[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1980 Corrected

[president at nfbofsc.org]

July 21, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1980

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

 

Dear Federation Family,

 

This is the final week to register for the National Federation of the Blind
of South Carolina's 68th Annual State Convention. Early bird registration
will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Beginning Friday, July
26, 2024, 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>
https://nfbofsc.org/node/178. If you need assistance completing this
process, please contact me and I will identify someone to assist you.

 

July 25, 2024 is the final day to make your room reservations at the Embassy
Suites by Hilton. Rooms can be booked at $112 plus tax and any applicable
fees for singles, doubles, triples and quads. You may call the Embassy
Suites at 803-252-8700. Reference the NFB of SC State Convention to obtain
the special rate. Members are not being charged the first night's room;
instead, a hold is placed on your card until check-in. The cut-off for room
reservations is July 25, 2024.

 

Congratulations to the Scholarship class of 2024. This year's winners are
Alena Hamlin, Patrick Ordonez from the Belvadeer Chapter and Elijah Taylor.
We are proud of the accomplishments of our Scholarship Class of 2024!

 

Congratulations to our Palmetto Scholarship Grant winners which assist
first-time attendees to the state convention with their expenses. The
Palmetto Scholarship Grant winners for 2024 are Irving Middleton from the
Charleston Chapter and Contressa Polite from the Greenville Chapter.

 

Seekr Navigation, a new startup from Georgia Tech, is creating an
independent indoor navigation solution tailored for individuals who are
blind or have low vision. To ensure our product meets your needs, we are
conducting short interviews as part of our customer discovery process. We
value your insights and want to make sure our technology provides the best
possible user experience. If you're interested in sharing your feedback,
please contact us at  <mailto:seekr.navigation at gmail.com>
seekr.navigation at gmail.com or call 717-819-2145 for more details. Thank you
for helping us develop a navigation solution that truly works for you!

 

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.

 

>From Lenora Robertson

Rock Hill Chapter member, Roy Ives, lost his home due to a fire on July 5,
2024 in the morning hours. Mr. Ives is a veteran and is currently staying in
a local motel. His home cannot be repaired and is a total loss. Any
assistance that any chapters or members want to provide is greatly
appreciated. Please send any contributions to Lenora Robertson made payable
to the Rock Hill Chapter with Roy Ives in the memo blank. Lenora's address
is 1258 Roundtree Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Thank you for your
assistance.

 

>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>
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

*	NFB of SC State Convention Registration and Room Reservations are
due by July 25, 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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