[nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar Imagination Fund Projects.doc

Thu Sep 2 02:55:21 UTC 2010

Yes, I know we had this debate last year. I guess I am just disappointed in the overall support, or lack of support that the state affiliate is currently giving to the student division and young adults within our organization. Since the student division is a part of the state affiliate, I would think that it would be in the best interest for the state affiliate to do what it can to support the student division, and to help it thrive and grow. It is possible that others may see things differently, but from my point of view, it does not seem as though the state affiliate has done much to help support the student division. 

Respectfully,
Elizabeth

> From: lizmohnke at hotmail.com
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:10:45 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar Imagination Fund Projects.doc
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> Hello Fred,
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> I think you did a fabulous job at writing this grant proposal. My only concern with it is that it does not appear to provide the opportunity for students who attend Washington Seminar the opportunity to attend the student seminar. In the past, the affiliate provided financial assistance in terms of providing a room for students to participate in all aspects of Washington Seminar including the student seminar, and I am disappointed to see that the affiliate is no longer willing to provide this assistance. This lack of support really makes me wonder if the state affiliate really values the student division as well as young adults within our organization. 
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> Respectfully,
> Elizabeth
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> From: f.wurtzel at comcast.net
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:53:50 -0400
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar Imagination Fund Projects.doc
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> This is a draft. I will send it by 4:00 so commentsw are welcome early,
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> Imagination Fund Projects
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> Affiliate Grant Request Form
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> Affiliate: Michigan 
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> Affiliate President: Larry Posont
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> Affiliate Address: 20812 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn, MI
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> Telephone: 5177-482-1800 313-271-3058
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> E-mail: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
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> Name and Phone Number of Project Contact: Fred Wurtzel - 517-485-0326
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> Has the Affiliate President Approved This Project? (yes/no): Yes
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> Date: 8/31/2010
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> Use a separate sheet to answer these questions:
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> 1. What is the purpose of your project, and what do you hope to accomplish?
> The Purpose of this project is to enable members of the NFB of Michigan to
> travel to and participate in the Washington Seminar to educate our
> Congressional delegation about issues that are important to blind people in
> Michigan and in the nation. In addition to educating our Congressional
> delegation and advancing our organization's priorities, the Washington
> Seminar is an effective affiliate strengthening activity. So, we expect to
> strengthen the Michigan affiliate by including and educating our membership
> about our issues and acquainting them with hundreds of fellow Federationists
> from around the nation. Members will also observe the strength and vitality
> of our organization on a national level, thus growing their respect and
> commitment to our organization. 
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> 2. How would you conduct this project? We will organize a delegation of 16
> members to travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual Washington
> Seminar. Individuals will request support to attend and participate in the
> event. President Larry Posont will determine the best mix of people to
> attend and participate. Each member will be required to contribute
> something toward the expense of the event. We feel that, to have value, it
> is important for members to contribute, even if it is a small amount. 
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> Participants will be organized into teams to make travel arrangements, make
> appointments, file daily reports and work on publicity, both prior to and as
> a follow-up to the Seminar.
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> 3. Who will be involved in making this project successful? This event is a
> traditional activity of the NFB of Michigan. It is not uncommon for
> Michigan to send 8-16 members to Washington Seminar. Thus, we have an
> infrastructure with the knowledge and experience to provide mentorship and
> guidance to new and inexperienced members. President Posont will include
> veterans and new members who, together, will continue to pass on the
> knowledge and systems necessary to have a successful Washington Seminar
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> 4. What resources would you need, and how much funding are you requesting?
> The total estimated cost for the Washington seminar for 16 people including
> food, lodging and transportation is $7546. The NFB of Michigan is
> requesting $3773 to cover one half the cost. The NFB of Michigan will match
> the Imagination fund grant to fully cover the cost of the event. Following
> are the estimated costs by category. The amounts below show the full cost.
> The NFB of Michigan will contribute a matching amount for the Imagination
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> Suggested budget categories:
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> Personnel $0.00
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> Equipment $0.00
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> Supplies $0.00
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> Travel $3200.00 (estimate)
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> Food/Lodging $2256 - Hotel - 4rooms @188/night for 3 nights 
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> $1920 food@ $30/day/person for 4 days
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> Other $200 Taxi @ $50/day for 4 days
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> 5. What other funds do you have available? Michigan will be able to
> provide $3773 to cover one half of the cost of sending our delegation to
> Washington, D.C. for the Seminar. This will be from member participation,
> fundraising and possible other grants for this purpose.
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> 6. When would you conduct this project? January 30, 2011 through
> February 2, 2011
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> 7. How would this project advance our organization? Washington Seminar
> has at least 2 major benefits for the NFB. First and most important, we
> will have an articulate, energetic and informed group of people from
> Michigan in Washington, D.C. to meet with and educate our Congressional
> delegation about the issues of importance to blind people. Second, as
> eluded to above,, helping our Michigan members become closer and more
> informed and committed to our organization will have lasting and
> strengthening benefits.
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> 8. How would you know if this project is successful? We will have at
> least 16 Michigan Federationists in Washington, D.C. They will all visit
> their own Representative and at least 1 Senator. Each person will be
> conversant with the issues and be able to speak to others about them in a
> persuasive way. Michigan Federationists will participate in the "Great
> Gathering In" and meet other Federationists from other states. Attendees
> will participate in pre-Seminar activities such as making appointments and
> do follow-up such as write thank-you notes to Reps and Senators. 
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> Send your completed request in electronic form by 4:00 p.m. (eastern) on
> Wednesday, September 1, 2010, to ImaginationFund at nfb.org. Affiliate
> presidents can e-mail their authorization. 
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> If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Laney at (410) 659-9314,
> extension 2371, or alaney at nfb.org.
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> 164 plus 14.5 tax
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