<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Hello, my Federation family!</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As some of you may know, the NFB of SC has in years past hosted a Legislative Breakfast here in Columbia, a morning event at the Statehouse with our State Legislators.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We on the Legislative and Advocacy Committee have great news to share! The 2022 Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 8-10 AM, but we need your help to make this day a great success. Whether you are a social butterfly, a knowledgeable legislative speaker, a technically savvy video editor, or a well-organized behind-the-scenes supporter, we can use your skills to benefit the NFB of SC.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, spots to attend this in-person only event are limited. We estimate that only 15-20 Federationists will be attending.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you are interested in contributing to the event either through preparation work or in-person attendance, please contact me directly via email at </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:annahprice97@gmail.com" target="_blank">annahprice97@gmail.com</a>,</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> no later than noon on Thursday, February 10. While we cannot welcome everyone to the event, we want to show off the strengths and the diversity of the Federation. No one’s participation is assumed, regardless of previous experience or position in the state affiliate, so everyone must reach out to me by the above deadline if they would like to be considered.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please note that there are a variety of roles and responsibilities available, so if you are at all interested, please reach out. We will not know that you hope to participate unless you communicate that to me directly.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">After the Thursday, February 10 deadline, interested individuals will be contacted with more information.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"> </span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Again, while we sincerely wish we could have everyone join us in-person, that is simply not possible this year, so we encourage interested individuals to reach out proactively. Rest assured that if you are not selected to attend the event this year, you will have another chance next year.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you have questions about the 2022 Legislative Breakfast, please don’t hesitate to reach out.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thank you!</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Anna Price</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Co-Chair | NFB of SC Legislative and Advocacy Committee</p></div>