travel package donated by Lori Ann Coley, and maybe even some great food items will be available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Turning to later this week, those attending the Rocky Bottom Board Retreat will receive a letter with more information, including your room assignment. If you do not get the email, please feel free to call Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>If you attend by zoom, the meeting of the Rocky Bottom Board of Directors will start at 10am, and the NFBofSC Board will meet at 2pm, each on the Federation Zoom Platform. Please note the log in information found elsewhere in this positive note.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Steve Cook, President of the Computer Science Division has agreed to host these meetings. Thank you for doing this, Steve.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>December Christmas Movies and Trivia Hosted by NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></h1><h1> <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Below is a list of the movie/Trivia schedule for December. Be sure to keep this message to refer back to for dates and times. All movies will be audio described!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>A Christmas Story<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>National lampoons - Christmas vacation (1989)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Shop from Home<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Lee County Chapter of the NFB of SC is now taking orders for your customized holiday gifts. Items include NFB logo candy bars, edible footballs, basketball goals, racecars, bowling balls and pins, golf clubs, high heel shoes, and many more. Also personalized t-shirts, caps, hoodies, sleep bonnet, and sleep shades, umbrellas, hair bows, socks, caps, earmuffs and more. You may personalize these gifts with colors of your choice. Imagine having your loved ones’ names, chapter names and more. We also make scripture coffee mugs and other drinkware. Contact Linda Dizzley at 803-459-4585 by phone or text for pricing or other information. She will also be selling some of these items at the statewide seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Fusion, JAWS or Zoom Text<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/donations/">https://nfbofsc.org/donations/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Sports and Rec Fun<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>David Rebocho<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sports/Rec Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Braille Readers are Leaders Contest<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From the Braille Literacy Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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! Registration is now open and reading may begin on December 1st! 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! Please reach out to Jamie at 864-838-0338 with a text, call, or message or at <a href="mailto:nfbsccherokeejamie@gmail.com">nfbsccherokeejamie@gmail.com</a> if you plan to read so that she can add you to the list and track your progress. Also reach out to Jamie to get help with registering for the national contest. Let's get those fingers moving!"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Zoom Events for the upcoming week!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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. Thank you! Committee chairs and co-chairs, please also send me a list of committee members for the committee you are chairing or co-chairing. Beginning in January, chairs and co-chairs will be responsible for sending out reminders of their meetings along with their agenda to the list serv. Please remember, I need a list of all committee members so we can add to the website by Wednesday, December 29.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Monday, December 20, 2021<span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Canceled will meet again in January: Membership and Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, December 21, 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>Thursday, December 23, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Christmas Social for all 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Movie Night 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Christmas Story Audio Described Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Federation Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Joke of the Week <o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Why are electrons never invited to parties?<br>They’re so negative.<o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Fascinating Fact of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>How many total gifts are in the 12 days of Christmas? It is almost enough to get a present each day of the year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Final Thought<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.” – Anonymous<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>NFB One Minute Message<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>“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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>