[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1985

Sun Aug 25 23:38:26 UTC 2024

August 25, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1985

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

Dear Federation Family,

The convention is one week behind us and we now turn to post convention
activities. I am currently working on committee assignments with no promise
of when they will be ready. If you currently chair or serve on a committee
and you no longer wish to do so, please reach out to me. While some folks
will likely move among committees this year, I want to ensure that people
are named who will actively participate in committee meetings. There is a
huge amount of work done by our committees and we need individuals who will
step up to the plate and work hard for the committees that interest them.

The Presidential Release is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3,
2024. You are encouraged to attend the monthly informative gathering of
Federationist from across the country. The phone number is 929-205-6099 and
the Zoom meeting ID is 913 3339 9714.

Due to the Presidential Release occurring on September 3, 2024, we will move
the Palmetto Connects meeting to September 10, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

I am happy to share information from the Federation family in the weekly
Positive Note. After working with the Positive Note for two years now, I
understand that brevity is very important and I work hard to keep it at two
pages. That is not always possible however. When you prepare announcements
for the Positive Note, please confine them to one paragraph of approximately
100 words or less. I appreciate your assistance with this request.

Aleena Hamlin is a 2024 NFB of SC Scholarship winner. Because her classes
began in early August, she was not present at the state convention. Here is
a note of appreciation from Aleena.

Hello, my name is Aleena Hamlin. I'm 17 years old and was born with a
genetic condition called Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2. I'm currently
attending the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, pursuing a major in
Computer Science. After graduating from the South Carolina School for the
Deaf and the Blind, I set my sights on earning a bachelor's degree in
Computer Science. My ultimate goal is to work as a web developer or secure a
position with NASA.

I am incredibly grateful and honored to receive this scholarship. I want to
express my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this
award possible. This scholarship is not just a financial boost; it's a
powerful reminder that there are people who believe in me and my potential
to achieve my goals.

With this support, I am more motivated than ever to excel in my studies at
the University of Alabama, confident that with determination, I can
accomplish anything I set my mind to. Thank you so much for investing in my
future and helping me take another step closer to achieving my dreams.

>From Belinda Banks

Homecoming for SCSDB is quickly approaching and we need your help to make it
a success. There will be a meeting held Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6p.m.
This meeting will be held on the Federation Center zoom line. I would love
it if as many people as possible can make it so we can finalize the number
of rooms as soon as possible. If you have any questions, reach out to
Belinda Banks at 864-909-5587. The Zoom information is included below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

Passcode: 124578

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,8032543777#

>From Marty R. McKenzie, President of the Clarendon County Chapter

The Clarendon County Chapter is raffling off a beautiful multi-colored
Christmas afghan made and donated by Glenda Culick. Tickets are $2 each or
three tickets for $5. You can mail a check to Marty McKenzie, 1516 Lucky
Road, Lake City, SC 29560 to purchase your tickets. The lucky winner will be
drawn at the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Board
Retreat which is scheduled for November 22-24, 2024 at the Rocky Bottom
Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind.

Things to remember

*	Presidential Release on September 3, 2024
*	Palmetto Connects on September 10, 2024
*	Clarendon County Chapter fundraiser drawing on November 23, 2024

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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