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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'>August 8, 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 1878</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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We have this Positive Note along with two additional Positive Notes before our 66<sup>th</sup> annual state convention that will be held August 25-28 at the North Charleston Marriott. I thought it would be helpful to provide information about the convention during this Positive Note and the next two leading up to our NFB of SC convention. Spotlighting what chapters and divisions will be selling, fundraisers for the NFB of SC, and other happenings during the convention. If you wish to have your chapter or division information in the Positive Note regarding state convention, please email me by Sunday nights at 8:00 PM EDT and I will insure it is in the next day’s PN.<o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Speaking of state convention, our room block at the North Charleston Marriott has been released to the general public; however, that does not mean you cannot still make reservations. You may not get our state convention rates and your nights will not go toward our room block, but you can still call central reservations at 888-236-2427 if you plan to enjoy our convention. We would love to have you join us! <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'>I want to thank all of you who contributed to our room block. We exceeded our 80% contracted 207 nights. On Friday at 5:00 PM, we had 191 nights booked which is nearly 90%. This means we will not be paying for rooms we do not use. I appreciate all of you working together to make this happen! We are going to have an awesome convention!<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'>You can still register for our state convention by visiting our website at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>and completing our registration form. Please remember your registration is not complete until the electronic form has been submitted and your payment has been received. <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>Masks and COVID tests for State Convention <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'> </span>Ask and it shall be given to you. I want to thank SC DHEC and The SC Emergency team for donating 200 KN95 masks and over 50 COVID-19 tests for our state convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The health and safety of our members and guests are paramount.<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> </b><o:p></o:p></p><h1>We Care Concerns<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please keep the following individuals in your thoughts and prayers and please let Dorothy Barksdale, chair of the We Care Committee know of prayers and praises.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Albert (Verlene) Graham of the Sumter Chapter on his brother Mark Graham’s passing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The family of Herbert Boykin <span style='color:#1F497D'>of the Sumter Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Ernest Gallman <span style='color:#1F497D'>of the Columbia</span> <span style='color:#1F497D'>Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Marshall <span style='color:#1F497D'>and Lois</span> Tucker <span style='color:#1F497D'>in Columbia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dale <span style='color:#1F497D'>and Pat</span> Wolt<span style='color:#1F497D'>h</span>off <span style='color:#1F497D'>of the Columbia Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Beverly Allison <span style='color:#1F497D'>of the Cherokee Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Derique Simon and Allontate (Tank) Ellerbe on the loss of their grandmoth<span style='color:#1F497D'>er, both of the Spartanburg Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>John Williams, husband of Casey (<span style='color:#1F497D'>Rose</span> Williams <span style='color:#1F497D'>both of the Columbia Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dorothy Barksdale, member of the Columbia chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Charles Alex Reynolds of the Sumter Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Harriet Tucker of the Columbia Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The family of Juanita Frink on her passing of the Conway Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Those who are not on this list but need our thoughts and prayers for sickness, loss, recovery and other concerns that are not mentioned or unspoken.<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>August Birthdays!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Happy birthday to our members born in August!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Ronald Benjamin 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Brookelynn Raulerson 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Courtney Rone 10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Wilhelmenia Fulwood 10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dora Pressley 11<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jerry Simon 11<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Beatrice Gadson 15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Helen Burris 16<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Ike Nelson 17<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Grady “Bill” Dawkins 17<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jay Allison 17<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Clifford long 17<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Lula Bailey 20<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Margaret Rae Cunningham 20<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Janice Smith 22<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Laura James 22<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Stacey Fulwood 22<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Carolyn Jackson 23<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Eric Hilton 23<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jennifer Bazer 25<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>John Willis 25<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Diane Railton 26<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Summer Swayngham 27<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Amber Paxton 30<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Carey Burris 31<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Neal Dorsey 31<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>Special Edition of Palmetto Connects, Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 PM <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>We will have a special edition of Palmetto Connects on Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 PM EDT. We will have a $50 drawing from those who both completed the registration form and paid their registration fee from June 1-June 30.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will also have a moderated session regarding elections. The moderator will not be running for a position on our NFB of SC board for 2022. Elections will be held on Sunday, August 28 during our business session at state convention and there are ten positions open for election. This moderated meeting will give prospective candidates an opportunity to discuss their vision and plans for the affiliate, expand upon the personal qualities and experiences that make them an ideal candidate, describe their contributions to the NFB of SC, and provide an outline of their platform so that voters have the information they need to cast an educated vote. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our goal is to be transparent and open so if you plan to run for one of the ten positions mentioned below, please join us on Thursday, august 18 at 6:00 PM. Those who are seeking a position will be given a maximum of two minutes to speak. All candidates and audience members are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism at all times. If you are not seeking reelection, please let me know so that this information can be passed to our membership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following positions are up for election:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>President, currently held by Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='color:#1F497D'>First V</span>ice<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>President, currently held by Lenora Robertson<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Second Vice<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>President, currently held by Debra Canty<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Secretary, currently held by Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Treasurer, currently held by Valerie Warrington<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>District 2<span style='color:#1F497D'> Rep</span>, currently held by Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>District 2 covers the counties of Barnwell, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Allendale and Calhoun.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>District 4<span style='color:#1F497D'> Rep</span>, currently held by JW Smith<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>District 4 covers the counties of Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Pickens, Oconee and Anderson.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=8 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>District 6<span style='color:#1F497D'> Rep</span>, currently held by Marty McKenzie<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>District 6 covers the counties of Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Bamberg, Clarendon, Marion, Williamsburg and Marlboro.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=9 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Member at Large, currently held by Demetrius Williford<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Member at Large, currently held by Neel Sheth<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoPlainText>As we prepare to vote in the upcoming elections, I hope voters will consider <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who would be the best candidate for each position.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who attends most if not all board meetings and other leadership meetings? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who is qualified for the position and wants the position? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who has the skills to fulfill the duties of the position? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who believes in the affiliate? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who is dedicated to furthering the mission of the NFB of SC and is not simply seeking recognition? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who comes up with solutions when there are challenges? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who is ready to grow the affiliate, build the Federation and think outside of the box when needed? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Who is willing to make the personal sacrifices and time commitments needed to improve the lives of the blind in South Carolina? <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoPlainText>I urge all members to attend this session in order to learn about the prospective candidates and cast an educated vote in our upcoming elections. <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='color:#1F497D'>Memorial Service at the State Convention</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please contact Dorothy Barksdale at 803-765-1622 to let her know of losses/home goings from the time our 2021 state convention was held until present so they can be remembered during the memorial service of our 2022 state convention.<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>Division Meetings at State Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>I received the following information that the<span style='color:#1F497D'>se</span> divisions will be meeting on Friday, August 26 during our state convention. If your division is not on the list, I did not hear from you before August 5. If changes need to be made to this list, please let me know as soon as possible since finalized meeting space and times will be done August 12 when I travel to the Marriott.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Computer Science & Technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Seniors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>At Large Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> Resolutions committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Calling all Interested Members in an SC Association of Black Leaders Division<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>As many of you are aware, during last month’s NFB National Convention a National Association of Black Leaders Division was officially created. After much discussion, we feel that such a division would also benefit the blind of South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If such an association were to be created, the purpose of the association would be to serve as a chapter of the National Association of Black leaders (N.A.B.L.) and a division of the NFB of SC; to promote and encourage the full participation of black members within the NFB of SC; to be a vehicle for collective action by the blind of South Carolina; to encourage and support black members in the pursuit of leadership roles; to educate others on the intersecting problems faced by blind Black Americans; to raise awareness of the contributions of the Black membership within the movement; and to do such things, and to take such actions, in furtherance of the goals of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in joining a division such as this, or if you would like more information, you can email either Derique Simon or myself (Kristopher Crawley) using the below contact information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although this is a division that focuses on the interests of black members within the federation, everyone is encouraged to join and participate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An interest meeting will be held at the NFB of SC State Convention on Friday, August 26<sup>th</sup> at 9PM. More information to come soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to hearing from you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Derique’s Phone: (864) 398-9437<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Derique’s Email: <a href="mailto:DeriqueS@icloud.com">DeriqueS@icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kris’ Phone: (803) 220-1727<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kris’ Email: <a href="mailto:KICrawley.NFB@gmail.com">KICrawley.NFB@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Come by the <span style='color:#1F497D'>SC</span>COF Table at State Convention<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>We would like to encourage you to stop by the SC Communities of Faith Division table at this year’s State Convention. We will be giving out keychains, providing material such as prayer cards from different faith traditions, <span style='color:#1F497D'>and </span>information on how to order and obtain resources in accessible format<span style='color:#1F497D'>s.</span> <span style='color:#1F497D'>W</span>e would just love to chat.<span style='color:#1F497D'> This division is to share information about faiths for better understanding, not as a recruitment tool, so please join us! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to donate anything for us to display or provide to interested parties, you can contact me in the following ways.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:KICrawley.NFB@gmail.com">KICrawley.NFB@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone/Text: (803) 220-1727<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to seeing you there,<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'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>We Care Would Like Donations and Help for those at Christmas<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The We Care Committee is <span style='color:#1F497D'>one of </span>the NFB of SC<span style='color:#1F497D'> statewide committees</span>. All funds are held in the NFB of SC account<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> earmarked We Care so that this committee can fulfill its project for Christmas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The We care committee is sponsoring a prized drawing for an Apple TV, yes, an Apple TV!!!<br>Donations are as follows: one ticket five dollars, five tickets, $20.<br>All proceeds, 100%, from this fundraiser will go towards a Christmas project that is near and dear to us. We will be providing hygiene kits as well as gift cards for visually impaired and blind adults and children for Christmas.<br>The drawing will take place on Monday, October 5 at 6 PM on Federation zoom. You do not have to be present to win.<br>To contribute to this wonderful cause, you may:<br> 1. Log on to <a href="http://nfbofsc.org">nfbofsc.org</a> and tap donate. Please be sure to indicate we care committee fundraiser in the memo line<br> 2. Send check or money order too: Federation Center 119 South Kilbourne Rd Columbia, SC 29205<br>3. You may also contact the We Care committee and provide tangible items that they need for this project like gift cards or hygiene items.<br>Thank you in advance for your support!<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>Resolutions for 2022 State Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>From Elizabeth Rouse<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Miss Valerie and myself are excited to get to work on this year’s resolutions, and we are also hoping this year will serve as an opportunity for us to reorganize and rededicate the committee to follow-through and successful implementation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>With this goal in mind, we would love to get as much work done regarding the composition and revision of resolutions before the start of convention on Thursday, August 25. We ask that you send any resolution draft you have to both Valerie and myself at <a href="mailto:vwarrington@att.net">vwarrington@att.net</a> and <a href="mailto:elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com">elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a> no later than noon on Monday, August 22.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We will still be open to new ideas and suggestions for resolutions after this date; however, providing this initial deadline will allow for a great deal of respect to be shown to Valerie’s time, my own, and that of our committee members.<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>Senior Division Wants to Warm you Up<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Senior Division of the NFB of SC is ready to warm you up and get you going! We will be selling coffee and hot chocolate in whatever form you like (Ground, whole bean or K-Cups).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The name of the company is “White Cane Coffee”, founded by a blind woman. All the boxes are brailled, as are the individual K-cups. There are numerous flavored coffees to choose from, and the hot chocolate comes in either plain or a mint flavor. All coffee comes in regular or decaf and a variety of roasts are available as well. From a mild roast to “High Octane”, there is surely a coffee which will be right for you. Please visit our website at <a href="https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/NFBSC-Seniors/">https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/NFBSC-Seniors/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>to order your coffee or hot chocolate today!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> The ordering process and selection of coffee types are simple. You may order on-line only at this time, but we will expand it for ordering without a computer or smartphone later in the fall.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> We will also have samples for you to taste at the State Convention, so stop by and visit us at the Senior Table. We will also be giving some out to lucky door prize winners there.<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>News From Spartanburg Chapter!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Spartanburg Chapter announces a Fund Raising Drawing contest with the drawing to be held on August 27, 2022 during State Convention. How much for the entry ticket? The cost of the chance to win a prize is a donation of $5.00 and we hope you will enter as many times as you would like, the more entries the better your chances!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>What do you win? The donation of $5.00 gives you a chance to win a<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>first prize :sixty-five inch Smart TV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Second prize: Air Fryer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Third prize : fourth generation Echo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We are also excited to announce a second Fund Raising event to be offered at State Convention. One of our Chapter members has designed an incredibly special <span style='color:#1F497D'>T-shirt </span>logo honoring the blind movement in South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>What are the colors? Pink, yellow and white are the current offered colors in sizes ranging from small to 2X with more colors and sizes available upon your order.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> How much for this unique t-shirt? The cost is one for $20 and two for $35.00.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>What is on the t-shirt which makes it so special? Our designer has provided the details:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Logo on front is an Apple tree and arched across the top of the apple tree will be the following quote: “That which is Essential is never invisible in our eyes”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On the left side of the tree trunk is NFB and the right side is SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Below the tree are the words : Under the apple tree” and :Spartanburg Chapter” .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>What if all the t-shirts are gone before you can purchase one or more? Do not fear, we can take orders in assorted colors and sizes, and we will ship to your home address. If you have any questions or wish to place an order, email the Spartanburg Chapter at <a href="mailto:spartanburg.chapter.nfbsc@outlook.com">spartanburg.chapter.nfbsc@outlook.com</a><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>NFB of SC Jackets at State convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Frank Loza will have both types of NFB of SC jackets to show and order at our upcoming state convention. Please see him at the NFB of SC table in the exhibit hall or call him at 803-617-8016.<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>Pat Wolthoff Seeks Roommate for State Convention and Assistance<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Pat Wolthoff is attending the upcoming state convention and would like to room with another lady to help split the cost. She would also like someone with some sight to wheel her to and from convention sessions in her wheelchair. Pat says she will pay someone well to help out in this manner. Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Anniversary Celebration for Marshall and Lois Tucker<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Marshall and Lois Tucker’s fiftieth wedding anniversary was July 29. <span style='color:#1F497D'>The Tuckers were members of the NFB of SC in its earliest days. They have both been long-time leaders of this affiliate. </span> Marshall is still not out of the woods <span style='color:#1F497D'>from his recent fall and injuries</span> and is recovering from COVID, so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Lois is also recovering from COVID. We would like the NFB of SC family to <span style='color:#1F497D'>help them</span> celebrate their fiftieth anniversary all across SC and beyond.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>There are two things we wish to do.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The first is to make an audio collage of folks wishing them a happy fiftieth anniversary. You may send a short audio clip to Steve Cook at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please make sure to include your name on the audio clip so the Tucker’s know who it is coming from.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>the second is to put anniversary messages in Braille from individuals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>You may send those to me at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com">Jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>You may also text them to me at 803-960-9977. Or, call me and I will write them down.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please include your name and the message so we can add it to the Braille text.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Those messages will be compiled to a booklet for them in Braille.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The deadline to submit all texts or audio files has been extended to August 12 at 8:00 PM EDT. This gives us time to put into Braille and make a quality recording for them on a thumb drive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>If you have questions, please give me a call at 803-960-9977.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you all for making this special for Marshall and Lois Tucker.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1>2022 NFB of SC Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The Scholarship Committee thanks the Sumter Chapter and Columbia Chapter for their generous donations to the scholarship program During this past week. Other donors received to date are Janice Smith, Ed and Julie Bible, <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Mike Rundle (Jimmy Smith Memorial Scholarship), the Greenville Chapter, The Federation Center of the Blind, Belvedere Chapter, Chesterfield Chapter, Grand Strand Chapter, and the Computer Science and Technology Division. The amount is now approaching $5000. In the short time announcements have been put in the Positive Note over the past few weeks, the Scholarship Fund has more than doubled. Now this is how we build the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina!! Our most sincere and humble gratitude from the Scholarship Committee goes out to everyone who has worked hard to donate to these scholarships. We accept donations from individuals, not just chapters and divisions. Years ago, Carey Burris established the Metro Fund to allow for smaller donation amounts that can be added to named scholarships to supplement the award amounts for individual students. Please consider passing the hat at your chapter meeting or sending in a donation to help these students to offset their educational expenses. Donations can be made via PayPal or by check. Please call me, Shannon Cook if you have questions or want to let me know of a donation. Thanks in advance for your assistance.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1>Questions for State Agencies Presenting at Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Last year, <span style='color:#1F497D'>Darline Graham, Commissioner of the</span> SC Commission for the blind updated us on <span style='color:#1F497D'>their current</span> events <span style='color:#1F497D'>and initiatives</span>. This year, <span style='color:#1F497D'>we hope that the</span> Talking Book<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> service new director <span style='color:#1F497D'>Jennifer Falvey and</span> new president of SC School for the Deaf and Blind will <span style='color:#1F497D'>both join the Commission in</span> updating us. If you <span style='color:#1F497D'>would like to submit your</span> questions for any of these agenc<span style='color:#1F497D'>y directors in advance</span>, <span style='color:#1F497D'>you may do so. They</span> will <span style='color:#1F497D'>each have approximately</span> ten minutes <span style='color:#1F497D'>on the agenda, with a few minutes reserved for the questions.</span> Please email your questions to Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price, co-chairs of Legislative and Advocacy committee at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com">Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a><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>State Convention Banquet Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Each year at our state convention, we raise money for the NFB of SC at our banquet on Saturday night. We usually raise around $10,000 in less than an hour which is impressive and shows the dedication to our affiliate by all of our members, chapters and divisions. Please consider what you may wish to contribute during our banquet. Contributions can be sent ahead of time to the Federation Center made out to NFB of SC. Please insure you write banquet fundraiser in the memo line so we can recognize the contribution. You may also send your donations through Pay Pal on our NFB of SC website. Please write banquet fundraiser in the comment section. Pledges can be made at the banquet. These should be fulfilled by December 31, 2022. All contributions by members, chapters and divisions will be recognized at the banquet.<o:p></o:p></p><h1> <o:p></o:p></h1><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'> <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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><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 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 </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><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. </span><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 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><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'>Registration is <span style='color:#1F497D'>still</span> 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: $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: $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: $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><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'> <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><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Below is the list of NFB SC Zoom events for the month of August. Please read over them and let me know of any changes. Also, if you are a Division President and plan to meet in person at the NFB of SC State Convention, let me know in order to note this on the Google Calendar.<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>August 2022<o:p></o:p></h1><h2>Monday, August 8, 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, August 9, 2022<o:p></o:p></h2><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>Wednesday, August 10, 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>BEAM Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, August 13, 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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </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'>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'> </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.<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>Last Week’s Joke of the Week Answer<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:#FCFCFC'>How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Answer: none, there is no dirt in a hole <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Congratulations to Linda Jenkins for noticing there was no answer provided and inquiring about the answer.<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>Joke of the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black;background:white'>You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?</span><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Fascinating Facts about the month of August!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>The gladiolus, which represents tranquility, infatuation, and integrity, and the poppy, whose red varieties indicate peace, while the white and yellow varieties convey consolation, fortune, and prosperity, respectively, are August's birth flowers. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Final Thought –</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333;background:#FCFCFC'> Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems. —Brian Tracy</span> <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> <o:p></o:p></h1><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 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> <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'><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_</span><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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>