[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1793

Mon Dec 21 16:21:25 UTC 2020

Good afternoon,
 This is Heather Griffin I would like to thank the three people who made
monetary donations. I did receive them via Dot. I am not sure if anymore
were forthcoming as I had to move out of town do to a lack of support and
the inability to find housing. Myself and My Son are still in need of any
items or donations that are available.
 Thom Spittle I was waiting to hear back from you. My phone number is
8033573557. I spoke with Dot she mentioned that there may be one more check
being donated.

On Mon, Dec 21, 2020, 6:28 AM Vince Elorza via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Thank you for your heartfelt share.
>
> It is always assuring to hear how children think of others before thinking
> of themselves.
> And not only talk about helping but do something, out of the basic
> goodness in their heart.
>
> This is what gives us hope in moments of sadness or despair.
>
> Best wishes for a peaceful and safe holiday season and the year to come.
>
> Vincent Elorza
>
>  On Monday December 21 2020 at 6:53 AM Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC <
>> nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> December 21, 2020Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter &
>> Division Presidents & OthersFrom:  Jennifer Bazer,
>> President803-960-9977Jhipp25 at sc.rr.comPositive Note 1793Greetings Fellow
>> Federationists: As I write this next to the last Positive Note for 2020, it
>> is Sunday afternoon. The dryer is humming; the washer is whirling; the dogs
>> are sleeping; and I am reflecting on the upcoming week that will bring us
>> to Christmas Eve and the celebration of the birth of Jesus. I ponder
>> creating new Christmas traditions with my kiddos as 2020 went in a
>> different direction than anyone could have imagined. My aunt went to be
>> with her Heavenly father after a battle with cancer; my grandparents are
>> battling health concerns and are not able to get around as they did in
>> previous years.; and, as a single parent of two young children, from
>> Thanksgiving until the first of the year, I struggle with what use to be
>> and what no longer is present for the three of us. I am blessed beyond
>> measure; the struggle to create a new me as a single parent with my
>> children is real. Even after three years of being divorced, sadness,
>> emptiness, and loneliness overwhelms me at times during this time of year.
>> Everywhere you turn, the focus is on happiness, love, and family.  Just
>> before I sat down to write this portion of the Positive Note, I received a
>> group text that said, “Please pray for the Wahl family as they lost
>> everything this morning in a house fire; everyone got out safely.” This
>> family goes to our church, plays baseball with my son, attends school with
>> my children, and is in cub scouts with Cade. Heart wrenching. Tears
>> streamed down my cheeks for this family’s loss. My feelings of loneliness
>> for what I use to have as a family now seemed insignificant as the Wahl
>> family works to rebuild everything. I am building new Christmas traditions;
>> they are thankful to be alive and just concerned about immediate
>> necessities. The pain for this family overshadows my small and
>> insignificant sadness during the holiday season.  My son, Cade, decided to
>> make a video to collect gift  cards and monetary donations for this family
>> who means so much to us. In the video, he mentioned giving up his Christmas
>> wants to insure his teammate, his friend, his scout buddy, and his
>> schoolmate, had food and clothes and essentials. It is not me creating new
>> traditions for our family, it is my 10-year-old son, Cade who always is
>> thinking of others and doing without so others can have a Merry Christmas.
>> It is the innocence of young children who help me remember that, no matter
>> how hard I think  I have it, there is always someone in a more difficult
>> place. As I finish this portion of the Positive Note, the dryer is still
>> humming, the washer is still whirling, the dogs are still sleeping, and
>> there is joy in my heart knowing, my children are always there to teach me,
>> remind me, that life is precious, God is good, and I am blessed! I hope
>> each of you have a very Merry Christmas! As 2020 draws to a close, just a
>> few things we all need to do as active members in our Palmetto
>> affiliate. Dates to remember; please mark your calendars. See more specific
>> details on these action items further in this Positive Note. Fulfill our
>> state convention pledges by December 31.Submit our 22021 state dues of $10
>> by December 31.Notify David Houck at the Center by calling 803-254-3777 if
>> you plan to attend the statewide seminar on January 9, 2021.Chapter and
>> division presidents, submit your financial reports for 2020 by January 31
>> 2021 to the state office.Notify David Houck at the Center by calling
>> 803-254-3777 if you plan to attend the leadership seminar on April 10,
>> 2021.Increase or hop on the PAC plan by May 31, 2021 to have your name
>> entered into a $100 gift card drawing.Submit new chapter and division
>> officers to Steve Cook, Thom Spittle and me by December 31, 2020 so that it
>> can be updated on the website and membership roster. Movie NightCome join
>> your Federation Family, Wednesday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m. via The NFB of
>> SC zoom as we watch audio described, Christmas with the Cranks. Bring your
>> favorite candy and popcorn and relax with us as Christmas week
>> continues. From Thom Spittle, Chairman, Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference
>> Center of the BlindThe Board of Directors and staff of Rocky Bottom would
>> like to take this time to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy
>> and healthy New Year. 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 with any questions. Thank you for your
>> generosity. You can go tohttps://www.nfb.org/pacto 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, January 7 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Please
>> encourage your chapters, divisions, committees to attend to learn about the
>> latest happenings in the NFB of SC!               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 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. Chapter and division presidents along with FCB,
>> NFB of SC, and Rocky Bottom board members are required to attend via zoom
>> or in-person. If you notify David Houck by January 5, 2021 whether you plan
>> to attend on zoom or in-person, your name will be entered into a $50 gift
>> card drawing. You must be present to win. There will be additional door
>> prizes throughout the seminar; only individuals who notify David by calling
>> 803-254-3777 or emailing nfbsc at sc.rr.com about your zoom or in-person
>> attendance will be entered into the $50 gift card drawing. 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. If you
>> notify David Houck by  April 5, 2021 whether you plan to attend on zoom or
>> in-person, your name will be entered into a $50 gift card drawing. You must
>> be present to win. There will be additional door prizes throughout the
>> seminar; only individuals who notify David by calling 803-254-3777 or
>> emailing nfbsc at sc.rr.com about your zoom or in-person attendance will be
>> entered into the $50 gift card drawing. We plan to have door prizes at each
>> of these seminars on January 9 and April 10. Calling David Houck at the
>> Center at 803-254-3777 will guarantee your name entered into a separate
>> drawing for registered in-person and zoom attendees of a $50 gift card for
>> each seminar that will be drawn at an undisclosed time during each seminar
>> and you must be present to win. . Anyone who attends via zoom or in-person
>> will be eligible for door prizes and must be present to win, even if, you
>> do not register prior to the seminars. Only registered individuals who call
>> David Houck to let us know how you will be participating either in-person
>> or zoom will be entered into the $50 gift card drawing for each
>> seminar.               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.  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 so that information
>> stays current on our website and membership list.              Here is
>>  what is coming up on Zoom for the week of December 21 2020. All meetings
>> are on the main Federation ID of 803-254-3777, unless noted.Monday,
>> December 21, Membership, 7pmWednesday, December 23, Sports and Rec,
>> 6pmWednesday, December 23, audio described Christmas movie,
>> 7:30pm              NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a
>> scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetingsTimes
>> are in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://
>> us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09Meeting
>> ID: 803 254 3777Passcode: 124578One tap mobile+19292056099,,8032543777# US
>> (New York)               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 If you do not have a credit or debit card to pay your
>> state dues online, please mail your $10 dues to David at the Federation
>> Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205. Once it has been
>> received, someone from our Computer Science and Technology Division will
>> call you to assist you in completing the online form with all your contact
>> information that national headquarters is obtaining. If you are sending in
>> your $10 via mail, please include your full name, address, phone number,
>> and email address so that we may reach out to you to gather additional
>> required information.  Final Thought: “What is Christmas? It is the
>> tenderness of the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future."
>> — Agnes M. Pahro 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
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>> Carolina, please email Steve Cook at cookcafe at sc.rr.com
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