<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 15.546667px;">Kristopher Crawley, 👏👏 only you can make a dramatic exit like this (inside joke he knows what I mean). We appreciate you for putting it out there. Now lets see if changes can be made not just matters of the boards but as members of the affiliate learning to accept each other for their differences rather it be religion, sexuality, or race. You will truly be missed my friend! We’ve had some deep conversations and some foolish ones as well. NO matter where you at in this world my brother you always got someone to call on when you need to vent to or spit that coffee out in the morning, LOL. Even though its been a short time knowing you here in SC I truly appreciate all you have done for the affiliate and myself with all the wisdom and words of encouragement you shared with me, and I know you are going to do great things in Arizona.👇🏼</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 15.546667px;">"Truth does not change, only our awareness of it." — Malcolm X,-</p><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 13, 2023, at 10:15 AM, Eric Swinton via NFBofSC <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Be strong, stay strong, remain strong! For you will be missed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kristopher Idrees Crawley via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:15 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> kicrawley.nfb@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Thanks SC Affiliate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk104128366"></a><a name="_Hlk75539397"></a><a name="_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">I wanted to inform everyone that I would be leaving the SC affiliate as I am moving from South Carolina. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">My time in the SC affiliate has been up and down to say the least. There have been a lot of positives and this affiliate has much potential, but considering the discrimination and other issues have experienced, there is a lot of work to be done.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">As I have always said, as members of the SC affiliate, you deserve to know what your leaders have been up to, that is the only way they can be held accountable. Advocating for more open board meetings, pushing for the other boards of the federation to be more transparent in their meetings and announcing elections, and asking for hybrid options both for meetings and elections are important issues to keep in mind. Also, if you are unable to attend in-person events, you are just as valuable as those who are able to attend in person. If this organization can accept your financial contributions virtually, it should also accept your participation on every level virtually. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">It was such an honor for me to attend the NFB of SC’s State Convention last year, and even more of an honor for me to receive your support for an at large board position. You are always welcome to reach out to me any time, and I am willing to serve as long as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">I want to thank a few people who made my time in the affiliate manageable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price are 2 of the best friends a person could have. They have always supported me, and I could never repay what they have done for me. Seriously, I don’t know what I would do without them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">Steve and Shannon Cook were the ones who brought me to the SC affiliate. The 2 hardest working people in the NFB of SC always made themselves available for me when I had questions or concerns. They are not appreciated enough. I feel that sometimes Steve and Shannon’s willingness to help out is not just underappreciated, but expected and we should all take more time in thanking them, and others who give their time to our movement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">Andrew Adams for always brightening up my day. The brother works so hard behind the scenes. His drive and passion will make him an even more important piece of the Sc affiliate’s success in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366">My brother Derique Simon who convinced me to stay in the affiliate and run for a board position when I was ready to take my ball and go home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thanks to everyone for this experience, and again, if I can support you in any way please reach out, I am here to help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><a name="_Hlk104126609"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kristopher I. 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style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk75539397"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104126486"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Board Member:</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> National Federation Of The Blind Of SC<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">President:</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> SC Communities of Faith Division<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1<sup>st</sup> Vice President:</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> SC Association of Black Leaders <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Email:</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></span><a href="mailto:KICrawley.NFB@Gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">KICrawley.NFB@Gmail.com</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk104128366"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New 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