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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Good Afternoon Patrice,<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'>Please talk with Debra Canty about how this works. <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'>My thanks,<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:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marty<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'>Marty R. McKenzie, President<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><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;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Patrice Williams via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of South Carolina Mailing List <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Patrice Williams <pdwilliams7@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] NFB of SC State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If we are representing our personal business and not our chapters are we to give a portion of of the proceeds to our chapter?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Patrice Dennis Williams<br>My Blindness activated my Vision <br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 6:16\u202fAM Steve Cook via NFBofSC <<a href="mailto:nfbofsc@nfbnet.org">nfbofsc@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><p>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Would your chapter or division like to have an Exhibit Table at the NFB of SC State Convention in August? Do you have your own business? <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>The convention will take place August 13 \u2013 16 at the Doubletree by Hilton located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2100+Bush+River+Road,+Columbia,+SC+29210?entry=gmail&source=g">2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210</a>. It will feature a variety of programs, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to promote independence, education, employment, and accessibility. Our attendees are eager to explore products and services that enhance daily living, technology, mobility, health, and overall quality of life. Approximately 200 people attend our State Convention each year to give you a wide audience!<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p>As a vendor, you will have the opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Showcase your products and services to a targeted and engaged audience<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Build meaningful connections within the blindness community<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Increase visibility and brand awareness<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Support the mission of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>We welcome a wide range of vendors, including those specializing in assistive technology, health and wellness, education, accessible tools, and other relevant services.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Pricing is as follows: <o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of SC members, chapters and divisions $40.00</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nonprofits and state agencies $150.00</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For profit companies $225.00</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibit hall hours are as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, August 14: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, August 15: 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM and 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=m4368561382288240191msolistparagraph style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, August 16: 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>If you are interested in participating, including vendor registration, booth information, and pricing. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early by going to the below link and registering! Exhibit Hall registration closes on July 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://nfbofsc.org/state-convention-exhibit-hall-registration" target="_blank">Click here to go to our website for more information and to register</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>If you do not have a Pay Pal account to pay for your booth. We ask that you go ahead and fill out the form in order to receive your information electronically. You can send a check to the below address and put \u201cExhibit Hall\u201d in the memo field. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p>ATTN: Exhibit hall<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/119+S+Kilbourne+Road+Columbia,+SC+29205?entry=gmail&source=g">119 S Kilbourne Road</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/119+S+Kilbourne+Road+Columbia,+SC+29205?entry=gmail&source=g">Columbia, SC 29205</a><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>We hope you will join us for this exciting event and be part of a convention that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of so many.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Sincerely,<br>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p>Exhibit Hall Coordinator<br>National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></p><p>Phone: (803) 260-1292<o:p></o:p></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:ExhibitHall@nfbofsc.org" target="_blank">ExhibitHall@nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Steve Cook<br>Host, NAGDU Unleashed Podcast<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎙\ufe0f</span> NAGDU Unleashed \u2013 Sharing the stories, experiences, and adventures of guide dog users everywhere.<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🐾</span> "Empowering guide dog users through conversation, community, and connection."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBofSC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBofSC@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">NFBofSC@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofSC:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/pdwilliams7%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/pdwilliams7%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></div></body></html>