[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1796
Jennifer Bazer
jhipp25 at sc.rr.com
Mon Jan 11 12:18:24 UTC 2021
January 11, 2021
Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
Others
From: Jennifer Bazer, President
j <mailto:Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com> hipp25 at sc.rr.com
803-960-9977
Positive Note 1796
Greetings Fellow Federationists:
The statewide seminar was a huge success. Nearly 100 individuals
participated via zoom and in-person from all over the United States. Thank
you to those who supported this event with your attendance which is active
participation in the NFB of SC. Our one word section of the program took
nearly thirty minutes as we asked for suggestions of what we all felt should
be the word for NFB of SC for 2021. After many rounds of voting, "unity" was
the word that received the most votes. We will work each day to actively
develop and sustain unity in our Palmetto affiliate.
During the Doing Our Fair Share section, we discussed getting on the PAC
plan and increasingly our PAC amounts. We are having a drawing for a $100
gift card in each category-increasing your PAC plan between December 5, 2020
and May 31, 2021 and getting on the PAC plan between December 5, 2020 and
May 31, 2021. Let's put SC back in the top 10 for PAC!
We also raised with donations and pledges $690 for the SUN (Shares
Unlimited NFB) fund . All pledges must be turned in by February 1, 2020 via
check mailed to the Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or pay
through Pay Pal at nfbofsc.org and go to donate. Each share is $10. How many
shares will you contribute? Let's put SC back in the top 10! Please remember
if you use Pay Pal on our site to add a little extra to cover the 3%
administrative costs associated so with $10, place add .30. $20, would be an
extra .60 and so on. Successful Transitions will match dollar for dollar
what we receive in SUN shares by February 1.
We heard reports from the following committees: social media, We Care,
Sports and Rec, Legislative, Public Relations, Fund-Raising, and Doing Our
Fair Share. We also found out the latest happenings at Rocky Bottom Retreat
And Conference Center of the Blind, Federation Center of the Blind, and
Successful Transitions. We discussed expanding our semiannual Palmetto Blind
to include recipes, meet our chapters, divisions, and members, technology,
and other items of interest. We want you to look forward to reading any of
our Palmetto publication so if you have ideas of the Palmetto Blind, please
contact me at 803-960-9977 or jhipp25 at sc.rr.com <mailto:jhipp25 at sc.rr.com> .
Both Rocky Bottom and NFB of SC had their first quarter board meetings. The
next board meetings will be held April 10 during the leadership seminar.
If you were not able to attend our 51st annual statewide seminar, we will be
adding recordings of each section on our nfbofsc.org website. Stay tune for
an NFB of SC You Tube channel where we will also have more NFB of SC events
for you to enjoy!
Let's Go Build the Federation! Forward Together!
SC/Palmetto Connects
We will have our next SC connects meeting on Thursday, January
21 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!
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 <mailto:nfbsc at sc.rr.com> about
your zoom or in-person attendance will be entered into the $50 gift card
drawing.
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
January 4, 2021 and January 11 2021. All meetings are on the main Federation
ID of 803-254-3777, unless noted.
Monday, January 11, Braille Literacy Committee, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12, At Large Chapter Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12, Sumter Chapter Meeting, 7:00 p.m. see
zoom info below in the Positive Note
Wednesday, January 13, Sports and Rec Division Meeting, 7:30
p.m.
Thursday, January 14, Cherokee Chapter Meeting, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 14, Columbia Chapter Meeting, 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 14, Lancaster Chapter Meeting, 7:00 p.m. use
864-878-9090 for meeting ID
Friday, January 15, Name that Tune, Fun Friday Night, 8:00
p.m.
Saturday, January 16, Technology Training, 10:00 until 12:00
Monday, January 18, Membership Committee, 7:00 p.m.
January 19, Diabetes Action Network Committee, 7:00 p.m.
January 20, Public Relations Committee, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 21, Palmetto Connects, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 21, Clarendon County Chapter, 8:00 p.m.
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)
Support A Local Vender
Would you like to support a local vender and the National
Federation of the Blind of SC (NFB of SC) at the same time? Well, here is
your opportunity to do both! When you purchase items from any of the below
venders, be sure to mention the NFB of SC in order for a percentage to be
donated to the NFB of SC.
If you know of any venders that are willing to donate a
percentage of each purchase to the NFB of SC and have their information
listed on www.NFBofSC.org <http://www.NFBofSC.org> , have them contact
Jennifer Bazer and Steve Cook at the below Email addresses.
jhipp25 at sc.rr.com <mailto:jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
To access a list of venders, please go to www.nfbofsc.org
<http://www.nfbofsc.org> and then click on the support a local vender link.
Your support of the local vender and the NFB of SC is greatly appreciated!
From Thom Spittle, Chairman, Rocky Bottom Retreat and
Conference Center of the Blind
Rocky Bottom is now taking reservations for 2021. Chapters and blind South
Carolinians can get away from things and stay at our facility for a small
reservation fee. For more information, or to book your stay, call Thom
Spittle at 803-331-3344 or email rockybottominfo at gmail.com
<mailto:rockybottominfo at gmail.com> .
From Debra Canty, Sumter chapter President
The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
will host a Zoom Platform on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in the comfort of
your home on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Please pay attention, save the zoom info now
in your contacts, and remember to use the zoom Platform, just for our NFB
meeting on January 12th. The presenters will be Yvette Thompson and Vincent
Ferguson, Representatives for A Final Expense Plan. The sparkling revolving
spotlight is shining on those who's paid NFB (2021) state dues thus far,
Lori Anne Cowley, Gary Engles, Joyce Engles, Jan Lewis, Herbert Boykin,
Ruthie Walker, Della Sherod, Essie Williams and Debra Canty.
Yvette Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Please note, this info is different than the Federation zoom link and
information.
Topic: Final Expense Plan
Time: January 12, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87469812090?pwd=TGZrbHZDTjk4bVVQLy9lM3lJQ09WZz09
Meeting ID: 874 6981 2090
Passcode: 727547
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,87469812090#,,,,,,0#,,727547# US (Washington D.C)
+13126266799,,87469812090#,,,,,,0#,,727547# US (Chicago)
Or, just dial on your phone:
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 874 6981 2090
Passcode: 727547
If you know a blind person please relay this information and contact Debra
Canty chapter president at (803) 775-5792 or (debra.canty at frontier.com
<mailto:debra.canty at frontier.com> ).
Name that Tune
Our movie night on December 23 was a huge success as we
watched audio described Christmas with the Cranks. We had 25 participants
including members from NC, NJ, IL, FL, SC and other affiliates. We will be
having a fun Friday night once per month hosted by the NFB of SC to include:
trivia, name that tune, interactive activities, and additional audio
described movies. Our next fun Friday night will be Friday, January 15 at
8:00 eastern with name that tune! All are welcome, come join your Palmetto
affiliate!
From Steve Cook
The upcoming weekly Zoom events can now be found on Newsline!
The article list the date, name of the event and the time. Also, listed is
the information you will need to call in using your phone. Thank you to MS.
Cummings for speaking out about a challenge she was having knowing when all
the zoom events took place. Since she does not use a computer and used
Newsline on her phone, we created a solution that will hopefully assist
others.
Recipe Group via Email From Steve Cook
Do you have a favorite recipe that people always ask you for?
Do you enjoy learning about new recipes? Do you enjoying trying new food?
Here is your opportunity to all of the above an more! I have created a group
for people to Exchange Recipes and the discussion of recipes. Below is the
Email address for you to subscribe To this new group. Just a friendly
reminder to also put the word subscribe in the subject line.
RecipeExchange+subscribe at groups.io
<mailto:RecipeExchange+subscribe at groups.io>
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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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!
Final Thought:
I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your
beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the
Highest Source. I salute that Source in you. Let us work together for unity
and love.
― Mahatma Gandhi
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
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