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<H4 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt" mce_style="font-size: 14pt;">Please feel free to pass this information along to any students who might be interested!</SPAN></o:p></SPAN></B></H4>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 22pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>2015 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p><FONT face=Tahoma> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif' mce_style='font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;'><FONT size=5>The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB of CT) is an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for all blind persons.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>In the furtherance of this goal, we have established our scholarship program.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>Recipients of NFB of CT scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>NFB of CT scholarships are judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and financial need.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoBodyText2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif' mce_style='font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;'><FONT size=5><STRONG>JOINTLY FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT AND THE JOHN A. COCCOMO, SR. FOUNDATION<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></I></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt' mce_style='font-size: 5pt; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;'><o:p><STRONG> </STRONG></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Tahoma><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Howard E. May Memorial Scholarship</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">, in the amount of $5000, is given in memory of Howard E. May, the founding president of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1" mce_style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </SPAN><B><U>Jonathan May Memorial Scholarship</U></B>, in the amount of $4000, is given in memory of Jonathan May who was widely known for his dedication and his leadership, both in Connecticut and the nation.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1" mce_style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </SPAN><B><U>Mary Main Memorial Scholarship</U></B>, in the amount of $3000, is given in memory of Mary Main, inspired leader and founder of the Stamford Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif' mce_style='font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;'><FONT size=5>FUNDED BY FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CT<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></I></H5>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1" mce_style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </SPAN><B><U>C. Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship</U></B>, in the amount of $3000, is given in loving memory by his family and friends. Blind since 18, he ran his own business for many years, read NFB-Newsline® faithfully, was always well-informed and was admired by his many friends.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><EM><U><FONT face=Tahoma>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></FONT></U></EM></SPAN></H2>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>All applicants must be (a) legally blind, and (b) a Connecticut resident or attending school in Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><EM><U><FONT face=Tahoma>Deadline – Notification<o:p></o:p></FONT></U></EM></SPAN></H2>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>Completed applications must be submitted by September 15, 2015.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>The scholarship committee will review all applications and notify winners during the second week of October.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>The scholarships will be presented at the banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN><B><U>ALL WINNERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR CONVENTION ON NOVEMBER 6-8, 2015, IN NEW LONDON INCLUDING OUR CT ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS MEETING.<o:p></o:p></U></B></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>Applicant’s Name________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>Permanent Address______________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>Current Address (if different from above)_____________________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>_________________________________Telephone_____________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>E-mail address __________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>Currently enrolled full-time:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>College/University Name & City_____________________________________________<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>Year of Study in 2015-16: ____Freshman<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>____Sophomore<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>____Junior<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>____Senior<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>Graduate Student:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>Year__________<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>Professional Student:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </SPAN>Year__________<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma>List Institutions Previously Attended (High School and/or College):<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p><FONT face=Tahoma> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Tahoma><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>Attach the following documents</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore" mce_style="mso-list: Ignore;"><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma>1.</FONT><SPAN style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"' mce_style='font: 7pt "Times New Roman";'> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>Applicant’s Letter</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>:</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>Describe your career goals and how our scholarship might help you in achieving them.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>Give us a brief biographical sketch – tell us about your academic interests, your extracurricular activities, awards/honors you may have received and any community service you have been involved in.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>Also please describe your financial need.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore" mce_style="mso-list: Ignore;"><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma>2.</FONT><SPAN style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"' mce_style='font: 7pt "Times New Roman";'> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>Two Letters of Recommendation</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>:</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>From teachers, professors, employers or other professionals who know you well.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore" mce_style="mso-list: Ignore;"><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma>3.</FONT><SPAN style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"' mce_style='font: 7pt "Times New Roman";'> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>Official academic transcripts:</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5> Post secondary students should obtain transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>High school seniors should obtain them from current and any previous high school attended.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore" mce_style="mso-list: Ignore;"><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma>4.</FONT><SPAN style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"' mce_style='font: 7pt "Times New Roman";'> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>State Officer’s Letter</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5>:</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>A letter from a state officer of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut confirming that you have discussed your application with him or her.</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>Call our state office for help on this.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>Applicant’s Signature_______________________________Date____________<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>Mail your completed application and/or address any questions to:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>477 Connecticut Boulevard, Suite 217<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=5>East Hartford, CT</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes" mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><FONT size=5> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=5>06108<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5><FONT face=Tahoma>(860) 289-1971<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoBodyText style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma" mce_style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><FONT size=5 face=Tahoma><a href="http://www.nfbct.org">www.nfbct.org</a></FONT><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div></span></body></html><!-- wmLetter_tail_start --></div></td></tr></table><!-- wmLetter_tail_end -->