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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Brian has updated the scholarship page for your review.</DIV>
<DIV>Please share.</DIV>
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<DIV>We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President
<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV>Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your
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<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The National Federation
of the Blind believes in investing in the future by supporting the college
education of deserving legally blind students. Our state and national
scholarship programs are the most generous in the country.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><IMG id=Picture_x0020_2
alt="Student accepts scholarship award"
src="cid:2B4C9334A72747EA972E89B49638B433@JoeHP" width=260
height=104></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">When a national
scholarship application is completed and forwarded to the committee, the
applicant has the opportunity to win a national and or a state scholarship.
Complete one application and you can win two scholarships! To learn more about
the NFB National Scholarship and to download an application form, please visit
<A href="http://www.nfb.org/scholarships" target=_blank><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">www.nfb.org/scholarships</SPAN></A>. Deadline for
national scholarship applications is March 31st.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The 2017 state
scholarship finalists are Alyssa Shock, Andrew Chin, Ilire Goca, Claress Knight,
and Sena Pottackal. We will announce which of our five state scholarships these
individuals will receive during the 41st NFBNJ State
Convention.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>2017
National Scholarship Winner Alyssa Shock</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The national scholarship
committee met during the weekend of April 28th at the National Federation of the
Blind in Baltimore, Maryland, to review the scholarship applications and
determine this year’s winners. We received a call from a national scholarship
committee member informing me that Alyssa Shock of Dumont and a member in the
Northeast Chapter is one of the thirty members of the national scholarship class
of 2017. With over 600 applications to review, being one of the thirty is
outstanding! We have provided a brief summary of Alyssa’s interests, goals and
leadership skills. Congratulations, Alyssa!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Alyssa Shock is a
psychology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University. At FDU, she is a member of
the Honors’ Program, and she does a 1 hour radio show every week on one of the
HD channels at the radio station. Outside of FDU, she volunteers for a Sexual
Violence Resource Center. She has also just received an internship working with
children, and is looking forward to starting this new adventure. This is
extremely relevant to her career goals as she plans to have a career working
with children in her future.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Outside of FDU, Alyssa
Shock is also a member of the Northeast chapter of the National Federation of
the Blind of New Jersey. She has been a member of this organization since high
school, and has enjoyed her experiences with them. Alyssa was a member in the
Leadership Education Advocacy Determination (LEAD) program for high school
students with vision loss. LEAD allowed her to meet many great people, learn new
things, and make memories which will last a lifetime. When not studying or
taking part in other extra-curricular activities, Alyssa enjoys spending her
free time reading, socializing with family and friends, and listening to music.
She also enjoys skydiving, and other thrill-seeking
activities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Congratulations
Alyssa!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><IMG id=Picture_x0020_1
border=0 alt="Students receive scholarships"
src="cid:2840E4CC972C4F84984B0E26696EC54E@JoeHP" width=260
height=99></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Please also
read:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><A
href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=03a868f58c&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#National Convention Reflections From National Scholarship Winners"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">National Convention Reflections From National Scholarship
Winners</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><A
href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=03a868f58c&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#The Secret to Winning a National Federation of the Blind Scholarship"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">The Secret to Winning a National Federation of the Blind
Scholarship</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><A
href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/?preview_id=154&preview_nonce=03a868f58c&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true#The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>National
Convention Reflections From National Scholarship Winners</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">To read the national
convention reflections from our national scholarship winners, please visit our
<A
href="https://www.nfbnj.org/scholarships/reflections-from-national-scholarship-winners"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">Reflections from National Scholarship Winners</SPAN></A>
page.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>The
Secret to Winning a National Federation of the Blind
Scholarship</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">by Cayte Mendez<BR>Reprinted from the <EM>Braille
Monitor</EM>, December 2017<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black">From the Editor:
Cayte Mendez is the chairperson of one of the most important committees of the
National Federation of the Blind. She and her committee are charged with
advertising our scholarship program and choosing thirty students who demonstrate
academic success, leadership, and commitment to helping others. Here is Cayte’s
announcement about the 2018 scholarship program:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Each July at the annual
convention of the National Federation of the Blind, our organization awards a
broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Our
thirty scholarships, of which the $12,000 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is the
largest, are all substantial and prestigious enough to inspire any student to
complete a competitive application. The NFB Scholarship Program is our
investment in the future of blind people who demonstrate scholastic aptitude,
leadership, and service. I encourage every blind college student to apply.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">What exactly is the
secret to winning an NFB scholarship? Over the years I have heard quite a bit of
speculation regarding the answer to this question. To be sure, there are some
non-negotiable eligibility requirements. All applicants for these scholarships
must:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">be legally
blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">reside in one of our fifty
states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">be pursuing or planning to
pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at an
accredited United States institution in the 2018-2019 academic
year<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">participate in the entire NFB
national convention and in all scheduled scholarship activities if chosen as a
finalist<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">While these are the
concrete requirements, what exactly is the secret to becoming an NFB scholarship
winner?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Many think the single
key to becoming a scholarship winner is a high grade point average. While an
applicant’s GPA certainly has value because it demonstrates his/her ability to
learn and be successful academically, this is by no means the only attribute
that influences the decisions of the scholarship committee. Likewise, others
believe that the secret to winning is abundant participation in extracurricular
activities. Recognizing an applicant’s willingness to take on commitments
outside of school and/or work can help the committee develop a portrait of a
well-rounded individual; however, this is also not sufficient in itself to
justify a scholarship award.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Still others think the
magic scholarship winning ingredient is an applicant’s level of commitment to
the NFB. It is certainly true that the scholarship program provides our
organization with a tremendous opportunity to develop future leaders of the
National Federation of the Blind, but scholarship awards are by no means
restricted to members of the organization. The National Federation of the Blind
is dedicated to creating opportunities for all blind people. Recipients of NFB
scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the Blind. Many
of our past winners were not even aware of the NFB before they applied for our
scholarships. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Finally, there are those
who speculate that the committee looks for winners among applicants from
specific fields of study or specific demographics. However, over the years,
students of all ages and in widely differing fields have become finalists. The
class of 2017 included students entering their freshman year, as well as older
students who were nearly ready to write their PhD dissertations. Past
scholarship winners are working toward credentials for employment in many
diverse fields. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">So what exactly is the
secret to becoming an NFB scholarship finalist? It is just this—you must apply!
Each November the new, updated scholarship application forms are posted on the
web at <A href="https://www.nfb.org/scholarships" target=_blank><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">www.nfb.org/scholarships</SPAN></A>, along with important
information about the contest, links to information on past winners, and a page
of frequently asked questions. The application form for 2018 is already online.
It will remain up until March 31. The process can be initiated with an online
application, which we prefer, or students can ask for a print application by
contacting our scholarship office at <A href="mailto:scholarships@nfb.org"
target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #24890d">scholarships@nfb.org</SPAN></A> or by
calling (410) 659-9314, ext. 2415.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">A complete application
consists of the official application form and a student essay, plus these
supporting documents: student transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and
proof of legal blindness. The student must also complete an interview with the
president of the applicant’s state of residence or the state where he or she
will be attending school. High school seniors may also include a copy of the
results of their ACT, SAT, or other college entrance exams.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Unfortunately, some
applications are incomplete, so the committee is unable to consider them fairly.
Applicants must ensure that all of the required information and supporting
documentation has been received by our scholarship office either online by
midnight EST, March 31, or by mail postmarked by March 31. Students should
carefully consider who can do the best job of writing their letter of reference.
A letter should support the application by being full of facts and observations
that will help the members of the committee see the applicant as a smart, active
student and citizen. Students can write their essays using word processing
software. They should remember to use the spell checker (or a human proofreader)
before uploading, printing, or copying and pasting it into the online
application form. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">In an effective essay
the applicant will talk about his or her life in a way that gives the committee
insight into him or her. The essay should cover the ways in which one lives
successfully as a blind person and describe the applicant’s personal goals for
the future. Information about positions of leadership is especially helpful.
Committee members give the essay a great deal of attention.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The NFB scholarship
committee is comprised of dedicated, successful blind people who will review all
applications and select the top thirty applicants who will become the
scholarship class of 2018. Note that students submit just one application to the
program; the scholarship committee will choose the thirty finalists from all
applications received. These thirty scholarship finalists will be notified of
their selection by telephone no later than June 1. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Finally, during the
annual convention held July 3 through July 8, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, the
scholarship committee will decide which award will be presented to each winner.
Attending and participating in the entire NFB national convention is one of the
requirements to become an NFB scholarship winner. Of course, attending the
convention is also a significant part of the prize.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The National Federation
of the Blind’s national convention is the largest gathering of blind people to
occur anywhere in the world each year, with 2,500 or more people registered.
Those chosen as scholarship finalists will have the opportunity to network with
other blind students, to exchange information and ideas, and to meet and talk
with hundreds of blind people who are successfully functioning in many
occupations and professions. Our past winners often comment that the money was
quickly spent, but the contacts they made and the information they gathered at
convention have continued to make their lives richer than they ever
imagined.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Often students apply
more than one year before winning a scholarship, so applicants are encouraged to
reapply. The NFB may award three or more scholarships to men and women who have
already received one Federation scholarship in the past if their scholarship and
leadership merit another award. Individuals receiving a second NFB national
scholarship are recognized as tenBroek Fellows.<BR>So now you know the secret.
The key to success for the NFB scholarship program is as straightforward as
carefully reading the application on our website and then providing all of the
required information and supporting documentation before the deadline of March
31. I look forward to receiving your applications!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>The
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">by Allen Harris<BR>Reprinted from the <EM>Braille
Monitor</EM><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Allen HarrisFrom
the Editor: Allen Harris is the chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee
and was one of the people who came up with the idea of honoring our former
president and longtime leader by establishing a program to promote attendance at
the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur. Here is
Allen’s announcement about the 2018 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund
Program:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Have you always wanted
to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done so because of the lack of
funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund invites you to make an
application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps this July you too can be in the
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and
learning opportunities at the largest and most important yearly convention of
blind people in the world.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The three biggest ticket
items you need to cover when attending an NFB national convention are the
roundtrip transportation, the hotel room for a week, and the food (which tends
to be higher priced than at home). We attempt to award additional funds to
families, but, whether a family or an individual is granted a scholarship, this
fund can only help; it won’t pay all the costs. Last year most of the sixty
grants were in the range of $400 to $500 per individual. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">We recommend that you
find an NFB member as your personal convention mentor, someone who has been to
many national conventions and is able to share money-saving tips with you and
tips on navigating the extensive agenda in the big hotel. Your mentor will help
you get the most out of the amazing experience that is convention
week.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>Who
is eligible?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Active NFB members,
blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention because
of lack of funding are eligible to apply.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>How
do I apply for funding assistance?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">You write a letter giving your
contact information, and your local NFB information, your specific amount
requested, and then explain why this is a good investment for the NFB. The
points to cover are listed below.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">You contact your state president
in person or by phone to request his or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure
to tell the president when to expect your request letter by email, and mention
the deadline.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
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style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">You (or a friend) send your
letter by email to your state president. He or she must add a president’s
recommendation and then email both letters directly to the Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship Fund Committee. Your president must forward the two
letters no later than April 15, 2018.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Your letter to
Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Your full name and all your
telephone numbers—label them—cell phone, home, office, other person (if
any);<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Your mailing address and, if you
have one, your email address;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Your state affiliate and state
president; your chapter and chapter president, if you attend a
chapter;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">•Your
personal convention mentor, and provide that person’s phone
number;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Your specific request, and
explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible for
you. We suggest you consult with other members to make a rough budget for
yourself.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The body of your letter
should answer these questions:<BR>How do you currently participate in the
Federation? Why do you want to attend a national convention? What would you
receive; what can you share or give? You can include in your letter to the
committee any special circumstances you hope they will take into
consideration.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>When
will I be notified that I am a winner?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">If you are chosen to
receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter with convention details that
should answer most of your questions. The committee makes every effort to notify
scholarship winners by May 15, but you must do several things before that to be
prepared to attend if you are chosen:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">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.)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Register online for the entire
convention, including the banquet, by May 31.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Find someone in your chapter or
affiliate who has been to many conventions and can answer your questions as a
friend and advisor.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">If you do not hear from the
committee by May 15, then you did not win a grant this
year.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black'>How
will I receive my convention scholarship?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">At convention you will
be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the amount of your award. The
times and locations to pick up your card will be listed in the letter we send
you. The committee is not able to provide funds before the convention, so work
with your chapter and state affiliate to assist you by obtaining an agreement to
advance funds if you win a scholarship and to pay your treasury back after you
receive your debit or credit card.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3 style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><BR><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal'>What if I
have more questions?</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">For additional
information email the chairman, Allen Harris, at <A
href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org" target=_blank><SPAN
style="COLOR: #24890d">kjscholarships@nfb.org</SPAN></A> or call his Baltimore,
Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, extension 2415.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Above all, please use
this opportunity to attend your first convention on the national level and join
several thousand active Federationists in the most important meeting of the
blind in the world. We hope to see you in Orlando.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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