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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Important Information: National and State Conventions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you Are attending the 2018 National convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> please listen carefully.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>1. Make your reservation for the headquarter hotel, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you wait until later, you may be booked into one of the overflow hotels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Call: 866-996-9939<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dates: July 3 thru July 8<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>2. For first time convention attendees!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship is available. The deadline is April 15, 2018 and more information is at the bottom of this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Contact your Chapter President for assistance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>3. Are you a Veteran?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For potential convention scholarship information, Contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dwight Sayer, National Association of Blind Veterans.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Phone: (321) 948-1466<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Room Rate!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Singles $ 88.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Doubles $ 93.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Call: 866-996-9939<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For more information about the 2018 National Convention and to pre-register, log on to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://WWW.NFB.ORG">WWW.NFB.ORG</a> and click on 2018 National Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ohio State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Date: Friday, November 2 thru Sunday, November 4, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Where: Holiday Inn Cleveland-Strongsville<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>15471 Royalton Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Room Rate: $ 82.00 per night <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Complimentary Breakfast Included<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Qualifications: 1, Stay at hotel and 2, two persons per room.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Phone: 440-238-8800<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Kenneth Jernigan Convention <o:p></o:p></span></strong></h2><h2 style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Scholarship Fund</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>by Allen Harris</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='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@01D3D1A7.4EA55CC0" align=right alt="Allen Harris" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> 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='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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>the roundtrip transportation, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>the hotel room for a week, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Who is eligible?</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Active NFB members, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>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><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='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><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='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><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your full name and all your telephone numbers—label them—cell phone, home, office, other person (if any);<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter president, if you attend a chapter;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Your personal convention mentor, and provide that person’s phone number;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='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><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><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.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by May 31. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='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><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='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 </span><a href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>kjscholarships@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> or call his Baltimore, Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, extension 2415.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='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. We hope to see you in Orlando.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white'>Media Share<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=The%20Kenneth%20Jernigan%20Convention%20Scholarship%20Fund%20https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1711/bm171119.htm" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=32 height=32 style='width:.3333in;height:.3333in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D3D1A7.4EA55CC0"></span></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=%3c;url%3e" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=32 height=32 style='width:.3333in;height:.3333in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image003.png@01D3D1A7.4EA55CC0"></span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>(</span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1711/bm171118.htm"><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>back</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>) (</span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1711/bm1711tc.htm"><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>contents</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>) (</span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1711/bm171120.htm"><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>next</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, Convention Planning Chair,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, NFBOH-Cleveland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: (440) 462-9755<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> C: (216) 9906199<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A: PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com">President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBOH-Cleveland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: (440) 462-9755<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A: PO Box 141077<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland, Ohio 44114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com">President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>