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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sounds like fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>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'><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;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>Andrew Adams via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:13 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB List <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Andrew Adams <adams.andrewd@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] 2026 STATE CONVENTION RECEPTION<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎉</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> You\u2019re Invited!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2026 National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Annual State Convention Reception<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Theme: Simply Me: Beyond Sight<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and self-expression as we embrace this year\u2019s reception theme, Simply Me: Beyond Sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This year\u2019s reception celebrates confidence, authenticity, resilience, and the unique journey of living as a blind person. It is a reminder that blindness is only one part of who we are. Our character, talents, determination, and commitment to living the lives we want define us, and this evening is an opportunity to celebrate each other and the strength of our Federation family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Enjoy an evening filled with fellowship, interactive activities, engaging conversations, a themed photo area, and opportunities for members who wish to share how their personal style, confidence, or Federation journey reflects who they are. Whether you\u2019re reconnecting with longtime friends or meeting new members for the first time, this reception promises to be a welcoming, uplifting, and memorable experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>👔</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Dress Attire: Casual to Semi-Formal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Come dressed as the best version of yourself. Whether your style is neat jeans and a T-shirt, a polo, blouse, smart casual, or semi-formal attire, wear what makes you feel comfortable, confident, and authentically you. This evening is about celebrating individuality while enjoying a fun and relaxed atmosphere with your Federation family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Simply Me.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Beyond Sight.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br></span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Confident. Authentic. Unapologetically You.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-variant-caps: normal;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you at the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Annual State Convention Reception. Come ready to laugh, connect, inspire, and celebrate what makes each of us uniquely who we are. We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andrew D. Adams<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>