[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1991

Mon Oct 7 01:34:59 UTC 2024

October 6, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1991

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

Dear Federation Family,

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 launched the Blind Equality Achievement Month
(BEAM) celebrations across the United States! A huge "thank you" to those
who have submitted their BEAM events for publication in the weekly Positive
Note. If you have events planned but have not shared them with me, please do
so quickly so that they can be published in the Positive Note and online.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene was even worse than was originally
expected and some Federationist are still without power. District
representatives, I ask that you touch base with your presidents and members
to ensure that our Federation family is well. It will take years to recover
from this natural disaster. Let's support each other during this difficult
time.

Please note that the Presidential Release will take place on Tuesday,
October 15, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. This is a change in both the date and time of
this monthly event. The Meeting ID is 947 5821 8808.

Thom Spittle, Chair of Membership and Mentoring, has completed entry of
everyone with a unique e-mail address who is a member into the national
membership portal. If you do not have a unique e-mail address, we are not
able to enter you at this time. He will provide chapter presidents with a
spreadsheet containing their members and the information we have at the
state level. It is October and you are encouraged to begin collecting state
dues so that all dues are in by December 31, 2024. Your assistance with this
very important requirement is greatly appreciated.

Chapters should also begin holding elections during meetings in October and
November. According to chapter constitutions, any newly elected chapter
board members take office at the close of the business meeting in which they
were elected. 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.

Get Out and Vote! 

The National Federation of the Blind advocates for Blind Americans' right to
vote privately and independently. In anticipation of Election Day, review
our voting resources and publications to learn how to exercise your right to
vote.

Voting Resources

You can find the following voting resources at www.nfb.org/vote
<http://www.nfb.org/vote> .

.        Ballot Marking Device Demonstrations

.        Election Information on NFB-NEWSLINER

Resources by State

>From Michelle Scott, President of the Charleston Chapter

The Charleston Chapter presents An Inspiring Talent Showcase, highlighting
exceptional performances by Blind & Low Vision Individuals. This event will
take place on October 5, 2024 from  4:00-6:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran
Church located at 1400 Manor Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407. Admission cost
is $15 or 2/$25. Kids cost is $10. Food is heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and
drinks. 

Charleston Chapter presents a White Cane Awareness Day Walk on October 12,
2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Marion Square at 329 Meeting Street,
Charleston, SC 29403.

>From Thom Spittle

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.

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

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. You can mail a check to Marty McKenzie, 1516 Lucky
Road, Lake City, SC 29560 to purchase your tickets. Checks should be made
payable to Clarendon County Chapter NFB of SC. The lucky winner will be
drawn at the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Board
Retreat which is scheduled for November 22-24, 2024 at the Rocky Bottom
Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind.

>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!!!

Things to remember

*	Charleston Chapter BEAM events on October 5 and 12, 2024
*	Presidential Release on October 15, 2024
*	Chapter elections during October and November meetings
*	Clarendon County Chapter fundraiser drawing on November 23, 2024
*	Senior Division Coffee Sale
*	Rocky Bottom blanket drawing at the Board Retreat
*	State dues submitted by December 31, 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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