[nfbmi-talk] Scholarship Application

Sat May 31 23:09:26 UTC 2014

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
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> Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.
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> 1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.
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> Mt. Morris, MI 48458
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> 810-516-5262
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> joeharcz at comcast.net
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> To: Edward Rodgers, Director Mich. Bureau Services to Blind Persons
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> (Designated State Unit)
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> Michael Zimmer, LARA, DSA
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> Dear Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Zimmer,
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> 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.
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> Regardless I am again requesting from you all the temporary operator
> agreement for this BEP location with its terms and conditions.
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> 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.)
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> 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.
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> You may simply respond via conventional e-mail to this request.
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> Thanks as always for your prompt and accessible response, in a timely
> manner.
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> Sincerely,
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> Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.
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> Cc: NFB MI
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> Cc: RSA
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> Cc: several state reps
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> Cc: MCRS
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> Cc: several media
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> Cc: MPAS
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> Cc: BSBP Commissioners
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> Cc: C. Zanger. BSBP BEP
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> Cc: EOC
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> Cc: S. Luzenski, BSBP Admin. Asst.
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> Attachment:
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> Source:
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> 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
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> Payments to CATHY PETRILLI by LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS for fiscal
> year 2014
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> Table with 4 columns and 2 rows
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> Agency Name
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> Category Description
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> Warrant Date
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> Payments Total
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> LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
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> Contractual Services Supplies and Materials
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> 5/15/2014
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> $2,250.00
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