[nfbmi-talk] Scholarship Application

Sun Jun 1 02:10:12 UTC 2014

Hello Terri,

Thank you for sending out this information. However, I am wondering how the scholarship committee will determine how much each scholarship is worth during the state convention. What criteria or methods does the scholarship committee plan to use for determining the amounts of the scholarships? I believe this information is important, and should be included on the application form. I believe it is only fair that all scholarship applicants are provided with this information as they apply for this scholarship. 

I also believe it is important for all scholarship applicants to be fully aware they may not receive $500, which would be half of the allotted amount for the scholarships. This year's scholarship process seems rather complicated and confusing to me, so I am concerned about how well others will be able to fully understand this process as well. 

I have never seen any other scholarship program conduct their scholarship program in this manner, so I do not understand why this decision was made. Perhaps those who made this decision, or provided the motion for this decision, can provide more details as to why they decided to choose a scholarship process that only seems to be complicated and confusing.

Thanks,
Elizabeth

> Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 19:09:26 -0400
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Scholarship Application
> From: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> 
> May 31, 2014
> 
> Dear Michigan Federationists:
> 
>      Larry Posont's computer is stil down. He asked me to write and
> send you the 2014 Scholarship Application.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Terri Wilcox
> Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 7189 Connors Rd.
> Munising, MI 49862
> 
> May  31, 2014
> 
> To Whom it May Concern:
> 
>      The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan has allocated
> $1,000 that will be divided between two blind college students. The
> application is below. Along with submitting all pertinent documents,
> students must attend all State Convention activities and must have an
> interview with the scholarship committee. Please distribute this
> information far and wide to all blind high school seniors and college
> students that you are in contact with.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Larry Posont
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> (313) 727-3546
> Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
> Web page: www.nfbmi.org
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2014 Scholarship Program
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is pleased to offer
> two scholarships to outstanding blind students in the state of
> Michigan. Scholarship amounts will be determined at the State
> Convention by the Scholarship Committee. One thousand dollars has been
> allocated to be distributed to blind college students.
> 
> Scholarship winners will be required to attend the entire state
> convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, and
> participate in all activities sponsored by the Michigan Association of
> Blind Students. This convention will take place October 10-12, 2014
> inFlint, Michigan. All convention expenses including transportation,
> hotel accommodations, and registration will be provided as part of
> this scholarship.
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan offers this
> scholarship as a way to recognize the achievements of blind students
> in their academic affairs, personal pursuits, and service to their
> community. Since this scholarship is based on merit, it cannot be
> taken away from the student as a means to pay for rehabilitation
> services. If the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons states
> otherwise, The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan can
> provide written documentation to back up this statement.
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is an organization
> dedicated to creating opportunities that encourage security, equality
> and opportunity in the lives of blind people throughout the state of
> Michigan. However, applicants do not need to be a member of the
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan to apply for this
> scholarship.
> 
> To be eligible for this scholarship, all applicants must:
> 
> *	Be certified as being legally blind;
> *	Be a resident of the state of Michigan;
> *	Be pursuing a full-time postsecondary course of study in the
> 2014-2015 academic year;
> *	Participate in the entire NFB of Michigan 2014 state convention and
> all scheduled scholarship activities; and
> *	Submit all application materials by Friday, September 5, 2014.
> 
> Please make sure all applications are complete. The National
> Federation of the Blind of Michigan does not accept responsibility for
> incomplete applications. Each scholarship application will be reviewed
> by the scholarship committee, and winners will be notified by Friday,
> September 19, 2014. All decisions made by the scholarship committee
> are final.
> 
> NFBMI Scholarship Chairperson
> Terri Wilcox
> 2533 Sandalwood Circle
> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
> trising at sbcglobal.net
> (734)663-4050
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2014 Scholarship Application Checklist
> 
> Please use the following check list to make sure your scholarship
> application is complete. The scholarship committee is not responsible
> for notifying you if required information is missing from your
> application. When submitting your application, make sure to include
> the following items:
> 
> 1. Completed 2014 Scholarship Application Form
> Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Please write a
> response for each item in the application form. If an item does not
> apply to you, write "N/A" or "Not Applicable" for fields that do not
> apply to you. Please send one copy via email as well as one  Braille
> or print copy with all other required documents.
> 
> 2. NFB of Michigan Interview
> This interview must be conducted via telephone by the Scholarship
> Committee of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan.
> 
> 3. Two additional letters of recommendation
> These letters of recommendation should come from professors, teachers,
> employers, or other members of the community who are qualified to
> speak on your behalf. A good letter of recommendation should highlight
> your achievements in and out of the classroom as well as potential
> leadership skills. Submissions via email are preferred, but print
> letters will be accepted.
> 
> 4. Current Transcripts
> Please include an official copy of the transcript from the institution
> you are currently attending as well as any other post-secondary
> institutions you have attended. If you have completed less than 20
> credit hours of post-secondary education, please include a copy of
> your high school transcript.
> 
> 5. Verification of Blindness
> All scholarship applicants must be legally blind. Applicants must
> verify they are legally blind by submitting a letter from a qualified
> professional such as an optometrist, ophthalmologist, vocational
> rehabilitation counselor, special education professional, or
> disability support services office.
> 
> All scholarship materials must be received by the scholarship
> committee by Friday, September 5, 2014. Please make sure to allow
> enough time for us to receive all of the print documents you send to
> us in the mail by this deadline. If you have any questions about the
> application process, please contact the scholarship chairperson, Terri
> Wilcox, via email at trising at sbcglobal.net or via telephone at
> (734)663-4050.
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 2014 Scholarship Application Form
> 
> To Apply:  Complete the 2014 Scholarship Application Form
> electronically and email it to, trising at sbcglobal.net. Then mail a
> Braille or print copy with all required documents to:
> 
> NFBMI Scholarship Committee
> Terri Wilcox
> 2533 Sandalwood Circle
> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
> 
> For Questions: Contact the scholarship chairperson, Terri Wilcox, via
> email at trising at sbcglobal.net or via telephone at (734)663-4050.
> 
> Deadline:  All documentation must be received on or before September 5, 2014.
> 
> PART A: DEMOGRAPHIC Information
> 
> Name:
> 
> Home address:
> 
> Cell phone:
> 
> Home phone:
> 
> E-mail address:
> 
> Date of birth:
> 
> How did you hear about this scholarship program?
> 
> PART B: HIGH SCHOOL Information
> 
> Please fill out this section if you have completed less than 20 credit
> hours of post-secondary education. If this section does not apply to
> you, please answer "N/A" or "Not Applicable" to these questions.
> 
> Name and address of high school attended:
> 
> Cumulative Grade Point Average:
> 
> PART C: COLLEGE Information
> 
> Name and address of school you will be attending in the 2013-2014 academic year:
> 
> Class Standing (e.g. freshman, sophomore, etc.):
> 
> Cumulative Grade Point Average:
> 
> Field of Study:
> 
> Other postsecondary institutions attended along with Grade Point Average:
> 
> Vocational goal - Describe what you hope to do upon graduation from college:
> 
> PART D: Essay
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan awards scholarships
> based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership
> potential. As you prepare to respond to the following questions, keep
> in mind that this is your only opportunity to demonstrate your best
> qualities to the scholarship committee.  Since the scholarship
> committee is made up of successful blind graduates and professionals,
> we will be interested in the techniques you use to live as an
> independent blind person. Please limit your responses to 250 words per
> question.
> 
> 1. How do you see yourself as a blind person? How do you think others
> perceive you as a blind person? Do you agree or disagree with the
> perceptions that other people have about blindness?
> 
> 2. What qualities do you think makes a good leader, and in what ways
> have you demonstrated these qualities in your own life? Do you think
> others would agree or disagree with you?
> 
> 3. If you could list one accomplishment in your life you wish you
> could have done better, what would it be, and what did you learn from
> this experience?
> 
> 4. How do you actively participate in your community as a blind
> person? This is your opportunity to share clubs and organizations you
> belong to on and off campus as well as how you manage to live as a
> blind person in a sighted world.
> 
> 5. What two questions would you like to ask the scholarship committee,
> and why would you like to ask these questions?
> 
> PART E: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.
> 
> By typing my full name and signing below, I confirm that all of the
> information provided in this scholarship application is true and
> correct to the best of my knowledge.
> 
> Signature:								Date:
> 
> 
> On 5/30/14, joe harcz Comcast via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > May 30 2014 Petrilli Questions
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.
> >
> > 1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.
> >
> > Mt. Morris, MI 48458
> >
> > 810-516-5262
> >
> > joeharcz at comcast.net
> >
> >
> >
> > To: Edward Rodgers, Director Mich. Bureau Services to Blind Persons
> >
> > (Designated State Unit)
> >
> > Michael Zimmer, LARA, DSA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Zimmer,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am writing today to inquire about the vendor payment to one Cathy Petrilli
> > from the DTMB web site (note after my signature line for your convenience).
> > I assume this payment was made for initial stock and inventory at the new
> > "Cora's Café) which is supposed to be a mandated facility for a blind BEP
> > operator under Public Act 260. I assume that Ms. Petrilli is the so-called
> > temporary operator that Ms. Constance Zanger alluded to in her rather vague
> > (no names) response to basic information about this facility  sent to me
> > recently.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regardless I am again requesting from you all the temporary operator
> > agreement for this BEP location with its terms and conditions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Moreover, I am compelled to point out that Ms. Petrilli is sighted and has a
> > history of violating program rules in the past. (Not that that makes a
> > difference to BSBP as it has done so over and over again along with stark
> > and chronic violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Public Act
> > 260.)
> >
> >
> >
> > Moreover, I am again requesting the names, salaries and positions of just
> > who in the heck is working at "Cora's Café". Finally, as Mr. Rodgers himself
> > stated in a recent press story the he thought, "four of the seven employees
> > were blind" I wish to have those blind employees identified for the record.
> >
> >
> >
> > You may simply respond via conventional e-mail to this request.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks as always for your prompt and accessible response, in a timely
> > manner.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cc: NFB MI
> >
> > Cc: RSA
> >
> > Cc: several state reps
> >
> > Cc: MCRS
> >
> > Cc: several media
> >
> > Cc: MPAS
> >
> > Cc: BSBP Commissioners
> >
> > Cc: C. Zanger. BSBP BEP
> >
> > Cc: EOC
> >
> > Cc: S. Luzenski, BSBP Admin. Asst.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Attachment:
> >
> >
> >
> > Source:
> >
> > http://media.state.mi.us/MiTransparency/Vendor/Warrants?y=2014&v=CATHY%20PETRILLI&a=641&g=Contractual%20Services%20Supplies%20and%20Materials&Column=WarrantDate&Direction=Descending
> >
> >
> >
> > Payments to CATHY PETRILLI by LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS for fiscal
> > year 2014
> >
> >
> >
> > Table with 4 columns and 2 rows
> >
> > Agency Name
> >
> > Category Description
> >
> > Warrant Date
> >
> > Payments Total
> >
> > LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
> >
> > Contractual Services Supplies and Materials
> >
> > 5/15/2014
> >
> > $2,250.00
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