[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2052

[president at nfbofsc.org]

December 7, 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: 2052

 

Dear Federation Family,

 

December 7, 2025 marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a
turning point in American history. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese
military launched a surprise strike on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii,
destroying ships, killing thousands of service members, and shocking the
nation. This event led the United States to enter World War II, shaping
global politics and military strategy for decades. Each year, Americans
remember this day to honor those who lost their lives, reflect on the cost
of war, and recognize how the attack changed the nation's role in defending
freedom around the world.

 

I attended my first Christmas Party on December 4, 2025 at the Federation
Center of the Blind. Federation Center employees including computer
instructors were present along with Successful Transitions staff. A
federation Center Board Meeting was held in-person and then the party
commenced! A good time was had by all! Our thanks to Successful Transitions
Director Andrenia Corder who decorated the tables which were beautiful. We
also thank Isaiah Nelson and Anita Beasley for the delicious food and a
volunteer or two who jumped in to assist with serving the meal. Most of all,
I thank each employee that was present or was not present for all that they
do in this big program of service to the blind. Everyday, these folks
improve the quality of life for other blind people. The importance of their
work cannot be understated or overemphasized!

 

The December Braille Monitor has been published and each member should pay
attention to the important articles it contains. Here are a few to consider.
There are many more and I encourage you to take a look.

*	Convention Bulletin 2026
*	Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security
Income Updates for 2026
*	Accessible Independent Checkout: Blind-Centered Leadership Makes All
the Difference
*	iOS 26 and Braille Access: Apple's Impressive Investment in Braille
Literacy

 

 

Pillow Auction to Benefit Federation Center of the Blind

Congratulations to SC Parents of Blind Children Leader Sonia Timmons who won
the beautiful pillow and $70 in gift cards. Sonia's bid was $300. We
appreciate her continued support of the NFB of SC and its programs!

At-Large Chapter Fundraiser

The At-Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina is holding an iPad Drawing Fundraiser to support its programs and
outreach. The prize is a new 11-inch Apple iPad with an A16 chip and 128 GB
of storage. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Payments can be mailed to
Ed and Julie Bible, 136 Penny Lane, Lexington, SC 29073, or sent by PayPal
to nfbofsc.atlargechapter at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbofsc.atlargechapter at gmail.com> . The drawing will take place on
Saturday, January 10, 2026, during the Statewide Seminar, and participants
do not need to be present to win.

 

>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. Due to increased interest,
the drawing has been moved to December 12, 2025 at the chapter Christmas
party.

 

NFB of SC Statewide Seminar

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Statewide Seminar
will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Federation Center of
the Blind beginning at 10:00 a.m. This will be an exciting kick-off to 2026
and I look forward to seeing you there. Chapter presidents should let David
Houck know how many are attending by close of business on Monday, January 5,
2026 so that food preparations can be made. Call David at 803-254-3777 or
e-mail him at federationcenter at nfbofsc.org
<mailto:federationcenter at nfbofsc.org> . 

 

Things to Remember

*	Rock Hill Chapter drawing on December 12, 2025
*	Banquet pledges due by December 31, 2025
*	State dues due on December 31, 2025
*	Statewide Seminar on January 10, 2026
*	At-Large drawing on January 10, 2026

 

 

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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