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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:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Just a correction to the pricing for the CSTD Backpack drawing. Steve submitted the wrong prices for the last two, but I will restate them all below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>1 for $5; 3 for $10; 7 for $20; 10 for $30. Steve mentioned this to me, so I am not calling him out on anything he did not know about already. Have a great week to everyone who gets this message. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>president--- via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:43 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> president@nfbofsc.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Positive Note 2074<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt;line-height:150%'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=81 height=91 style='width:.8416in;height:.95in' src="cid:image002.png@01DCE187.1F4CE580" align=left hspace=12 alt="NFB of SC logo with tagline live the life you want" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"><![endif]>May 10, 2026<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt;text-align:justify'>Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt;text-align:justify'>From: Marty R. McKenzie, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify'>843-939-8091 <a href="mailto:president@nfbofsc.org">president@nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify'>Positive Note: 2074<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Today is Mother’s Day and we honor all of the mothers who have gone before us and are with us today! Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year in the United States. This holiday honors mothers and mother figures for their love, sacrifice, and guidance. The modern holiday was founded by Anna Jarvis, who held the first official Mother's Day celebration in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, in memory of her own mother. By 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making it a national holiday. Common ways to celebrate include giving flowers, cards, and gifts, as well as spending quality time with family. Carnations, particularly white ones, have long been a symbol of the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Several Federationists gathered at the Federation Center of the Blind Tuesday, May 5, 2026 for our annual Power Hour competition for Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind. The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina no longer competes for the Power Hour because we are categorized in the large non-profit category which means we are up against stiff competition. RBRCCB is still in the medium sized category and can compete well here. For the past two years, we won the Nelson Mullins Midday Motivational Giving Award which means we came in second place to St. Joseph’s Catholic School. This year, we successfully won the Power Hour with a total of 70 unique donations and total donations of $1,000. The NFB of SC also brought in $1,000. Serious improvements to the platform allowed screen reader users to enter donations quickly and efficiently! Thanks to all who came out and participated as well as those who cheered us on!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Congratulations to Patrick Ordonez of the Belvedere Chapter and Kameron Tompkins of the Greenville Chapter on receiving Kenneth Jernigan scholarships to assist with attending their first National Convention. These young men are up-and-coming leaders in the NFB of SC and this is an outstanding investment in their future work. I cannot wait to hear their thoughts on the other side of the convention!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD) of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is holding a Technology Backpack Fundraiser with a drawing on August 16, 2026, during the state convention. Tickets are priced at $5 for one, $10 for three, $20 for six, and $30 for eight. The prize package includes a technology backpack, talking meat and infrared thermometers, Bluetooth earbuds, a 256 GB flash drive, a Bluetooth speaker, a surge protector, and a home license copy of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion. Ten percent of funds raised will support a student scholarship. Winners do not need to be present, as prizes can be shipped. To enter, complete the online webform and submit payment via PayPal, check, or by calling 803-260-1292. If using PayPal, be sure to note Technology Backpack Fundraiser in the notes section. Mail checks to Steve Cook, 2446 Harrison Road, Columbia, SC 29204.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of South Carolina Senior Division is holding a Cash Extravaganza fundraiser with a chance to win $400 in cash. The drawing will take place Sunday morning, August 16, at the conclusion of the state convention, and you do not need to be present to win. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three. Half of the funds raised will go to Rocky Bottom Senior Camp and half to the Senior Division. To buy or sell tickets, contact Shelley Coppel at 803-796-8662, 303-819-9795, or </span><a href="mailto:Frankandshelley51@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Frankandshelley51@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the NFB of SC Senior Division with "Cash Extravaganza Fundraiser" in the memo line and mailed to Shelley Coppel, 847 Jefferson Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You are warmly invited to attend the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina State Convention, an exciting annual event that brings together blind and low-vision individuals, families, advocates, and community members from across the state for a weekend of learning, networking, and inspiration. Whether you are a long-time member or new to the Federation, the convention offers something for everyone, including engaging guest speakers, opportunities to connect with others, exhibits featuring helpful products and services, and time for fun and fellowship. The event will take place August 13–16, 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC. All are encouraged to attend and be part of this empowering, life-changing experience as we work together to build a brighter future and change what it means to be blind. For more information or to register, 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'> and select “State Convention & Exhibit Hall Registration.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Doubletree by Hilton is now accepting reservations for the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina State Convention being held August 13-16, 2026. The cost of the rooms is as follows: singles and doubles - $134; triples - $144 and quads – $154 plus applicable taxes and fees. Breakfast is included with the cost of your room. You may book online at </span><a href="https://hil.tn/lkz9ef"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://hil.tn/lkz9ef</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. You may also call 800-445-8667 and give the code 917 to link to our room block. The cutoff for these special rates is Thursday, July 22, 2026. Remember the following when booking your room:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The first night’s stay will be charged at time of booking.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>When checking in, a hold will be placed on the card used for the entire stay.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There is a $50 per night hold for incidentals.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is strongly recommended that a credit card be used for this stay. Using a debit card means that the funds in your checking account will have these holds placed on them as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2026 NFB of SC Student Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2026 NFB of SC Scholarship Program is now open. The state convention will be held August 13–16, 2026, and all application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT on June 20, 2026. As in recent years, the committee will select the top three applicants, who will be notified about one month before the convention. The updated application is available online at </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'>. Please remember that the scholarship program is funded entirely by donations. If you or your chapter would like to sponsor a scholarship or contribute to the Dorothy C. Barksdale Metro Fund, contact Shannon Cook at 803-605-4250 or via email at </span><a href="mailto:scholarships@nfbofsc.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>scholarships@nfbofsc.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Finally, help us spread the word—if you or someone you know is enrolled full time in school, encourage them to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention Registration Now Open<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Early bird registration for the National Convention is now open. Go to </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.nfb.org/convention</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to register. The cost is $25 and banquet tickets are $85 for those who plan to attend the banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Things to Remember:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![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'>National Convention Early Bird Registration closes on May 31, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![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'>NFB of SC Student Scholarship applications due by 11:59 PM on June 20, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![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'>NFB of SC Fundraiser ends on June 21, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![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'>Hotel reservations and Early Bird Registration for the NFB of SC State Convention ends on July 22, 2026.<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'>Website: <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org/">www.nfbofsc.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>