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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=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Be sure to share the below information with people that do not have access to Email.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Thank you for your interest in the National Federation of the Blind. Become a member of the organized blind movement. Attend an open house gathering call to learn why we need you and why you need us as well. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 8:00 p.m., eastern<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Learn more about the Federation and why membership is crucial. Join the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Our open house gathering calls are for individuals who are curious about the National Federation of the Blind. They offer opportunities for the following: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span class=Hyperlink0>meet our National President, Mark A. Riccobono</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span class=Hyperlink0>receive information from and ask questions of other Federationists</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span class=Hyperlink0>become informed about the benefits of membership </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span class=Hyperlink0>dispel myths and misconceptions about the National Federation of the Blind </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sign up by going to<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><a href="https://nfb.org/form/open-house-gathering-call-regist?q=form/open-house-gathering-call-regist"><span class=Hyperlink1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>https://nfb.org/form/open-house-gathering-call-regist?q=form%2Fopen-house-gathering-call-regist</span></span></a><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>or by emailing <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a> or calling 410-659-9314. We look forward to your participation! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4awrn7eddQ&t=16s"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind relies on the generosity of our supporters to help us raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps us live the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 02-0259978) under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. Your donations assist us with distributing free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, introduce blind high school students to STEM careers, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, provide free audio newspaper services, contribute to the development of new technology and provide scholarships to blind students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/PAC"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to join the PAC plan!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>