[nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar ImaginationFundProjects.doc
J.J. Meddaugh
jj at bestmidi.com
Thu Sep 2 03:56:37 UTC 2010
Fred, you did a great job on this proposal, and I think it was fine as
written. We've taken several students to Washing Seminar for a long time and
I've always felt like the state supported us.
Thanks for all you do.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar
ImaginationFundProjects.doc
> Hi,
>
> To me there is no reason that we can't have students attend the student
> seminar. We wrote the grant for a certain number of room nights. The
> schedule can be flexible.
>
> Second, I did send out the proposal, as J.J. did for comments. I did not
> receive any, I would have made provisions.
>
> All is not lost, We will still need to raise money for the rest of the
> cost
> and we can spend that any way we wish. I feel bad that you and others are
> disappointed. I had no intention of overlooking any person or group. No
> one said anything about it and I simply forgot. Please don't blame tha
> affiliate, I take sole and full responsibility for the oversite and it was
> not intentional. I am sure we can work this out.
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:27 PM
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar Imagination
> FundProjects.doc
>
> I notice we had this debate last year as well.
> As for the grant, however, I think it'd be highly unlikely to get much
> more
> than what we asked for in grant money. Perhaps if we get this grant, we
> can
> add on some additional nights for students. There's also possibilities of
> other sources of funding, such as scholarship alumni, etc.
>
> J.J.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
> To: "NFB Michigan" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Draft Washington Seminar Imagination Fund
> Projects.doc
>
>
>>
>> Hello Fred,
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Respectfully,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> 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
>>
>> This is a draft. I will send it by 4:00 so commentsw are welcome early,
>> tomorrow.
>> _____
>>
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>> Imagination Fund Projects
>>
>> Affiliate Grant Request Form
>>
>>
>>
>> Affiliate: Michigan
>>
>>
>>
>> Affiliate President: Larry Posont
>>
>>
>>
>> Affiliate Address: 20812 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn, MI
>>
>>
>>
>> Telephone: 5177-482-1800 313-271-3058
>>
>>
>>
>> E-mail: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> Name and Phone Number of Project Contact: Fred Wurtzel - 517-485-0326
>>
>>
>>
>> Has the Affiliate President Approved This Project? (yes/no): Yes
>>
>>
>>
>> Date: 8/31/2010
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>> event.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>> grant.
>>
>> Suggested budget categories:
>>
>> Personnel $0.00
>>
>> Equipment $0.00
>>
>> Supplies $0.00
>>
>> Travel $3200.00 (estimate)
>>
>> Food/Lodging $2256 - Hotel - 4rooms @188/night for 3 nights
>>
>> $1920 food@ $30/day/person for 4 days
>>
>> Other $200 Taxi @ $50/day for 4 days
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 6. When would you conduct this project? January 30, 2011 through
>> February 2, 2011
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Laney at (410)
>> 659-9314,
>> extension 2371, or alaney at nfb.org.
>>
>> 164 plus 14.5 tax
>>
>> 3773 7546
>>
>>
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