[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1970

Mon May 13 01:14:28 UTC 2024

May 12, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1970

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

Dear Federation Family,

We are celebrating Mother's Day in the United States today and it is fitting
to honor our mothers in the Federation and remember those who have gone
before us. For those who are faith based, the role of mothers is set forth
in the Holy Bible in many passages. Mothers care for the children as no one
else can. They nurture them, discipline them, provide for them when they go
without themselves to do so and they always seek a better life for their
children. Our Federation mothers are no different! Take time today to honor
your mother and remember those who have gone before us.

Midlands Gives was a rousing success for the National Federation of the
Blind of South Carolina and for Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center
of the Blind. There were approximately 17 individuals at the Federation
Center processing contributions from chapters and individuals on May 7.
Additionally, we had approximately 69 unique donations for the Power Hour
for RBRCCB. While we did not win with this number, we did win the Nelson
Mullins Midday Motivation Award. The final total for the NFB of SC was
$10,355 raised by 41 donors and the final total for RBRCCB was $2,297 raised
by 73 donors. However, the Nelson Mullins Midday Motivation Award will ad an
additional $2,000 to this total bringing the final total to $4,297.00.

I want to thank Valerie Warrington and the team she assembled to work on
Midlands Gives this year! It was a well organized group that worked
flawlessly together and the results are outstanding. This is a huge boost
for the NFB of SC!

Lenora Robertson will once again serve 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.

The National Office Independence Market is looking for volunteers to take
shifts at the National Convention to ensure that the Independence Market
runs smoothly. It is important that South Carolina be represented well as
one of the larger affiliates. Please reach out to me if you are able to take
a shift. Also, talking signs and marshals are also needed as well. Consider
if you are able to step up to the plate for this one.

>From Tracy Spittle

Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind is pleased to
announce the annual summer camp for legally blind children. There will be
one camp for children ages 6-13. This year's camp will run June 23-29, 2024.
There will be no charge to attend and there will be a maximum of 15 campers.
Supervised recreational activities may include hiking, arts and crafts,
mountain climbing, water slides, games, swimming, cookouts, miniature golf,
field trips, computer, braille activities and more, depending on
availability. Senior and junior counselors and administrative personnel will
be primarily legally blind individuals. This is a unique and important
feature of the Rocky Bottom program. Family members are requested to
accompany their child to Rocky Bottom on Sunday and also to return to camp
on Friday to have lunch with us and watch your child in a camp-wide talent
show. After the show, campers are free to leave with parents.   Campers will
be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Limited transportation will
be provided for those who cannot provide their own transportation.
Designated pickup points will be assigned at a later date. To apply, please
complete the application prior to May 20, 2024. Contact Tracy Spittle at
(803-447-7609 for additional information.

>From the Fundraising Committee, Co-chaired by Debra Canty and Andrew Adams

To ensure we have enough food and seating for our Family Fun Day at Weston
Lakes on June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., please provide a headcount
and names of attendees. If you belong to a chapter, if attending with family
please provide all names. Also, consider bringing tailgating chairs to
manage overflow seating. Deadline to submit information is Monday, May
20,2024. Please send your details to  <mailto:fundraising at nfbofsc.org>
fundraising at nfbofsc.org. Let's make sure we're all Prepared for a fun and
well-deserved Event!

Registration for the National Convention is now open.  The event will take
place July 3-8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.  The registration cost is $25 and
banquet tickets are $75. You can go to
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention to locate additional
information about the National Convention as it becomes available. Please
note that some nights in the convention hotel are now full and reservations
are being routed to the overflow hotel. The National Office is working on
this matter.

The Embassy Suites is now accepting reservations for the National Federation
of the Blind of South Carolina State Convention being held on August 15-18,
2024. 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.

Registration for the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
State Convention is now live!  The cost is $85 for adults, $55 for students
and $25 for children under eighteen. These prices all adjust upward after
July 25, 2024. Please visit  <https://nfbofsc.org/node/178>
https://nfbofsc.org/node/178 to register online. If you need assistance to
register online, , please contact me and someone will assist you.

>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.

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
using 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.

NFB of SC Scholarship Announcement 2024

Let's do more in 24! We are springing into the 2024 NFB of SC Scholarship
Program season.

With the state convention being August 15 - 18, 2024, the deadline for
scholarship applications is 11:59 p.m. June 20, 2024. The committee will
meet about one month before the state convention to select the top three
applicants and winners will be notified following the meeting. The updated
scholarship application is now available at
<https://nfbofsc.org/scholarship-program>
https://nfbofsc.org/scholarship-program.  Please also remember that the
scholarship program operates exclusively on donations. If you, your chapter,
your division, your civic organization, church etc., would like to
contribute a scholarship or donate to the Metro Fund, please contact me,
Shannon Cook at  <mailto:scholarships at nfbofsc.org> scholarships at nfbofsc.org
or 803-605-4250. Please help us get the word out about the program. If you
or someone you know is in post-secondary education full time, please
encourage them to apply for a scholarship! Thank you.

Things to Remember

*	Rocky Bottom Childrens' Camp application due by May 20, 2024
*	National Convention room reservations due by May 31, 2024
*	Family Fun Day on June 1, 2024
*	NFB of SC Scholarship applications are due by June 20, 2024 at 11:59
p.m.
*	National Convention dates are July 3-8, 2024 at the Rosen Center
Hotel in Orlando, Florida
*	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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