[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2047

Sun Nov 2 20:49:08 UTC 2025

November 2, 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 2047

Dear Federation Family,

On Monday, October 20, 2025, President Mark Riccobono and other Advocacy and
Policy leaders from the National Federation of the Blind held a Legislative
and Advocacy Zoom meeting with affiliate presidents and legislative
directors to outline an advocacy plan regarding the Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). Of particular focus are the
states that have a member on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee (HELP). Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina serves on the HELP
Committee. Currently, we are engaged with getting an appointment with
Senator Scott for two people to travel to Washington to meet with him
regarding the reduction in force (RIF)s  that took place in OSERS. The
National Office believes that this is an extremely important advocacy item
and we are cooperating in every way possible. There is more to come on this
topic.

Palmetto Connects

The next Palmetto Connects is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at
8:00 p.m. on the NFB of SC Zoom platform. 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.

Rocky Bottom Service Opportunity from Thom Spittle

We had an awesome senior camp at Rocky Bottom recently. A couple of lists
came to my attention which gives the opportunity for small groups to go to
the camp and help beautify it. For those that go for a cleaning session,
there will be no charge for your stay. We have indoor opportunities of
cleaning, and some outside opportunities with grounds maintenance. We are
looking for groups of less than 10 people at a time. This could be a
chapter, multiple chapters, or just a group of friends that want to get
together in the mountains and have a great time while helping out the camp.
We have not had a resident manager in over a year, so it is up to those that
love the camp to step up and help make it the place we all want to see.
Please let me know if you have a group that would like to help. Call me at
803-331-3344.

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.

>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.

RBRCCB Board Retreat

The Annual Board Retreat will take place Friday, November 21-23, 2025. Board
members should contact Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344 or by e-mail at
rockybottominfo at gmail.com <mailto:rockybottominfo at gmail.com>  to reserve
space for you and your driver. This is always an exciting time and I look
forward to the fellowship.

Things to Remember

*	Palmetto Connects on Tuesday, November 4, 2025
*	Palmetto Connects on November 4, 2025
*	Clarendon Chapter drawing on November 22, 2025
*	Rock Hill Chapter drawing on December 12, 2025
*	Banquet pledges due by December 31, 2025
*	State dues due on December 31, 2025
*	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:  <http://www.nfbofsc.org/> www.nfbofsc.org

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