[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1774

[David Houck]

August 12, 2020

Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
Others

From:  Frank Coppel, President

Positive Note 1774

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

 

              I hope many of you have taken advantage of the Zoom training
for the upcoming state convention being offered by the Computer Science and
Technology Division.  If you have been unable to attend this week, you will
have the opportunity to attend the same training next week.  The schedule
for training is as follows, Monday August 17, at 7:00 pm for telephone
users, Tuesday August 18, at 7:00 pm for cell phone app users, and
Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 pm for computer users. 

              As we all know, door prizes are an essential part of a state
convention as they can create excitement and enthusiasm throughout the
weekend.  This year, all door prizes must be dropped off or mailed to the
Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205.
Currently, the Federation Center has received a limited amount of door
prizes.  For this reason, we are extending the deadline to donate door
prizes for the state convention until August 21.  The minimum amount for
door prizes this year will be $10.  Gift cards would be great and please
indicate the amount of the card.  If a chapter or individual would like to
write a check for door prizes, make the check payable to the Federation
Center of the Blind, and indicate the check is for state convention door
prizes.  Upon the receipt of a check, we will convert the check into gift
cards.  If you would like to donate something other than a gift card, please
consider the weight of the item as the NFB of SC will be responsible for
shipping costs.  Also, please indicate the name of the chapter or person who
is donating the door prize.  As always, you must be present to win.  Within
ten days after the close of the state convention, door prizes will be mailed
to the winners.  

              As we have done for many years, we will have a memorial
service Sunday afternoon to recognize those individuals who have passed away
since our last convention.  Dorothy Barksdale will be in charge of this very
important part of our convention.  You can reach Dorothy with names of those
individuals by calling (803) 765-1622 or emailing her at
dcbarksdale at bellsouth.net.  

              As we have also done for many years, the NFB of SC will be
conducting our annual banquet fundraiser Saturday evening, August 22.  All
funds raised at the banquet fund raiser will be given to the NFB of SC.  We
need individuals as well as chapters and divisions to "step up to the plate"
and contribute during the banquet which will greatly help to fund our state
organization.  There will be multiple ways to contribute to the banquet
fundraiser.  You can contribute by mailing a check or a pledge to the
Federation Center of the Blind prior to the convention, using Pay Pal, or
making a pledge Saturday evening at the banquet.  

              Please check out the agenda for our 2020 NFB of SC state
convention which will be made available electronically during the next
couple of days.  If you would like a print or Braille copy of the agenda,
please contact the Federation Center and one will be sent to you.  

              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.  

              Final Thought:  Transforming dreams into reality:  "What could
we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?" - Eleanor Roosevelt

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