[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1992

Mon Oct 14 01:20:41 UTC 2024

October 13, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1992

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

Dear Federation Family,

We begin this Positive Note by extending our deepest sympathy to the family
and friends of Mr. Ernest Gallman who transitioned last week. Mr. Gallman
was a well respected member of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina and loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with
his family and friends during this difficult time.

We are now in the middle of Blindness Equality Achievement Month (BEAM) and
there are additional events to add to the list. Our chapters and divisions
are doing an excellent job of representing the organization in the public
eye with the events being presented. Thank you for all you are doing to
participate actively in BEAM!

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.

Chapters should 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

Congratulations to David Houck who represents the NFB of SC so well! He had
a one-hour interview with a University of South Carolina graduate journalism
student on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 where they talked all about blindness
and the National Federation of the Blind. Her grandfather is blind in
Annapolis, Maryland. She previously worked as a TV journalist in Washington,
DC. She also attended the Columbia Chapter meeting on October 10, 2024.

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 Lori Anne Coley

Calling All Chapters and Affiliates! October is Blind Equality Achievement
Month, and we want to hear from YOU! Every Wednesday in October, let's
spotlight the incredible things happening across our communities. Whether
it's upcoming events, photos, videos, or a shoutout to a blind or low vision
person who has truly represented and made an impact in the Blind community -
we want to see it all! Let's come together to celebrate and uplift each
other. Share your stories, your accomplishments, and let's continue to show
the world the power of blind achievement! #SportTheLifeYouWant
#FlexTheLifeYouWant #NationalFederationOfTheBlindSportsAndRecDivision
#NFBSportsAndRecDivision #OctoberBlindEvents #BlindEqualityAchievementMonth

Looking forward to seeing your inspiring posts!

A Blind Equality  Achievement Month Event!

There will be a Garage Sale at the Federation Center of the Blind located at
119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 on October  26, 2024 from 9:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reserve a table for $25. Make money selling your crafts,
etc. Call 803-254-3777

or email LeToya Gibson at lgibson at nfbofsc.org <mailto:lgibson at nfbofsc.org> .

>From Greg Jones: President of the Hampton Chapter:

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) Hampton
Chapter invites you to join us for Blind Equality Achievement Month!

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Food Lion, 1373 Elm St. W., Hampton, SC 29924 

Join us for an Outreach and Membership Drive to raise awareness about
blindness and our mission. Learn how you can support or join our efforts to
promote equality and opportunities for the blind community.

>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

*	Presidential Release on October 15, 2024
*	Hampton BEAM event on October 19, 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
*	Banquet pledges due 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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