[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2049

Tue Nov 18 22:48:22 UTC 2025

November 16, 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 2049

Dear Federation Family,

The Braille Monitor is the National Federation of the Blind's flagship
publication and is currently edited by Chris Danielsen, a long-time
Federationist who is from South Carolina. In the November edition of this
publication, Chris Danielsen wrote an article titled "United States
Department of Justice Sues Uber for $125 Million." The article is a
culmination of many years of advocacy on behalf of multiple organizations.
Also featured in the November issue is "Graduating from the Colorado Center
for the Blind Means More Than Skills" by Jeremy Smith. This is an excellent
read which underscores the impact of NFB philosophy on the lives of blind
people today. I encourage you to read these articles as well as the entire
edition.

We extend our appreciation to Harold and Olivia Anderson on the success of
the Car Show held on October 4, 2025 to benefit Rocky Bottom Retreat and
Conference Center of the Blind. Harold, Olivia and family partnered with a
local BBQ establishment to benefit the camp. Each car paid an entry fee of
$20, there was a 50/50 raffle and sponsored donated items that were
auctioned. The total raised was $1,900 for RBRCCB. Thanks Andersons for a
job well done!

The Rock Hill Chapter spent the first full week of November at the camp and
our Good Samaritan, John Culick, was on hand to work on the grounds. Each
year for many years, John spends this week working on whatever needs to be
done that he can accomplish while he is there. The camp benefits as he and
the rest of the chapter work to get ready for the Annual Board Retreat.
Thanks to John and the entire Rock Hill Chapter for all you do!

>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 at 843939-8091 or any member of the
Clarendon Chapter. The drawing will take place at the Annual Board Retreat
on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

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.

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.

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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