[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1983

Sun Aug 11 20:21:12 UTC 2024

August 11, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1983

843-939-8091  president at nfbofsc.org <mailto:president at nfbofsc.org>  

Dear Federation Family,

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Convention week is
here and members are working hard to ensure that the convention goes well!
Even though the early bird rate closed on July 25, 2024, we still have
members who are registering for the convention. Please use the link below to
continue to register if you plan to attend. If you need assistance with the
electronic registration process, please reach out to me and someone will
assist you. Regular registration is $100, student registration is $60 and
children under the age of 18 is $30. If you have not registered for this
event, please do so at https://nfbofsc.org/node/178. If at all possible,
please register by close of business on August 12, 2024 as final food
numbers are due to the hotel by 12:00 PM on August 13, 2024.

There are several convention reminders to share with you. Please see the
list below.

*	Rookie Round-Up - There is some confusion around this item. We held
a Rookie Round-Up in 2023 on Thursday evening for our students to get
connected with our various divisions. This event is not taking place this
year and there are no formal meetings on Thursday evening. Please take this
time to get acquainted with the hotel and enjoy fellowship with each other.
*	Housekeeping - Housekeeping will occur daily in guest rooms unless
the Do Not Disturb placard is hanging on the door. This is a change from
last year.
*	Shower Curtains - According to the hotel, the shower curtains are
long enough. Please be aware that the shower curtain may be in two pieces at
the bottom and one piece at the top. At the bottom, there may be one piece
that goes inside the bathtub and one piece that goes on the outside of the
bathtub. Please ensure that your shower curtain is in the correct place to
prevent any unwanted flooding.

Volunteers Needed - We are asking our sighted members to volunteer to assist
with the breakfast buffet line each morning to ensure that everyone moves
through it smoothly. There are two other groups in the hotel, so it will be
very busy in that area. Breakfast runs from 6:30 - 9:30 AM on Friday morning
and currently runs from 7:30 - 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The
hotel is working to see if any adjustments can be made on Saturday and
Sunday mornings to assist us. If you are willing to assist our blind
members, please reach out to David Bundy via e-mail at
davidbundy13 at outlook.com <mailto:davidbundy13 at outlook.com>  or via telephone
at 803-447-7629 or Thom Spittle via e-mail at nfbsc.lab.4 at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbsc.lab.4 at gmail.com>  or via telephone at 803-331-3344. We
appreciate all that our members do to support the NFB of SC!

In preparation for the memorial service at the state convention, please send
the names of any members in your chapter or division who passed since the
last state convention. Please send names to Melinda Jones at
melindajones0571 at gmail.com <mailto:melindajones0571 at gmail.com>  or call her
at 864-978-3230.

Lenora Robertson is serving as the Door Prize Chair for the NFB of SC State
Convention. Cash and gift cards are always favorite items. You can purchase
gift cards from the At Large chapter in the amount of $25 or greater. Please
bring your door prize contributions to the convention or you can mail them
to Lenora Robertson, 1258 Roundtree Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Let's have
an abundance of door prizes to share at the state convention.

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>From Michelle Scott, Charleston Chapter President

Join the  Charleston "Chucktown" Basket Fundraiser hosted by the Charleston
Chapter! Dates: Sunday July 21, 2024 to Saturday August 17, 2024. The
drawing will be held at the State Convention Banquet. You must be present to
win. Grand Prize: Charleston "Chucktown" Basket full of delectable foods,
treats and specialized items related to Charleston. Purpose: Offset cost of
transportation to and from the state convention for first time and veteran
attendees to receive education and to network. Ticket Options: - One ticket:
$2

- Six tickets: $10

-Twelve tickets: $20

How to participate

PayPal: https://paypal.me/CharlestonChapter Zelle: Use email
nfbofsccharlestonchapter at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbofsccharlestonchapter at gmail.com>  Or mail a check to NFB Of SC
Charleston Chapter 3109 Terry Drive North Charleston SC, 29405

>From Belinda Banks, President of the South Carolina Blind Merchants Division

The Blind Merchants division is selling snack bags once again this year. The
bags are $10, and are full of goodies for you to enjoy. Every bag has at
least $25 worth of value to them, so get them while we have them!

>From Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Recreation Division

Our Sports and Rec fundraiser is extended to August, coinciding with the
state convention. All purchased tickets remain valid. Purchase $20 tickets
for a chance to win big, including a $750 and a $250 giveaway. Contributions
support our Sports Camp Week for the Blind at Rocky Bottom Retreat and
Conference Center of the Blind in Upstate South Carolina. Led by the NFBSC
Sports and Rec Division, our mission is inclusive sports. Purchase tickets
via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/sportrecnfbsc or Zelle at
srnfbsc21 at yahoo.com. Goal: sell 100+ tickets by August 17, 2024, with the
drawing at the state convention. Spread the word! For more information,
contact Lori Anne Coley at 803-316-9838.

>From the SC Association of Black Leaders

The SC Association of Black Leaders is thrilled to announce that we are
extending our coffee basket fundraiser to the State Convention in August!
The basket includes 1 tin of hot chocolate, three flavors of Starbucks
coffee, two NFB tumblers, and a $25 gift card. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for
$10, every $20 spent earns you an entry to win a Keurig! Purchase tickets at
the NFB of SC PayPal or by sending a check or money order to the Federation
Center at 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205, noting "coffee basket"
in the memo field.

Things to Remember

*	National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina State Convention
is August 15-18. 2024 in Columbia, SC.

Marty

Marty R. McKenzie, President

National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina

119 S. Kilbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205

Phone: 803-254-3777

Mobile: 843-939-8091

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

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