[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1791
Sunshine Stylez
sunshinestyles01 at gmail.com
Mon Dec 7 15:04:32 UTC 2020
Good morning this is Heather Griffin and I am seeking assistance in every
way possible monetary, food, clothing, for myself and my son we had a house
fire and lost everything Red Cross as given as much assistance as they are
going to give we have been staying in a hotel for 2 weeks and I've been
paying out of pocket for 7 of those days my funds are depleted and I
desperately need assistance I can be reached at 8033573557
On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 9:53 AM Sunshine Stylez <sunshinestyles01 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Good morning this is Heather Griffin and I am a member and I am trying to
> find out what if any Services you may have available to assist me myself
> and my son are displaced at the moment homeless you may say living in a
> hotel we had a house fire and lost everything if there's any assistance I
> would greatly appreciate it the Red Cross paid for the first eight days
> I've paid for the last seven out of pocket and I am unable to continue
> paying I need to find housing as soon as possible and if possible if
> there's any donation food wise clothes wise we have absolutely nothing and
> or assistance paying for this hotel until I found housing
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 7:16 AM Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC <
> nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> December 7, 2020
>>
>> Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division
>> Presidents & Others
>>
>> From: Jennifer Bazer, President
>>
>> Positive Note 1791
>>
>> Greetings Fellow Federationists:
>>
>>
>>
>> What an awesome time we had at the annual Rocky Bottom Christmas board
>> retreat. Six board members attended in-person for the Rocky Bottom board
>> meeting and eight board members participated in-person for the National
>> Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) board meeting on
>> Saturday, December 7. During the Rocky Bottom board meeting, we discussed
>> having a reunion for friends of Rocky Bottom around Memorial Day weekend,
>> we thanked Linda for her service and dedication to the camp as December 31
>> will be her last day, and we discussed dreams and goals of the camp. During
>> lunch, we celebrated Linda’s birthday which is on December 19 with a cake
>> and cupcakes and presented her with a Christmas bonus that Rocky Bottom
>> board members and other affiliate members collected. That afternoon during
>> the NFB of SC board meeting, we discussed beginning a new member
>> orientation at least once per quarter, tentative plans for the leadership
>> seminar which will be on April 10, leadership training throughout the year,
>> statewide seminar on January 9, and our big PAC announcement from
>> chairperson of the “doing our Fair Share Committee, Frank Coppel. The
>> contest will run from December 5, 2020 through May 31, 2021. Each member
>> who enrolls in PAC, will have their name in a drawing. Each member who
>> increases their PAC pledge will be entered into a separate drawing. One
>> name will be drawn from each category, new PAC members and those who
>> increased their PAC for a $100 visa gift card. The board also voted to
>> increase the NFB of SC PAC donation from $50 per month to $75 per month for
>> our affiliate. I appreciate your generosity. Saturday, we exchanged
>> Christmas gifts with the “white elephant” game, sang the “12 days of
>> Christmas”, Covid-19 style, and David Houck read the Christmas story. We
>> completed our celebration that evening with desserts and coffee.
>>
>>
>>
>> There were numerous folks who made this weekend fun, safe and successful.
>> Lenora Robertson, Ellen Taylor and Glenda Culick who prepared and cooked
>> the meals on Saturday and Sunday, Thom and Tracy Spittle who made
>> arrangements for those who attended in a safe manner, Jonathan and Nicholas
>> Bundy who insured everyone had what they needed during mealtime, and all
>> members and guests who attended in person and through zoom. It is not the
>> work of one or two or a few individuals, it is the work of many working
>> together to make a difference in the Palmetto state. I appreciate all of
>> you!
>>
>>
>>
>> PAC Plan Challenge:
>>
>> We will be running a contest from December 5, 2020 through May 31, 2021
>> for our NFB of SC affiliate. We are currently 13 and would like to be in
>> the top 10 or higher. One of our members would like to see us as an
>> affiliate contribute $1,500 to PAC each month between chapters, divisions,
>> individuals and our NFB of SC affiliate. If you join PAC, your name will be
>> entered into a drawing for a $100 visa gift card. If you increase your PAC
>> donation, your name will be entered into a different $100 visa gift card
>> drawing. I have a list of chapters, divisions, and individuals who are on
>> PAC at this time. On June 1, I will ask the national office for another
>> list which I will use to have the two drawings on June 1. There are many
>> ways to give. Below, is a little about PAC.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your interest in the National Federation of the Blind's
>> Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) program. This program allows you to
>> contribute to the NFB through recurring monthly donations. These can be
>> direct withdrawals from a checking account or charges to a credit card.
>> Please contact pac at nfb.org <PAC at nfb.org> with any questions. Thank you
>> for your generosity.
>>
>>
>>
>> You can go to
>>
>> https://www.nfb.org/pac
>>
>> to complete the online form.
>>
>>
>>
>> You may also call the national office at 410-659-9314 extension 2622 or
>> email PAC at nfb.org with questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> There are several chapters and divisions within our state who are on PAC
>> and we are grateful for those contributions. There are individuals who are
>> on PAC and we are appreciative of those members who give each month. As an
>> affiliate, we are averaging $17.41 per person and less than 10% of our
>> members are on PAC. Let’s see if we can increase those percentages to over
>> $20 per month and have at least 20% of our members on PAC. I appreciate you
>> considering to get on the PAC plan or increasing your donation each month!
>>
>>
>>
>> We will have our next SC connects meeting Thursday,
>> December 17 at 5:00 p.m. Please encourage your chapters, divisions,
>> committees to attend to learn about the latest happenings in the NFB of SC!
>>
>>
>>
>> Please mark your calendars for a Christmas celebration at
>> the Center on Saturday, December 12 from noon until four. We will enjoy
>> fellowship, sounds of the season, and a gift exchange. The gift exchange is
>> optional. Please call, text or email me if you plan to attend. If you need
>> transportation let’s work together with chapter presidents and neighboring
>> chapters to insure all that want to come can attend. Call me with any
>> questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> We will have a Thanks for Giving box on the front porch of the center
>> each weekday beginning November 30 for the neighboring community to fill
>> the box with items that members in need can use. We will give thanks for
>> these donations at our Christmas celebration on December 12.
>>
>>
>>
>> Our statewide seminar will be held January 9 at the Center
>> in Columbia from 10:00 until 4:00. This will be a hybrid seminar meaning
>> you can attend in-person and over Zoom so as many individuals can
>> participate as possible. Please make plans to attend in-person or through
>> Zoom. Please call, text or email me with suggested agenda items. Please
>> also call David at the Center at 803-254-3777 or myself at 803-960-997 to
>> let us know if you will be attending in person. First come, first serve as
>> we have limited seats to effectively promote social distancing at the
>> Center.
>>
>>
>>
>> Leadership Seminar:
>>
>> Our next leadership seminar will be April 10, 2021 at the Federation
>> Center. All presidents of divisions and chapters along with Federation
>> Center board members, Rocky Bottom board members and NFB of SC board
>> members are required to attend in-person or through zoom. Others who are
>> interested are welcome to attend via zoom or in-person as well.
>>
>>
>>
>> The following meetings are scheduled on the Zoom platform
>> this week. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are
>> not a member of the chapter or committee. Please contact the chapter
>> president and ask if it is alright to attend their meeting. All Committee
>> meetings are open to the public for listening. Contact President Bazer if
>> you would like to be added to any NFB of SC committee.
>>
>> Here is what is coming up on Zoom for the week of December
>> 7 2020. All meetings are on the main Federation ID of 803-254-3777, unless
>> noted.
>>
>> December 7, We care 6pm
>>
>> December 7, Fund-raising, 8pm
>>
>> December 8, Sumter Chapter Gala, 7pm
>>
>> December 8, At large Chapter, 7pm use meeting ID 864-878-9090
>>
>> December 10, Cherokee Chapter, 1pm
>>
>> December 10, Columbia Chapter, 6:15pm
>>
>> December 10, Lancaster Chapter, 7pm use meeting ID 864-878-9090
>>
>> December 11, Anderson/Spartanburg Chapter Christmas Celebration, 6-8pm
>>
>> December 12, CSTD training, 10AM
>>
>> December 12, Christmas Celebration at the Federation Center, noon-4pm
>>
>> December 13, Lee County Chapter, 7pm
>>
>>
>>
>> NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled
>> Zoom meeting.
>>
>> Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetings
>>
>> Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
>>
>> Join Zoom Meeting
>>
>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09
>>
>> Meeting ID: 803 254 3777
>>
>> Passcode: 124578
>>
>> One tap mobile
>>
>> +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)
>>
>>
>>
>> Message from President, Debra Canty…
>>
>> You are cordially invited on the Zoom Platform to attend The Sumter
>> Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina virtual
>> Gala. The Sumter chapter will host their 47th Annual Fundraiser
>> Christmas Gala, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (EST). The keynote
>> speaker will be Ever Lee Hairston, Member of the National Board of
>> Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. Member: The National
>> Federation of the Blind of California Affiliate. All are welcome to attend
>> their virtual Gala!!!
>>
>> Topic: Sumter Chapter of the NFB of SC 47th Annual Fundraiser Christmas
>> Gala
>>
>> Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.
>>
>> Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
>>
>> Join Zoom Meeting
>>
>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09
>>
>> Meeting ID: 803 254 3777
>>
>> Passcode: 124578
>>
>> One tap mobile
>>
>> +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)
>>
>>
>>
>> From the Senior Division President Shelley Coppel of the National
>> Federation of the Blind of SC!
>>
>> There will be a Senior Division conference call, Thursday December 10
>> from 1-3 p.m. We will share Christmas traditions, and favorite recipes.
>> Below is the way to access the meeting!
>>
>> Call in Number: 605-475-2875
>>
>> access number: 4838754
>>
>>
>>
>> Florence Chapter Meeting Interest
>>
>> There will be a Florence chapter interest meeting on
>> Monday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. at Golden Corral, 2510 David H. McLeod
>> BLVD, Florence.
>>
>> I will be there to steer this meeting along with Jameika
>> Cooper. If you know others who would be interested, members who were in the
>> Florence chapter before, please pass along this info. Please call or text
>> me at 803-960-9977 if you have further questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> From Linda Dizzley, Lee County Chapter President
>>
>> If you are looking for a special gift for that special
>> loved-one, friend, co-worker, chapter members etc., help is just a call
>> away. Below is a list of a few ideas that may interest you Make your
>> Holiday shopping easier and safe this year by shopping from home. Many
>> ideas may be personalized: Please place your orders by December 8, 2020
>>
>> Edible Gifts, Milk Chocolate Dark Chocolate White
>> Chocolate, (your choice of color). Business cards. Ladies High Heel
>> Shoes. Men dress shoes. Sneakers. Boots. Purse. Hats. Champagne
>> Glass. Basketball Goal, footballs, golf clubs, bowling ball and pin.
>> Chocolate covered pretzels. Chocolate roses. Personalized Gifts.
>> T-shirts. Sweatshirts . Hoodies. Face Masks. Socks. Scarves. Coffee
>> Mugs. Key Chains. Coasters. Mouse Pads. Caps. Hats. Face clothes.
>> Hand Towels. Bath Towels. Photo Plates.
>>
>> If interested, contact Linda Dizzley, Lee County Chapter
>> President.
>>
>> LDIZZLEY at HOTMAIL.COM Home: 803 442 84273 Cell: 803 459 4585
>>
>>
>>
>> From Jamie Allison
>>
>> The Cherokee County Chapter of the National Federation of
>> the Blind of South Carolina cordially invites everyone to our 2020 Virtual
>> Christmas Celebration! The event will take place from 1:00-2:30pm on
>> Thursday, December 10th, 2020. There will be random gift card drawings, a
>> social time, and program that will include a Christmas Scripture
>> recitation, holiday songs, carols, and stories. The entire program will
>> take place virtually over the zoom platform and we invite everyone from
>> across the affiliate and nationally to attend. We also invite those who
>> would like to share a Christmas or holiday-themed song, story, carole,
>> poem, or riddles with the audience. We want this portion of the program to
>> be similar to an old time "variety show". If you would like to participate
>> in this portion of our program, please send an email to
>> nfbsccherokee at gmail.com with your name, the type of item you wish to
>> contribute (song, carole, brief story or poem either familiar or new,
>> riddle, etc.) and approximately how long it will take. If time permits,
>> there will be an opportunity for audience members to spontaneously
>> contribute as well. If you do not have access to email, please call
>> 864-838-0338 and either speak or leave a voice message with Jamie with the
>> same information. We look forward to a time of fellowship and celebration
>> with all who wish to join us as we observe this blessed season!
>>
>>
>>
>> From Frank Loza
>>
>> Support the Federation Center by buying a jacket with our
>> national logo on the back of the jacket and under that it says National
>> Federation of the Blind and under that it says, live the life you want. On
>> the left upper part of the front it says, NFB of SC. There are two kinds
>> of material you can get them in. One is microfiber and the other one is
>> polyester blend. The microfiber costs $80.00 and the polyester blend
>> cost’s $75.00. The microfiber comes in blue or black and the polyester
>> comes in blue, black and gray. If you can call Frank Loza at 803-617-8016,
>> with your information, such as color and size. Join your fellow
>> Federationists and get your jacket. It will show unity when your chapter
>> has a function.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you made a pledge at our state convention banquet in
>> August, those tax -deductible contributions are due at the Center no later
>> than December 31, 2020. If you did not make a pledge, but wish to donate to
>> the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please send
>> donations to 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. You may also pay on
>> our website at www.nfbofsc.org and look for the donations link to pay
>> through pay Pal. Thank you to all of those individuals, chapters, and
>> divisions who have fulfilled their pledges. I will list all donors in the
>> first Positive Note of 2021.
>>
>>
>>
>> Big News! The National Federation of the Blind of SC now
>> has an online enrollment membership form to pay your 2021 state dues. You
>> will be able to fill out the form online to provide the state office with
>> updated personal and contact information. You will also be able to pay your
>> $10 state dues via secure Pay Pal. You will still need to pay your
>> chapter/division dues on the local level. After submitting the membership
>> form, you will be provided with a link to pay your $10 state dues through
>> Pay Pal. Your membership will not be confirmed until payment has been
>> received. After paying your $10 state dues via Pay Pal, we will receive a
>> message stating you have paid your state dues to confirm your membership.
>> Then you will be sent a message with a copy of your receipt for
>> confirmation later in the day. Please retain this confirmation for your
>> records and proof of payment. Also, Pay Pal charges the NFB of SC a
>> percentage for each transaction. We would greatly appreciate you adding an
>> extra $0.30 for every $10 to your donation to offset this charge. So,
>> $10.30, $20.60 and so on.
>>
>> If you need assistance completing the online form, you are
>> welcome to call Steve and Shannon Cook to help at (803) 254-0222. Leave a
>> message with your name and contact number if we are unavailable to answer
>> the phone.
>>
>> Thank you to those who have already paid your state dues!
>> We hope to see close to 100% of dues paid by December 31. Our membership
>> committee along with the help of our district reps will follow-up as we get
>> closer to the end of the year to assist those in completing their
>> membership form so that we can have all completed documentation to the
>> national office in a timely manner. This has normally been due at the end
>> of January to pay your state dues; however, that does not give me time to
>> submit all necessary data to the national office by January 31. We want to
>> be prompt in our membership dues and information to President Riccobono.
>> https://forms. gle/MGYktJPG3SatVBFWA
>>
>>
>>
>> Nationally:
>>
>> Open House
>>
>> Open House Gathering: Share with Prospective Members:
>>
>> Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. ET – The National
>> Federation of the Blind is hosting an open house gathering for people who
>> are not yet members of the Federation to learn about becoming members.
>> Share with prospective members this opportunity to learn more from leaders
>> about the Federation and why membership is crucial. Sign up by emailing
>> membership at nfb.org or calling 410-659-9314, extension 2509.
>>
>>
>>
>> Final Thought: “Good deeds should be done with intension, not for
>> attention.” Anonymous
>>
>>
>>
>> NFB Pledge - I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the
>> National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and
>> security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the
>> Federation; and to abide by its constitution.
>>
>>
>>
>> NFB One Minute Message - “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.”
>>
>>
>>
>> If this message was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it
>> directly in your inbox, as well as, receive messages regarding the National
>> Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please email Steve Cook at
>> cookcafe at sc.rr.com.
>>
>>
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