[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1848

Mon Jan 10 12:06:56 UTC 2022

January 10, 2022

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

From:  Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1848

803-960-9977  Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.H.Bazer at gmail.com>

              Greetings Fellow Federationists:

What an awesome NFB of SC annual statewide seminar held Saturday, January 8
virtually! We had an average of 75 participants throughout the entire
seminar from 10:00 until 4:00. The NFB of SC chose perseverance as its 2022
word. We will persist no matter the challenges, no matter the obstacles. We
will endure until there is a solution. We will remain steadfast in our
philosophy. We are determined to be active members in the affiliate by
attending board meetings, Palmetto Connects, chapter, Division and committee
meetings, national and state conventions. Our grit will help us conquer our
roadblocks. If we encounter the word "No", we are going to remember "Next
Opportunity." If we fail, it is our "first attempt in learning" and we will
persist and try again. Let's go build the Federation with perseverance!

We heard presentations from the National Association of Guide Dog Users with
its president Raul Gallegos in hopes of starting a guide dog users division
in SC. You do not have to be a guide dog user to be a member, just have
interest in the rights of people with guide dogs. 

We heard Federationists Jerry Johnson, Tomecki Williams, Kristopher Crawley,
Elizabeth Rouse and Andrew Adams share how they became a member, why the NFB
needs them and why they need the NFB. Brianna Shirley, a student in the
Successful Transitions program under the NFB of SC sang "You Say" by Lauren
Daigle. Jamie Allison clogged it up with a clogging routine. We had a parade
of divisions and committees giving reports, sharing goals for 2022 and
asking for new members to join their division or committee.

One of the tremendous examples of our words unity and perseverance yesterday
was that of our affiliate collecting 130 SUN shares for nationals, a total
of $1,300. Shares Unlimited NFB is a rainy day fun. NFB of SC has benefitted
from this fund. I want to thank the following individuals who pledged during
SUN. All pledges are due by January 31 by donating through our affiliate pay
pal and signifying SUN. You may also make a check to NFB of SC and mail to
119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 with SUN in the memo. If you did
not pledge during our statewide seminar, you may still send a donation by
mail or through pay pal at

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

and go to donate. Please insure you choose the NFB of SC pay pal account.
Each share is $10.

The following individuals pledged during our seminar and we wish to thank
them:

Each share is $10

Frank and Shelley Coppel: 10shares

Steve and Shannon Cook: 5 shares

Jamie and Beverly Allison: 1 share

Cheri Euton: 5 shares

David and Darlene Houck: 5 shares

Dianne Haycraft: 2 shares

David Rebocho: 15 shares

Linda Dizzley: 2 shares

Roger Webb 10 shares

Lenora Robertson: 1 share

Frank Loza: 3 shares

Carolyn Phillips: 10 shares

Pat and Dale Wolthoff: 5 shares

Henry and Loretta Green: 4 shares

Charlis and Paul Borodin: 2 shares

Janice Bright: 3 shares

Julie and Ed Bible: 3 shares

Malaya Reece: 3 shares

Marty McKenzie 2 shares

David Bundy: 5 shares

Kris Crawley: 10 shares

Parnell and Kim Digs: 2 shares

Dorothy Hilton: 2 shares

Amy Hatten: 1 share

Kim Allen: 2 shares

Jennifer Bazer: 10 shares

James Byers: 4 shares

Valerie and Larry Warrington: 2 shares

Palmetto Connects, Thursday, January 6, 2022

Palmetto Connects will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM Eastern
on the Federation zoom platform. I look forward to seeing all of you for
happenings in the NFB of SC! Please note, this is not for just leaders, it
is for all of us around the state and beyond.

Girl Scout Cookies, Purchases will Benefit NFB of SC

My daughter Kaylin is selling girl scout cookies again this year. She was
the top seller in her troop 3395. Let's see if she can be the top seller
again in 2022. Last year, I personally donated 10% of all her sales to the
NFB of SC which was $250. Will you help her and the NFB of SC by purchasing
girl scout cookies?

Adventurefuls

Indulgent brownie inspired cookie with caramel flavored cream with a hit of
sea salt

Toas/Yay

Lemonades

Shortbreads

Thin Mints

PB Patties

Caramel Delights

PB Sandwiches

$5 per box

I will deliver in South Carolina or you can order online and they will ship
from her personal link.
https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/?fbclid=IwAR0V1MEO_sGolJCpSWwu5gj7PaG1FleZh8
A51a7LHVtcV14nAHHcl94maY0#/social-link-landing/0207a3a1-8f94-4a0e-8f56-46a8f
f27810f

Thank you for your support of Kaylin and troop 3395 along with the NFB of
SC!

Giving Back to the NFB of SC

Do you own your own business? Do you sell items? Are you a part of a
multi-level marketing program? Would you like to give back some of your
earnings to the NFB of SC? We are happy to feature you in the Positive Note
and on our website if you are 

willing to give at least 10% back to the NFB of SC. Please contact president
Jennifer Bazer to be featured. Please email your name, business, what you
sell, how people can order through website or other ways, and how much you
plan to donate within a certain period of time to

Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com <mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com> 

NFB of SC Bags, Shirts, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts

The NFB of SC is selling bags with the NFB of SC logo and Live the Life you
Want on the front. The bag is black, bottom is red and the straps are white.
The top is open. There is a zipper that expands the bag. There is a zippered
pocket on the front where the NFB of SC logo is located. The bags are great
for a gift or for sporting the NFB of SC logo and tag line. The bags sell
for $25 each. You can pay pal the money on our website

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

or send cash or check made to NFB of SC to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne
Road, Columbia, SC 29205.

We are also selling short sleeve t-shirts. They are gray with the logo and
tag line on the right side if looking at the shirt. On the back, you will
find the state of SC. These shirts are $25. You can purchase two bags for
$40 or two shirts for $40, or, one bag and one shirt for $40. If you just
want one or the other, the price is $25 each. We are hoping to get in some
sweatshirts and hoodies and will let you know the cost of these once they
are secured. All funds will go to the NFB of SC.

We have added hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts to our NFB of SC apparel.

Blue crew neck sweatshirt,

With yellow logo, and NFB of SC

Live the life you want. Written  below.

Blue hoodie sweatshirt, with front pockets. Has the

NFB logo in yellow with

NFB of SC, Live the life you want, written below the logo.

 Prices are as follows:

Sweatshirt or hoodie:

Adult small to adult extra large

Is 35 each or 2 for 60

2x to 5x is 40 each or 2 for 70 

T shirt and bags 25 each or 2 for 40

Same price for Bags.  You can mix and match. 

Make money orders or checks payable to NFB of SC and mark what you are
purchasing and size. You may also pay through pay pal at

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

Please note in the comments section exactly what you wish to purchase.
Questions, call President Jennifer Bazer at 803-960-9977. Thank you for your
support of the NFB of SC!

State Dues

It is now 2022 and I hope all of you have paid your $10 state dues. These
were due by December 31. If you are a member of a board, hold an office, it
is vital that your state dues be paid no later than January 31 to remain a
leader in the organization. This includes chapters, divisions and officers
of NFB of SC, Federation Center, and Rocky Bottom. We have to lead by
example! All presidents of chapter and boards, please insure Steve Cook as
membership chair, David Houck and I have a list of your officers for 2022
along with their contact information and please insure membership dues are
paid for these officers to remain a leader.

Shoe Project

Please bring your gently used shoes and new socks for our shoe project to
the center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or mail them. If you
wish to make a donation to this project, you may use pay pal on our site
with shoe project in the comment field and we will be happy to purchase
shoes or socks on your behalf. Shoes will be given to students in schools
who are not able to afford shoes and socks. Adults shoes and socks will be
given to those re-entering the workforce. Kara Jefferson is an orientation
and mobility specialist in the Lexington area. She has worked with our
students and adults on cane travel.

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

Blind Merchants Fundraiser

>From Demetrius Williford

Hello Federation family The National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina Blind Merchants Division is having a fundraiser for a 55 inch or
above Smart TV. The tickets are 1 for $5.and 3 for $10. Contact President
Belinda banks at 8649095587 or email her at banksbelinda21 at gmail.com
<mailto:banksbelinda21 at gmail.com>  or Second vice president Demetrius
Williford at 8643288177 or email him at Santez1981 at gmail.com
<mailto:Santez1981 at gmail.com>  or any of the blind merchants members for any
additional information. Here are the different payment methods that can be
used to purchase the tickets. Cash app which is $BlindMerchantsofSC, The
next method is PayPal if you choose to used this method there is a a
transaction fee of 2.2%. Our PayPal information is
Blindmerchantssc at gmail.com <mailto:Blindmerchantssc at gmail.com> . With that
being said in order for us to receive your full payment through PayPal that
2.2% will need to be added to The amount of tickets you purchase. We truly
appreciate you all for participating in our fundraiser. At time of purchase
please put in memo field your name and how many tickets you're purchasing.

Fusion, JAWS or Zoom Text

The Computer Science & Technology Division would like to thank Freedom
Scientific for donating an annual license for a division fundraiser!

The winner will receive a copy of an annual license for their choice of
Fusion, Zoom Text or JAWS! Please help support the CSTD by purchasing one or
more tickets.  Prices are one  for $3 or two tickets for $5. 

To purchase, go to the Computer Science & Technology Division's PayPal at
the below link. Be sure to include the following information when purchasing
your tickets: Name, phone number and number of tickets purchased.

https://nfbofsc.org/donations/

The Computer Science & Technology Division greatly appreciates your support!

January Trivia Night, Come One, Come All!

The Sports and Recreational Division will be hosting Trivia Night on Friday
January 21st at 8:00 PM Eastern on the Federation zoom platform. Please
email Sports and Rec to sign up and play. Email is 

srnfb21 at yahoo.com <mailto:srnfb21 at yahoo.com>    

Come one come all it'll be so much fun. Here is the list of categories 

Music

Food

Sports

TV

Health/Medical 

2022 NFB of SC Membership Dues

The National Federation of the Blind of SC has had our 2022 Membership Form
on our website at www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>  since October 1,
2021. When you fill out this form, you will receive a copy of the
information you entered if you provided your personal Email address. If you
are assisting someone with the form that does not have an Email address,
feel free to use cookcafe at sc.rr.com <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com>  in the
Email field. Once you click on the submit button, you are taken to the
Donations page in which you can choose to pay your $10 state dues using the
NFB of South Carolina State Affiliate secure Pay Pal button. Remember you
must fill out the new form and the $10 state dues in order to complete the
process for your 2022 dues!

https://nfbofsc.org/2022-membership-form/

If you have any questions or need assistance with the above process, please
call Steve Cook at 803 260 1292. If I am unable to take your call, I will
call you back when I am available.

Also, if you sign up on the NFB national site, that is awesome, you will
receive your welcome coin and packet, but please remember, you must also
sign up on

www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org> 

as a member of our Palmetto affiliate. I want to thank you all for being
willing to assist those who are not familiar with online registration or
payment so that their membership can be completed.

At Large Chapter

The At-Large Chapter is selling Gift cards as an ongoing fundraiser. You may
purchase physical cards or eCards to keep on your phone. There is no cost to
the purchaser, but our chapter does get a percentage of each card sold. The
Gift cards available are Walmart, Target, Visa, Bath and Body Works,
Domino's, Amazon and hundreds more, too numerous to list items here.

Please Contact Melanie Torrance ( 803-908-6656), Mike Seats (803) 237-1464),

or Mary Sonksen (864) 590-3637) to purchase one or more of your favorite
cards.

Calling All Talent!

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SC

PRESENTS 

THE 2ND TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

This event will take place on March 19, 2022 at 4PM

INTERESTED??? If so, here's how to enter:

To register pay a 15-dollar registration fee to the Fundraiser Committee go
to www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>  and click donations and choose
NFB OF SC PayPal(make sure to put Talent Show Registration in memo field).
Then submit your information including name, phone and/or email address to
nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com <mailto:nfbofscfundraiser at gmail.com> . Once you
have submitted your registration you must create and submit a 90 second
video or audio  of your talent to cookcafe at sc.rr.com
<mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> . 

RULES

. All video or audio submissions must be no longer than 90seconds.

. All submissions need to be in by the deadline of February 28, 2022

. All voting should be placed by 2PM March19, 2022.

*No exceptions all rules enforced*

Here's how to win and what you win:

Each dollar raised is 1 vote. The contestants that raise the most money in
votes from friends, family, etc. take home the CASH. To cast your vote,  go
to www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org>  and click donations and choose
NFB OF SC PayPal  (make sure to put the contestant's number in the memo
field)

1st place 10%, 2nd place 5%, and 3rd place 3% of all proceeds

Braille Readers are Leaders Contest

>From the Braille Literacy Committee

"Do YOU read Braille (even if it isn't very fast, mind you) and do YOU like
prizes? Do YOU want to help your NFB district read its way to absolute
victory and state-wide bragging rights? If so, then YOU need to register for
the National affiliate Braille Readers are Leaders contest! Registration is
now open and reading may begin on December 1st! There will also be state
affiliate incentives for everyone that registers for the national contest,
so you will be getting DOUBLE the reward and DOUBLE the fun! Please reach
out to Jamie at 864-838-0338 with a text, call, or message or at
nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com <mailto:nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com>  if you
plan to read so that she can add you to the list and track your progress.
Also reach out to Jamie to get help with registering for the national
contest. Let's get those fingers moving!"

Zoom Events for the upcoming month!

Below are the events scheduled this month for the NFB of SC. Chairs and
co-chairs, please make sure your agenda for the committee is on the list
serv before your meeting. Also, starting now, chairs and co-chairs of
committees along with presidents of chapters and divisions will be
responsible for sending out meting reminders to the listserv along with the
agenda. Thank you! Committee chairs and co-chairs, please also send me a
list of committee members for the committee you are chairing or co-chairing.
Please remember, I need a list of all committee members so we can add to the
website.

Monday, January 10, 2022

Braille Literacy Committee 6:30 PM Federation Center Zoom

Convention Planning Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

At Large Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Sumter Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Blind Equality Achievement Month 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Lancaster Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Technology Presentation and Q & A 10:00 - 12:00 Federation Center Zoom 

Cherokee Chapter Conference Call 10:00 AM Conference Call in #:
1-605-475-4120 Access code: 6524057

Charleston Chapter 1:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Monday, January 17, 2022

Membership & Outreach 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Public Relations & Social Media 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom  

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Palmetto Connects 6:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Florence Chapter 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Friday, January 21, 2022

Trivia Night 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Monday, January 24, 2022

Doing Our Fair Share 7:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

Diversity & Inclusion Committee 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom 

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Computer Science & Tech Division 8:00 PM Federation Center Zoom

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Get Fit with the Sports & Rec Division 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom Zoom 

If your Committee, Chapter or Division meets on the Federation Center or
Rocky Bottom Zoom platform, beginning on January 1, 2022. I will still send
out monthly and weekly reminders, but it will be up to the person in charge
of the meeting to send out the daily reminder. The reason for this is that
we have been asked to provide the agenda to everyone before the meeting.
This way when you send out your agenda, you can also include the Zoom
information for your meeting.

Below you will find the information for the Federation and Rocky Bottom Zoom
information to join meetings. Please keep a copy of this information to send
out with the agenda for your meeting.

Federation Center

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

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)

Joke of the Week 

What did the full glass say to the empty glass?

You look drunk.

Fascinating Fact of the Week

Gummy bears were originally called "dancing bears."

Final Thought

"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always
wins- not through strength but by perseverance." - H. Jackson Brown

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 <mailto:cookcafe at sc.rr.com> 

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