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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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June 13, 2022</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Positive Note 1870</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Jennifer Bazer</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>803-960-9977</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b> <b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.H.Bazer@gmail.com</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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>This week, we want to honor our fathers, our dads, our father figures, men that serve as role models; we honor you. Those dads that have gone before us, we hold you close in our hearts and will keep your memories alive. Maybe, this is the first year without your father, your grandfather. Maybe, it has been many years and the pain still hurts. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Those that still have your fathers in your lives, embrace them, spend time with them, call them, tell them you love them. We celebrate dads, fathers and all the men that our role models today and every day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Taken from the Web<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Father’s Day has been a national holiday in the U.S. since the early 1970s, but the idea of devoting a day to honoring dads has been around for many years, and in some cultures, even centuries.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the U.S., it took much longer for the holiday honoring the dads in our lives to catch on than the one honoring moms. Although Mother’s Day was made official in 1914, Father’s Day wasn’t given the same status until 58 years later, in 1972.”<o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>1. Americans plan to spend $20 billion on dads in 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. 76% of Americans intend to celebrate the holiday in some way<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. There are an estimated 72 million fathers across the U.S.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. 29 million of these dads are also grandfathers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5. Americans plan to spend nearly $172 each on the holiday<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6. 64% of people reported seeing higher prices when shopping for Father’s Day gifts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7. 30% of shoppers look to retailers for Father’s Day gift inspiration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8. Father’s Day is the fourth-largest card-sending holiday<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9. There were an estimated 204,000 stay-at-home dads in the U.S. in 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10. The percentage of stay-at-home dads has doubled with millennials<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11. Half of working dads say it’s hard to balance work & family life<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12. Nearly half of childless men ages 18 to 49, said they wanted children<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>13. The first Father’s Day in the U.S. was celebrated in 1910, but it took decades to catch on<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>14. Many countries celebrate Father’s Day on March 19<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>15. Father’s Day is celebrated in 111 countries around the world<o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A few things to keep in mind.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our statewide picnic will be June 25 at the Federation Center. Please RSVP by June 19.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Make your hotel reservations at the North Charleston Marriot for our state convention. The number for central reservations is</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Good Maps<span style='color:#1F497D'> Technology Presentation</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Whether or not you are planning to go to New Orleans for our National convention? You should attend this technology presentation presented by the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC. We will have a representative from Good Maps joining us to demonstrate the GPS Good Maps app. This app will allow you to keep track of the direction you are heading, what’s around you, and the streets you are on/crossing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: Saturday, June 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 10:00 AM Eastern<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Federation Center Zoom <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Palmetto Convention Grant</span><o:p></o:p></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 board 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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><h1>June <span style='color:#1F497D'>Early Bird Pre-Registration </span>$50 Drawing<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Statewide Picnic</span><o:p></o:p></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 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 19, 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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:srnfbsc21@yahoo.com">srnfbsc21@yahoo.com</a><span style='color:black'> </span></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Again, the deadline to RSVP is June 19</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>th</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>, so we will know what other food items may be needed. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Let the fun begin!!!!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sports and Rec Division Fundraiser 50/50 Drawing </span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Prizes:</span></b><o:p></o:p></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:Symbol'>·</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. </span></b><o:p></o:p></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:Symbol'>·</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Second Prize is a gift basket.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><a href="https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc">https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc</a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:srnfbsc21@yahoo.com">srnfbsc21@yahoo.com</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you all. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sports and Rec Division </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina <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><h1>Braille Afghan Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Do you or a family member read, write, or just simply have an appreciation for Braille? If so, the Braille Literacy Committee, in partnership with the NFB of SC Fundraising committee and the NFB of SC have a special announcement! A special Braille-themed Afghan has been lovingly created by our very own Glenda Culick, featuring yarn from the personal collection of our beloved late Ellen Taylor. This one-of-a-kind, handmade item features a white background with hunter green Braille dots that are visual and touchable and a hunter green border. The Afghan is large enough to cover a twin size bed, but would also look great as an overlay on a full or queen sized bed. Coincidentally, the color scheme matches with that of the School for the Deaf and Blind, which has many alumni in the area. The cost to enter will be $10 per entry or you may purchase 3 entries for $25. The drawing to determine the winner will take place during the late fall season. If you'd like to examine the piece, it will be on display at the NFB of SC table during the state convention in August. The Braille Literacy Committee wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Glenda for taking the time to create such a beautiful piece and to the fundraising committee, along with the NFB of SC for partnering with us to extend this special opportunity statewide. <o:p></o:p></span></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 enter the drawing by using Pay Pal on our affiliate website and please insure you put Braille Afghan in the comment section. You may also mail a check to the Federation Center made out to NFB of SC and write Braille Afghan in the memo line. One entry for $10 or three for $25.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lee County Chapter Invites You to Bowl!</span><o:p></o:p></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. Afterwards, 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> <b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:ldizzley@hotmail.com">ldizzley@hotmail.com</a>></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>we hope to see you there!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC State Convention Registration is Open</span><o:p></o:p></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!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is 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 <span style='color:#1F497D'>the </span>registration<span style='color:#1F497D'> process</span>.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration Rates:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Click here for the 2022 State Registration Form</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We look forward to seeing you there!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Door Prize Collection:</span><o:p></o:p></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,</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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> <b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a>. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibit Hall Registration</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sponsorships for State Convention</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Announcement 2022</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>There is only one week left to apply for a 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. 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, (<a href="mailto:coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com">coffeequeensc1@sc.rr.com</a></span></b> <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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Talking Medical Device (TMD) Program</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Talking medical devices are still <span style='color:#1F497D'>available</span>. <span style='color:#1F497D'> Please complete your application, which can be found at nfbofsc.org, and submit it along with your doctor’s statement. </span></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shannon Cook</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> National NFB Convention New Orleans<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> July 5-10, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2022 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5 to July 10,</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The schedule for the 2022 convention is:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5 Seminar Day</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6 Registration and Resolutions Day</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8 Opening Session</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9 Business Session</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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></b><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'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 5 through July 10, 2022</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Orleans, LA</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>#NFB22</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Network with thousands of blind role models</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Connect with leaders in the field of blindness</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Learn about the latest in technology and innovation</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• And more!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register Today</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the 2022 National Convention now!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information and hotel details, visit</span></b> <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. We look forward to your participation in this important event.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Zoom Events for the upcoming Week!</span><o:p></o:p></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'><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, June 13, 2022<span style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></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>We will have a representative from Good Maps to demonstrate the app<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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></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">https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/private-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics</a><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Federation Center Zoom Info</span><o:p></o:p></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">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Rocky Bottom Zoom Info</span><o:p></o:p></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">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FCB Address:</span><o:p></o:p></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</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>119 S Kilbourne Road</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Columbia, SC 29205</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC PayPal:</span><o:p></o:p></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. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The following information was voted on and approved by the NFB of SC board on April 9, 2022:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Registration Rates:</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Early registration drawings:</span><o:p></o:p></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. <span style='color:#1F497D'>One was in May for $100. </span>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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Badges:</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC State Convention Board Meeting:</span><o:p></o:p></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. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>State Convention Voting:</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voting Cards:</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Joke of the Week –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>What is as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest man couldn't hold it for more than a minute?</span><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>His breath</span><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Fascinating Fact of the Week –</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=trt0xe style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Condensed";color:#333333;letter-spacing:.4pt;background:white'>The largest scoop of ice cream weighed more than 3,000 pounds.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=trt0xe style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Final Thought –<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:#FCFCFC'>There are no traffic jams along the extra mile. –Roger Staubach</span><span style='background:#FCFCFC'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge –</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> NFB One Minute Message –</span><o:p></o:p></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.”</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC PSA</span><o:p></o:p></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!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>More NFB of SC Information</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><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> <b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>