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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC (NFB of SC) Would like to invite you to the 1<sup>st</sup> ever virtual talent show fundraiser benefitting the NFB of SC! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone has a talent. What is Yours? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Singing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Comedy<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Dancing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Reading poetry<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Playing an instrument<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of SC has an opportunity for you to show off your talent through our 2021 Virtual Talent Show!!! You will also be eligible for prizes if you place 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3<sup>rd</sup> in the voting! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prizes awarded<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> place: 10% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup> place: 5% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup> place: 3% of the total proceeds, and a plaque donated by Linda Dizzley, President of the Lee County Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is how our talent show will work. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Pay $15 to register to enter your talent via Pay Pal or other approved method.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Submit a 90 second video to Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Once your video has been approved it will be posted on the website <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Next, invite all of your family, friends, coworkers, former teachers, fellow church members, doctors, mail carriers, etcetera, to watch your video and vote for you. A $1 donation is one vote. For example, if a person donated $25 for you, then you would receive 25 individual votes. A person can vote for you as many times as they choose. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>When creating your video, please be sure to narrate any movement or action, so that the blind voters will know what you are doing, especially if it is a visual talent, such as dancing. . <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>All videos and registration fees must be submitted by March 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM eastern to be considered for the contest. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Votes will be accepted until Saturday, March 20 2021, at 2:00 PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>We will announce the winners on Saturday, March 20 2021 at 4:00PM eastern. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Each participant will be assigned a contestant number for voting purposes. When a person makes their vote, they will have to include the contestants number in order for the vote to count for them. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Voting and Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Vote Electronically:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To pay your $15 registration fee, go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> and click on the Donations link. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Votes can be cast on the same site by clicking on the donation link. $1 per vote. There is no limit to the number of times a voter can vote. Please remember that a vote will not go to the contestant unless their contestant number is included in the “for” line of the payment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Vote by Mail<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to vote for a contestant, but are unable to access the above electronic payment method. You can send a check or money order to the address below. On the memo line, be sure to put “talent show contestant number.” If the contestant number is not on this line, your vote will not count, and your donation will be greatly appreciated! Please have all payments mailed no later than March 15<sup>th</sup> to allow for them to be received and recorded.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>119 S Kilbourne Road<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia, SC 29205. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register, please include the following information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Name<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Address <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>City, State and ZIP<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Home Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Cell Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Work Phone <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Email Address<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>NFB member? Yes or No. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>If yes, which chapter?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>If no, do we have your permission to contact you about getting involved? Yes or No.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What is your talent:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>