[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2048

Sun Nov 9 21:11:45 UTC 2025

November 9, 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 2048

Dear Federation Family,

We continue with our Advocacy and Policy update regarding the Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) related to the call
that took place on October 20, 2025. While our team made a valiant attempt,
we were unable to secure an in-person meeting with Senator Tim Scott related
to the programs under the United States Department of Education. Guidance
from the National Office asked us to secure a virtual appointment which we
are currently working to do. Legislative Director Janice Bright does an
excellent job! We will update you when there is more to share.

Special Called SC Commission for the Blind Board Meeting

There is a special called board meeting of the SC Commission for the Blind
on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81882959365?pwd=Iqduf4J43bqk3ndiqbyIbqvYvfUbtN.1.
You may begin joining at 10:55 a.m. Using a phone. dial ONE of the following
numbers:

1 646 931 3860 (primary)

1 301 715 8592 (backup)

Enter the Meeting ID: 818 8295 9365

Press #.

Pillow Auction to Benefit Federation Center of the Blind

The drawing is Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12 noon. This
fifteen-by-fifteen inch plush pillow measures six inches deep with a soft
cushion and features a supple cloth exterior. Each of the four borders
displays a beautiful orange, green, blue and white square design. The top of
the pillow is white with the NFB logo hand-stitched into the fabric in two
each, reflective green, blue and orange "Whozits." This pillow will make a
great conversation starter on the sofa, chair or on a shelf. You will not
want to miss out on winning this fantastic Federation pillow! Oh, by the
way, inside the back flap of the pillow there is an assortment of gift cards
just in time for Christmas! Bids on this pillow will be accepted by emails
sent to nfbsc at sc.rr.com <mailto:nfbsc at sc.rr.com> . In the subject line write
Pillow.

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.

Palmetto Connects

The next Palmetto Connects is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 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.

Things to Remember

*	Clarendon Chapter drawing on November 22, 2025
*	Palmetto Connects on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
*	Federation Center drawing on December 4, 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: www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org/>  

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