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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you, Karen!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBK <nfbk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Karen Mayne via NFBK<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 24, 2026 7:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbk@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Karen Mayne <karen.mayne@nfbky.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBK] Awards<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>On behalf of the awards committee: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky state convention is on the horizon. We certainly hope you are planning to be a part of this annual event that brings the blind of Kentucky together to take care of the business that affects us all. You can begin your participation by nominating an individual, chapter or division for one of our four prestigious awards:. The awards are as follows:The Susan B. Rarick, Harold L. Reagan, T. V. Cranmer, and Bob E. Whitehead award. A description of each award and criteria are given at the end of this article. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I can\u2019t impress upon you enough that these awards should not be given lightly. In order for these awards to maintain their integrity and place of honor in our organization we must give careful consideration to the nominees. We want the honorees to be proud that they were chosen and share a place in our organization's history book with other deserving individuals. An award loses its value and intent if given frivolously. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please reaxj out to the chair of the awards committee, Karen Mayne with any questions. Her email address is <a href="mailto:karen.mayne@nfbky.org">karen.mayne@nfbky.org</a>. To nominate a candidate please send an email to <a href="mailto:awards@nfbky.org"><span style='color:#467886'>awards@nfbky.org</span></a>. Specifying the individual, chapter, or division you are nominating. Please state the award you are nominating them for, and what criteria you feel qualifies them to receive this award. The deadline for nominations is September 21, 2026. This will give the committee plenty of time to vet the nominees and order the plaques. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Thank you in advance for your participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Awards Description<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>SUSAN B. RERICK AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Susan B. Rerick was a first grade teacher at the Kentucky School for the Blind in the early to mid-1900\u2019s. She was a forward thinking individual who expected more from her blind students than did her peers at the school or the public in general. Because of her high expectations of her students she clearly represents the teachings and philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind. The person who receives this award can be a blind or sighted Kentuckian.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>HAROLD L. REAGAN AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Harold L. Reagan was the first president of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and a member of the National Board of Directors. As such the emphasis for receiving this award should be placed on the recipient\u2019s leadership in the organization. This award can only be given to a blind Kentuckian.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>T.V. CRANMER AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The T.V. Cranmer Award is a very special one. Tim, as he was known to all of us, served for many years as an officer of the NFBK. He also held the position as chairman on the Research and Development Committee at the national level. This award is given to a blind person who has served many years in the NFB and will continue to be a driving force in this organization. The Cranmer award is given to a blind person, but is not restricted to individuals living in Kentucky.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>ROBERT E. WHITEHEAD AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.05pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;font-width: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Robert E. Whitehead was the second sitting president of the Kentucky Affiliate. This award is presented to an affiliate chapter or division that strives to build membership in the organization. The chapter or division is also actively changing the public\u2019s perception about blindness through innovative projects and community outreach<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Angela Henderson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, <span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Phone: (606) 694-5096</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: nfbky.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>This email was sent securely from the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and is not spam. If you suspect any issues, please immediately contact a member of the NFBK web team or send an email to <a href="mailto:administrator@nfbky.org" target="_blank">administrator@nfbky.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBK mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBK@nfbnet.org">NFBK@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBK:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbk_nfbnet.org/karenmayne1964%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbk_nfbnet.org/karenmayne1964%40gmail.com</a> <span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen Mayne,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky's Frankfort chapter, and board member of the National Federation of the blind of Kentucky. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This email was sent securely from the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and is not spam. 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