[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1878
Jennifer Bazer
jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com
Mon Aug 8 03:47:22 UTC 2022
August 8, 2022
Positive Note 1878
President Jennifer Bazer
803-960-9977
Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com>
Greetings Fellow Federationists:
We have this Positive Note along with two additional Positive Notes before
our 66th annual state convention that will be held August 25-28 at the North
Charleston Marriott. I thought it would be helpful to provide information
about the convention during this Positive Note and the next two leading up
to our NFB of SC convention. Spotlighting what chapters and divisions will
be selling, fundraisers for the NFB of SC, and other happenings during the
convention. If you wish to have your chapter or division information in the
Positive Note regarding state convention, please email me by Sunday nights
at 8:00 PM EDT and I will insure it is in the next day's PN.
Speaking of state convention, our room block at the North Charleston
Marriott has been released to the general public; however, that does not
mean you cannot still make reservations. You may not get our state
convention rates and your nights will not go toward our room block, but you
can still call central reservations at 888-236-2427 if you plan to enjoy our
convention. We would love to have you join us!
I want to thank all of you who contributed to our room block. We exceeded
our 80% contracted 207 nights. On Friday at 5:00 PM, we had 191 nights
booked which is nearly 90%. This means we will not be paying for rooms we do
not use. I appreciate all of you working together to make this happen! We
are going to have an awesome convention!
You can still register for our state convention by visiting our website at
www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>
and completing our registration form. Please remember your registration is
not complete until the electronic form has been submitted and your payment
has been received.
Masks and COVID tests for State Convention
Ask and it shall be given to you. I want to thank SC DHEC and The SC
Emergency team for donating 200 KN95 masks and over 50 COVID-19 tests for
our state convention.
The health and safety of our members and guests are paramount.
We Care Concerns
Please keep the following individuals in your thoughts and prayers and
please let Dorothy Barksdale, chair of the We Care Committee know of prayers
and praises.
Albert (Verlene) Graham of the Sumter Chapter on his brother Mark Graham's
passing
The family of Herbert Boykin of the Sumter Chapter
Ernest Gallman of the Columbia Chapter
Marshall and Lois Tucker in Columbia
Dale and Pat Wolthoff of the Columbia Chapter
Beverly Allison of the Cherokee Chapter
Derique Simon and Allontate (Tank) Ellerbe on the loss of their grandmother,
both of the Spartanburg Chapter
John Williams, husband of Casey (Rose Williams both of the Columbia Chapter
Dorothy Barksdale, member of the Columbia chapter
Charles Alex Reynolds of the Sumter Chapter.
Harriet Tucker of the Columbia Chapter.
The family of Juanita Frink on her passing of the Conway Chapter.
Those who are not on this list but need our thoughts and prayers for
sickness, loss, recovery and other concerns that are not mentioned or
unspoken.
August Birthdays!
Happy birthday to our members born in August!
Ronald Benjamin 9
Brookelynn Raulerson 9
Courtney Rone 10
Wilhelmenia Fulwood 10
Dora Pressley 11
Jerry Simon 11
Beatrice Gadson 15
Helen Burris 16
Ike Nelson 17
Grady "Bill" Dawkins 17
Jay Allison 17
Clifford long 17
Lula Bailey 20
Margaret Rae Cunningham 20
Janice Smith 22
Laura James 22
Stacey Fulwood 22
Carolyn Jackson 23
Eric Hilton 23
Jennifer Bazer 25
John Willis 25
Diane Railton 26
Summer Swayngham 27
Amber Paxton 30
Carey Burris 31
Neal Dorsey 31
Special Edition of Palmetto Connects, Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
We will have a special edition of Palmetto Connects on Thursday, August 18
at 6:00 PM EDT. We will have a $50 drawing from those who both completed the
registration form and paid their registration fee from June 1-June 30.
We will also have a moderated session regarding elections. The moderator
will not be running for a position on our NFB of SC board for 2022.
Elections will be held on Sunday, August 28 during our business session at
state convention and there are ten positions open for election. This
moderated meeting will give prospective candidates an opportunity to discuss
their vision and plans for the affiliate, expand upon the personal qualities
and experiences that make them an ideal candidate, describe their
contributions to the NFB of SC, and provide an outline of their platform so
that voters have the information they need to cast an educated vote.
Our goal is to be transparent and open so if you plan to run for one of the
ten positions mentioned below, please join us on Thursday, august 18 at 6:00
PM. Those who are seeking a position will be given a maximum of two minutes
to speak. All candidates and audience members are expected to conduct
themselves with the utmost professionalism at all times. If you are not
seeking reelection, please let me know so that this information can be
passed to our membership.
The following positions are up for election:
1. President, currently held by Jennifer Bazer
2. First Vice President, currently held by Lenora Robertson
3. Second Vice President, currently held by Debra Canty
4. Secretary, currently held by Shannon Cook
5. Treasurer, currently held by Valerie Warrington
6. District 2 Rep, currently held by Steve Cook
District 2 covers the counties of Barnwell, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland,
Allendale and Calhoun.
7. District 4 Rep, currently held by JW Smith
District 4 covers the counties of Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union,
Pickens, Oconee and Anderson.
8. District 6 Rep, currently held by Marty McKenzie
District 6 covers the counties of Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Bamberg,
Clarendon, Marion, Williamsburg and Marlboro.
9. Member at Large, currently held by Demetrius Williford
10. Member at Large, currently held by Neel Sheth
As we prepare to vote in the upcoming elections, I hope voters will consider
* Who would be the best candidate for each position.
* Who attends most if not all board meetings and other leadership
meetings?
* Who is qualified for the position and wants the position?
* Who has the skills to fulfill the duties of the position?
* Who believes in the affiliate?
* Who is dedicated to furthering the mission of the NFB of SC and is
not simply seeking recognition?
* Who comes up with solutions when there are challenges?
* Who is ready to grow the affiliate, build the Federation and think
outside of the box when needed?
* Who is willing to make the personal sacrifices and time commitments
needed to improve the lives of the blind in South Carolina?
I urge all members to attend this session in order to learn about the
prospective candidates and cast an educated vote in our upcoming elections.
Memorial Service at the State Convention
Please contact Dorothy Barksdale at 803-765-1622 to let her know of
losses/home goings from the time our 2021 state convention was held until
present so they can be remembered during the memorial service of our 2022
state convention.
Division Meetings at State Convention
I received the following information that these divisions will be meeting on
Friday, August 26 during our state convention. If your division is not on
the list, I did not hear from you before August 5. If changes need to be
made to this list, please let me know as soon as possible since finalized
meeting space and times will be done August 12 when I travel to the
Marriott.
Computer Science & Technology
Seniors
Blind Merchants
Students
At Large Chapter
Resolutions committee
Calling all Interested Members in an SC Association of Black Leaders
Division
As many of you are aware, during last month's NFB National Convention a
National Association of Black Leaders Division was officially created. After
much discussion, we feel that such a division would also benefit the blind
of South Carolina.
If such an association were to be created, the purpose of the association
would be to serve as a chapter of the National Association of Black leaders
(N.A.B.L.) and a division of the NFB of SC; to promote and encourage the
full participation of black members within the NFB of SC; to be a vehicle
for collective action by the blind of South Carolina; to encourage and
support black members in the pursuit of leadership roles; to educate others
on the intersecting problems faced by blind Black Americans; to raise
awareness of the contributions of the Black membership within the movement;
and to do such things, and to take such actions, in furtherance of the goals
of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina.
If you are interested in joining a division such as this, or if you would
like more information, you can email either Derique Simon or myself
(Kristopher Crawley) using the below contact information.
Although this is a division that focuses on the interests of black members
within the federation, everyone is encouraged to join and participate.
An interest meeting will be held at the NFB of SC State Convention on
Friday, August 26th at 9PM. More information to come soon.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Derique's Phone: (864) 398-9437
Derique's Email: DeriqueS at icloud.com <mailto:DeriqueS at icloud.com>
Kris' Phone: (803) 220-1727
Kris' Email: KICrawley.NFB at gmail.com <mailto:KICrawley.NFB at gmail.com>
Come by the SCCOF Table at State Convention
We would like to encourage you to stop by the SC Communities of Faith
Division table at this year's State Convention. We will be giving out
keychains, providing material such as prayer cards from different faith
traditions, and information on how to order and obtain resources in
accessible formats. We would just love to chat. This division is to share
information about faiths for better understanding, not as a recruitment
tool, so please join us!
If you would like to donate anything for us to display or provide to
interested parties, you can contact me in the following ways.
Email: KICrawley.NFB at gmail.com <mailto:KICrawley.NFB at gmail.com>
Phone/Text: (803) 220-1727
Looking forward to seeing you there,
We Care Would Like Donations and Help for those at Christmas
The We Care Committee is one of the NFB of SC statewide committees. All
funds are held in the NFB of SC account, earmarked We Care so that this
committee can fulfill its project for Christmas.
The We care committee is sponsoring a prized drawing for an Apple TV, yes,
an Apple TV!!!
Donations are as follows: one ticket five dollars, five tickets, $20.
All proceeds, 100%, from this fundraiser will go towards a Christmas project
that is near and dear to us. We will be providing hygiene kits as well as
gift cards for visually impaired and blind adults and children for
Christmas.
The drawing will take place on Monday, October 5 at 6 PM on Federation zoom.
You do not have to be present to win.
To contribute to this wonderful cause, you may:
1. Log on to nfbofsc.org <http://nfbofsc.org> and tap donate. Please
be sure to indicate we care committee fundraiser in the memo line
2. Send check or money order too: Federation Center 119 South
Kilbourne Rd Columbia, SC 29205
3. You may also contact the We Care committee and provide tangible items
that they need for this project like gift cards or hygiene items.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Resolutions for 2022 State Convention
>From Elizabeth Rouse
Miss Valerie and myself are excited to get to work on this year's
resolutions, and we are also hoping this year will serve as an opportunity
for us to reorganize and rededicate the committee to follow-through and
successful implementation.
With this goal in mind, we would love to get as much work done regarding the
composition and revision of resolutions before the start of convention on
Thursday, August 25. We ask that you send any resolution draft you have to
both Valerie and myself at vwarrington at att.net <mailto:vwarrington at att.net>
and elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com <mailto:elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com> no
later than noon on Monday, August 22.
We will still be open to new ideas and suggestions for resolutions after
this date; however, providing this initial deadline will allow for a great
deal of respect to be shown to Valerie's time, my own, and that of our
committee members.
Senior Division Wants to Warm you Up
The Senior Division of the NFB of SC is ready to warm you up and get you
going! We will be selling coffee and hot chocolate in whatever form you like
(Ground, whole bean or K-Cups).
The name of the company is "White Cane Coffee", founded by a blind woman.
All the boxes are brailled, as are the individual K-cups. There are numerous
flavored coffees to choose from, and the hot chocolate comes in either plain
or a mint flavor. All coffee comes in regular or decaf and a variety of
roasts are available as well. From a mild roast to "High Octane", there is
surely a coffee which will be right for you. Please visit our website at
https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/NFBSC-Seniors/
to order your coffee or hot chocolate today!
The ordering process and selection of coffee types are simple. You may
order on-line only at this time, but we will expand it for ordering without
a computer or smartphone later in the fall.
We will also have samples for you to taste at the State Convention, so
stop by and visit us at the Senior Table. We will also be giving some out to
lucky door prize winners there.
News From Spartanburg Chapter!
The Spartanburg Chapter announces a Fund Raising Drawing contest with the
drawing to be held on August 27, 2022 during State Convention. How much for
the entry ticket? The cost of the chance to win a prize is a donation of
$5.00 and we hope you will enter as many times as you would like, the more
entries the better your chances!
What do you win? The donation of $5.00 gives you a chance to win a
first prize :sixty-five inch Smart TV
Second prize: Air Fryer
Third prize : fourth generation Echo
We are also excited to announce a second Fund Raising event to be offered at
State Convention. One of our Chapter members has designed an incredibly
special T-shirt logo honoring the blind movement in South Carolina.
What are the colors? Pink, yellow and white are the current offered colors
in sizes ranging from small to 2X with more colors and sizes available upon
your order.
How much for this unique t-shirt? The cost is one for $20 and two for
$35.00.
What is on the t-shirt which makes it so special? Our designer has provided
the details:
The Logo on front is an Apple tree and arched across the top of the apple
tree will be the following quote: "That which is Essential is never
invisible in our eyes"
On the left side of the tree trunk is NFB and the right side is SC
Below the tree are the words : Under the apple tree" and :Spartanburg
Chapter" .
What if all the t-shirts are gone before you can purchase one or more? Do
not fear, we can take orders in assorted colors and sizes, and we will ship
to your home address. If you have any questions or wish to place an order,
email the Spartanburg Chapter at spartanburg.chapter.nfbsc at outlook.com
<mailto:spartanburg.chapter.nfbsc at outlook.com>
NFB of SC Jackets at State convention
Frank Loza will have both types of NFB of SC jackets to show and order at
our upcoming state convention. Please see him at the NFB of SC table in the
exhibit hall or call him at 803-617-8016.
Pat Wolthoff Seeks Roommate for State Convention and Assistance
Pat Wolthoff is attending the upcoming state convention and would like to
room with another lady to help split the cost. She would also like someone
with some sight to wheel her to and from convention sessions in her
wheelchair. Pat says she will pay someone well to help out in this manner.
Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested.
Anniversary Celebration for Marshall and Lois Tucker
Marshall and Lois Tucker's fiftieth wedding anniversary was July 29. The
Tuckers were members of the NFB of SC in its earliest days. They have both
been long-time leaders of this affiliate. Marshall is still not out of the
woods from his recent fall and injuries and is recovering from COVID, so
please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Lois is also recovering from COVID. We would like the NFB of SC family to
help them celebrate their fiftieth anniversary all across SC and beyond.
There are two things we wish to do.
The first is to make an audio collage of folks wishing them a happy fiftieth
anniversary. You may send a short audio clip to Steve Cook at
cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
Please make sure to include your name on the audio clip so the Tucker's know
who it is coming from.
the second is to put anniversary messages in Braille from individuals.
You may send those to me at
Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com>
You may also text them to me at 803-960-9977. Or, call me and I will write
them down.
Please include your name and the message so we can add it to the Braille
text.
Those messages will be compiled to a booklet for them in Braille.
The deadline to submit all texts or audio files has been extended to August
12 at 8:00 PM EDT. This gives us time to put into Braille and make a quality
recording for them on a thumb drive.
If you have questions, please give me a call at 803-960-9977.
Thank you all for making this special for Marshall and Lois Tucker.
2022 NFB of SC Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Committee thanks the Sumter Chapter and Columbia Chapter for
their generous donations to the scholarship program During this past week.
Other donors received to date are Janice Smith, Ed and Julie Bible,
Mike Rundle (Jimmy Smith Memorial Scholarship), the Greenville Chapter, The
Federation Center of the Blind, Belvedere Chapter, Chesterfield Chapter,
Grand Strand Chapter, and the Computer Science and Technology Division. The
amount is now approaching $5000. In the short time announcements have been
put in the Positive Note over the past few weeks, the Scholarship Fund has
more than doubled. Now this is how we build the National Federation of the
Blind of South Carolina!! Our most sincere and humble gratitude from the
Scholarship Committee goes out to everyone who has worked hard to donate to
these scholarships. We accept donations from individuals, not just chapters
and divisions. Years ago, Carey Burris established the Metro Fund to allow
for smaller donation amounts that can be added to named scholarships to
supplement the award amounts for individual students. Please consider
passing the hat at your chapter meeting or sending in a donation to help
these students to offset their educational expenses. Donations can be
made via PayPal or by check. Please call me, Shannon Cook if you have
questions or want to let me know of a donation. Thanks in advance for your
assistance.
Questions for State Agencies Presenting at Convention
Last year, Darline Graham, Commissioner of the SC Commission for the blind
updated us on their current events and initiatives. This year, we hope that
the Talking Books service new director Jennifer Falvey and new president of
SC School for the Deaf and Blind will both join the Commission in updating
us. If you would like to submit your questions for any of these agency
directors in advance, you may do so. They will each have approximately ten
minutes on the agenda, with a few minutes reserved for the questions. Please
email your questions to Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price, co-chairs of
Legislative and Advocacy committee at
Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com <mailto:Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com>
State Convention Banquet Fundraiser
Each year at our state convention, we raise money for the NFB of SC at our
banquet on Saturday night. We usually raise around $10,000 in less than an
hour which is impressive and shows the dedication to our affiliate by all of
our members, chapters and divisions. Please consider what you may wish to
contribute during our banquet. Contributions can be sent ahead of time to
the Federation Center made out to NFB of SC. Please insure you write banquet
fundraiser in the memo line so we can recognize the contribution. You may
also send your donations through Pay Pal on our NFB of SC website. Please
write banquet fundraiser in the comment section. Pledges can be made at the
banquet. These should be fulfilled by December 31, 2022. All contributions
by members, chapters and divisions will be recognized at the banquet.
Sports and Rec Division Fundraiser 50/50 Drawing
The Sports and Rec Division is having a 50/50 Drawing
Prizes:
* First prize is half/50% of the cash raised in ticket sales.
* Second Prize is a gift basket.
The drawing will be held during the banquet at the NFB of SC State
Convention on August 27, 2022. . You do not have to be present to win.
Tickets: 1/$5, 3/$10, 7/$20.
To purchase in advance of the state convention, you can pay via our Sports
and Rec PayPal. The info is below. Please put in the memo line the money is
for the S & R 50/50 Drawing.
https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc
If you have any questions, please email the Sports and Rec Division at
srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com <mailto:srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com>
Thank you all.
Sports and Rec Division
National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
Braille Afghan Fundraiser
Do you or a family member read, write, or just simply have an appreciation
for Braille? If so, the Braille Literacy Committee, in partnership with the
NFB of SC Fundraising committee and the NFB of SC have a special
announcement! A special Braille-themed Afghan has been lovingly created by
our very own Glenda Culick, featuring yarn from the personal collection of
our beloved late Ellen Taylor. This one-of-a-kind, handmade item features a
white background with hunter green Braille dots that are visual and
touchable and a hunter green border. The Afghan is large enough to cover a
twin size bed, but would also look great as an overlay on a full or queen
sized bed. Coincidentally, the color scheme matches with that of the School
for the Deaf and Blind, which has many alumni in the area. The cost to enter
will be $10 per entry or you may purchase 3 entries for $25. The drawing to
determine the winner will take place during the late fall season. If you'd
like to examine the piece, it will be on display at the NFB of SC table
during the state convention in August. The Braille Literacy Committee wishes
to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Glenda for taking the time to create such
a beautiful piece and to the fundraising committee, along with the NFB of SC
for partnering with us to extend this special opportunity statewide.
You may enter the drawing by using Pay Pal on our affiliate website and
please insure you put Braille Afghan in the comment section. You may also
mail a check to the Federation Center made out to NFB of SC and write
Braille Afghan in the memo line. One entry for $10 or three for $25.
NFB of SC State Convention Registration is Open
Registration is still open for the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina's 66th State Convention! This year's state convention will be held
at the North Charleston Marriott 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC
29406. The phone number is 843-747-1900. The dates are August 25, 2022
through August 28, 2022. Below is the link to the registration form for the
state Convention. Just a reminder that your registration is non-refundable
and non-transferable. Once you fill out the 2022 NFB of SC state convention
registration form. You will need to also submit your payment in order to
complete the registration process.
Acceptable payment methods include NFB of SC PayPal. Please put in the
message field "State convention registration" and include the names of those
whose registration you are paying. You can also make a check payable to the
NFB of SC and mail it to the Federation Center of the Blind (see below) and
include the same info as stated above.
Registration Rates:
Standard Registration: $100.
Student Registration: $60. This includes college, graduate or doctoral
students.
Children's and Youth Registration: $30. This rate is for people 18 and
under.
Click here for the 2022 State Registration Form
We look forward to seeing you there!
Door Prize Collection:
It is time to begin gathering door prizes to distribute during the general
sessions of the convention. Names for door prizes will be drawn
electronically like last year. We are keeping consistent with our NFB
national as they also draw electronically. We like for the prizes to be
worth $10 or more. Only new items please. Keep in mind that men, women,
blind, and sighted all will be in the running to receive them, so a variety
of prizes is greatly appreciated. If you will be at the convention, you can
bring them with you. If not,
You can send them with someone or mail them to the Federation Center.
Address is provided later in the Positive Note. If anyone has questions,
please contact Steve and Shannon Cook who are coordinating door prizes again
this year. Their info is below. Home: (803) 254-0222; his cell: (803)
260-1292; her cell: (803) 605-4250; email: cookcafe at sc.rr.com
<mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> .
Exhibit Hall Registration
Forms are available for exhibiting on August 26-28 at our 66th annual state
convention in North Charleston. For non-members, agencies, businesses and
other organizations, the cost is $125 per table. The cost for members,
chapters and divisions is $40 per table. The forms are on our NFB of SC
website, have been sent out on the list serve, or can be obtain from David
Houck or me, Jennifer Bazer. We look forward to many reserved tables in our
exhibit hall at this convention.
Sponsorships for State Convention
It is time again to seek sponsorships for our NFB of SC state convention
held August 25-28 at the North Charleston Marriot. The chapter or division
with the most money in sponsorships will receive 10% of the total
sponsorship money raised. Last year, we raised over $6,200, the largest
amount of sponsorships for one convention. Let's see if we can reach
$15,000! All funds raised will help defray the cost of a $25,000 to $30,000
convention. Thank you to the Sumter chapter who obtained the first
sponsorship.
You may obtain an electronic sponsorship letter from the convention planning
committee by contacting Melinda Jones or Andrew Adams or contacting me
directly. If you need printed copies mailed, please contact David Houck at
the Federation Center. Sponsorships should be paid using our NFB of SC pay
pal link on our site. Individuals or companies may also mail a check made
payable to NFB of SC with "state convention sponsorship" in the memo line
and mailed to the Federation Center. We had a large number of White Cane
level sponsors last year at $100 from individuals in our own affiliate,
chapters, divisions and other individuals in the community. Let's work
together to exceed last year's goal!
Zoom Events for the upcoming week!
Below is the list of NFB SC Zoom events for the month of August. Please read
over them and let me know of any changes. Also, if you are a Division
President and plan to meet in person at the NFB of SC State Convention, let
me know in order to note this on the Google Calendar.
August 2022
Monday, August 8, 2022
Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom
BEAM Committee 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
Saturday, August 13, 2022
SC Tech Talk 3:00 PM Federation Center Zoom
Do you have a smart phone or tablet? How would you like to be able to look
at your calendar on your smart device for upcoming events for the NFB of SC?
Well, we have something that you will really like! Below is a link to the
NFB of SC Google Calendar that you can subscribe to for upcoming events
without having to visit our fabulous NFB of SC website to check the Events
Calendar. Below is the link in which you will need to subscribe to the
Events Calendar on your smart phone or computer.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nfbsouthcarolina%40gmail.com/priva
te-4df60c862f41a1d9bf2e25ed4a6af1f2/basic.ics
Federation Center Zoom Info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09
Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578
One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)
Rocky Bottom Zoom Info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09
Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578
One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)
FCB Address:
Federation Center of the Blind
119 S Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
NFB of SC PayPal:
Go to <http://www.nfbofsc.org> www.nfbofsc.org and click on the "Donate
with PayPal" button. Enter the required info. PayPal charges a 3% fee. To
ensure that the total amount you are paying is received, kindly add 3 cents
for every dollar that is being paid. We thank you for your support.
NFB of SC State Convention Board Meeting:
Because of the increase in the number of divisions and committees, it is
much harder to fit everything in on Friday, and still include time for the
reception. The board decided to have its meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
State Convention Voting:
Voting for the state convention will be in person only. If someone wants to
register and arrive at the hotel on Sunday for voting, the board decided
that will be acceptable. This will keep the spirit of the in person voting
intact, and will help to accommodate those who may wish to lessen their
face-to-face interactions. As a side benefit, it could give more
transportation options to members across the state for returning to their
respective homes.
Voting Cards:
Everyone who votes at the state convention will receive one index card in an
envelope. Once they make their selection, and tear the card accordingly,
they will put the card back in the envelope for it to be collected. This
will give a higher level of secrecy to the votes. Only the counters will be
allowed to see the cards. They will not know who gave which card.
Last Week's Joke of the Week Answer
How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by
four feet?
Answer: none, there is no dirt in a hole
Congratulations to Linda Jenkins for noticing there was no answer provided
and inquiring about the answer.
Joke of the Week
You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and
throw away the inside. What did you eat?
Fascinating Facts about the month of August!
The gladiolus, which represents tranquility, infatuation, and integrity, and
the poppy, whose red varieties indicate peace, while the white and yellow
varieties convey consolation, fortune, and prosperity, respectively, are
August's birth flowers.
Final Thought -
Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about
the problems. -Brian Tracy
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."
NFB of SC PSA
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