[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2038

Sun Aug 31 20:40:22 UTC 2025

August 31, 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 2038

Dear Federation Family,

Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States that honors the
contributions and achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day was
celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central
Labor Union as a day to recognize the labor movement and its role in
improving working conditions. In 1894, following years of growing support
for workers' rights, President Grover Cleveland signed the holiday into law,
making Labor Day a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in
September. Its purpose is to pay tribute to the strength, dignity, and
economic contributions of workers while also marking the unofficial end of
summer.

The next Palmetto Connects is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at
8:00 PM on the NFB of SC Zoom platform. Your host for this event is Frank
Loza! The phone number is 929-205-6099 and the meeting ID is 803 254 3777#.
If you are using the Zoom app on your computer, phone or tablet, activate
the Join button and enter the above meeting ID without the # sign. The
passcode is 124578 for use with these devices. Continue to encourage members
to participate in this monthly meeting so that we can improve our
attendance.

Donated Services Reminder

Just a reminder to turn in your donated services forms at
https://nfb.org/get-involved/donated-services-form. If you are participating
in this effort, please remember that these are due monthly. The National
Office is tracking fewer hours this year than last, and this impacts the
annual financials, which influence donors. Please take a few minutes to
follow up. Questions can be directed to Belinda Hooks at 410-659-9314
extension 2508.

National Convention Highlights

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made
#NFB25 a success. Access the 2025 National Convention highlights at
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2025-natio
nal-convention now to relive the most powerful moments.

Secure Continued Access to the National Library Service for the Blind and
Print Disabled for Blind Children

According to NLS Operations Alert No. 25-73, effective December 31, 2025,
accounts for patrons under the age of eighteen without a completed parental
acknowledgment will be suspended. To ensure uninterrupted access to library
resources, parents are encouraged to contact their local Talking Book
Library as soon as possible to complete the acknowledgment process.

I am working on committee assignments. If you have an interest in a
particular committee or if you wish to be removed from a committee, please
e-mail me at president at nfbofsc.org <mailto:president at nfbofsc.org>  or call
or text me at 843-939-8091.

Blindness Equality Achievement Month

October is recognized as Blindness Equality Achievement Month and it is time
to plan. Please share your events with me so that I can aggregate this
information. We also share with the National Office as well.

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

The Clarendon Chapter of the NFB of SC is selling tickets on a beautiful
braille afghan made and donated by Glenda Culick. It will cover a queen
sized bed and is done in hunter green and white. Tickets are $5 each or
three for $10. Contact Marty McKenzie or any member of the Clarendon
Chapter. The drawing will take place at the Annual Board Retreat on
Saturday, November 22, 2025.

>From Lenora Robertson

The Rock Hill Chapter is selling tickets on a beautiful hand-made quilt
quilted by Ms. Pearline Barber. Tickets are one for $5 or three for $10.
Contact Lenora Robertson at 803-984-7855 or via e-mail at
lrobertson at comporium.net <mailto:lrobertson at comporium.net> , or any of the
Rock Hill Chapter members to get your tickets. The drawing will take place
on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the chapter meeting.

Things to Remember

*	Palmetto Connects on September 2, 2025
*	Rock Hill Chapter drawing on October 27, 2025
*	Clarendon Chapter drawing on November 22, 2025
*	Banquet pledges due by December 31, 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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