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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><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Positive Note 1869<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>803-960-9977<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>For most, June marks the beginning of summer. Kids are out of school, the weather is getting hot in South Carolina, and it is time for cookouts and pools. In the NFB of SC, June marks the beginning of the busiest time of the year with national convention and state convention around the corner. It is also time for Children and Teen camp at Rocky Bottom. Finally, the NFB of SC is involved in the summer teen program at the SC Commission for the Blind. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the NFB of SC is involved in many projects around the state. I invite you to find your passion. What fills your heart with joy? What is it that you believe in? Where do you want to make a difference? Is it with kids or teen at Rocky Bottom? Is it with students in our affiliate? Is it with seniors in SC? Is it checking on members through phone calls? Is it advocating for legislation? Is it fundraising? Where do you feel a calling to make a difference in the Palmetto affiliate? I would love to hear your ideas on your passion for the NFB of SC and how you can continue to be involved!<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A few things to keep in mind. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our statewide picnic will be June 25 at the Federation Center. Please RSVP by June 12.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Make your hotel reservations at the North Charleston Marriot for our state convention. The number for central reservations is<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>888-236-2427. The room block with our current rates is guaranteed until August 5. After that date, the rooms will be released to the general public. It is important that we try very hard to book 166 nights which would be 80% of our contracted 207 nights. This will insure we do not pay for rooms we do not use. It is not the number of rooms, but the number of nights. For example, if I book three nights and Mickey Mouse books 5 nights, that is a total of 8 nights</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. We currently have 57 nights booked.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Fascinating Facts about the Month of June<o:p></o:p></p><p class=list style='background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The name <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June </span></em>is the modern day adaption of the Latin word <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Junius</span></em>, which has its origins dating back to the ancient Romans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>There are multiple theories as to what the month of June was named after. One theory is that it was named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Another theory is that its name originates from the Latin word <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>iuniores</span></em>, which translates into “younger ones”. Yet another possibility is that the month was named after Lucius Junius Brutus, the founder of the Roman Republic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June was called <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>sera monath</span></em> by the Anglo-Saxons, which translated into “dry month”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June used to be the fourth month in the year. Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had 10 months. In 46 BC he created the Julian calendar by adding two more months to the year, which made June the sixth month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>No other month in the year begins on the same day of the week as June.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June has both the longest and the shortest days of the year, depending on where you’re standing! If you live in the northern hemisphere, then <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-21/">June 21<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>st</span></sup></a> is the longest day of the year. If you live in the southern hemisphere, then the 21</span><sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>st</span></sup><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> is the shortest day of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The first day of summer in the northern hemisphere is June 21</span><sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>st</span></sup><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>If you were born in June, then you’re one of two star signs. If you were born on or before <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-20/">June 20<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a> then you’re a Gemini. Gemini’s are said to be passionate, adaptable, and smart. If you’re born on or after the 21</span><sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>st</span></sup><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> of June, though, then you have the Cancer star sign. Those born under the Cancer sign are said to be loyal friends with great emotional depth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June was apparently not very popular with <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/shakespeare-facts/">William Shakespeare</a>, as it was only referenced in two of his famous plays – Cleopatra, and Henry IV.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June has its own beetle named after it. Called the June beetle, or June bug, it’s normally only found within the months of <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/may-facts/">May</a> and June in the United States of America.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The period of time from the middle of May to the middle of June was considered by the ancient Romans to be an ill-omened time for marriage. The story goes that Ovid, a Roman poet, consulted with the high priestess of <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/facts-about-planet-jupiter/">Jupiter</a> and asked when would be a good time for his daughter’s wedding. The high priestess decreed that he should wait until after <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-15/">June 15<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Contrary to Roman beliefs about the best and worst times to get married, June is now considered one of the very best months!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June has some incredibly varied month-long observances around the world. In the United States, June is LGBT+ Pride Month, Great Outdoors Month, and National Oceans Month. On the other side of the world in the United Kingdom, June is National Smile Month!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The birth flowers of June are the honeysuckle and the rose. Both of these flowers are symbols of all things relating to love, desire, generosity, and affection. If you were born in June, then there’s a good chance you’ll be a bit of a hopeless romantic!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>There are a number of countries that celebrate their flag days during the month of June. Sweden celebrates its flag day on <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-6/">June 6<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a>, the United States celebrates theirs on <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-14/">June 14<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a> and <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/denmark-facts/">Denmark</a> celebrates theirs on June 15</span><sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>If you’re a big fan of tennis, then June is a good month for you! The internationally renowned English tennis tournament Wimbledon runs through the month of June.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June has three birthstones – alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl. Alexandrite is said to represent longevity and health. Moonstones on the other hand are said to bring good luck and are associated with love and passion. Finally, we have pearls, the main birthstones of June. Above all else, pearls represent purity and faith.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Many incredibly important and influential people throughout history have been born in June. Among many others born in June, Anne Frank, Che Guevara, Jean-Paul-Sartre, Marilyn Monroe, George Orwell, and George H. W. Bush all share a common birth month!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;box-sizing: inherit;--tw-ring-inset:var(--tw-empty, );margin:1rem 1.25em 3rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June has an interesting variety of holidays, ranging from the official to the not-so. <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-1/">June 1<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>st</span></sup></a> is both International Children’s day and World Milk Day. In the United States, <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-10/">June 10<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a> is celebrated as National Iced Tea Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=list style='background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>June is also a month for food-related holidays, but mostly just for candy. <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-2/">June 2<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>nd</span></sup></a> is National Rocky Road Day (US), <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-3/">June 3<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>rd</span></sup></a> is National Chocolate Macaroon Day (US), <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/day/june-7/">June 7<sup><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>th</span></sup></a> is Chocolate Ice Cream Day (US), and there are so, so many more! Let’s hope they managed to fit in a day to go to the dentist, too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June Birthdays!<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Happy birthday to the following members in June!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Betty Phillips 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Amy Hatten 4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Landon Mosley 5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Perry Pringle 5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carl F Ritter 6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Staley 7<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shedrick heard 8<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joyce Engles 9<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ashley Abraham 10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>David Schexnider 12<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>David Bundy 13<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>LaKia Singleton 14<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Essie Kaney 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Louise Watson 16<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jean Sutton 16<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leigh Lybrand 18<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>R. L. Fullard 18<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mag Floyd 21<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Malaya Reece 22<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Drew Robinton 22<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Janis T. Scriven 23<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Demetrius Williford 26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Helen Jones 28<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We Care Prayer List<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please keep the following individuals and their families in your thoughts and prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danny Welch’s Family on his recent passing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Loretta Green on the passing of her father.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dale and Pat Wolthoff as Dale recovers from his recent hospitalization. They are looking forward to getting back home while repairs are being completed on their home. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>David Rebocho on the passing of his grandfather<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donna O’Neal on her recent hip replacement surgery <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Palmetto Convention Grant<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of SC bord voted to award three Palmetto Convention Grants in the amount of $200 each. If you are a current NFB of SC member and you have not attended a state convention and wish to attend our state convention August 25-28, please contact Shannon Cook, chair of this committee to obtain an application. Both sighted and blind members are eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1>Congratulations!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>What? NFB of SC FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHICH FUNDRAISER? The Marriott Hotel Accommodations in New Orleans<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEN WAS THE DRAWING? Monday, May 30, 2022 on Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHAT TIME? 5:30 p.m. (EDT)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HOW MANY TICKETS? 466<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HOW MANY QUALIFIED FOR THE $100 DRAWING? 52<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who won the $100? Lori Anne Coley-Sumter Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HOW MUCH WAS RAISED? $1,835<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HOW MUCH RAISED FOR THE NFB of SC AFFILIATE? $1,055<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHO WON? Demetrus Williford, President of the NFB of SC Anderson Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHAT WERE HIS WINNINGS? Marriott Hotel Accommodations in New Orleans <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We appreciate your support!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andrew Adams and Debra Canty, Co-Chairpersons of the Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Clarendon County chapter raffled off a beautiful Braille Afghan made by Glenda Culick and the winner was Bobby Culick. We appreciate all who supported this fundraiser that meant so much to Lenora in memory of Ellen and all of us who love them both!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Demetrius Williford won the $100 drawing which took place during Palmetto Connects on June 2. Demetrius registered and paid for his state convention registration by May 31. Congratulations Demetrius!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1>June $50 Drawing<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Those who register and pay for their registration for state convention from June 1 to June 30 will be entered into a $50 drawing. In order to have your name entered into this drawing, you will need to complete a registration form and pay for your state convention registration during this time period. Good luck to all of you who are entered into this drawing.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Statewide Picnic<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of SC will be having a statewide picnic free to all who wish to attend June 25<sup>th</sup> from 10 am to 4 pm at the Federation Center in Columbia. We will have obstacle courses, adult water slides, a dunking booth (with Steve Cook and David Rebocho as the targets), a Tug of War, and great food. This is a chance to get together and just enjoy each other. No NFB business will be conducted on this day of leisure! We will have fun together both in and outdoors. Mark it on your calendars and please join us. If you plan to attend, please let me know by text, phone, or email, no later than June 12, 2022. . Thanks to our Sports and Rec division for assisting with this event. The division is asking for food donations that are store-bought, pre-packaged, and delicious. This way, we will reduce the chance of unintended transmission of anything germy! Here are the categories.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meat, poultry, fish, Salads of any type, Veggies, fruit, cookies, crackers, cakes, pies, Beverages, Condiments, Paper goods, Plastic utensils, etc.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please email your RSVP with the names of those attending and the item(s) you’ll be bringing, to the below address.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><a href="mailto:srnfbsc21@yahoo.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>srnfbsc21@yahoo.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Again, the deadline to RSVP is June 12th, so we will know what other food items may be needed. </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Let the fun begin!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sports and Rec Division Fundraiser 50/50 Drawing <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Sports and Rec Division is having a 50/50 Drawing </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Prizes:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> First prize is half/50% of the cash raised in ticket sales. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Second Prize is a gift basket.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The drawing will be held during the banquet at the NFB of SC State Convention on <u>August 27, 2022. </u>. You do not have to be present to win.<br></span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tickets: 1/$5, 3/$10, 7/$20.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To purchase in advance of the state convention, you can pay via our Sports and Rec PayPal. The info is below. Please put in the memo line the money is for the S & R 50/50 Drawing.</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><a href="https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>If you have any questions, please email the Sports and Rec Division at </span></u></b><a href="mailto:srnfbsc21@yahoo.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>srnfbsc21@yahoo.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you all. </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sports and Rec Division </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lee County Chapter Invites You to Bowl!<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Lee County Chapter of the national Federation of the blind of South Carolina Will be hosting it's second "Bowling Day Outing " on Saturday, July 16 at 1:00 PM. Afterwords, we will gather together at a local restaurant to have a great Meal. The cost of bowling will be $10, which will include your shoe rental, bowling ball, and two hours of bowling . The meal is a separate expense. In order to reserve a room large enough to accommodate everyone, please let me, or any member of the Lee County Chapter know, if you plan to attend. There will be a van leaving from Columbia. you may call 803-459-4585 or you may email Linda Dizzley at </span></b><a href="mailto:ldizzley@hotmail.com"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ldizzley@hotmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>we hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC State Convention Registration is Open<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exciting News!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is now open for the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina’s 66th State Convention! This year’s state convention will be held at the North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406. The phone number is 843-747-1900. The dates are August 25, 2022 through August 28, 2022. Below is the link to the registration form for the state Convention. Just a reminder that your registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Once you fill out the 2022 NFB of SC state convention registration form. You will need to also submit your payment in order to complete your registration.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Acceptable payment methods include NFB of SC PayPal. Please put in the message field “State convention registration” and include the names of those whose registration you are paying. You can also make a check payable to the NFB of SC and mail it to the Federation Center of the Blind (see below) and include the same info as stated above. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration Rates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Standard Registration: Pre-register for $85 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $100.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Student Registration: Pre-registration is 55 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the price goes up to $60. This includes college, graduate or doctoral students.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Children’s and Youth Registration: Pre-register for $25 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $30. This rate is for people 18 and under.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Click here for the 2022 State Registration Form<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Door Prize Collection:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is time to begin gathering door prizes to distribute during the general sessions of the convention. Names for door prizes will be drawn electronically like last year. We are keeping consistent with our NFB national as they also draw electronically. We like for the prizes to be worth $10 or more. Only new items please. Keep in mind that men, women, blind, and sighted all will be in the running to receive them, so a variety of prizes is greatly appreciated. If you will be at the convention, you can bring them with you. If not,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can send them with someone or mail them to the Federation Center. Address is provided later in the Positive Note. If anyone has questions, please contact Steve and Shannon Cook who are coordinating door prizes again this year. Their info is below. Home: (803) 254-0222; his cell: (803) 260-1292; her cell: (803) 605-4250; email: </span></b><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibit Hall Registration<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forms are available for exhibiting on August 26-28 at our 66<sup>th</sup> annual state convention in North Charleston. For non-members, agencies, businesses and other organizations, the cost is $125 per table. The cost for members, chapters and divisions is $40 per table. The forms are on our NFB of SC website, have been sent out on the list serve, or can be obtain from David Houck or me, Jennifer Bazer. We look forward to many reserved tables in our exhibit hall at this convention.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sponsorships for State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is time again to seek sponsorships for our NFB of SC state convention held August 25-28 at the North Charleston Marriot. The chapter or division with the most money in sponsorships will receive 10% of the total sponsorship money raised. Last year, we raised over $6,200, the largest amount of sponsorships for one convention. Let’s see if we can reach $15,000! All funds raised will help defray the cost of a $25,000 to $30,000 convention. Thank you to the Sumter chapter who obtained the first sponsorship.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You may obtain an electronic sponsorship letter from the convention planning committee by contacting Melinda Jones or Andrew Adams or contacting me directly. If you need printed copies mailed, please contact David Houck at the Federation Center. Sponsorships should be paid using our NFB of SC pay pal link on our site. Individuals or companies may also mail a check made payable to NFB of SC with “state convention sponsorship” in the memo line and mailed to the Federation Center. We had a large number of White Cane level sponsors last year at $100 from individuals in our own affiliate, chapters, divisions and other individuals in the community. Let’s work together to exceed last year’s goal!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Announcement 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Students are now finished with their spring semester. That means it is time to apply for a 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship. With the state convention being August 25 - 28, 2022, the deadline for scholarship applications is 11:59 p.m. June 20, 2022. The committee will select the top three applicants, and they will be notified approximately one month prior to the state convention. The updated scholarship application is now available at </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Please also remember that the scholarship program operates on donations exclusively. If you or your chapter would like to contribute a scholarship or make a donation to the Metro Fund, please get in touch with me, Shannon Cook, (</span></b><a href="mailto:coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or (803) 605-4250). I will notify Valerie Warrington, NFB of SC Treasurer of the scholarship donation. Also, please help us get the word out about the program. If you or someone you know is in school full time, please encourage them to apply for a scholarship! Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Planning Committee Seeks Donations for DJ and Other Convention Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melinda Jones and Andrew Adams, co-chairs of the Convention Planning Committee, would like to thank the chapters and divisions who have donated to help offset the cost of the DJ for the Friday night reception. Once the DJ fee of $350 has been raised, the overflow will go to offset other costs of the state 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 the Federation Center, or pay using the NFB of SC PayPal button. (See below.) Thank you all for your support of our state convention this year! By the way, so far $300 of the $350 has been raised. Any extra funds raised will go back to the affiliate for convention expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The Convention Planning Committee is also asking each Chapter and Division to donate at least $25 for a different statewide fundraiser, which will help offset some of the cost of our State Convention and hopefully help more of our members be able to attend in person. You may send checks to the Federation Center, or use the NFB of SC PayPal link. Please note “State convention funds” in your memo.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Talking Medical Device (TMD) Program<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The talking medical devices are still being awarded. For anyone who has submitted an application, but not heard back from the committee, it is either because we are still waiting on the doctor’s statement, the documentation was never received, or the review committee has not met since receiving all documents. We appreciate your cooperation and interest in this program. The application is available on </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, by email, or by postal mail. Please call me if you have questions. (803) 605-4250. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Dues Policy:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 just under two 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></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 2022 NFB of SC Membership Form<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The National Federation of the Blind of SC has had our 2022 Membership Form on our website at </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> since October 1, 2021. When you fill out this form, you will receive an email 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 </span></b><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> in the Email field. Once you click on the submit button, you will be 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 pay the $10 state dues in order to complete the process for your 2022 membership! </span></b><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> If you have any questions or need assistance with the above process, please call Steve Cook at 803 260 1292. If he is unable to take your call, he will call you back when available. Also, if you sign up on the NFB website, </span></b><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfb.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, that is awesome, you will receive your welcome coin and packet, but please remember, you must also sign up on </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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 forms 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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> NFB of SC Jackets<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Get your National Federation of the Blind jackets. There are two styles available.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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 NFB logo. Under that it has National Federation of the Blind written out. Below that it has, “Live the life you want.” On the front left chest, it has NFB of SC. If there are any other states that would like to order these jackets, they can be customized for your state. The logo and lettering is embroidered, so it can be felt. The micro fiber style 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. He can explain more detail about the jackets and their design. Payments can be made by check, money order, PayPal or Zelle. To pay by PayPal or Zelle, you can look my account up on either platform by searching for my email, which is, </span></b><a href="mailto:floza58@bellsouth.net"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>floza58@bellsouth.net</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Join all the other Federationists who wear their jackets with pride. Please help us spread the word to other states, so they don’t miss out. Thank you so very much.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The NFB of SC is selling bags with the NFB of SC logo and Live the Life you Want printed on the front. The bag is black, the bottom is red, and the straps are white. The top is open with a draw string closure. There is a zipper around the bottom, 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 </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or send cash or check made payable to NFB of SC to the Federation Center.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> We are also selling short sleeve T-shirts. They are gray with the logo and tag line in black on the right side if looking at the shirt. On the back, you will find the state of SC shaded in black. These shirts are $25. You can purchase two bags for $40 or two shirts for $40, or, one bag and one shirt for $40. If you just want one or the other, the price is $25 each. We are hoping to get in some sweatshirts and hoodies and will let you know the cost of these once they are secured. All funds will go to the NFB of SC.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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. Make money orders or checks payable to NFB of SC and note what you are purchasing and your preferred size. You may also pay through PayPal at </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. 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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> National NFB Convention New Orleans, LA July 5-10, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Orleans Site of 2022 Convention by John Berggren<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> An aerial view of the New Orleans Marriott. The 2022 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5 to July 10, <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The two convention 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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The schedule for the 2022 convention is:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8 Opening Session<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9 Business Session<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 5 through July 10, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Orleans, LA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>#NFB22<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Network with thousands of blind role models<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Connect with leaders in the field of blindness<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Learn about the latest in technology and innovation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• And more!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 state affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register Today<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the 2022 National Convention now!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information and hotel details, visit </span></b><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/convention</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. We look forward to your participation in this important event.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rideshare Discrimination Survey<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rideshare-discrimination-survey"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rideshare-discrimination-survey</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Zoom Events for the upcoming Week!<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Below are the events scheduled this week for the NFB of SC. Chairs and co-chairs, please make sure your agenda for the committee is on the list serve 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! Someone will need to send out the daily reminder, agenda and Zoom information for the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>Monday, June 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>We Care Committee 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fund Raising Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, June 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, June 8, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, June 11, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>SC Tech Talk 3:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, June 13, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, June 14, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, June 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, June 17, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Trivia Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email David Bundy at <a href="mailto:bundy@pobox.com">bundy@pobox.com</a> to register<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, June 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cherokee Chapter Conference Call 10:00 AM Conference Call in #: 1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SC Tech Talk 3:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, June 20, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, June 21, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, June 22, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Communities of Faith 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, June 25, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC State Picnic in person at the Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SC Tech Talk 3:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, June 27, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>SC Association of Guide Dog Users 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, June 28, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, June 30, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Do you have a smart phone or tablet? How would you like to be able to look at your calendar on your smart device for upcoming events for the NFB of SC? Well, we have something that you will really like! Below is a link to the NFB of SC Google Calendar that you can subscribe to for upcoming events without having to visit our fabulous NFB of SC website to check the Events Calendar. Below is the link in which you will need to subscribe to the Events Calendar on your smart phone or computer.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/private-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/private-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Federation Center Zoom Info<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Rocky Bottom Zoom Info<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FCB Address:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>119 S Kilbourne Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Columbia, SC 29205<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC PayPal:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Go to </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and click on the “Donate with PayPal” button. Enter the required info. PayPal charges a 3% fee. To ensure that the total amount you are paying is received, kindly add 3 cents for every dollar that is being paid. We thank you for your support. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The following information was voted on and approved by the NFB of SC board on April 9, 2022:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Registration Rates:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration rates for this year’s convention are the same as last year’s. They follow.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration: Pre-register for $85 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $100.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Student Registration: Pre-registration is 55 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the price goes up to $60. This includes college, graduate or doctoral students.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Children’s and Youth Registration: Pre-register for $25 until July 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT. Then the cost goes up to $30. This rate is for people 18 and under.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The deadline to pre-register for the state convention, with both the registration form and the payment being received, is July 15, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Early registration drawings:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The board voted to have two drawings as was done last year. Anyone who pre-registers between now and May 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, will be entered into a drawing for $100. Those pre-registering between June 1, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. EDT and June 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, will be entered into a drawing for $50. There will not be a drawing for making reservations at the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Badges:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This year, name badges at the state convention will be very clear as to who is able to vote and who is not. The colors chosen for the badges will be noticeably different, such as blue and yellow, purple and green, black and white, etc. Colors have not been decided. This will make it much easier for counters to know who to give voting cards to and those to skip when voting takes place.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC State Convention Board Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Because of the increase in the number of divisions and committees, it is much harder to fit everything in on Friday, and still include time for the reception. The board decided to have its meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Voting:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voting for the state convention will be in person only. If someone wants to register and arrive at the hotel on Sunday for voting, the board decided that will be acceptable. This will keep the spirit of the in person voting intact, and will help to accommodate those who may wish to lessen their face-to-face interactions. As a side benefit, it could give more transportation options to members across the state for returning to their respective homes.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voting Cards:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Everyone who votes at the state convention will receive one index card in an envelope. Once they make their selection, and tear the card accordingly, they will put the card back in the envelope for it to be collected. This will give a higher level of secrecy to the votes. Only the counters will be allowed to see the cards. They will not know who gave which card.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Joke of the Week –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>During which month do people sleep the least?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>February (there are fewer nights in February).<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Fascinating Fact of the Week –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=trt0xe style='color:#202124;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On June 6, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto'>1930 Frozen food is sold in retail stores for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=trt0xe style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Final Thought –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#03002F;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s what you’re made of. Not the circumstances.” – Unknown</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#03002F'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> NFB One Minute Message –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC PSA<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>More NFB of SC Information<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='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 </span></b><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>