<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Hello, all! I’m sorry to jump on this reply all thread and add my two cents nobody asked for, but here we are…</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Treasure Coast chapter is prepared to contribute matching funds if it gets a 4th scholarship. I emailed and called the contact information in the email yesterday. If it is not too late, we would like to add if we can.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Joe</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 14, 2023, at 6:33 PM, Lauren Bishop via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Hi Christine, <div> It is my understanding that DBS is supposed pay the whole cost of your attendance at LCB <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 14, 2023, at 5:14 PM, Kaye Baker via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hi Christine:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I don’t know the answer to the question you aske Jorge, but I wanted to take time to let you know I am so happy to hear you will be attending the Louisiana Center. I believe while at the center you will truly be able to learn, and take charge of all that is possible for you to accomplish as a strong, capable blind woman. I can’t wait for you to report back to our affiliate about all that you have gained from your experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please know that I and I’m sure many others will have you in our thoughts and prayers as you take this journey.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Best wishes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Kaye Baker<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>C C via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, May 13, 2023 9:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> C C <cmcopley@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-L] NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA Scholarship ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Good evening Jorge!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Did the topic of including individuals that are attending national training centers, get brought up? I have been accepted to the Louisiana Center for the Blind and I am planning to start the 9 month intensive program in October. Can I apply for this scholarship? Please let me know. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Christine <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">813.493.7691<br><br>On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Jorge Hernandez via NFBF-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in"><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a name="m_-2498999516534754756_OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="m_-2498999516534754756_OLE_LINK3"></a><span style="mso-bookmark:m_-2498999516534754756_OLE_LINK4"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is now accepting student scholarship applications for 2023 <span style="color:black;background:white">in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations</span>. Recipients will receive their scholarships at the 2023 Annual State convention scheduled for the weekend of Friday, October 6<sup>th</sup> through Sunday, October 8<sup>th</sup> in Tampa, Florida.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Qualified high school seniors and college students must complete the scholarship application form in MS word format, write a 500-word essay, provide two letters of recommendation, and submit their academic transcripts. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">All documentation must be submitted via Email to: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Jorge Hernandez, Chair</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">NFBF Scholarship Committee</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Email: <a href="mailto:scholarships@nfbflorida.org">scholarships@nfbflorida.org</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cell Phone: 786-220-1595</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be awarding three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500 at the National Federation of the Blind of Florida annual convention banquet on Sunday evening, October 8, 2023.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Completed applications are due no later than August 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For your convenience, the scholarship application, scholarship checklist, and scholarship guidelines are available at <a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">www.nfbflorida.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For more information you can contact the scholarship chair, Jorge Hernandez via Email or mobile number located in this correspondence.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Jorge Hernandez, Scholarship Chair</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">1<sup>st</sup> Vice president </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">National Federation of the blind of Florida </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Board of Directors </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/laurenalexis96%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/cjchite%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>