<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">That last price point is a bit off. <br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">At your service, I am<div>Harold R. Anderson</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 9, 2026, at 3:56\u202fPM, Steve Cook via NFBofSC <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><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" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f392\U0001f4bb</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>Technology Back Pack Fundraiser Announcement</b> </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4bb\U0001f392</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The <b>Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD)</b> of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is excited to announce our <b>Technology Back Pack Fundraiser</b>! </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f389</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">This is your chance to win an incredible collection of technology prizes while supporting an important cause. Best of all, <b>you do not need to be present to win</b> \u2014 prizes can be shipped directly to the winner if they are unable to attend the state convention. </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4e6\u2728</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">In keeping with our commitment to education and opportunity, <b>10% of all funds raised will support a student scholarship</b> to be awarded during our state convention. </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f393\u2764\ufe0f</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f39f\ufe0f</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> How to Enter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">1\ufe0f</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u20e3</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Complete the online webform using the link at the bottom of this announcement.<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Submit payment for your tickets via PayPal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">If you do not have a PayPal account, please still complete the webform so we have an electronic record of your information. You may then choose one of the following payment options:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4ec</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>Mail a check to:</b><br>Steve Cook, CSTD President<br>2446 Harrison Road<br>Columbia, SC 29204<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4dd</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Please include <b>\u201cTech Back Pack Fundraiser\u201d</b> in the memo line.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4de</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Or call <b>803-260-1292</b> to discuss alternative payment arrangements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2705</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Once both your webform and payment have been received, you will receive a confirmation message.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f5d3\ufe0f</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> Drawing Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The drawing will be held electronically using Excel on <b>August 16, 2026</b>, during the NFB of SC State Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4b5</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> Ticket Prices<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f3ab</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>1 Ticket</b> \u2014 $5<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f3ab</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>3 Tickets</b> \u2014 $10<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f3ab</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>6 Tickets</b> \u2014 $20<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f3ab</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>8 Tickets</b> \u2014 $30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f381</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> Prize Package Includes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f392</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Technology Backpack<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f321\ufe0f</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Talking Meat Thermometer<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f321\ufe0f</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Talking Infrared Thermometer<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f3a7</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Bluetooth Earbuds<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4be</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> 256 GB Flash Drive<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f50a</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Bluetooth Speaker<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f50c</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Surge Protector<br></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f4bb</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Home License Copy of either:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">JAWS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">ZoomText<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Fusion<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2728</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> The winner may choose their preferred software package.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">More items will be added as the drawing gets closer!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f31f</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Don\u2019t miss this exciting opportunity to win amazing technology prizes while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and members of our community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Thank you for supporting the <b>Computer Science & Technology Division</b> and helping us invest in the future! </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2764\ufe0f</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\U0001f449</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <b>Click here to purchase your 60/40 tickets!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/form/tecffundraiser">Click here to purchase your 60/40 tickets!</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Steve Cook</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBofSC mailing list</span><br><span>NFBofSC@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofSC:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/haroldranderson%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>