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<div>Hello all,</div><div>I hope you are working on your application for
the Bernard F Turner Grant of $200 which will be awarded at the State
Convention Banquet on Saturday November 7. Remember the deadline is
October 16. I am pasting the application and other requirements below.
Please spread the word and contact me if you have questions. Good luck. <br></div><div><br></div><div>
<p style="text-align:center;font-size:22pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;letter-spacing:6pt;font-weight:bold"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:20pt">Bernard F. Turner, III<span></span></span></span></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">Live the Life You Want Award Application</span></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"></span></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span id="gmail-m_1954355377945610736gmail-_x0000_t75"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span></span></span></span></span><span id="gmail-m_1954355377945610736gmail-Picture_x0020_2" type="#_x0000_t75" style="margin-left:396pt;margin-top:0.95pt;width:109pt;height:119.5pt"><span><span></span></span></span><b>Bernard F. Turner Award Team<span></span></b></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"></span></span>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>PO Box 54176 <span></span></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Washington, DC 20032-4176</b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif"><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><i>Bernard F. Turner lost his sight at age 40.<span> </span>He learned the skills of blindness and went
on to live the life he wanted.<span> </span>He went
back to work and retired as an Instructional Technology Supervisor from the
Arnold & Porter Law Firm.<span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in 0in;text-indent:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Last
Name______________________________<span> </span><span> </span>First Name____________________ MI_____<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Address_______________________________________________________
Zip Code________<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Date of Birth ________________________<span> </span>Home phone
#_______________________<span> </span><span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Cell phone #___________________________<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>On a separate page write a brief essay, not longer than two
or three paragraphs explaining how this award will help you to live the life
you want and achieve greater independence.<span>
</span>Be sure to include when you lost your sight, how you handle blindness,
and how you will use the award.<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Attach copy(s) of documents supporting the need for award
funds (bill for technology, tuition, etc.) to this application. If you don’t
have an actual bill, send a description and price.<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in 0in;text-indent:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in 0in;text-indent:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b>Applicant’s
Signature ___________________________________________________________<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:26pt;color:white">Eligibility & Guidelines<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:2pt 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">This award is open to blind people
who lost their sight between the ages of 18-60. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">Applicants must demonstrate the need
for the award through a brief narrative and supporting documentation.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">One application per person.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">The National Federation of the Blind
of Maryland (NFBMD) will advertise and encourage people to apply for this award.<span> </span>The winner is expected to attend the annual NFBMD
convention, November 6-8, which will be virtual. The final decision on the
winner will be made by the Turner family.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">Applications will be accepted from September
13, 2020 through October 16, 2020.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">The winner will be notified by October
31.<span> </span>The $200 award will be presented November
7 at the NFBMD convention banquet.<span> </span><span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0.5in 0.25in 1in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:windowtext"><span>Ø<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext">When you submit your application,
please send a separate note to Sharon Maneki, </span></b><a href="mailto:nfbmdsm@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(244,145,0);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:18pt">nfbmdsm@gmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"> including proof that you have
preregistered for the State Convention. Please note her new email address. You
may either mail your application to the address provided or send it
electronically to </span></b><a href="mailto:nfbmdsm@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(244,145,0);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:18pt">nfbmdsm@gmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:18pt;color:windowtext"> and we will make sure that the
Turner family receives it.<span></span></span></b></p>
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<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><font size="2">Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</font></b></div><div><font size="2">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</font></div><div><font size="2">410-715-9596</font></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><font size="2">The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday 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.<br></font></div><div><b><font size="2"></font></b></div><div><b><font size="2"><br></font></b></div></div></div></div></div>