[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1998
president at nfbofsc.org
president at nfbofsc.org
Mon Nov 25 02:23:35 UTC 2024
November 24, 2024
Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
Others
From: Marty R. McKenzie, President
Positive Note 1998
843-939-8091 president at nfbofsc.org <mailto:president at nfbofsc.org>
Dear Federation Family,
Thursday, November 28, 2024 is Thanksgiving Day and the National Federation
of the Blind of South Carolina has much to be grateful for. There are many
leaders who work hard to move the organization forward every day. There are
many great members and friends who work tirelessly to accomplish the goals
of the Federation. All give unreservedly of their time and resources. What a
blessing the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is to the
Palmetto state! Thursday is a special day when family and friends will
gather to celebrate and give thanks for many things. Let us take time to
reflect upon the year and all our blessings. Reach out to someone who may be
alone this year and invite them to your gathering.
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
This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for all NFB donors and the Federation
family for helping to bridge the gap between blind people and their dreams.
To show our gratitude, the NFB will make a special announcement during the
week of #GivingTuesday.
URGENT Legislative Alert - Transformation to Competitive Integrated
Employment Act
We are coming down to the wire on the 118th Congress and we want to make
sure that we’ve done everything that we possibly can in order to advocate
for our legislative priorities. In this case, we are trying to ensure that
the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA) is
included in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
reauthorization bill that is currently being considered. Right now is a
crucial time for this initiative because Congress wants to pass the WIOA
reauthorization when they return after Thanksgiving. We need you to flood
the email inboxes and telephone lines and voicemail boxes of four key
committee staff members in order to make sure TCIEA gets included in the
final bill:
Amy Jones
Majority Staff Director, House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Amy.jones at mail.house.gov <mailto:Amy.jones at mail.house.gov>
202-225-4527
Véronique Pluviose-Fenton
Minority Staff Director, House Committee on Education and the Workforce
veronique.pluviose at mail.house.gov <mailto:veronique.pluviose at mail.house.gov>
202-225-3725
Warren Gunnels
Majority Staff Director, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
Warren_Gunnels at help.senate.gov <mailto:Warren_Gunnels at help.senate.gov>
202-224-0767
Amanda Lincoln
Minority Staff Director, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
Amanda_lincoln at help.senate.gov <mailto:Amanda_lincoln at help.senate.gov>
202-224-5375
When you call or email, you might say something like:
“Dear [NAME]:
I am urging the [HOUSE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE/SENATE HELP
COMMITTEE] to please include the TCIEA in the WIOA reauthorization bill. The
TCIEA will eliminate the payment of subminimum wages for people with
disabilities and eliminate the need for a government program to monitor
special wage certificate holders. Thank you.”
If you send an email, please use the subject line “Please Include the TCIEA
in the WIOA Reauthorization” and copy Justin Young jyoung at nfb.org
<mailto:jyoung at nfb.org> .
Congress is working diligently to move the WIOA reauthorization bill as soon
as they get back after the Thanksgiving break, so time is of the essence for
us to make our voices heard. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Palmetto Connects will take place on December 3, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. on the
NFB of SC Zoom plat form. The dial-in number is 929-205-6099 and the meeting
ID is 803 254 3777#. To connect via Zoom on your iPhone, iPad or via
computer, activate the Join button and enter the meeting ID above. The
passcode is 124578#.
>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 Jamie Allison
The Braille Literacy committee has chosen once again to sponsor the NFB
American Action Fund Braille Readers are Leaders contest! In the past, our
state has had good representation, including a national level prize winner
last year! To participate, just track what you’re reading in Braille and
for how many minutes each day using the Beanstack database on your computer
are smartphone. 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. Registration opens on November 15, 2024.
Minutes are counted from December 2, 2024-January 17, 2025 with national
prize winners announced on March 2, 2025. Contests for both children and
adults are divided into groups based on how proficiently you read Braille.
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! 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.
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.
Things to remember
* Palmetto Connects on December 3, 2024
* 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
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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