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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">July 17, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From: Marty R. McKenzie, President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Positive Note 1927<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">843-939-8091 marty2music@outlook.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">On Friday morning, I sent out 18 sponsorship letters for state convention and plan to send many more in the coming week. Our sponsors are just as essential to the convention
as members of the Federation Family as they help to defray the cost from all of us. As President, I mentioned a goal of $15,000 to the board, and the first sponsorship was obtained by the Rock Hill Chapter at the White Cane level. It is very important that
we leverage the sponsorship letters by sending them to businesses and individuals with whom we do business. Please consider your contacts and what you can do to assist with this effort. The sponsorship letter is posted to the NFB of SC listserv. If you need
printed copies, please contact David Houck at 803-254-3777.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As we consider sponsors and the banquet fundraiser, I want to provide some clarification regarding the interaction of these two efforts. Sponsors are individuals, businesses,
foundations and other entities outside of the Federation. These sponsors help us with our work and our cause. The banquet fundraiser leverages funds from inside of our organization and donations come from those who are present. It is a way for the organization
to demonstrate that we, as blind people, put our money where our mouth is and work to fund our movement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Door prizes are always a fun part of the State Convention! This year, First Vice President, Lenora Robertson will serve as door prize chair and Second District Board Member,
Andrew Adams, will assist her. Please gather your door prizes and bring them to the convention or drop them off or mail them to the Federation Center. When gathering door prizes, please keep the following in mind:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Door prizes must be valued at a minimum of $10<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cash is acceptable<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gift cards<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">New gifts in their original packaging
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If anyone wants to contribute a large door prize either money or a hotel stay, dinner out, etc. that is also very welcome<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Let’s have an abundance of door prizes to share with convention attendees this year!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are now one and one-half weeks away from the NFB of SC Convention cut-off for hotel rooms and the Embassy Suites is now accepting reservations. Rooms can be booked at $112
plus tax and any applicable fees for singles, doubles, triples and quads for August 17- 20, 2023. You may call the Embassy Suites at 803-252-8700. Members are not being charged the first night’s room; instead, a hold is placed on your card until check-in.
The Thursday night and Friday night room blocks have been increased and we are assured that we can get additional rooms if needed. It is very important that you make your reservations soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Registration for the NFB of SC State Convention is now live! The cost is $85 for adults, $55 for students and $25 for children under eighteen. These prices all increase after
August 4, 2023. Parents must register all children under 18 years old at the cost of $25 per person. Please visit
</span><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.nfbofsc.org</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to register online. If you need assistance submitting the online form,
please contact me and someone will assist you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Computers for the Blind is running a special on laptops with either JAWS or Fusion on them through August. The cost of these computers is $50. All you need to do to receive
one of these computers is fill out an application, mention the NFB National Convention and pay the $50 charge. Please spread the word!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Important Things to Remember:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">State Convention hotel reservation deadline is July 27, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">State Convention early registration deadline is August 4, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bring your door prizes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Convention sponsorships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you need additional information about any of the items above, please contact David Houck at the Federation Center at 803-254-3777. You can also contact me as shown above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here is David Houck’s Federation Fun Fact for this week! Let’s continue to read and learn together about our rich history in South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Employer of the Year Award began in 1982 with the purpose of recognizing businesses and agencies that employ the blind. The first recipient was Clemson University. Others
include The State Library Talking Book Services, SC Commission for the Blind, SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, Time Warner Cable, Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, Tele Tech, the American Red Cross, Wells Fargo, Flagstar, APAC, TVI and SCE&G to name a few.
It is important to recognize those who hire the blind and encourage them to continue doing so.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Marty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Marty R. McKenzie, President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">119 S. Kilbourne Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Columbia, SC 29205<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Phone: 803-254-3777<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Mobile: 843-939-8091<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Web Site:
<a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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