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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><h1>February 28, 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;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>From: Jennifer Bazer, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Positive Note 1855</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>803-960-9977<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I cannot believe February is coming to a close and we are diving into March. I am currently in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a week. I will be touring Blind Incorporated, one of the National Federation of the Blind’s training centers while I am in the Twin Cities. My hope is also to connect with Ryan Strunk, affiliate president of Minnesota. As always, I am available to all of you; just wanted you all to know that I am an hour behind all of you until March 6 so when you text or call, just a friendly reminder.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> I want to share a few things for the upcoming week. Please insure if you wish to support Computer Science and Technology division, please purchase your tickets for the drawing on March 3 during Palmetto Connects by 5:00 PM on March 3.. Information follows below for this drawing or you may contact Steve Cook, President of the division at 803-254-0222. Also, get your money in for the senior division drawing and Merchants’ Division drawing. You may find information about all of these drawings below or contact the respective president of each division to make sure your information is received for those drawings. They will be held on March 3 during Palmetto Connects. Don’t delay in getting it in; you may win! Girl scout cookies are coming to a close this week. If you need more, contact me. Currently, Kaylin has sold 773 boxes and I will give 10% of her total sales back to the NFB of SC. Don’t forget to enter the Talent show; all entries due by 11:59 PM Eastern on February 28, 2022; voting continues until March 19 at 2:00 PM Eastern.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The board of the National Federation of the Blind of SC voted during Thursday’s meeting that all dues for 2022 must be in and membership form completed by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 31 in order to vote during the election at the state convention in North Charleston August 25-28. After May 31, folks can still become members of our organization; however, they will not be eligible to vote at the end of August. Please insure all dues and forms are complete by this deadline. We appreciate your assistance with this process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1>Additional Black History Information<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'>Thank you to Patricia Smith Jenkins for submitting the following information to continue the observance of black history month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#666666'>Amanda Gorman recited her poem “The Hill We Climb.”</span><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:.1pt'>Credit...Ruth Fremson/The New York Times</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#666666'>Raphael Warnock is the first Black senator elected in the state of Georgia.<span style='letter-spacing:.1pt'>Credit...Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Tishaura Jones became </span><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#666666;letter-spacing:.1pt'><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/us/st-louis-mayoral-election-tishaura-jones.html"><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#326891;letter-spacing:0pt'>the first Black woman to be elected mayor of St. Louis</span></a></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>. In fact, for a brief period of time during the summer and fall, there were </span><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#666666;letter-spacing:.1pt'><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/27/us/black-women-mayor-us-cities.html"><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#326891;letter-spacing:0pt'>a record number of Black women mayors </span></a></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>at the helm of large U.S. cities.</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>March is Women’s History Month<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As we slide into March on Tuesday, we want to remember Women’s History month. If you have facts or information to share, please feel free to email me with submissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Girl Scout Cookies, Purchases will Benefit NFB of SC and they have arrived!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Girl scout cookies are selling out fast! Peanut butter sandwiches and caramel delights are hard to get! Only one week left; don’t delay, get yours today!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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? Adventurefuls, Indulgent brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored cream with a hit of sea salt, Toas/Yay, Lemonades, Shortbreads, Thin Mints, PB Patties, Caramel Delights, PB Sandwiches. $5 per box</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> I will deliver in South Carolina or you can order online and they will ship from her personal link.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Thank you for your support of Kaylin and troop 3395 along with the NFB of SC!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Vote, Vote, Vote, Talent Show NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> We have several contestants in the 2022 Talent Show! You can go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and click on the Talent Show heading to view the contestants entries. Once you have enjoyed the great talent, click on the donations link to vote via secure PayPal. You will need to go to the NFB of SC PayPal button to vote. For example, if you donate $50 for Contestant 1, this will give her 50 votes! Each dollar counts as 1 vote for the contestant in which you vote for. Be sure to put the contestants number in the notes field when donating via PayPal. Thank you for supporting the National federation of the Blind of SC!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Calling All Talent! <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SC PRESENTS THE 2ND TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE This event will take place on March 19, 2022 at 4PM INTERESTED??? If so, here’s how to enter: To register pay a 15-dollar registration fee to the Fundraiser Committee go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></a> and 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 style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></a>. RULES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• All video or audio submissions must be no longer than 90seconds.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• All submissions need to be in by the deadline of February 28, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• All voting should be placed by 2PM March19, 2022.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*No exceptions all rules enforced*</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here’s how to win and what you win:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and click donations and choose NFB OF SC PayPal (make sure to put the contestant’s number in the memo field) 1st place 10%, 2nd place 5%, and 3rd place 3% of all proceeds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Palmetto Connects, Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6PM<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, March 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. We will have drawings that we were unable to have during statewide seminar including CSTD, Seniors, and Blind Merchants. Please insure you have entered these drawings if you want a chance to win!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Medical Equipment Application<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The Talking Medical Device Application is now on <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. If anyone does not use computers and needs a form mailed to them, please let me know and I can send them one by mail. My number is (803) 605-4250. Remember, in order for the applications to be complete, we need a statement from your doctor attesting to the fact that you have a health condition that requires monitoring. This program is funded by an Aflac grant that was awarded to the Federation Center of the Blind. –Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> NFB of SC Jackets<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Note, this is a project of Frank Loza personally and 25% of the proceeds benefit the Federation Center in Columbia. From Frank Loza:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Get your National Federation of the Blind jackets. There is two kinds that you can get. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One is a micro fiber that comes in black or blue, in sizes small to 4x. The other one is polyester blend that comes in black, blue and gray, in sizes small to 5x. On the back of the jacket it has our national logo. Under that it has National Federation of the Blind. And under that it has, live the life you want. On the front left side it has NFB of SC. If there is any other states that would like to have one of these jackets, it can be made according to your state. The logo and lettering is embroidered, so it can be felt. The micro fiber is eighty dollars and the polyester blend is seventy five dollars. If you have any questions, you can call Frank Loza at, 803-617-8016 and it can be explained in more detail. Payment can be made with check, money order, Paypal or Zelle. If you pay by Paypal or Zelle, you make the payment to my email, which is, <a href="mailto:floza58@bellsouth.net">floza58@bellsouth.net</a>. Join all the other Federationests that really like their jackets. And for all you other states join the states that have bought their jackets already. Thank you so very much.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> New Orleans<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHAT? New Orleans Here We Come!!!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHO? The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina!!!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHAT? Offering an opportunity to win a 6-day 7-night stay during our National Convention!!!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHEN? July 4th through July 10th at the Marriot located at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHAT DO I GET? Hotel accommodations for the room. If the convention is cancelled the winner will take home the cash.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHAT IS THE ZOOM INFO?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 124578</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Easy way to add to your contacts for a quick connection…</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9292056099,,,8032543777#</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Thank you for your support to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina-Fundraising Committee!!! For more information please contact Andrew Adams at (803)269-3803 or Debra Canty at (803)775-5792 Co-chairs of Fundraiser Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Convention Planning Committee Seeks<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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. You may send check to the state office at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Yu may also go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. Click on donate for the NFB of SC and use pay pal. Please note State convention funds in your memo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> National NFB Convention New Orleans, LA July 5-10, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Orleans Site of 2022 Convention by John Berggren</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> An aerial view of the New Orleans MarriottThe 2022 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5 to July 10, at the New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. You can reserve a room now at the Marriott by calling 800-654-3990 ensuring you’ll be in our headquarters hotel. If you wish to stay in our overflow hotel directly across Canal Street, call 855-516-1090 to book a room at the Sheraton New Orleans.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The nightly rate for both the Marriott and the Sheraton is $109 for singles and doubles. Triples and quads can be booked for $119 per night. You should also anticipate the combined sales tax and tourism support rate of 16.2 percent, and note there is a hotel occupancy fee of $3.00 per night.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Both hotels will take a deposit of the first night’s room rate, taxes, and fees and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2022, half of the deposit will be returned. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made beyond that date.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The hotels sit astride the storied Canal Street at 555 and 500 Canal Street respectively, only blocks from the mighty Mississippi River and even closer to the historic French Quarter. Both hotels offer a range of dining options as well as twenty-four-hour fitness centers. You’ll find a rooftop pool at the Marriott while the Sheraton features a Starbucks in its atrium lobby.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The schedule for the 2022 convention is:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8 Opening Session</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9 Business Session</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The health of our members is of paramount importance as we plan for our first in-person convention in three years. Both of our convention hotels are committed to ensuring the safety of guests and have implemented cleaning protocols and elevated practices to deliver on this commitment. The National Federation of the Blind will continually monitor masking policies, vaccination requirements, and other health guidelines that may apply to our convention. Updates will be shared with members throughout the months leading up to convention, so members can plan accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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 <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> or send cash or check made to NFB of SC to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> We have added hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts to our NFB of SC apparel. Blue crew neck sweatshirt, With yellow logo, and NFB of SC Live the life you want. Written below. Blue hoodie sweatshirt, with front pockets. Has the NFB logo in yellow with NFB of SC, Live the life you want, written below the logo. Prices are as follows: Sweatshirt or hoodie: Adult small to adult extra large is 35 each or 2 for 60, 2x to 5x is 40 each or 2 for 70. T shirt and bags 25 each or 2 for 40 Same price for Bags. You can mix and match.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>`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 <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. 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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Blind Merchants Fundraiser - From Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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. You may pay through 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><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;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The Computer Science & Technology Division would like to thank Freedom Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser! 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. 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. <a href="https://nfbofsc.org/donations/">https://nfbofsc.org/donations/</a> The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><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;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The National Federation of the Blind of SC has had our 2022 Membership Form on our website at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">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! <a href="https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/">https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/</a> 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. 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 <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> 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. Please remember, all dues and membership form must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 31 in order to vote in our state convention election during the weekend of August 25-28.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Zoom Events for the upcoming month!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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. Just a reminder since 2 new divisions are scheduled below. Someone will need to send out the daily reminder, agenda and Zoom information for the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Monday, February 28, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Computer Science & Technology Division Meeting 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><a name="_Hlk96858383">March 2022</a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Tuesday, March 1, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Presidential Release 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Wednesday, March 2, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Cooking with the At Large Chapter 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Legislative & Advocacy Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Thursday, March 3, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Darlington County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Student Division 8:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Friday, March 4, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Movie Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Field of Dreams<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Saturday, March 5, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Greenville Chapter 11:00 AM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Monday, March 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Fund Raising Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Tuesday, March 8, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Wednesday, March 9, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Blind Equality Achievement Month 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Thursday, March 10, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Lancaster Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Saturday, March 12, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Sunday, March 13, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Monday, March 14, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Tuesday, March 15, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Wednesday, March 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Thursday, March 17, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Friday, March 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Trivia Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>To register, please Email david Rebocho at </span><a href="mailto:drnfbsc@yahoo.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>drnfbsc@yahoo.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Saturday, March 19, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Monday, March 21, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Tuesday, March 22, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Wednesday, March 23, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Communities of Faith 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Reliving Banquet Speeches 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Saturday, March 26, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Monday, March 28, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Tuesday, March 29, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Thursday, March 31, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk96858383'>Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom </span><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;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Federation Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Rocky Bottom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1> Joke of the Week –<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:16.8pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit;overflow-wrap: break-word;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"PT Serif",serif;color:black'>Same middle name.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1> Fascinating Fact of the Week –<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:Montserrat;color:#3C7D9A'>The practice of vaccinations was brought to America by a slave.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:20.25pt;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Montserrat;color:black'>With the recent devastating spread of Covid and the life-saving vaccines that have started to turn the tide, some appreciation should be given to the man who brought this game-changing practice to the United States. In 1721, a smallpox epidemic struck the city of Boston. This highly contagious virus was killing hundreds during a time of lesser medical advancements, and it was an enslaved man by the name of Onesimus that changed everything.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:20.25pt;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Montserrat;color:black'>Onesimus was purchased in 1706 for Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister. Though Mather held a great distrust for Onesimus, he knew that the man was clever. Amid the spreading sickness, Onesimus confided to Mather about the practice of inoculations, which had been used in Africa for centuries. Mather brought this vital information to Dr. Zabdiel Boylston, who, despite a major pushback against the idea, managed to successfully inoculate 240 people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1> Final Thought –<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;background:white'>“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>—Muhammad Ali</span></em></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1> NFB Pledge –<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><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;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>