[Nfbofsc] Positive Note 1486

Thu Feb 5 04:50:21 UTC 2015

Agreed: of course we acknowledged Isaiah and his team several times throughout the day. Ike always does a fabulous job and the food he prepares is always delicious!

Parnell Diggs, Esq.
President
National Federation of the Blind
 of South Carolina
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> On Feb 4, 2015, at 10:10 PM, Steve & Shannon Cook via Nfbofsc <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I think Ike and his kitchen crew should be commended on providing the meal for such a large crowd.  They did a great job!
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> Subject: [Nfbofsc] Positive Note 1486
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> February 4, 2015
> Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others
> From:  Parnell Diggs, President
> Positive Note 1486
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> Dear Fellow Federationists:
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>               There was not an open seat in the house on Saturday, as members from across the state converged on Columbia for the 2015 Statewide Seminar.  I believe we had the largest crowd in recent memory with members packed into the meeting hall and the lounge area.  Chairs were even brought-in from the newly renovated conference room to accommodate everyone.
>               The program was filled with information from all of the agencies serving the blind of the state as well as detailed reports regarding Rocky Bottom, the Federation Center, and the much-anticipated 2015 NFB BELL Program scheduled for July 20 through 31.
>               The auction generated $692 thanks to all of those who worked so hard to donate excellent items.  Not only did we raise crucial proceeds for the Federation Center, but we had a good time conducting the auction between program items.  I want to thank everyone who donated items as well as those who participated in the bidding.  Even those who did not win helped raise the purchase price, which was helpful to the cause.
> The Blind Seniors Division, the Computer Science and Technology Division, and the Student Division each conducted fundraising initiatives throughout the day, as did a number of our local chapters.  These exercises generated even more enthusiasm for NFB of SC health and vitality.
> Congratulations to our Columbia Chapter on winning $300 for selling 1,086 $1 bus tickets, which earned the Chapter first place in the competition: far out pacing the closest competitors.  Congratulations are also in order for Leon Timbers and Karen Jones of Columbia for selling, and of course buying, the winning ticket, which was drawn at the end of the Seminar.
> Our appreciation goes out to Lenora Robertson and her team for working so hard on counting tickets and money in the Reading Room all day.  A total of 3,738 tickets were sold for a net of $2,838 (after awarding prizes), which will be applied toward the cost of the chartered bus transporting members to the NFB 75th Anniversary Convention in Orlando.
>               Speaking of the National Convention, it is time to make reservations for the Seventy-fifth Anniversary Convention of the National Federation of the Blind occurring this year from July 5 through July 10 in Orlando, Florida.  To do this, you should write directly to the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. You can also call the hotel at (800) 204-7234.
>               The 2015 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins, $82; and triples and quads, $89.  In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 13.5 percent.  No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested.
> The hotel is accepting reservations now.  The hotel will want a deposit of $95 for each room and will want a credit card number or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check. If a reservation is cancelled before May 28, 2015, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
>               One of the highlights of the Statewide Seminar was the announcement of the 2015 State Convention, occurring this summer at the Columbia Marriott during the weekend of August 21 through 23.  Stay tuned for more details in upcoming Positive Notes!
>               The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic which 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.  Joining me for comments in this Positive Note is the President Emeritus of the NFB of SC.  Here is Dr. Capps.
>               The 45th annual Statewide Seminar was an outstanding success.  It was, perhaps, the best we’ve ever had.  Members of the NFB of SC demonstrated real commitment as there were representatives from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast.  Distance, however, did not stop members from making the long trip to Columbia for the 10:00 a.m. start.  The seminar featured a lot of information, especially that given by President Diggs.  It was good seeing and hearing from the state agencies serving the blind – the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, the SC Commission for the Blind and Talking Book Services.  It felt real good making the first steps into the newly completed Conference Room as I had not been in it for over one year dating back to November of 2013.  I was pleased that our assistant Debbie Manning baked two cakes, chocolate and coconut,  as they were made from scratch.  The auction was a success.  In my RBRCCB report I reported that last year’s Fun Day Festival attracted the largest attendance to date with all accommodations being utilized.  The same was true of the Christmas Board Retreat with the greatest number of chapter and state leaders in attendance.  I reported that all of the facilities are available in February as January and February are always the slowest months.  Churches may now utilize a weekend for volunteer service.  I also gave an extensive report on the reasons it was necessary to discharge the former Resident Manager and my report received virtually 100% approval with several rounds of applause.  I’m dictating this Positive Note from RBRCCB.  You will be pleased to know that we have hired an outstanding person for the Resident Manager’s position.  She will be assuming her new position in about two weeks.  In next week’s Positive Note I will provide more information about this outstanding individual.
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