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> From: Jordy  via Nfbnet-members-list <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: January 2, 2015 at 12:38:07 PM CST
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Performing arts scholarship 2015
> Reply-To: Jordy  <jdsvendingservices at gmail.com>
> 
>  
> Greetings on behalf of the performing arts division. We hope this message finds you doing well.
> In remembrance of one of our leaders, Mary Ann Parks, who served as the Secretary of the Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind, a scholarship program was established in 2008.  Mary Ann Parks was first elected in 2005 and helped oversee the division as it experienced great expansion.  As one of the leaders of the Division, she worked to manage the summer conventions, kept valuable records, and assisted in promoting and producing our first Sound In Sight album, which was released in 2007.  In addition to working with the Performing Arts Division, Mary Ann also held the post of Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia.  On August 25, 2007, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Mary Ann passed away.  She will always be remembered as the positive, upbeat and strong-willed person she was, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
>  
> At the 75th anniversary convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July of 2015, the Division will award a scholarship to recognize achievement and offer support of a legally blind individual interested in pursuing a degree in the performing arts.  The scholarship will be available to high school seniors through grad students who are currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, a full time post-secondary course of study in a degree program related to the performing arts at an accredited institution in the United States.  Each applicant will be considered based upon performing arts-related achievements, aspirations, and goals; academic excellence; and community service endeavors.
>  
> The scholarship winner will attend the National Federation of the Blind’s 75th anniversary National Convention, to be held in Orlando, Florida.  The scholarship will be presented at the annual talent competition on Sunday July 9th, 2015. 
>  
> In addition to our scholarship program, we have also established a subsidy program which will, through a short application process, assist legally blind individuals with funding for performing arts projects, travel-related expenses incurred as a result of performing arts projects, as well as other such related needs that may arise.  Each application will be carefully reviewed, and stipends will be awarded based upon exhibited need.  
>  
> Please consider making a donation to the Mary Ann Parks Performing Arts Scholarship program as well as our new   subsidy program. 
>  
> All donations are tax-deductible.  
>  
> You can make a check payable to The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division and send it to: 
> 8259 Harcourt RD, suite 127, Indianapolis, IN 46260
> Please write Scholarship Program or subsidy Program in the memo line as appropriate.  No amount is too large or too small.  Each donation will be greatly appreciated.  
> If you need more information, please call us at (317) 643-1890, or send us an e-mail at nfbpad at gmail.com.
>  
> Dennis Sumlin, Scholarship Chairperson
> Jordy D. Stringer, President
> Performing Arts Division, National Federation of the Blind
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>  
>  
>  
> 2015
>  
> In remembrance of one of our leaders, Mary Ann Parks, who served as the Secretary of the Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind, a scholarship program was established in 2008.  Mary Ann Parks was first elected in 2005 and helped oversee the division as it experienced great expansion.  As one of the leaders of the Division, she worked to manage the summer conventions, kept valuable records, and assisted in promoting and producing our first Sound In Sight album, which was released in 2007.  In addition to working with the Performing Arts Division, Mary Ann also held the post of Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia.  On August 25, 2007, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Mary Ann passed away.  She will always be remembered as the positive, upbeat and strong-willed person she was, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
>  
> At the 75th anniversary convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July of 2015, the Division will award a scholarship to recognize achievement and offer support of a legally blind individual interested in pursuing a degree in the performing arts.  The scholarship will be available to high school seniors through grad students who are currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, a full time post-secondary course of study in a degree program related to the performing arts at an accredited institution in the United States.  Each applicant will be considered based upon performing arts-related achievements, aspirations, and goals; academic excellence; and community service endeavors.
>  
> The scholarship winner will attend the National Federation of the Blind’s 75th anniversary National Convention, to be held in Orlando, Florida.  The scholarship will be presented at the annual talent competition on Sunday July 9th, 2015. 
>  
> In addition to our scholarship program, we have also established a subsidy program which will, through a short application process, assist legally blind individuals with funding for performing arts projects, travel-related expenses incurred as a result of performing arts projects, as well as other such related needs that may arise.  Each application will be carefully reviewed, and stipends will be awarded based upon exhibited need.  
>  
> Please consider making a donation to the Mary Ann Parks Performing Arts Scholarship program as well as our new   subsidy program. 
>  
> All donations are tax-deductible.  
>  
> You can make a check payable to The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division and send it to: 
> 8259 Harcourt RD, suite 127, Indianapolis, IN 46260
> Please write Scholarship Program or subsidy Program in the memo line as appropriate.  No amount is too large or too small.  Each donation will be greatly appreciated.  
> If you need more information, please call us at (317) 643-1890, or send us an e-mail at nfbpad at gmail.com.
>  
> Dennis Sumlin, Scholarship Chairperson
> Jordy D. Stringer, President
> Performing Arts Division, National Federation of the Blind
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> Jordy D. Stringer 
> JD’S Vending Services
> Owner/operator 
> E-mail: jdsvendingservices at gmail.com
> Phone: 317-629-4639 
> President, Performing Arts Division, National Federation Of The Blind
> E-mail: jordystringer83 at gmail.com 
> Phone: 317-643-1890
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>  
> 
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