[il-talk] Fwd: National Convention Roll Call Reminder for all Affiliate and Division Presidents and Treasurers

Sat Jun 18 22:40:31 UTC 2016

Hello all,
Many of you know the various funds our affiliate contributes to during convention time. However, just as a refresher and also for our new members, I am forwarding an e-mail which explains  the various  funds, and their purpose. The Pre-authorized Contribution Fund is one of our more significant funds. I am asking all NFBI board members, chapter presidents, members of our various divisions, and all of our members to either contribute to the PAC plan or consider increasing your contribution. This is a time for Illinois to move up  higher in the PAC rankings.  In fact, three people signed up for the PAC plan during the Chicago chapter meeting. If you want to increase your contribution or join PAC for the first time, please e-mail me at davant1958 at gmail.com <mailto:davant1958 at gmail.com> or Patti at pattischang at gmail.com <mailto:pattischang at gmail.com>, and a form will be sent to you.
Thank you.

Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want

> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: "Lambright, Nicholas" <NLambright at nfb.org>
> Subject: National Convention Roll Call Reminder for all Affiliate and Division Presidents and Treasurers
> Date: June 17, 2016 at 2:07:11 PM CDT
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> Cc: "Burke, Bridgid" <BBurke at nfb.org>, "Hooks, Belinda" <BHooks at nfb.org>
> 
> Hello Everyone,
>  
> Convention is fast approaching and we want to provide information to presidents and treasurers when giving to the various funds.  During roll call, states delegates go to the microphone to tell President Riccobono what a state is donating or pledging to donate to the various funds.  The funds include: Kenneth Jernigan Fund, White Cane Fund, SUN Shares or SUN Fund, and Jacobus tenBroek Fund.  Most checks can be made payable to “NFB ________ Fund.” We want to remind everyone that the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund is an organization that is separate from the National Federation of the Blind; therefore, any checks to the Jacobus tenBroek Fund should be written to the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund, tenBroek Fund, or JTB.  Please do not put NFB tenBroek, NFB JTB or NFB anywhere on the check.  The banks will not accept the check if NFB is listed as the payee.
>  
> Below is some specific information on the various funds.
> CONVENTION FUNDRAISING
> 
> Six different types of fundraising will be discussed during the convention. These are:
> 
> 1.    The White Cane Fund: A time will be set aside during the Convention when buckets will be passed through the audience to receive cash donations for the White Cane Fund. Affiliates will also make gifts or pledges to this fund. These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.
> 2.    The Jacobus tenBroek Fund: Donations will also be made to this fund for the maintenance and upkeep of the NFB Jernigan Institute property. This property houses the operations of the NFB and other entities.
> 3.    The Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named for Dr. Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than forty years and who did so much to make them what they are today.
> 4.    The Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan: This giving opportunity enables individuals to make regular financial contributions to support the programs and activities of the Federation. The PAC Plan has insured a consistent flow of monthly income to fund some of the Federation's work. By signing up for the PAC Plan, a donor agrees to make an automatic monthly contribution to the Federation; the donation is withdrawn directly from a checking account or charged to a credit card. The individual designates how much he or she wants to contribute each month and specifies a day of the month on which the money should be withdrawn from the account. To participate in the PAC Plan, the donor must have a checking account or credit card, complete a PAC Plan card, sign and turn over a voided check (if the contribution is to be withdrawn from a checking account), and begin with a monthly donation of at least $5.00. Supporters of the Federation contribute between $350,000 and $400,000 each year through this giving opportunity.
> 5.    SUN (Shares Unlimited in NFB) Shares: Supporters of the Federation are also able to make either monthly or annual donations for SUN Shares. These funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times.
> 6.    The Imagination Fund: In January of 2004, the Federation held the grand opening for the first and only research and training center run by the blind, for the blind. Our National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, named after our long-time president, Dr. Kenneth Jernigan, develops and implements innovative programs and services that help to transform the dreams of blind people into reality. The Imagination Fund has been established to support the work of the Jernigan Institute. Members and friends of the organization are asked to participate in this annual campaign by requesting contributions from friends and colleagues and by providing names and addresses of individuals who may be receptive to Imagination Fund solicitations. All funds raised will be used to support the research and training programs of the Jernigan Institute and our state affiliates.
>  
> Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.  Thanks and I look forward to seeing you in Orlando.
>  
>  
> Nicholas A. Lambright
> Affiliate Finance
> Program Support
> National Federation of the Blind
> 1800 Johnson Street
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> 410-659-9314 ext. 2507
> Fax: 410-685-5653
> nlambright at nfb.org <mailto:nlambright at nfb.org>
>  
> 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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