[NFBofSC] Positive Note 2041

[president at nfbofsc.org]

September 21, 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 2041

 

Dear Federation Family,

 

I am having a great time watching Andrew Adams' posts on Facebook as he
attends his first step in the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service
Program. Andrew flew to Baltimore on Thursday to participate in the opening
training opportunity. He now joins Janice Bright in this distinct honor and
we cannot wait to see what he shares with the affiliate from this awesome
experience!

 

I am writing this Positive Note after returning from the Clarendon Chapter
meeting held in Manning on the third Saturday of each month. It is a great
reminder of how important it is to gather as chapters and divisions and
enjoy the great fellowship of Federationists while taking care of Federation
business. The movement is strong and we can participate in so many ways. Let
us reach out to our blind brothers and sisters and help them along the way.

 

Thanks to everyone who advocated to reinstate funding for Project INSPIRE
II: Access and Equity in STEM Learning for Individuals Who Read Braille
grant. The outpouring of support has been tremendous and is greatly
appreciated. You may continue to do so if you are able. Now, we wait to see
what the outcome of our efforts are.

 

Blind Equality Achievement Month

October is recognized as Blind Equality Achievement Month, a time to remind
others that blind people can live the lives we want.  Is your chapter or
division planning activities? Please share your events with me so that I can
aggregate this information for our affiliate and the national office

 

The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina is hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, September 27, 2025,
from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC. Plates cost $15
and include two pieces of whiting, hush puppies, coleslaw, two sides, and a
drink. A fish sandwich is $10, and chicken is available upon request.
Proceeds will support member activities, travel to conventions, and the
organization's mission of empowerment and advocacy. For pre-orders or
questions, contact Andrew Adams at 803-269-3803, Tiffiny Mitchell at
803-603-2098, or email Columbiachapter at nfbofsc.org
<mailto:Columbiachapter at nfbofsc.org> .

 

>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.

 

>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. The drawing will take place
on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the chapter meeting.

 

The next Palmetto Connects is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 8:00
p.m. on the NFB of SC Zoom platform. Your host for this event is a surprise!
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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