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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>Hi Federation Family and Friends!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This message is a friendly reminder about </span>the purpose of the NFB of SC list serve! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Th<span style='color:#1F497D'>e</span> <span style='color:#1F497D'>NFB of SC </span>list serve is <span style='color:#1F497D'>intended </span>to <span style='color:#1F497D'>disseminate </span>information pertaining to <span style='color:#1F497D'>events, activities, initiatives, and programs of </span>the <span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind</span>, <span style='color:#1F497D'>on a national, </span>State<span style='color:#1F497D'>, and local level </span> for <span style='color:#1F497D'>chapters, </span>Divisions, committees<span style='color:#1F497D'>, etc</span>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It is for s</span>haring information that will <span style='color:#1F497D'>benefit </span>the blind in our state<span style='color:#1F497D'>, and nationally when appropriate</span>.<span style='color:#1F497D'> It is also used for d</span>istribution of information pertaining to laws that will impact the blind.<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We want to be positive and encouraging to all. Any comments or questions pertaining to policies, procedures, and practices should be directed to that person off list. We all need to be respectful of one another. Because there are so many Federationists who are from other states, we certainly want to represent our state well with our comments and questions. Never hesitate to ask people questions individually and make suggestions. We are here to learn from each other and grow together. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Your cooperation with this request is appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Steve Cook</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4awrn7eddQ&t=16s"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind relies on the generosity of our supporters to help us raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps us live the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 02-0259978) under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. Your donations assist us with distributing free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, introduce blind high school students to STEM careers, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, provide free audio newspaper services, contribute to the development of new technology and provide scholarships to blind students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/PAC"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to join the PAC plan!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>