August 31, 2025

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

From:  Marty R. McKenzie, President

843-939-8091  president@nfbofsc.org

Positive Note 2038

 

Dear Federation Family,

 

Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States that honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union as a day to recognize the labor movement and its role in improving working conditions. In 1894, following years of growing support for workers’ rights, President Grover Cleveland signed the holiday into law, making Labor Day a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. Its purpose is to pay tribute to the strength, dignity, and economic contributions of workers while also marking the unofficial end of summer.

 

The next Palmetto Connects is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM on the NFB of SC Zoom platform. Your host for this event is Frank Loza! 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.

 

Donated Services Reminder

Just a reminder to turn in your donated services forms at https://nfb.org/get-involved/donated-services-form. If you are participating in this effort, please remember that these are due monthly. The National Office is tracking fewer hours this year than last, and this impacts the annual financials, which influence donors. Please take a few minutes to follow up. Questions can be directed to Belinda Hooks at 410-659-9314 extension 2508.

National Convention Highlights

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made #NFB25 a success. Access the 2025 National Convention highlights at https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2025-national-convention now to relive the most powerful moments.

 

Secure Continued Access to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled for Blind Children

According to NLS Operations Alert No. 25-73, effective December 31, 2025, accounts for patrons under the age of eighteen without a completed parental acknowledgment will be suspended. To ensure uninterrupted access to library resources, parents are encouraged to contact their local Talking Book Library as soon as possible to complete the acknowledgment process.

 

I am working on committee assignments. If you have an interest in a particular committee or if you wish to be removed from a committee, please e-mail me at president@nfbofsc.org or call or text me at 843-939-8091.

 

Blindness Equality Achievement Month

October is recognized as Blindness Equality Achievement Month and it is time to plan. Please share your events with me so that I can aggregate this information. We also share with the National Office as well.

 

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@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.

 

Things to Remember

• Palmetto Connects on September 2, 2025
• Rock Hill Chapter drawing on October 27, 2025
• Clarendon Chapter drawing on November 22, 2025
• Banquet pledges due by December 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