[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1988

[president at nfbofsc.org]

NFB of SC logo with tagline live the life you wantSeptember 15, 2024

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 1988

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

 

Dear Federation Family,

 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 was the 23rd anniversary of the tragic
destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City. This is the worst
terrorist attack that has ever taken place on American soil and the effects
of that day live in infamy. As we remember those innocent individuals who
died and those whose lives were forever changed that day, let us be thankful
for the great nation in which we live and the freedom we enjoy that others
would deprive us of if permitted to do so.

 

We continue the fight to achieve greater independence and fair treatment by
Uber and Lift. On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor
of the World Trade Center when the first plane struck it above him. After
ensuring that his team were evacuating, his guide dog, Rosell, then led him
down 78 flights of steps and another 40 blocks in New York City to safety in
a friend's apartment. Yet, uber and Lift want to deny blind citizens the
right to travel with their dog guides. We must not allow this discriminatory
behavior to continue. Steve Cook will represent South Carolina at the
upcoming rally in California on October 15, 2024 as the Federation descends
upon Uber and Lift headquarters. These transportation providers must do more
than pay lip services, they must affect transformative change in their
practices. Let's support our friends as they attend this important event.

 

Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM) begins October 1, 2024 and we need
exciting BEAM events that showcase our many talents and success stories
within the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina. Please share
your events so that they can be shared in the Positive Note as well as on
www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> .

 

>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 ready to warm you up and get you going! We are 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 as well. From a mild roast to "High Octane", there is
surely a coffee which will be right for you. 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

*	Clarendon County Chapter fundraiser drawing on November 23, 2024
*	Senior Division Coffee Sale
*	Rocky Bottom blanket drawing at the Board Retreat

 

 

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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