[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2008

Mon Feb 3 02:27:14 UTC 2025

February 2, 2025

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 2008

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

Dear Federation Family,

The South Carolina delegation to the Washington Seminar arrived safely in
Washington and they are settled at their hotel. The Great Gathering In will
take place Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM. and will be available via
Zoom and other platforms. The phone number is 929-205-6099 and the meeting
ID is 992 4094 2968#. 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. Let's show up and support our delegation at this event.

You will note that the February Braille Monitor is out. The Braille Monitor
is the National Federation of the Blind's flagship publication. Our very own
Chris Danielsen now serves as the editor of the Braille Monitor. If you have
articles you wish to contribute or ideas about articles, please consider
drafting an article or sharing your idea. Contact me if you need assistance
with this.

>From Andrew Adams, President of the Columbia Chapter and District 2
Representative

Columbia Chapter Super Bowl Party Fundraiser

Join the Columbia Chapter for an exciting Super Bowl Party on February 9,
2025 at the Federation Center of the Blind! Doors open at 5:00 PM. Entry
Fee: $10 if you bring a dish and $20 if you do not bring a dish. All
attendees will be entered into a 50/50 drawing for a chance to win! Don't
miss out on the fun, food, and football!

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina invites you to its
annual Sweetheart Ball on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
at the Kathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center. Tickets are $30 per
person or $240 per table. Tickets can be purchased by: 1) Sending a check or
money order to: Federation Center, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205;
2) Using NFB of SC PayPal and including "Sweetheart Ball" in the memo field.
All tickets must be purchased by Friday, February 10, 2025. This is a
wonderful opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a special evening. Don't miss
out!

Palmetto Connects will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
on the NFB of SC Zoom platform immediately following the At Large chapter
meeting. This change is due to Washington Seminar taking place the first
week of February. This month's Palmetto Connects will be hosted by First
Vice President Lenora Robertson. 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. Continue to encourage members to participate in this
monthly meeting so that we can improve our attendance.

>From the Sports and Recreation Division

The Sports and Recreation Division is at a crucial point. We met on January
8, 2025 but did not have anyone interested in taking on the role as
president. We will meet again on February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM to decide if
we will continue as a division or to drop back to a committee or a group.
Please join us to share your thoughts about the changes under consideration.

>From Frank Loza, District 3 Representative:

Federation family, the cold weather is here, and it's time to get your NFB
of SC jackets! There are two styles: a Microfiber that comes in black or
Blue in sizes small to 4x and a Polyester Blend that comes in black, blue
and gray in sizes small to 5x. On the back of the jacket is our national
logo with the text National Federation of the Blind and "Live the Life You
Want." On the left front side are the words NFB of SC. If another state
would like one of these jackets, they can be created. The logo and lettering
are embroidered, so they can be felt. The Microfiber is $80 and the
Polyester blend is $70. If you have any questions, call Frank Loza at
803-617-8016. You can pay by check, money order, PayPal or Zelle. If you pay
by PayPal or Zelle, you will make the payment to my email, which is
floza58 at bellsouth.net <mailto:floza58 at bellsouth.net> .

>From Andrew Adams, Columbia Chapter President

Craving Barbecue? We've Got You Covered!

Looking for a delicious barbecue sandwich but don't know where to get one?
The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina is here to help! Join us for our BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, March
8, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Federation Center of the Blind,
located at 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205. For just $15 per plate,
enjoy: a Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork Sandwich with Two Sides of Your
Choice and a drink. Choice of sides include: Baked Beans, Green Beans,
Coleslaw, or Potato Chips. How to Purchase Your Plate. Buy a ticket from any
Columbia Chapter member selling a ticket. Pay via PayPal to the NFB of SC
(write Columbia BBQ in the memo). Send a check or money order to the
Federation Center of the Blind Located at 119 S. Kilbourne Rd, Columbia SC
29205 (write Columbia BBQ in the memo). Not hungry but still want to support
the cause? Donations are always appreciated and help us continue our work in
the community. Come out, enjoy great food, and support a meaningful cause!

Things to remember

*	Washington Seminar the week of January 2-7, 2025
*	Columbia Chapter Super Bowl Party on February 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
*	Palmetto Connects on February 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
*	Sweetheart Ball on February 14, 2025 beginning at 5:30 PM
*	Columbia Chapter BBQ on March 8, 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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