[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2000

Mon Dec 9 03:15:10 UTC 2024

December 8, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 2000

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

Dear Federation Family,

You will note that this is Positive Note 2000! What a landmark in
communication for our affiliate that we have a weekly publication that goes
to all members who want to receive it. The Positive Note is a way for the
president to communicate important information and, sometimes, to offer
reflections and thoughts which challenge us as Federationist to think about
specific topics. I look forward to composing a few more Positive Notes in my
tenure as your president.

The first National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Christmas party
is in the books and it took place at the Federation Center of the Blind on
Friday, December 6, 2024. The Federation Center and Successful Transitions
employees celebrated Christmas with great food, wonderful fellowship,
Christmas music in the background  and some business on the side. The
Federation Center Board and the Successful Transitions Oversight Committee
both met face-to-face which does not happen often since the advent of the
Zoom platform. I extend my deep appreciation to all who worked so hard to
put the party together. Everything was lovely and everyone had a great time!
Again, thanks to all who worked on this exciting gathering! I look forward
to other Christmas party reports as board members and officers attend the
various seasonal parties throughout the state.

The Statewide Seminar will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025 beginning
at 10:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:00 p.m. There will also be a
Rocky Bottom auction throughout the day, so gather items for this
fundraiser. There is already a men's and women's basket donated by Harold
and Olivia Anderson that will be auctioned off. If you want to stay in town,
rooms are available at $115 plus taxes and fees and a $50 refundable
security deposit if not used once you check out. Check in dates are January
3 or 4, 2025 with check out on January 5, 2025 at these rates. Contact the
Embassy Suites on Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 no later than
December 14, 2024 to reserve your room. Ask for the National Federation of
the Blind of South Carolina room block. The phone number is 803-252-8700.

Invest in dignity: Every dollar you give doubles

The NFB matching gift challenge to advance the lives of blind people

Dignity is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world. The
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is committed to advancing the lives
of blind people, but they need your help. When you give, you help build
understanding, respect, and opportunities for all blind people to live the
lives they want.

This is why we at HumanWare are happy to participate again in the NFB
matching campaign, where every dollar given doubles between October 1 and
the end of 2024.

Three ways to give and double your dollars:

.Give online: nfb.org/donate

.Mail a check to: National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street,
Baltimore, MD 21230

.Contribute by phone: Call 410-659-9314, extension 2430, to donate using a
credit card.

Stay tuned: More matching campaign activities and updates

It is time for chapters and divisions to send in your dues to the state
office for 2025. Please provide a list of names with the check. If you have
new members that joined this year, please send in their contact information
as well as other information we need for our records and for the Membership
Portal. For assistance with this, contact Thom Spittle, Membership and
Mentoring Chair, at (803-331-3344 or via e-mail at membership at nfbofsc.or
<mailto:membership at nfbofsc.or> . Thank you for your prompt attention to this
matter.

>From Thom Spittle

October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 is the Friends of Rocky Bottom
Campaign. This is the time when we raise money for the general fund to get
us through the winter. We have various levels of giving, $50, $100, $250,
$500, and $1000+. This is not only for NFB members, you can reach out to
local businesses and individuals that would like to help out during this
yearly act of giving. A thank you gift will accompany each giving level.
Please donate and promote this fundraiser!

>From the Senior Division

The NFB of SC Senior division is currently selling tickets for a deluxe
kitchen gift basket. The drawing for this great prize will be held at the
Statewide Seminar on January 4, 2025. The gift basket is worth approximately
$425. A few of the items in the basket include a Talking food scale, a
Talking meat thermometer with WIFI, an Insta-pot with Wi-Fi and many other
practical kitchen aids. Tickets will be one for $5 or three for $10. If you
would like to purchase tickets, you can contact me, Shelley Coppel, at
803-796-8662 or 303-819-9795. My email address is
frankandshelley51 at gmail.com <mailto:frankandshelley51 at gmail.com> . Monies
raised from this fundraiser will help to support our efforts to resume
Senior camp.

Things to remember

*	Friends of Rocky Bottom Fundraiser concluding by December 31, 2024
*	State dues submitted by December 31, 2024
*	Banquet pledges due by December 31, 2024
*	Invest in dignity: Every dollar you give doubles - December 31, 2024
*	Senior Division Kitchen Basket Fundraiser - January 4, 2025
*	Statewide Seminar on January 4, 202

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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