<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_-1224332015248143433WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">Announcing the Second Annual Gwendolyn M. </span><span class="m_-1224332015248143433SpellE" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri">Mangnall</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"> Convention Scholarship</span><br></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span><br></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>Have you heard about the fun fellowship and empowerment a state convention of the National Federation of the Blind can bring? Always wanted to attend but didn't have the funds? Then I urge you to submit an application for a grant from the NFBN Gwendolyn M. <span class="m_-1224332015248143433SpellE">Mangnall</span> scholarship fund.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>It is through the generosity of a bequest left for us from Mrs.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><span class="m_-1224332015248143433SpellE"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>Mangnall</span></span></font></span> that we are able to award this grant.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> Scholarship requests must be received by September 14th, so please make your application a priority, since available funds are limited.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> *Who is eligible? *<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>Active NFBN members, whether blind or sighted, or blind individuals interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, who have not yet attended an NFBN state convention because of lack of funding, are eligible to apply.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> *How do I apply for funding assistance?*<span> </span>1. Write and submit an e-mail or a letter by September 14th, providing your contact information, your local NFB chapter information, or how you became interested in learning more about the NFBN. specify the amount you are requesting to cover the convention expenses you are unable to afford.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>Explain what you hope to gain from attending the NFBN convention, as well as what you hope to be able to one day contribute to the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>The points to cover are listed below.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>2. Submit an electronic<span> </span>letter of recommendation from your local NFBN chapter president NCBVI counselor, teacher or other non-family member. If you do not have e-mail, a written letter is acceptable.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>Your e-mail to First Vice President Jeff Altman and the committee, must cover these 5 points:<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> -<span> </span>Your full name, and all your telephone numbers, (Please<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span>label The cell, home, office, or other person’s phone numbers where you can be reached.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - Your mailing address and email address if you have one.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - Your local chapter name and chapter president, if you Participate in a local chapter.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - Your specific request:<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - Explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible for you. We suggest you consult with NFBN members who have attended previous conventions to set an approximate budget for yourself.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> The body of your letter should answer these questions:<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - How do you currently participate in the Federation, or what do you hope to learn about becoming a part of the NFBN?<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - Why do you want to attend a state convention?<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> - What would you hope to receive by attending the convention or becoming a member and what do you hope to contribute to the efforts of the Federation to improve the lives of blind people?<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> You can include in your letter to the committee any special circumstances you hope they will take into consideration.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> *When will I be notified that I am a recipient of this scholarship? *<span> </span>If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive an e-mail<span> </span>with convention details that should answer most of your questions. The committee will make every effort to notify scholarship winners by September 30, but you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are chosen.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> 1. Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)<span> </span>2. Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by September 30. Winners must plan to attend the convention in its entirety in order to receive a grant.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> 3. If you do not hear from the committee by<span> </span>September 30, then you will not receive a grant this year.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> *How will I receive my convention scholarship?*<span> </span>At convention, you will be given your grant in cash, by State Treasurer Cheryl Livingston. The times and locations to receive your grant will be listed in the e-mail detailing your grant. The committee is not able to provide funds before the convention, so if you cannot afford these basic expenses, we recommend that you work with your chapter and others to assist you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds should you receive a scholarship, with the understanding that you will reimburse these funds after you receive your grant. You can also contact First Vice President Altman should you be running into difficulty obtaining the necessary funding in advance of the committee's decision.<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> *What if I have more questions?*<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> For additional information email First Vice president Altman at:<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:debandjeff@allophone.com" target="_blank"><span>debandjeff@allophone.com</span></a></span> or call him at (402) 489-94582.<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="m_-1224332015248143433MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first NFBN state convention. You won't want to miss the most dynamic and influential gathering of Nebraska's blind this year. We hope to see you <span class="m_-1224332015248143433SpellE">inColumbus</span> !<u></u><u></u></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><u></u> <u></u></span></font></p></div></div></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska</div><div>Phone: 402-477-7711</div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:info@ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">info@ne.nfb.org</a></div><div>Web: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">http://www.ne.nfb.org</a></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nebraskasblind" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/nebraskasblind</a></span><br></div><div>Twitter: @nfbn</div><div><br></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">The National Federation
of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or
your future. Every day 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. </span></p></div></div></div></div>