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<DIV>Have a blessed day.<BR>Best Wishes<BR>Melissa R. Green and Pj<BR>“Only one
thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 17, 2014 2:23 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarships </DIV></DIV>
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<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Attached
and following is information for Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarships for
people who have never had the opportunity to attend National Convention. Surely
you know someone who fits into this category. If you do, please, please pass
this information on to them and encourage them to begin the process of applying.
The three easy steps can be found in the following message; but the April 15th
deadline is looming! They need to act now!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Lisa
Bonderson<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">NFB
of Colorado <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">The Kenneth Jernigan Convention
Scholarship Fund</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></H2>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">by Allen
Harris</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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 2014 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund
Program:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><o:p> </o:p></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Who is eligible?
</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><BR>Active NFB
members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention
because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><o:p> </o:p></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">How do I apply
for funding assistance?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><BR>1. 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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">2. 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">3. 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, 2014.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><o:p> </o:p></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Your letter to
Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><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></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Your mailing
address and, if you have one, your email address.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><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></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Your personal
convention mentor and provide that person’s phone number.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Your specific
request: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The body of your
letter should answer these questions: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><o:p> </o:p></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">How do you
currently participate in the Federation?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> 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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><o:p> </o:p></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">When will I be
notified that I am a winner?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> <BR>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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">1. 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">2. Register
online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by May 31.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">3. 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">4. 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 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">How will I
receive my convention scholarship?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><BR>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 your debit or credit
card.<BR>
<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">What if I have
more questions?</SPAN></STRONG> For additional information email the chairman,
Allen Harris, at <<A href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">kjscholarships@nfb.org</SPAN></A>>
or call his Baltimore, Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314,
x2415.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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>
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