<html><body dir="auto" role="textbox" aria-label="Message Body"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stronger Together<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">68th Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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"><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:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Embassy Suites by Hilton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">200 Stoneridge Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Columbia, SC 29210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">803-252-8700<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, August 15 – Sunday, August 18, 2024<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><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"></span><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">CONVENTION NOTES<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity and security for the blind; to support the programs and policies of the Federation and to abide by its constitution.<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ONE MINUTE MESSAGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">INTEGRITY AND RESPECT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As with all NFB of SC functions, our members are held to the highest standards of decorum outlined in the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct. To allow all attendees the chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.<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"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"></span><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">WELCOME<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Welcome to the Embassy Suites Columbia-Greystone. It is our pleasure to have you here with us for your 2024 convention. We are looking forward to a couple of successful days of learning and camaraderie. We hope you enjoy your time here with us and if there is anything we can do while you’re visiting, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Nicole Blackwell is the Director of Sales and Kyle Morrison is our General Manager. Enjoy!<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">DOG RELIEF AREA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For those with dog guides, there are two specific dog relief areas. A trash receptacle has been placed there for convenience and tidiness. The first area is straight out the front door of the hotel across the parking lot. The second area is out a door near the elevators. This area has a set of steps that must be descended. Ask the front desk if more information is needed.<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">Contact Us<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We have several convenient ways for you to connect with us. They are:<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">Website: <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><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">Phone: 803-254-3777<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">Address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Federation Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">119 S. Kilbourne Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Columbia, SC 29205<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">National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina President:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marty R. McKenzie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@nfbofsc.org">president@nfbofsc.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">843-939-8091<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">You can also find us on Facebook and X.<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><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"></span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jessica Beecham, M.S.,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Business Owner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">JB&K Services</span></b><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">Jessica Beecham was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Marsha and Doug Beecham. She later became big sister to Lora Beecham. Blind from birth, Jessica has always embraced adventure and lived life with a can do attitude. Jessica attended elementary and high school at the Tennessee School for the Blind. She attended college at Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation and a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Science.<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">Jessica has worked as a recreational therapist for children who are medically fragile as well as youth and adults with drug and alcohol dependency. In 2012, Jessica began working as Chapter and Community Development Coordinator for the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, where she was instrumental in starting several new chapters and divisions. She then went on to direct WE Fit Wellness, a company designed to provide accessible, affordable, and achievable exercise and nutrition solutions for individuals with disabilities. In 2018, Jessica started her own business and became part of the Colorado Business Enterprise Program. She currently operates a large cafeteria, convenience store, and vending business on Buckley Space Force Base. She also works as a contractor to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to blind youth. <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">Jessica enjoys volunteering with the National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest consumer advocacy organization of the blind. She has served as the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado since 2021 and in 2023, she was elected as a member of the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors. Jessica aspires to spread the love, hope, and true belief in blind people that she has found through her engagement with the National Federation of the Blind. <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">Jessica enjoys yoga, high adventure activities, and ultra running. She has completed several marathons and ultra marathon events including the Boston Marathon, Pikes Peak Marathon, Behind the Rocks 50k, and Pikes Peak 50 mile race. She also enjoys exploring the city with her guide dog Prada.<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">As a leader in the National Federation of the Blind, Jessica hopes to inspire others to live the lives they want, step outside of their comfort zones, and to help spread the positive philosophy of the Federation.<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">SCHEDULE<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, August 15, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:30 – 7:30 PM Embassy Suites Complimentary Evening Reception<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:30 – 9:30 PM Blind Merchants Pre-Convention Prep Session – Consulate Board Room<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday, August 16, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:00 – 6:00 PM Registration – Terrace Lounge Wall <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:00 – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall – Center Atrium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:00 – 5:00 PM Blind Merchants Snack Bags - Consulate Board Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11:00 – 11:50 AM At-Large Chapter – Salon F<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:00 – 1:50 PM Youth Track – Salon E<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Crafts & Teambuilding Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Make your own artwork to share with family and friends, Build the tallest tower using noodles and marshmallows, Wrap your friends in toilet paper!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1:00 – 1:50 PM Blind Merchants Division – Salon F<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:00 – 3:00 PM Pelikan Snowballs (Free to all) – Parking Lot<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:00 – 2:50 PM SC Association of Blind Students Division - Salon E<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:00 – 5:00 PM Youth Track – Salon E<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> PRIZES FOR WINNERS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bingo, Name that Tune, Trivia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk141433134"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:00 – 3:50 PM SC Association of Black Leaders Division – Salon F<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk141433134"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:00 – 3:50 PM Computer Science and Technology Division – <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salon G<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4:30 – 5:30 PM Resolutions Committee – Salon F<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:30 – 6:30 PM NFB of SC State Board Meeting – Salon D<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00 – 10:00 PM Reception – Salons ABC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Saturday, August 17, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00 – 8:45 AM Hot breakfast buffet in restaurant – Self-serve – Boy Scouts and volunteers available to assist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:00 – 8:50 AM Registration – Terrace Lounge Wall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:00 – 8:50 AM Exhibit Hall – Center Atrium<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">MORNING GENERAL SESSION – Salons ABC<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">9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome Marty R. McKenzie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Invocation Trenton Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presentation of Colors Boy scouts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Anthem Kaitland Davis, Heilyin Sanchez and Lily Pryor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Host Chapter Remarks Isaiah Nelson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:30 – 10:00 AM National Report,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jessica Beecham, National Representative <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:00 – 10:20 AM SC Commission for the Blind,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Darline Graham, Commissioner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Carol Anderson, Director of Consumer Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:20 – 10:40 AM SC School for the Deaf and the Blind,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leslie Borton, Lead Teacher, SC School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:40 – 10:45 AM Fit Break, Janice Bright, Sports and Rec <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:45 – 11:00 AM SC Talking Book Services, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jennifer Falvey, Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11:15 – 11:30 AM Orientation and Mobility Training Program: A Journey to Success<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Dr. Tina S. Herzberg, USC Upstate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11:30 – 12:00 PM Presidential Report<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:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:00 PM Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"></span><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">LUNCH BREAK<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">12:00 – 2:00 PM <i> </i>Box Lunches – Garden Atrium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:15 – 1:45 PM Registration – Terrace Lounge Wall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:15 – 1:45 PM Exhibit Hall – Center Atrium<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">AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION Salon ABC<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">2:00 – 2:05 PM Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:05 – 2:20 PM Palmetto Able Savings Account<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Karen Crider, State Treasurer’s Office<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:20 – 2:40 PM Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program: Reflections from a Participant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Janice Bright, NFB of SC Federationist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2:40 – 3:00 PM DART, PUP and VTrip<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Ali Ruegamer, Transportation Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Able, SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:00 – 3:15 PM Filling Your Transportation Toolbox<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Dr. Tina S. Herzberg, Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> University of South Carolina Upstate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:15 – 3:20 PM Fit Break, Melinda Jones<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:20 – 3:50 PM AI: What It Can Do for You<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Steve Cook and Sarah Massengale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3:50 – 4:10 PM Rocky Bottom Report, Thom Spittle, RBRCCB Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4:10 – 4:25 PM NOPBC Update, Sonia Timmons, SCPOBC Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4:25 – 4:45 PM Federation Center Report, David Houck, Executive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Director and Ed Bible, FCB Board Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4:45 – 5:00 PM The Monarch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Marty R. McKenzie, Ex Officio Trustee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> American Printing House for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 PM Adjourn<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">EVENING BREAK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:15 – 6:45 PM Registration – Terrace Lounge Wall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:15 – 6:45 PM Exhibit Hall – Center Atrium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:15 – 5:45 PM Nominating Committee – Frank Coppel, Chair – Boardroom 330 Third Floor<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">CONVENTION BANQUET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00–10:00 PM<b><o:p></o:p></b></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">Welcome Marty R. McKenzie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Invocation Debra Canty, Second Vice President, NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Keynote Address Jessica Beecham, National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Awarding of Scholarships Shannon Cook, Scholarship Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Midlands Gives Award Valerie Warrington, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Educator of the Year Award Tracy Spittle, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Donald C. Capps Award David Houck, chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Betty R. Capps Award Julie Bible, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Distinguished Service Award Marty R. McKenzie, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Presidential Citation Marty R. McKenzie, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Banquet Fundraiser <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our annual banquet fundraiser is an opportunity for individuals, chapters, divisions, and business partners to contribute to the NFB of SC to further programs, services, and policies of the affiliate. Donations can be made through Pay Pal on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>, by cash or writing a check made payable to the NFB of SC and mailed to Federation Center of the Blind. See page 3 for the address. <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">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always"></span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sunday, August 18, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00–8:20 AM Breakfast<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:00–8:25 AM Registration – Terrace Lounge Wall<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">MORNING GENERAL SESSION – SALONS ABC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:30 – 9:00 AM Remembering Those Who Went Before Us<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A Memorial, Melinda Jones<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:00 – 9:15 AM Federation Legislative Update from the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Legislative and Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> David Houck, Chair and Anna Price, Co-chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:15 – 9:45 AM NFB of SC, Successful Transitions and Rocky Bottom Treasurers Reports -- Valerie Warrington, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:45 – 10:15 AM Resolutions, David Houck, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:15 – 10:30 AM Update on SUN, PAC, Dream Maker’s Circle, Frank Coppel, chair, Doing Our Fair Share Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:30 – 10:35 AM Fit Break – Lori Anne Coley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10:35 – 11:50 AM Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11:50 – 12:00 PM Chapter, Committee, and Division Drawings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">12:00 PM Adjourn<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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Convention Live Stream Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0Fm%20Snp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0Fm Snp6NG8vQT09</a><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">Phone Number: 929-205-6099<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">+19292056099,,8032543777#<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></div></blockquote></body></html>