[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2011

Mon Feb 24 02:27:47 UTC 2025

February 23, 2025

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

Positive Note 2011

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

Dear Federation Family,

The Midlands Gives Committee met on Thursday evening to begin plans for this
year's Midlands Gives campaign. The committee was expanded to include
district representatives and other board members as well as some division
members. The committee is currently developing business cards with QR codes
that can be distributed so that individuals and businesses can easily give
by scanning the barcode. There will be additional information about Midlands
Gives at the Statewide Leadership Seminar and we will hold a Zoom session
for all NFB of SC members just before the campaign kicks off sometime in
April. It is important to remember that anyone can give to Midlands Gives
and you do not have to give electronically. Your chapter or division
president will have information about this in the coming months. For now,
consider who you can approach to request a gift for this fundraiser. Here's
a thought - if every member of the NFB of SC gave a $10 donation, we would
be over $4,000 going into the campaign. While that is not necessarily
possible, it is something to consider.

The next Palmetto Connects is schedule for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 8:00
p.m. on the NFB of SC Zoom platform. This month's Palmetto Connects will be
hosted by Second Vice President Debra Canty. 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.

The Statewide Leadership Seminar will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025
beginning at 10:00 AM and concluding by 4:00 PM. This seminar is geared for
state and chapter leaders and will contain helpful information as new
leaders work to fulfilled their elected roles. Chapter and division reports
will happen at the seminar, so consider those things that your chapter or
division did well in March 2024 and those areas where improvement is needed.
You may just find your answer from another leader in the organization.
Please provide a count attending from your chapter or division by Monday,
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM so that we can plan appropriately for lunch.

NFB National Scholarship Program -- Applications Are Open

The 2025 online scholarship application is available at
https://scholarships.nfb.org. All applications and supporting documentation
must be submitted no later than March 31, 2025. A list of eligibility
requirements, as well as documents containing answers to frequently asked
questions, a submissions checklist, and other supporting material can also
be found at
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-progra
m. Throughout the application period, reminders and information about the
scholarship program will appear in the Braille Monitor, on our website, and
will be shared via social media. Please share!

>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

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, Pay via
PayPal to the NFB of SC with Columbia BBQ in the memo or send a check to the
Federation Center of the Blind 119 S. Kilbourne Rd, Columbia SC 29205 with
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.

Things to remember

*	Palmetto Connects on March 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
*	Columbia Chapter BBQ on March 8, 2025
*	Statewide Leadership Seminar on March 22, 2025
*	National Scholarship Applications due on March 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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