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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Some may bennifit from this scholarship. Read the below message and the attached document. Please also distribute to others. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Melissa R. Green and Pj<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>“Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it, but also the father who wipes away the tears.”<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Lisa Bonderson [mailto:lbonderson@cocenter.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 27, 2015 12:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> Antonio Rozier; Brent Batron; Buna Dahal; Cody Bair; Diane McGeorge; Eric Woods; Gary Van Dorn; Jeanette Fortin (nettiecosp@icloud.com); Julie Deden; Kevan Worley; Maryann Migliorelli; Michelle Chacon ; Andrew Trunfio; Brad Basta; Maureen Nietfeld; Melissa Green; massey52@q.com; Nathan Hecker (nhecker@mavs.coloradomesa.edu); Penn Bowden; sam.sings120@gmail.com; Tom Anderson; Valerie Utter; Wayne Marshall<br><b>Cc:</b> Scott C. LaBarre<br><b>Subject:</b> Kenneth Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good Afternoon,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attached and following you will find the information needed to apply for a Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship for National Convention 2015.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please get this information out there to your chapter and division members, particularly, those who have not had the opportunity to attend a national convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And what a year to attend, this being our 75th Annual National Convention, <span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>as we celebrate seventy-five years of raising expectations of blind people</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks much,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lisa Bonderson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of Colorado<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Braille Monitor January 2015</span></u></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:30.0pt'>The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>by Allen Harris</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>From the Editor: Allen Harris is the chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee and was one of the people who came up with the idea of honoring our former president and longtime leader by establishing a program to promote attendance at the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur. Here is Allen’s announcement about the 2015 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Program:</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done so because of the lack of funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund invites you to make an application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps this July you too can be in the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities at the largest and most important yearly convention of blind people in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The three biggest ticket items you need to cover when attending an NFB national convention are the roundtrip transportation, the hotel room for a week, and the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home). We attempt to award additional funds to families, but, whether a family or an individual is granted a scholarship, this fund can only help; it won’t pay all the costs. Last year most of the sixty grants were in the range of $400 to $500 per individual. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>We recommend that you find an NFB member as your personal convention mentor, someone who has been to many national conventions and is able to share money-saving tips with you and tips on navigating the extensive agenda in the big hotel. Your mentor will help you get the most out of the amazing experience that is convention week.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Who is eligible? </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>How do I apply for funding assistance?</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>You write a letter giving your contact information, and your local NFB information, your specific amount requested, and then explain why this is a good investment for the NFB. The points to cover are listed below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>You contact your state president in person or by phone to request his or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure to tell the president when to expect your request letter by email, and mention the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>You (or a friend) send your letter by email to your state president. He or she must add a president’s recommendation and then email both letters directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee. Your president must forward the two letters no later than April 15, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your full name, and all your telephone numbers and label them—cell phone, home, office, other person (if any).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter president, if you attend a chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your personal convention mentor and provide that person’s phone number.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your specific request: <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible for you. We suggest you consult with other members to make a rough budget for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The body of your letter should answer these questions: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>How do you currently participate in the Federation? Why do you want to attend a national convention? What would you receive; what can you share or give? You can include in your letter to the committee any special circumstances you hope they will take into consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>When will I be notified that I am a winner?</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter with convention details which should answer most of your questions. The committee makes every effort to notify scholarship winners by May 15, but you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are chosen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by May 31. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win a grant this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>How will I receive my convention scholarship?</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>At convention you will be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the amount of your award. The times and locations to pick up your card will be listed in the letter we sent you. The committee is not able to provide funds before the convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to assist you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds if you win a scholarship and to pay your treasury back after you receive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>your debit or credit card.<br> <br><b>What if I have more questions?</b> For additional information email the chairman, Allen Harris, at <</span><a href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>kjscholarships@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>> or call his Baltimore, Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, extension 2415.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first convention on the national level and join several thousand active Federationists in the most important meeting of the blind in the world. We hope to see you in Orlando.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>