[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2019

Mon Apr 21 00:37:22 UTC 2025

April 20, 2025

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

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

Positive Note 2019

Dear Federation Family,

>From my home to yours, happy Easter to all who celebrate this important day
in the Christian church year! When I consider what the day represents and
price that was paid for mankind approximately 2,000 years ago, I am humbled
to think that I benefit from this. I have spent my life, as imperfect as it
is, in the service of my church as organist as well as other roles and in
service to my fellow blind people both professionally in my work in public
education and personally in my volunteer work as a Federationist. It is
important to give back to those who have given to us and to those who have
given nothing, but the price paid for salvation for Christians can never be
repaid. I hope you celebrated a wonderful Easter full of family and friends
with memories made for years to come!

Midlands Gives is just over two weeks away and will take place on May 6,
2025. Once again, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina and
Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind are participating.
Rocky Bottom hopes to win the Power Hour from twelve to one PM on that day
by achieving the most unique donations.  Unique donations are determined by
name, address and credit card number, and a minimum ten dollar donation is
required. To be considered a unique donation, two of the three items can be
the same and one must be different. To donate, visit
www.midlandsgives.org/nfbofsc <http://www.midlandsgives.org/nfbofsc>  or
www.midlandsgives.org/rockybottom <http://www.midlandsgives.org/rockybottom>
. You can also call the Federation Center on May 6, 2025 for assistance
giving online. You may also give $10 through your local chapter and this can
be applied to the Power Hour. Please reach out to Valerie Warrington at
treasurer at nfbofsc.org or to Marty McKenzie for additional information. I am
asking that chapter presidents and other leaders make Midlands Gives a high
priority as we seek donations and matches. Also, think about how you can
personally influence the out come for the Power Hour for Rocky Bottom.

>From Andrew Adams, President of the Columbia Chapter

The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina is hosting a Car Wash and Hot Dog Plate fundraiser on Saturday, May
31, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Federation Center of the Blind in
Columbia. A hot dog plate with sides and a drink costs $15, and a car wash
is also $15. Get both for just $25. All proceeds support the chapter's work.
For details, contact Andrew Adams at 803-269-3803 or Tiffany Mitchell at
803-603-2098.

National Convention Hotel Reservations:

The National Convention will take place July 8-13, 2025 in New Orleans,
Louisiana. The last day to make a reservation in the convention hotel with
discounted rate is May 31, 2025. Currently, there are no rooms in the New
Orleans Marriott. If you plan to attend and have not booked your room,
please do so as soon as possible. The overflow hotel is the Sheraton New
Orleans and you can reserve a room there by calling 855-516-1090. This year,
Janice Bright will assist NFB of SC members who are seeking a roommate to
defray expenses. Please reach out to her at 803-760-3717 or via e-mail at
ms.jlbright at gmail.com <mailto:ms.jlbright at gmail.com> . We appreciate
Janice's assistance with this convention item.

Register Today

Registration is open for the National Federation of the Blind National
Convention. The registration fee is $25. Get access to the latest
information as it is made available. Register for the 2025 National
Convention now! The registration link is
https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37855
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37855&qid=11045175> &qid=11045175.

NFB25 Virtual Experience Registration

We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to
participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. The Virtual
Experience registration fee is $10. Register for the 2025 National
Convention Virtual Experience at https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37857
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37857&qid=11045175> &qid=11045175.

NFB of SCScholarship Application Open

Blind high school seniors, college, or graduate students enrolled full-time
can apply for the NFB of SC Scholarship. Applicants must be legally blind,
have good grades, show involvement in community or NFB activities, and plan
to attend college. Three winners are chosen each year and must attend the
state convention in Columbia, SC from August 14-17, 2025. Hotel and
registration costs are covered. Winners are announced at the Saturday
banquet. The deadline to apply is June 20, 2025. Apply online at
http://www.nfbofsc.org, where you'll find detailed instructions.

NFB of SC State Convention

I am excited to inform our affiliate that members wishing to make hotel
reservations for the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
State Convention can now do so. The Doubletree by Hilton located at 2100
Bush River Road in Columbia, SC is the convention hotel for 2025. Singles
and doubles are $129 per night, triples are $139 per night and quads are
$149 per night, all plus applicable taxes. These rates include breakfast
coupons for the number of people in your room up to four individuals.
Reservations must be made by July 23, 2025. You may book online at
https://hil.tn/00qbnn or by calling Central Reservations at 866-247-3572.
When calling, ask for the National Federation of the Blind of SC Attendee
Block. Rooms are available between August 12 and 19, 2025 at these rates. We
will let you know when registration for the State Convention is available.

Children's camp

Rocky Bottom Children's Camp will take place from June 15 through June 21,
2025 for blind or low vision children ages 6 to 12. If you would like to
apply or get more information, please call Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344 or
email rockybottominfo at gmail.com <mailto:rockybottominfo at gmail.com> .

Things to remember

*	Midlands Gives closes on May 6, 2025
*	National Convention room reservations due by May 31, 2025
*	National Convention early registration due by May 31, 2025
*	NFB of SC Scholarship applications due by June 20, 2025
*	NFB of SC hotel reservations and registration due by July 23, 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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