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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hello All!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Shannon has help tweak our sponsorship letter to include in-kind items as well as there were a few folks asking to obtain items for our welcome bags and door prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>See attached and the letter is also in the body of the message for you all to distribute as you need.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 19, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Members and Friends of the Federation: <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is a nonprofit organization of the blind working together to improve the quality of life for all blind people in South Carolina. The NFB of SC is an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, the nation’s oldest and largest organization <u>of</u> the blind, and <u>for</u> the blind. The NFB advocates for the rights and abilities of blind South Carolinians. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>With around 500 members, the NFB of SC consists of approximately 20 chapters. The eight divisions in the NFB of SC are the SC Association of Blind Students, the Blind Merchants Division, the Computer Science & Technology Division, the Senior Blind Division, the Parents of Blind Children Division, the Sports and Rec Division, the Communities of Faith Division, and the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of SC is an energetic organization dedicated to serving and teaching the blind in the state and nation. Its ongoing programs are designed to empower blind people to improve the economic, social, and spiritual aspects of their lives. Blind people can live the lives they want. Blindness is not what holds them back.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will be holding its 66<sup>th</sup> annual state convention August 25-28, 2022 at the North Charleston Marriott. It is extremely important for us to look at alternate ways to raise funding to reduce the cost to the blind who attend. These annual conventions provide exhibits, a Friday evening Reception, Saturday and Sunday morning continental breakfasts, and a Saturday evening Banquet. With the above-named eight divisions meeting, numerous committee meetings, and three convention general sessions, it is no wonder that hosting a convention today requires well thought out planning, and detailed budgeting. This is where you or your organization can help. </span></b></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As a nonprofit, we welcome monetary donations; however, other types of contributions can be just as valuable to us during our state convention. We draw for door prizes during our general sessions as a fun way to keep the audience engaged in the various speakers and topics. Usually, our door prizes are new items valued at $10 or more. Donations of door prizes help the NFB of SC chapters reduce their expenses for the chapters or individuals who donate. Door prize gifts can be household items, food items, gift sets, gift cards, home décor items, etc. There is no limit as to what can be used as door prizes. If you own a business and choose to donate some of your products or services, those would be graciously appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Similarly, in kind donations are useful. People have donated of their time to help put together welcome bags, driven to gather supplies, donated supplies, assisted with transporting members to ensure they are able to attend the state convention, and much more. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Your donation will be recognized during the state convention, if desired. Use this opportunity to get your name out there to the blind community! You can make the difference in defraying these ever-increasing costs and at the same time enhance the experience of those who attend. Your donation is tax deductible and the value to the blind is priceless.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you choose to cover the cost of any supplies, you can send your contribution to the Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205. Checks can be made payable to NFB of SC. You may also submit your sponsorship donation via PayPal. Click on the Donate link on the NFB of SC website </span></b></span></span><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbofsc.org</span></b></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>With either method you select, please designate “convention donation for xx” in the comment/for field. Otherwise, the donation may not be used for its intended purpose. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of SC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. For your convenience, the Tax ID# is 57-0514410.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have questions or want to arrange delivery of donated items, please contact me:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer Bazer, President of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: (803) 960-9977<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email: </span></b></span></span><a href="mailto:jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com</span></b></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of SC, with your support, can continue to build the Federation and change lives!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Handwriting";color:#002060'>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK2'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina </span></b></span></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>