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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>January 31, 2022<span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><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>Positive Note 1851<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>803-960-9977 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><h1> Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Alexa, turn off my 5:50 A.M. alarm. Feet hit the floor; across the house to wake up Kaylin; her bus will arrive at 6:37 A.M. My phone chimes, a text from a member to let me know someone has passed away in the family. “Kaylin, make sure you have your lunch, your chrome book, your mask. Here is the bus. I love you. Do your best. Be kind to everyone you meet.” She gives me a hug and runs to meet the bus at the end of the driveway. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I respond to the text from the member. “Sorry about your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Would you like me to circulate the loss of your family member on the list serv and the Positive Note?” It is 6:55 A.M. Time to wake up Cade; his bus will arrive at 7:17. A call comes in from another member. I am not able to take the call at the moment, but I will call them back after Cade is on the bus. “Cade, make sure you have your Chrome Book, your mask, and your phone. I love you. Do your best. Be kind to everyone you meet.” He gives me a huge hug and runs across the lawn to meet the bus across the street.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, back to that phone call I missed from the member. They had questions about how to join the Federation zoom room for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, it is Monday so that means the Positive Note will be out by 8:00 A.M. Did I include everything? Did I take out items that are no longer relevant? Did I check for spelling and grammatical errors? I have pressed the send button and it is off for all to read.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has been 2.5 hours since I have opened my eyes, put my feet on the floor and began my day. Now, it is time to take a shower, get dressed and reach out to students, parents, teachers of blind students, regarding pre-employment transition services including self-advocacy, work-readiness, college exploration, internships, mentoring and more. I stop around noon to grab a bite to eat, check my texts and phone calls along with email messages. I begin to work on the Positive Note for the next week so I don’t have to do it all in a weekend. I return a call from a chapter president regarding their financial report that will be submitted to the state office. I text a member thanking them for their SUN, share unlimited NFB donation. I email president Riccobono to let him know I will be attending this Saturday’s affiliate president leadership meeting from 1:00 until 6:00 via zoom and 1:00 until 4:00 on Sunday via zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I resume my work from this morning organizing appointments to see students and parents. I take a hand-held video magnifier to a student at Anderson University because she cannot see the board. I arrive home after 6:00 PM from Anderson and jump in my car where the driver is waiting to take all of us to scouts. Cade is in boy scouts and Kaylin in brownies. I present to my daughter’s girl scout troop on blindness where I have the Braille alphabet cards and their names written in Braille. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are now home, it is after 8:00 PM. It is time for homework and then baths and showers. The children finally climb in bed after 9:30. They read a book or I read a book to them. We say our prayers and they drift off to sleep. The house is quiet but my day is not over. Time to check email, missed calls and texts. I respond to email from teachers and parents as well as affiliate business. It is too late to return calls and texts. I will do that tomorrow. It is after 11:00. I finally crawl in bed. Grateful I had the opportunity to spend time with my children in the mornings and attend their activities in the evenings. I am blessed to talk, text and email with our affiliate members, our leaders during the day. I am physically exhausted, but my brain will not shut down. I finally drift off to sleep a little after midnight. Tomorrow is another day. Another day that I “get to” do all the wonderful things in my life. I don’t “have to”, it is a choice. I “get to” and I am so thankful!<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>SUN Shares, Shares Unlimited NFB<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'>One of the tremendous examples of our words unity and perseverance at our statewide seminar was that of our affiliate collecting 130 SUN shares for nationals, a total of $1,300. Shares Unlimited NFB is a rainy day fun. NFB of SC has benefitted from this fund. I want to thank the following individuals who pledged during SUN. All pledges are due by January 31 by donating through our affiliate pay pal and signifying SUN. You may also make a check to NFB of SC and mail to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 with SUN in the memo. If you did not pledge during our statewide seminar, you may still send a donation by mail or through pay pal at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>and go to donate. Please insure you choose the NFB of SC pay pal account. Each share is $10.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We will send our donation to the national office on February 1. If there has been a mistake of funds received, please kindly let me know so I can make the adjustments.<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'>The following individuals pledged during our seminar and we wish to thank them. Some of them have fulfilled their pledge, thank you:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Each share is $10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Frank and Shelley Coppel: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Steve and Shannon Cook: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jamie and Beverly Allison: Pledged 1 share, paid 1 share<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Cheri Euton: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>David and Darlene Houck: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dianne Haycraft: Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>David Rebocho: Pledged 15 shares, paid 15 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Linda Dizzley: Pledged 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Roger Webb: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Lenora Robertson: Pledged 1 share, paid 1 share<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Frank Loza: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Carolyn Phillips: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Pat and Dale Wolthoff: Pledged 5 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Loretta and Henry Green: Pledged 4 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Charlis and Paul Borodin” Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Janice Bright: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Ed and Julie Bible: Pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Malaya Reece: Pledged 3 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Marty McKenzie: Pledged 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>David Bundy: Pledged 5 shares, paid 5 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Kris Crawley: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Parnell Digs” Pledged 2 shares, paid 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dorothy Hilton” Pledged 2 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Amy Hatten: Pledged 1 share<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Kim Allen: Pledged 2 shares, paid 4 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jennifer Bazer: Pledged 10 shares, paid 10 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>James Byers: Pledged 4 shares, paid 4 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Valerie and Larry Warrington: pledged 3 shares, paid 3 shares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Debra Canty: paid 2 shares after reading in Positive Note<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Stacey Fulwood: paid 2 shares after reading in Positive Note<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Patricia Jenkins: paid 1 share after reading in 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>Palmetto Connects, Thursday, February 3, 2022, 6PM<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, February 3, 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! Please note, this is not for just leaders, it is for all of us around the state and beyond.<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 2022 Legislative Breakfast, February 23<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 style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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 style='color:#1155CC'><a href="mailto:annahprice97@gmail.com" target="_blank">annahprice97@gmail.com</a>,</span> 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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>After the Thursday, February 10 deadline, interested individuals will be contacted with more information.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have questions about the 2022 Legislative Breakfast, please don’t hesitate to reach out.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you!</span><o:p></o:p></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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anna Price, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>NFB of SC Braille Readers are Leaders Winners!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The 2021-2022 National and State Braille Readers are Leaders Contest has drawn to a close. The Braille Literacy committee wants to congratulate and sincerely thank all of the participants who read for the contest this year. The contest results are listed below: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>4th place-Jamie Allison, 2,324 minutes read<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>3rd place-Tracy Spittle, 2,760 minutes read<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>2nd place-Elizabeth Rouse, 3,025 minutes read<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>1st place and top reader-Lenora Robertson, 5,625 minutes read<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>District Bragging Rights Contest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>3rd place-District 4, 2,324 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>2nd place-District 5, 5,625 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>1st place-District 2, 5,785 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Prizes to be Awarded<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The top reader will be awarded a glass plaque with a laser-engraved inscription to commemorate the achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement, a medal featuring a book and the lamp of knowledge, and a t-shirt. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The top 3 winners also got to choose between a deck of Braille UNO or playing cards. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Several other random prizes were also awarded during the January 24th Palmetto Connects call. These are listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Braille Labeler and tape: Elizabeth Rouse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Braille Clothing Tags: Lenora Robertson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>3x5 slate and stylus: Lenora Robertson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Business card slate and notebooks to fit it: Tracy Spittle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Holiday Recipe Book in EBAE Braille: Lenora Robertson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Twin Vision Book: Elizabeth Rouse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Nine Men's Morris Braille/Print Board Game: Lenora Robertson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The Braille Literacy Committee would like to thank President Bazer and the entire state affiliate for their financial backing and moral support, as well as Shelley Coppel, Linda Dizzley, and a special "angel" who wishes to remain anonymous for their gracious contributions of prize items. Perhaps this will motivate more of you to read with us in the 2022-2023 iteration. We're already looking forward to next year's contest!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>NFB of SC Fundraising Committee Offers You!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>WHAT? New Orleans Here We Come!!! <br>WHO? The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina!!!<br>WHAT? Offering an opportunity to win a 6-day 7-night stay during our National Convention!!!<br>WHEN? July 4th through July 10th at the Marriot located at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans.<br>WHAT SHOULD I DO? Purchase tickets which are 1 for five-dollars and 3 for ten-dollars. For every thirty-dollars you donate, then you will have a chance to win one-hundred dollars in CASH! The winner will either win a room or funds will be applied to your previously reserved room. <br>WHAT DO I GET? Hotel accommodations for the room. If the convention is cancelled the winner will take home the cash.<br>HOW will I win? You can send your donation to NFB of SC PayPal at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. You may also mail a check, cash or money order to NFB of SC and mail to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 and please make sure to put Hotel Tickets in the for/memo field. To have your information placed into the drawing please send us an email with your name and best reached phone number to, <a href="mailto:nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com">nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com</a>.<br>WHAT SHOULD I KNOW? In order for the winner to have enough time to cancel previous reservations, WHEN IS THE DRAWING? The drawing will take place on Monday May 30, 2022 at 5:30pm on the Federation zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHAT IS THE ZOOM INFO? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09"><span style='color:black'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Easy way to add to your contacts for a quick connection…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>9292056099,,,8032543777# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your support to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina-Fundraising Committee!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:#363638'>For more information please contact Andrew Adams at </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black'>(803)269-3803</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:#363638'> or Debra Canty at </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black'>(803)775-5792</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:#363638'> Co-chairs of Fundraiser Committee.</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><h1>NFB of SC Movie Night Friday, February 4 at 8:00 PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have plans on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM Eastern? If not come and join the National Federation of the Blind of Sc for a presentation of the movie 42! All of the movies that we show are audio described. The Zoom information to join us is below the information pertaining to the movie. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In 1945, sportswriter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wendell Smith<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>suggests that <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brooklyn Dodgers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>owner <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Branch Rickey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>consider Jackie Robinson as the black ballplayer Rickey is looking for. Robinson and his team, the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kansas City Monarchs,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>stop by a gas station. When the attendant refuses Robinson entry to the washroom, Robinson says they will find another station at which to fill up the<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>team bus, and the attendant relents. As Robinson steps out, a scout for the Dodgers sent by Rickey approaches him and invites him to Brooklyn. He is offered<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>a $600 per month contract and a $3,500 signing bonus, which Robinson accepts after being warned by Rickey that he must control his temper if he wants to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>play. Robinson proposes to his girlfriend, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rachel,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by phone and she accepts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>spring training,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robinson earns a roster spot with the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Montreal Royals,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AAA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>affiliate of the Brooklyn <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>farm system.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After a great season there and spring training in Panama, he advances to the Dodgers. Many of the players soon sign a petition, stating they refuse to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>play with Robinson, but manager <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leo Durocher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>insists Robinson will play with the main team, and they relent. When Durocher is suspended by <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Chandler,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Commissioner of Baseball,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>for actions in his personal life, leaving the Dodgers without a manager to start the regular season, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Burt Shotton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>agrees to manage the team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In a game against the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Philadelphia Phillies,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>manager <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ben Chapman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>taunts Robinson, causing him to go back to the dugout and smash his bat out of frustration. With encouragement from Rickey, Robinson then returns to the<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>field and hits a single, steals second base and advances to third on a throwing error, and scores the winning run. When Chapman's behavior toward Robinson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>generates bad press for the team, Phillies' <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>general manager<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Herb Pennock<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>requires him to pose with Robinson for newspapers and magazine photos prior to the next game between the two teams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Later, Robinson's teammate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pee Wee Reese<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>comes to understand what kind of pressure Robinson is facing, and makes a public show of solidarity, standing with his arm around Robinson's shoulders<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>before a hostile crowd at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Crosley Field<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>in <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cincinnati,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>silencing them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In a game against the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>St. Louis Cardinals,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Enos Slaughter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"accidentally" spikes Robinson on the back of the leg with his <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>cleats<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>while running to first base.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robinson's home run against <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pittsburgh Pirates<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>pitcher <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fritz Ostermueller,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>who had earlier hit him in the head, helps clinch the National League pennant for the Dodgers, sending them to the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>World Series.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A series of texts are shown in the epilogue of the film regarding Robinson and his teammates future involvements as well as others.<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>Guide Dog Users’ Division Interest, January 31 at 8PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>There will be a SC guide dog User interest meeting on Monday, January 31 at 8PM on the Federation zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During this meeting, we will elect officers and form a constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to join this division, run for an office as president, vice-president or secretary/treasurer, we hope to see you at this meeting. If you just want to know more, please join us. You do not have to be a guide dog user to be in this division, just have interests in guide dogs and policies related to guide dogs and their users.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The president and vice-president must be a guide dog user.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope to see a lot of you January 31 at 8PM Eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Communities of Faith Division Interest Meeting, January 31 at 8PM <o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We will have a Communities of Faith interest meeting for the SC affiliate on Monday, January 31 at 6PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in joining this division, we look forward to seeing you on the meeting at 6PM on January 31 to elect officers and develop the constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The President and Vice-President must be blind. We will also have a secretary/treasurer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The purpose of this division is to encourage and support blind people in the pursuit of religious callings, to assist in their inclusion in communities of faith, and to provide a vehicle for collective action;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>If you are interested, feel free to email me at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:kristophericrawley@gmail.com">kristophericrawley@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>or give me a text/call at (561) 702-5014.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See you all then!<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>Girl Scout Cookies, Purchases will Benefit 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'>My daughter Kaylin is selling girl scout cookies again this year. She was the top seller in her troop 3395. Let’s see if she can be the top seller again in 2022. Last year, I personally donated 10% of all her sales to the NFB of SC which was $250. Will you help her and the NFB of SC by purchasing girl scout cookies?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Adventurefuls<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Indulgent brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored cream with a hit of sea salt<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Toas/Yay<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Lemonades<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Shortbreads<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thin Mints<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>PB Patties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Caramel Delights<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>PB Sandwiches<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Gluten Free chocolate caramel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>$5 per box<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I will deliver in South Carolina or you can order online and they will ship from her personal link.<br clear=all><a href="https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/?fbclid=IwAR0V1MEO_sGolJCpSWwu5gj7PaG1FleZh8A51a7LHVtcV14nAHHcl94maY0#/social-link-landing/0207a3a1-8f94-4a0e-8f56-46a8ff27810f">https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/?fbclid=IwAR0V1MEO_sGolJCpSWwu5gj7PaG1FleZh8A51a7LHVtcV14nAHHcl94maY0#/social-link-landing/0207a3a1-8f94-4a0e-8f56-46a8ff27810f</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you for your support of Kaylin and troop 3395 along with 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>Giving Back to the 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'>Do you own your own business? Do you sell items? Are you a part of a multi-level marketing program? Would you like to give back some of your earnings to the NFB of SC? We are happy to feature you in the Positive Note and on our website if you are<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>willing to give at least 10% back to the NFB of SC. Please contact president Jennifer Bazer to be featured. Please email your name, business, what you sell, how people can order through website or other ways, and how much you plan to donate within a certain period of time to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><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'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Convention Planning Committee Seeks<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoPlainText>The Convention Planning Committee is asking all Chapter and Divisions to donate at least 25 dollars for a fundraiser we are working on. This fundraiser will help offset some of the cost of our State Convention and possibly help more of our members be able to attend in person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>You may send check to the state office at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also go to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Click on donate for the NFB of SC and use pay pal. Please note State convention funds in your memo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Pledges from 2021 State Convention Banquet<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Pledges from our 2021 state convention banquet were due in the state office by December 31, 2021. Most pledges have been fulfilled but we are still missing about $500 of the $10,100 in unfulfilled pledges. Please insure you check your records and make good on your pledge by January 31. These pledges help the NFB of SC continue our mission, our programs and our services.<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>NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">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'>We have added hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts to our NFB of SC apparel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Blue crew neck sweatshirt,</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>With yellow logo, and NFB of SC</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Live the life you want. Written below.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Blue hoodie sweatshirt, with front pockets. Has the</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB logo in yellow with</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB of SC, Live the life you want, written below the logo.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Prices are as follows:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sweatshirt or hoodie:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Adult small to adult extra large</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Is 35 each or 2 for 60</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2x to 5x is 40 each or 2 for 70 </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>T shirt and bags 25 each or 2 for 40</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Same price for Bags. You can mix and match. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Make money orders or checks payable to NFB of SC and mark what you are purchasing and size. You may also pay through pay pal at</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">www.nfbofsc.org</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please note in the comments section exactly what you wish to purchase. Questions, call President Jennifer Bazer at 803-960-9977. Thank you for your support of the NFB of SC!</span></b><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>State Dues<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>It is now 2022 and I hope all of you have paid your $10 state dues. These were due by December 31. If you are a member of a board, hold an office, it is vital that your state dues be paid no later than January 31 to remain in good standing in the organization. This includes chapters, divisions and officers of NFB of SC, Federation Center, and Rocky Bottom. We have to lead by example! All presidents of chapter and boards, please insure Steve Cook as membership chair, David Houck and I have a list of your officers for 2022 along with their contact information and please insure membership dues are paid for these officers to remain in good standing.<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>Shoe Project<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please bring your gently used shoes and new socks for our shoe project to the center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or mail them. If you wish to make a donation to this project, you may use pay pal on our site with shoe project in the comment field and we will be happy to purchase shoes or socks on your behalf. Shoes will be given to students in schools who are not able to afford shoes and socks. Adults shoes and socks will be given to those re-entering the workforce. Kara Jefferson is an orientation and mobility specialist in the Lexington area. She has worked with our students and adults on cane travel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">www.nfbofsc.org</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><h1>Blind Merchants Fundraiser<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 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. 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>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.<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'>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><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 has had our 2022 Membership Form on our website at <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">www.nfbofsc.org</a> since October 1, 2021. 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, 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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">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>At Large Chapter<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 At-Large Chapter is selling Gift cards as an ongoing fundraiser. You may purchase physical cards or eCards to keep on your phone. There is no cost to the purchaser, but our chapter does get a percentage of each card sold. The Gift cards available are Walmart, Target, Visa, Bath and Body Works, Domino’s, Amazon and hundreds more, too numerous to list items here.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please Contact Melanie Torrance ( 803-908-6656), Mike Seats (803) 237-1464),<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>or Mary Sonksen (864) 590-3637) to purchase one or more of your favorite cards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Calling All Talent!<o:p></o:p></h1><h1> <o:p></o:p></h1><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SC</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>PRESENTS </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><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</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>This event will take place on March 19, 2022 at 4PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>To register pay a 15-dollar registration fee to the Fundraiser Committee go to </span><span class=s4><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#0563C1'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">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 <span class=s4><a href="mailto:nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com">nfbofscfundraiser@gmail.com</a></span>. Once you have submitted your registration you must create and submit a 90 second video or audio of your talent to <span class=s4><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a></span>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>RULES</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All video or audio submissions must be no longer than 90seconds.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All submissions need to be in by the deadline of February 28, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>• All voting should be placed by 2PM March19, 2022.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>*No exceptions all rules enforced*</span><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt'><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, go to </span><span class=s4><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#0563C1'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7Ccfe7f92da2ef42b97b1f08d9d5df963e%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637775978610363394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KMvyivKm4YgSBaR6GdY%2FyYzqjiJUguonrhgp9smeako%3D&reserved=0">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)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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><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 month!<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 month 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. Also, starting now, chairs and co-chairs of committees along with presidents of chapters and divisions will be responsible for sending out meting reminders to the listserv along with the agenda. 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. Please remember, I need a list of all committee members so we can add to the website.<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>February 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h2>Monday, January 31, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Communities of Faith Interest Meeting 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>SCAGDU Meeting 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<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>Tuesday, February 1, 2022<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><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, February 2, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Cooking with the At Large Chapter 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Legislative & Advocacy Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, February 3, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Darlington County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Student Division 8:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, February 4, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>This months movie is 42 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, February 5, 2022<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>Greenville Chapter 11:00 AM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, February 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Fund Raising Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, February 8, 2022<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, February 9, 2022<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 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, February 10, 2022<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, February 12, 2022<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><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Sunday, February 13, 2022<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><h2>Monday, February 14, 2022<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, February 15, 2022<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, February 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, February 17, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <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, February 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Trivia Night hosted by David Bundy 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you wish to play, Email david at <a href="mailto:bundy@pobox.com">bundy@pobox.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, February 19, 2022<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>Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Presentation on AIRA starting at 10:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter Conference Call 10:00 AM Conference Call in #: 1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, February 21, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, February 22, 2022<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>Diversity and Inclusion 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, February 24, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, February 26, 2022<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><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'>If your Committee, Chapter or Division meets on the Federation Center or Rocky Bottom Zoom platform, beginning on January 1, 2022. I will still send out monthly and weekly reminders, but it will be up to the person in charge of the meeting to send out the daily reminder. The reason for this is that we have been asked to provide the agenda to everyone before the meeting. This way when you send out your agenda, you can also include the Zoom information for your meeting.<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'>Below you will find the information for the Federation and Rocky Bottom Zoom information to join meetings. Please keep a copy of this information to send out with the agenda for your meeting.<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'>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'><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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1D1C1C;background:white'>What goes up but never comes back down?</span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1D1C1C'><br><span style='background:white'>Your age!</span></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><h1>Fascinating Fact of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The English word with the most definitions is "set."<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:21.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#4A4A4A'>According to <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Guinness World Records</span></em>, "set" has <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/english-word-with-the-most-meanings/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E8021D'>the largest number of meanings</span></a> of any word in the English language, with 430 different senses listed in the 1989 edition of Second Edition of the <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Oxford English Dictionary</span></em>. The word "sets" the record with an entry running 60,000 words, or 326,000 characters, and no other English word has come close since.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1>Final Thought<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:19.2pt;background:#E5372B;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:white'>Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=boldtext><span style='font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>-Martin Luther King Jr.</span></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><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></div></body></html>