[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1996

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Yes, these meetings are not closed unless sensitive employee information
needs to be discussed.

My Best,

Marty

Marty R. McKenzie, President

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Subject: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1996

November 10, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1996

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

Dear Federation Family,

Monday, November 11, 2024 is Veterans' Day and we will honor those active
and retired military personnel who have given so much to keep our democracy
safe for over 200 years. November 11 was originally recognized as Armistice
Day when World War I ended on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It was
later changed to Veterans' Day and President Gerald Ford signed a bill in
1975 that set the date to November 11 beginning in 1978. If you see active
or retired military on Monday, please thank them for their service to the
United States of America.

The Presidential Release will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024 at
7:30 p.m. Please note the new time and date. The Presidential release is not
consistently taking place on the first day of the month at 8:00 p.m. The
Zoom ID is 992 8465 7783. The phone number to call in is 929-205-6099.

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will hold its annual
board retreat on November 15-17, 2024 at the Rocky Bottom Retreat and
Conference Center of the Blind. The Rocky Bottom Board will meet in the
morning and the State Board will meet in the afternoon. We will accommodate
board members and their spouses/drivers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Contact Thom Spittle at nfbofsc.lab.4 at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbofsc.lab.4 at gmail.com>  or by telephone at 803-331-3344 to make
your reservations. All reservations should be completed by Monday, November
11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. so that Lenora Robertson and the kitchen crew can plan
for the meals.

We will have a gift exchange in the evening after supper. If you wish to
participate, men should bring a man's gift and ladies should bring a lady's
gift valued at $10 to $15. I find it helps to purchase something that I
would like to receive myself. We also need desserts. Please bring a homemade
or bakery dessert to share.

>From Thom Spittle

This is your last opportunity to win a beautiful handmade 60 by 66 inch
blanket featuring the words Rocky Bottom and a picture of mountains and
trees. Funds raised will benefit Children's camp.

Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Call Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344 to
find out how to purchase your tickets. The drawing will be held at the Rocky
Bottom Board Retreat on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

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

This is your last opportunity to purchase your tickets for this fundraiser.
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. Contact Marty McKenzie to purchase your tickets this
week. The lucky winner will be drawn at the National Federation of the Blind
of South Carolina Board Retreat on November 16, 2024 at the Rocky Bottom
Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind.

>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!

Chapters should begin holding elections during meetings in October and
November. Any newly elected chapter board members take office according to
each chapter or division's constitution. Please forward chapter board
information to David Houck at nfbsc at sc.rr.com <mailto:nfbsc at sc.rr.com> ,
Thom Spittle at membership at nfbofsc.org <mailto:membership at nfbofsc.org> ,
Steve Cook at stevecookwebmaster at nfbofsc.org
<mailto:stevecookwebmaster at nfbofsc.org>  and to me at president at nfbofsc.org
<mailto:president at nfbofsc.org> . If you have any questions about dues or
chapter elections, please reach out to me.

This is a friendly reminder that all banquet pledges from the state
convention are due by December 31, 2024. You can mail a check to the
Federation Center or pay using PayPal. Thank you for taking care of this!

>From the Senior Division

The Senior Division of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina is selling coffee and hot chocolate in whatever form you like
(Ground, whole bean or K-Cups). The name of the company is "White Cane
Coffee", founded by a blind woman. All the boxes are brailled, as are the
individual K-cups. There are numerous flavored coffees to choose from, and
the hot chocolate comes in either plain or a mint flavor. All coffee comes
in regular or decaf and a variety of roasts are available. Please visit our
website at https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/NFBSC-Seniors/

Or call 814-218-2837 to order your coffee or hot chocolate today! When
calling, be sure to inform them this is for the NFB of SC Senior Division in
order for them to get credit for the sale!!!

Anderson chapter annual Christmas Celebration

The Anderson chapter of the NFB of SC invites you to join us for our annual
Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This
event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn South located at 115 Destination
Blvd., Anderson SC 29621. The evening will feature guest speakers, Christmas
carols, great door prizes, and some delicious food. Meals can be purchased
for $22 and include baked or fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied
yams, broccoli casserole, green beans, yellow rice, and peach cobbler for
dessert. Choice of beverage will be water or sweet tea. The deadline to
purchase a meal is November 25th, 2024. Payment can be made via money order
or checks made payable to the NFB of SC Anderson chapter and should be sent
to 1306 West End Avenue, Anderson SC 29625. For more information, please
contact Demetrius Williford, chapter president, at 864-318-0383. We look
forward to celebrating the season with you!

NFB of SC Hampton Chapter Fundraiser Announcement

We are excited to announce a special fundraiser hosted by The National
Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Hampton Chapter! Grand Prize: Echo
Dot (5th Gen) + wall mount holder! Ticket Options: One ticket:  $5   Three
tickets:   $10 Drawing Date: December 1, 2024 (You do not have to be present
to win!) How to Donate: 1. Purchase Physical Tickets from any Hampton
Chapter member   2. Zelle: nfbsc.hamptonchapter at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbsc.hamptonchapter at gmail.com>  3. For PayPal go to the nfbofsc.org
link and press Donate. In the Memo field please put Hampton Chapter
Fundraiser. For assistance or inquiries, please reach out to:   President:
Gregory Jones   Mobile: 803-942-1596 Email: nfbsc.hamptonchapter at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbsc.hamptonchapter at gmail.com>  Thank you in advance.

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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