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<p class="MsoNormal">It will be available on the website. It is in the Positive Note so it will also be on news line. Also, if folks can share the information during meetings, that would be helpful as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for the question.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Roger Webb via NFBofSC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 7, 2022 9:23 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> rwebb41965@yahoo.com; 'David Houck' <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1856<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this email finds everyone well. The new policies that were established during the board meeting . Will they be available to the membership for review via email or NFBSC website?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wishing everyone a blessed week.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Roger C. Webb<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <<a href="mailto:nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 7, 2022 7:41 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:nfbofsc@nfbnet.org">nfbofsc@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jennifer Bazer <<a href="mailto:jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com">jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com</a>>; 'David Houck' <<a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1856<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>March 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From: Jennifer Bazer, President</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Positive Note 1856</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">803-960-9977</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
<h1> Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></h1>
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Welcome to March and Women’s History Month. Throughout March, we will highlight accomplishments of women. If you would like to contribute an item to this section, please email me with your contributions. Stories from women in our affiliate, information about
women in the Federation, accomplishments of women will be highlighted. On March 8, Ohio will be featuring women affiliate presidents. Please consider listening to the panel as affiliate presidents from Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and South Carolina will
be featured. A lot is happening in the Palmetto affiliate and we hope you will join us for our latest fundraisers, zoom events and more.
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information taken from the web.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The first Women's History Day was held in 1909.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">February 28, 1909 marked the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F4238999%2Fwomens-history-month-history%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326352993%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=V9kUgkoz6iCqhYJkBcEAWNCDPRZ%2F0ZAkqLP8iqh50Iw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">first
Woman's History Day</span></a> in New York City. It commemorated the one-year anniversary of the garment workers' strikes when <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workers.org%2F2008%2Fus%2Fiwd_0313%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2Fjm1z%2For%2BBfGLHu601cT18KLqVnbyRVhD7JX7pcYt1o%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">15,000
women marched</span></a> through lower Manhattan. From 1909 to 1910, immigrant women who worked in garment factories held a strike to protest their working conditions. Most of them were teen girls who worked 12-hour days. In one factory, <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.history.com%2Ftopics%2Fearly-20th-century-us%2Ftriangle-shirtwaist-fire&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=EoodSunYOgHvytXjX8LQEr4vvP0%2FnUqlaZjZVod1qkY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Triangle
Shirtwaist Company</span></a>, employees were paid only $15 a week. <em><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">History.com</span></em> describes it as a "true sweatshop." Young women worked in tight conditions at sewing machines, and the factories' owners
didn't keep the factory up to safety standards. In 1911, the factory burned down and 145 workers were killed. It pushed lawmakers to finally pass legislation meant to protect factory workers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The day became Women's History Week in 1978.<span style="font-size:13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">An education task force in Sonoma County, California kicked off <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalwomenshistoryalliance.org%2Fwomens-history-month%2Fwomens-history-month-history%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=TusDLqA1GRdXxNm5%2FJkt99OEgI9ru3xY7zqn2KqdCAA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Women's
History Week</span></a> in 1978 on March 8, International Women's Day, according to the National Women's History Alliance. They wanted to draw attention to the fact that women's history wasn't really included in K-12 school curriculums at the time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 1987, it became Women's History Month.<span style="font-size:13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Women's organizations, including the National Women's History Alliance, campaigned yearly to recognize Women's History Week. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8
Women's History Week across the country. By 1986, 14 states had declared the entire month of March Women's History Month, according to the Alliance. The following year, in March of 1987, activists were successful: They lobbied Congress to declare March Women's
History Month.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><img border="0" width="480" height="477" style="width:5.0in;height:4.9666in" id="_x0000_i1033" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D83220.B592AAE0" alt="womens history month facts mrs swing"></span><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Mrs. Swing, Woman Suffragist, Picketing White House, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, 1917.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="image-photo-credit"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#CCCCCC;text-transform:uppercase">UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE</span></span><span class="image-copyright"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#CCCCCC;text-transform:uppercase">GETTY
IMAGES</span></span><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#CCCCCC;text-transform:uppercase"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="body-text" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Since 1995, every president has issued a proclamation <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenshistory.org%2Fwomens-history%2Fwomens-history-month&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=30hM3pFM%2FlA85qclIMe9tcsV0%2B8hbR%2FFHiApm9vfTYg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">declaring
March Women's History Month</span></a>, usually with a statement about its importance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Every Women's History Month has a theme.<span style="font-size:13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The 2020 theme was “<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalwomenshistoryalliance.org%2F2020-theme%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=VozUAAn1DeYYPmJXTrSjxj8mO8YAHSi5x%2BkHQpfDMos%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Valiant
Women of the Vote</span></a>" and honored women from the original suffrage movement, as well as women who continued the struggle in the 20th and 21st century, in recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Due to the pandemic, this theme was extended
into 2021 and renamed as: “<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalwomenshistoryalliance.org%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520theme%2520for%25202021%2520National%2C%253A%2520Refusing%2520to%2520Be%2520Silenced.%25E2%2580%259D&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=QkTimBG2Tyg0onZq8j7wzWXfLz%2FLkwrRruSFRGfdhvw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Valiant
Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced</span></a>.” The 2022 theme is "<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalwomenshistoryalliance.org%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%25202022%2520Women%27s%2520History%2520theme%2Chealing%2520and%2520hope%2520throughout%2520history.&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=3d7VP%2F5DXMZnRXDVVJXyTNGquyv%2BleRo0OcdoU3ivNo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Women
Providing Healing, Promoting Hope</span></a>," according to the National Women's History Alliance. This theme not only honors the tireless work of caregivers and frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, but also women of all backgrounds who have provided
compassionate healing and hope for the betterment of patients, friends, and family.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Women’s History, By the Numbers<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Here you’ll find some amazing stats about women in the world today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Today, <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diversityinc.com%2Farticle%2F5365%2FWomens-History-Month-Facts&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=NR5iZClprun1t6SKIb%2FcbLfNlCk7ORjXBk5hygZhra0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003366">71%
of moms</span></a> with kids under 18 work. In 1975, fewer than 47% did. </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Once upon a time, the idea of women working outside of the home was frowned upon and most
women who did so worked as maids, seamstresses, took in laundry or worked in one of the traditionally female fields. Today, more women not only work outside the home, but hold a wider variety of jobs, with some even making it to the top of business, technology
and science fields.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Women currently hold 17% of Congressional and Senate seats and 18% of gubernatorial positions in the U.S. </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">While
women are still underrepresented in political life, the current state of things is a far cry from a time when women weren’t even allowed to vote — a mere 90 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">In almost every country in the world, the life expectancy for women is higher than men.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"> For
virtually all causes of death at all ages, mortality rates are higher for men. Scientists aren’t entirely sure why this is the case, but believe it might have to do with the presence of estrogen in the body improving immune function.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Approximately 14% of active members in the U.S. armed forces today are women. In 1950, women comprised less than 2% of the U.S. military. </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Today,
women play an active role in serving their country through military service, but many in years past would simply disguise themselves as men in order to gain access to the battlefield, including well-known examples like <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archives.gov%2Fpublications%2Fprologue%2F1993%2Fspring%2Fwomen-in-the-civil-war-1.html&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=AShH931kLmSZbE%2F6MKsax4QKl7CmP3Z4FkXMzW5d2LU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003366">Frances
Clayton in the American Civil War</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Over 60 percent of college degrees awarded in the U.S. every year are earned by women.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"> In
fact, women are <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2010%2F02%2F07%2Ffashion%2F07campus.html&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rlCt3ClunFO43WCtcV4jDP0LI9yYK9fux%2Fl7B3xheI0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003366">more
likely than men</span></a> to get a high school diploma as well, and the numbers are only expected to rise in the coming years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">The two highest IQs ever recorded, through standardized testing, both belong to women. </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">One
of these high IQ women is the columnist and author <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarilyn_vos_Savant&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2M2oDkw63352oOWSAB1wKku%2B%2BmOCdVbM80qOyX1zUYU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#003366">Marilyn
vos Savant</span></a>. Of course, these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, as IQ tests aren’t perfect in measuring intelligence, but it does help show that women aren’t inferior to men in intelligence – as was claimed for centuries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">More American women work in the education, health services, and social assistance industries than any other.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222"> It
seems that while women are moving into the workforce in large numbers, they’re still taking on traditionally female positions like teaching, nursing and social services. These three industries employ nearly one-third of all female workers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Women’s History Month<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Celebrating Women History Month With The National Federation Of The Blind of Ohio </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Women Taking The Lead, In The Life of an Affiliate President</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 8, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00 PM EST.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">6:00 PM CST.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 PM MST.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As the celebration of Women History Month vastly approaches, we would like to share the 2022 theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Women History Month is dedicated to the accomplishments and achievements of strong determined women. Serving in many capacities, women
have help to shape this country as leaders in various fields, the military, arts, sports and in the blind movement.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">So, come into the Ohio Zoom Room to hear from four intentional women who are Affiliate Presidents. Colorado’s Jessica Beecham, Illinois’s
Marilyn Green, New Jersey’s Linda Melendez and South Carolina’s Jennifer Bazer. They will expound on how Time Management, Finding Balance, credibility and impact has helped them to endure. All four Affiliate Presidents are quite inspirational, authentic,
poised and sophisticated ladies.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ohio hopes to see you in the Zoom Room on March 8<sup>th</sup> in your designated time zone!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information, contact Suzanne Turner at
</span><a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>Sympathy from the We Care Committee and the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>On behalf of the We Care Committee,<br>
We would like to extend our deepest condolences and continuous prayers to our very own Derique Simon and his family. He lost his aunt, Felicia Simon, on the morning of Friday, February 25, due to complications of COVID-19.<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🙏</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Computer Science and Technology Division Winner<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD) would like to thank Freedom Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser! Lori Anne Coley was the winner of the drawing and
will receive her choice of an annual license of Fusion, Jaws or Zoom Text. </span>
The CSTD raised of total of $120 from our fund raiser. We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the drawing!
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<h1>Convention Planning Committee Seeks Donations for DJ<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Melinda Jones and Andrew Adams would like to thank the chapters and divisions who have donated to the DJ who will be playing at our state convention as well as towards the fundraiser that would help raise funds
for our convention. The DJ Quinton is a member the Push Band who played at our last year’s convention. If you, your chapter or division would like to contribute to the DJ, please mail a check made to NFB of SC and write DJ in the memo line and send to 119
S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also send through Pay Pal on our website at<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Please write DJ in the comments section. Thank you all for your support of our state convention this year!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser Results<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">I want to thank all of you who supported my daughter Kaylin in purchasing girl scout cookies for 2022. She was the top seller again this year with 822 boxes sold. That is a total of $4,110. I will be donating 10% to the NFB of SC as a fundraiser
which is $410. Thank you all again for your support of Kaylin, troop 3395 and the NFB of SC. We are always striving to think out of the box to raise funds for our affiliate!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>State level BRAL Reader wins prize<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The NFB of SC’s very own Elizabeth Rouse won a grand prize drawing for an APH Chameleon Braille display in the national level Braille Readers are Leaders contest. Congratulations to Elizabeth, who also came in second place in the state
level contest. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<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"> 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
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<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>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*No exceptions all rules enforced*</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> Palmetto Connects, Thursday, March 17, 2022, 6PM<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, March 17, 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. </span>
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<h1> Medical Equipment Application<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Great News! The first talking medical devices have been awarded. For anyone who has submitted an application, but not heard back from the committee, it is because we are still waiting on the doctor’s statement in order to review each
request. The application circulated at first was not the one that the committee approved. In order to be fair to all, we will use the same criteria to evaluate everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and intereste in this program. The application is available
on <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
www.nfbofsc.org</a>, by email, or by postal mail. Please call me if you have questions. (803) 605-4250. <span style="color:#1F497D">We will also be accepting applications and doctor’s statements occasionally at in-person meetings. The first effort for
this will be at the NFB of SC Leadership Seminar on March 26<sup>th</sup>. This will only be for those attending the meeting. If both parts of the application are received, the TMD Review Committee will have a short teleconference to discuss the application.
If approved, the items will be provided that day, as long as they are available. If not, the requested items will be ordered and mailed. The committee thought this would be a good way to disseminate these products more quickly. Other opportunities will
be on the horizon. </span>Shannon Coo<span style="color:#1F497D">k<sub><o:p></o:p></sub></span></p>
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<h1>Greetings from the Seniors!! <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">On March 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. et, we will hold our bi-monthly March 17 business meetings for the Senior Division. Our guest speaker will be Andy Burstein of Accessible Pharmacy. We want to invite folks of all ages to join us. This will
be a great meeting.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">DESCRIPTION: <i>Accessible Pharmacy Services for the <span class="gmail-il">Blind</span> is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of the <span class="gmail-il">blind</span>,
DeafBlind and low vision community. They are the only provider of its kind and the largest <span class="gmail-il">blind</span>-<span class="gmail-il">owned</span> healthcare company in the United States. We will be joined by one of the co-founders of the company,
Andy Burstein.<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accessiblepharmacy.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=aq2udLOikVytbWIe9iiEcBBrDD%2FWXxvXbCnaPgiOM0c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"> http://www.AccessiblePharmacy.com</a>
email: <a href="mailto:info@AccessiblePharmacy.com" target="_blank">info@AccessiblePharmacy.com</a> phone: 215-799-9900</i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Accessible Pharmacy just became licensed in South Carolina. Please join us on the Rocky Bottom platform at 2 p.m. eastern.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<h1>New Dues Policy:<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">On Thursday, February 24, 2022, the NFB of SC Board met in executive session to discuss dues due dates as they relate to being eligible to vote at the state convention August 25-28, 2022. . The Board voted on the following policy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For current and new NFB of SC members, dues must be paid by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. That means that your state dues must be paid and received, and the NFB of SC membership form must be completed by the deadline. If both of
those two things are not done, you will not be able to vote in the elections at the August convention. With approximately three months to go, everyone has lots of time to ensure both components of the membership process are complete by then. If anyone needs
assistance paying their dues online and/or filling out the membership form, please get in touch with either Steve or Shannon Cook. If anyone else has good technology skills and is willing to help too, please let Steve Cook know. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beginning in 2023, and for each subsequent year thereafter, for current members, dues will be due no later than 11:59 p.m. January 31. If dues are not received by January 31 along with the requisite membership form, you will be delinquent
and ineligible to vote at that year’s state convention. For new members who have not been a member in two or more years, or who are brand new members, their dues will be due by 11:59 p.m. on May 31 of that year. The same rules apply. If the new member’s
dues are not paid by then, they cannot vote in that year’s state convention elections.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Members know that dues are due usually in January, so there is plenty of time to make sure they have been taken care of by the deadline.
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<h1>Technology and Recipes List Servs, We Hope you Will Join Them<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just a friendly reminder that technology related items should be posted to our technology list serv and recipes should be posted to our recipes list serv.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We appreciate all of you subscribing to these other lists if you are interested.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below are the Email addresses you will need to subscribe to the Tech and Recipe list. Be sure to put subscribe in the subject field.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:letstalktech+subscribe@groups.io">letstalktech+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io">RecipeExchange+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Personally, the technology and recipe lists are fantastic with awesome information. We hope you will join those as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> NFB of SC Jackets<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> New Orleans<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT? New Orleans Here We Come!!!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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>
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<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>
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<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> Convention Planning Committee Seeks<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
www.nfbofsc.org</a>. Click on donate for the NFB of SC and use pay pal. Please note State convention funds in your memo.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> National NFB Convention New Orleans, LA July 5-10, 2022<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> The schedule for the 2022 convention is:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday, July 8 Opening Session</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> 2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%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!
<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfbofsc.org%2F2022-membership-form%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=00DTPW9zYmRU0Dai6Q03vN1PIFiyoAIz0fhCqEkGgxI%3D&reserved=0">
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="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbofsc.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326509212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lXnPStMMLiQfd3OP4VyzlT3iOUZ5TwT75vBKSfO7Hfk%3D&reserved=0">
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>
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<h1>Rideshare Discrimination Survey<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is seeking feedback from Uber and Lyft customers who have been discriminated against by either rideshare company because of disability, including but not limited to a rider’s use of a service animal
or white cane, or inaccessible rideshare app technology. Please take time to report all instances of discrimination. Though NFB’s agreements with both Uber and Lyft expired in 2020, we are gathering information about ongoing discrimination for legal advocacy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You are not required to be a member of the NFB in order to fill out this survey. Below is a link to the survey.
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<h1><span style="color:black">Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community</span><o:p></o:p></h1>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention<br>
July 5 through July 10, 2022<br>
New Orleans, LA<br>
#NFB22</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Network with thousands of blind role models</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Connect with leaders in the field of blindness</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Learn about the latest in technology and innovation</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">And more!</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The convention is open to all. Important note: Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not
already a member, please connect with your <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fcivicrm%2Fmailing%2Furl%3Fu%3D24919%26qid%3D6912300&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326665429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=9MH%2BaLCh9Hmrxc8zaF7kwve3m6ro29uF3jYjqIO91Rs%3D&reserved=0">
state affiliate</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Schedule Outline</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The schedule for the 2022 convention is:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">The full agenda will be available in June.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m. central
time, which will go over all the things you need to know about the convention. Also available for first-time attendees, learn about the
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Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship</a>.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Register Today</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more.
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for the 2022 National Convention now!</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">For more information and hotel details, visit
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https://nfb.org/convention</a>. We look forward to your participation in this important event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. Details and registration for the 2022 National Convention Virtual Experience,
a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities, are coming soon. Registration for the virtual experience will be separate and at no cost.
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<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Monday, March 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">We Care Committee 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Wednesday, March 9, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<h2>Thursday, March 10, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<h2>Saturday, March 12, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<h2>Monday, March 14, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Tuesday, March 15, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Wednesday, March 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Thursday, March 17, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Palmetto Connects 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">Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Friday, March 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Trivia Night 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">To register, please Email david Rebocho at
<a href="mailto:drnfbsc@yahoo.com">drnfbsc@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Saturday, March 19, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Monday, March 21, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Tuesday, March 22, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Wednesday, March 23, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Communities of Faith 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">Reliving Banquet Speeches 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Saturday, March 26, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Monday, March 28, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Tuesday, March 29, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Thursday, March 31, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Federation Center</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Rocky Bottom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> Joke of the Week –<o:p></o:p></h1>
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Magistrate: But if you saw the lady driving towards you, why didn't you give her half the road?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#4B4F58">Motorist: I was going to, Your Honour, as soon as I could find out which half she wanted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1> Fascinating Fact of the Week –<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Known as the "Queen of Soul," <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockhall.com%2Finductees%2Faretha-franklin&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326665429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=t%2BNZGMnw2L2D8KYXnDUr5eGUj6HjrmXho2k985EetLA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Aretha
Franklin was inducted</span></a> into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. She's known for her rendition of Otis Redding's "RESPECT," and songs of her own like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." She was also involved in <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2018%2F08%2F16%2Fobituaries%2Faretha-franklin-dead.html&data=04%7C01%7Cjennifer%40successforlives.org%7C0fa72880242b4259e4a208da0046464c%7C56a3f27615a444a1b30d9bf495e27909%7C1%7C0%7C637822600326665429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ldvx68LS3ihOZfIi1qTifaebyc19AU%2BjC5GcPVIVoIQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">civil
rights activism</span></a>, and performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1> Final Thought –<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#707070;background:white">“We need to accept that we don’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes. Understand that failure is not
the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”</span></strong><br>
<span style="color:black;background:white">- Arianna Huffington (Founder & CEO, Thrive Global)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> NFB Pledge –<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1> NFB One Minute Message –<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<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.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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