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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Owen,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have not heard from Jordy. When he responds I will let you know!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b>From:</b> NFBOH-Cleveland [mailto:nfboh-cleveland-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Owen McCafferty via NFBOH-Cleveland<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:54 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List <nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Owen McCafferty <ojmccaf1963@yahoo.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBOH-Cleveland] Here is the info for The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Suzanne <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Yes I am serious! I’ll save this email! By the way the Facebook page that I had started for NFB Cleveland has been deleted so if you want me to start over and work with you in the Facebook page, we could work together. I could use your assistance on this. Thanks<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Owen<br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:black'>Owen McCafferty, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>Social Media Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>NFBOH-Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'> P: <a href="tel:(440)%20462-9755"><span style='color:#954F72'>(440) 462-9755</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>C: <a href="tel:440%20724-1530">440 724-1530</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>A;PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>E: <a href="mailto:ojmccaf1963@yahoo.com">ojmccaf1963@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv2007800818msonormal style='margin-left:.5in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 128%'><span style='color:black'>A: <a href="mailto:ojmccaf63@gmail.com">ojmccaf63@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=yahoo-quoted-begin style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;color:#715FFA'>On Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 12:12 PM, Suzanne Turner via NFBOH-Cleveland <<a href="mailto:nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org">nfboh-cleveland@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div id=yiv0268209399><div><div><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Cleveland, Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'>I trust your Holiday was great, relaxing and positive. I am geared up and ready to go moving fast to spread the philosophy of the organization. Our industrious Secretary has put out some good information. For those who do not have email, please share the info with others. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Below, you will find the information on The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund for first timers. If you are serious about going, please reach out to me if you need assistance in writing your letters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Again, Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv0268209399msonormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>by Allen Harris</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=288 height=293 style='width:3.0in;height:3.052in' src="cid:image001.jpg@01D383C9.B2BE56C0" align=right alt="Allen Harris" v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From 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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Who is eligible?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How do I apply for funding assistance?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your full name and all your telephone numbers—label them—cell phone, home, office, other person (if any);</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter president, if you attend a chapter;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your personal convention mentor, and provide that person’s phone number;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The body of your letter should answer these questions:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>When will I be notified that I am a winner?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by May 31. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win a grant this year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How will I receive my convention scholarship?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>What if I have more questions? For additional information email the chairman, Allen Harris, at <a href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org" target="_blank">kjscholarships@nfb.org</a> or call his Baltimore, Maryland, office at <a href="tel:(410)%20659-9314;2415">(410) 659-9314, extension 2415</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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. 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