[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1997

Mon Nov 18 01:57:08 UTC 2024

November 17, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1997

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

Dear Federation Family,

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina and the Rocky Bottom
Retreat and Conference Center boards have just returned from the board
retreat held at Rocky Bottom each year. It was a weekend filled with great
work by both boards, awesome food prepared by Lenora Robertson and her
kitchen crew and tremendous fellowship and fun. The camp looks beautiful
with John Culick having spent a week earlier this month tending the grounds
and taking care of much of the outdoor landscaping needs that arise in the
fall. We extend our appreciation to John for all he does to help tend our
camp grounds.

We extend our deep appreciation to Lenora Robertson, Barry Chavis, Glenda
Culick, Carolyn Jackson , Gerald McMurray, Carolyn Phillips and Trent Tedder
for preparing the food, serving it and cleaning up after each meal. Thanks
to Thom Spittle for hosting the event as Rocky Bottom Board Chair and
planning the Friday and Saturday evening gatherings. So many other people
did so many things that it is impossible to name them all and we appreciate
everyone's efforts. The board retreat was enjoyed by all!

Harold Anderson and Gerald McMurray walked the Rocky Bottom grounds and
worked on winterizing some of the buildings. We appreciate all of their hard
work in helping the camp get ready for the winter months when there is
little happening there.

>From Thom Spittle

Congratulations to Olivia Anderson who won the beautiful Rocky Bottom quilt.
This fundraiser generated over $600 for the camp.

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

The winner of the beautiful Christmas afghan made and donated by Glenda
Culick was announced during the retreat this weekend.  President  Marty
McKenzie is thrilled to be the owner of this beautiful prize. Over $600 in
funds for the Clarendon County chapter were  generated. Thanks to everyone
who purchased tickets on these two fundraisers!

>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 Jamie Allison

The Braille Literacy committee has chosen to sponsor the NFB American Action
Fund Braille Readers are Leaders contest again this year! In the past, our
state has had good representation, and even had a national level prize
winner last year! All you have to do is keep up with what type of material
you're reading in Braille and how many minutes you read from it each day.
The number of minutes a participant reads is tracked with a database called
Beanstack, which can be accessed either by a computer with the internet or a
smartphone app. Jamie is also willing to assist state affiliate members who
wish to participate but do not have availability to or proficient enough
technology skills to do it on their own. She will sign you up and log your
entries; all you have to do is send her a weekly list of what you read from
and how many minutes you read for. Registration opens on November 15, 2024,
minutes are counted from December 2, 2024-January 17, 2025 and national
prize winners announced on March 2, 2025. Readers across any age and ability
level may read. Contests for both children and adults are divided into
groups based on how proficiently you read Braille, and since you are tracked
by the amount of time you read, the speed is not a factor in deciding the
winners. The committee is working to come up with some state-level prizes
for this year's contest as well, and of course, the districts will battle it
out again to see which one will hold the bragging rights for reading the
most minutes! SC already has 4 people committed to reading, and we hope many
more of you will join! Please feel free to reach out to Jamie at
nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com <mailto:nfbsccherokeejamie at gmail.com>  or
864-838-0338 for further details or to get help with registering and
tracking progress.

>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.

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
www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.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 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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