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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 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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f4bb\U0001f392</span></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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f389</span></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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f4e6</span></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>\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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f393\u2764\ufe0f</span></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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\u20e3</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Complete the online webform using the link at the bottom of this announcement.<br>2\ufe0f</span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\u20e3</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> 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'><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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f3ab</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> <b>3 Tickets</b> \u2014 $10<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f3ab</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> 7<b> Tickets</b> \u2014 $20<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f3ab</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> 10<b> 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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f321\ufe0f</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Talking Meat Thermometer<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f321\ufe0f</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Talking Infrared Thermometer<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f3a7</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Bluetooth Earbuds<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f4be</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> 256 GB Flash Drive<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f50a</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Bluetooth Speaker<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f50c</span></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Surge Protector<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\U0001f4bb</span></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:l0 level1 lfo1'><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:l0 level1 lfo1'><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:l0 level1 lfo1'><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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>\u2764\ufe0f</span></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 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'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>