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Hey NFB Family and Friends,

 

I hope everyone has had a great week! It's a busy time of year, I hope
everyone has an opportunity to enjoy  a bit of peace, friendship and
relaxation not just busy, busy.

Kudos Corner.

 

Let us share your triumphs, tell us what's going on with you.

 

Spotlight On.

 

Ladies Night! Saturday, December 10th from 7 thru 9 PM. Get comfy, grab a
drink and a snack and join us for a cooking demonstration. We'll be showing
how to make a delicious and filling pot of soup for those cold nights
(recipe to be sent later in the week). Yum!

 

 

 The Winchester Chapter is currently offering financial assistance to blind
persons in the Shenandoah Valley. We are offering two scholarships and one
memorial fund to blind persons in need. One $2,000 scholarship for a college
student, One $2,000 scholarship for a high school student, and funds up to
$2,000 for a legally blind person in need. I have summarized the
scholarships below in greater detail: 

 

The Amy Barnes College Scholarship ($2,000)

Amy Barnes was remembered as the "Founding Mother," of the local Winchester
National Federation of the Blind Chapter in the early 1960's.  The Chapter
started out as the Winchester Association of the Blind.  It eventually
became a Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind.  Amy was the
longest serving Chapter President and was an active member well into the
21st century.

 

This scholarship is for any legally blind or low vision student attending
college whose legal residence is currently in the Shenandoah Valley area, or
who graduated from a Shenandoah Valley area high school.

 

Blindness or low vision is defined by: Loss of vision that cannot be correct
by eye glasses or contact lenses. 

 

Funds can be used towards education, low vision equipment or technology,
books, specialized training, or anything that promotes independence in order
to be successful in meeting higher education goals. 

 

 

The Shirley Guess Scholarship ($2,000)

Shirley Guess was a long serving President of the Local Winchester Chapter -
National Federation of the Blind.  She began back in the mid 1990's, and led
the Chapter for many years. She was instrumental in keeping this group
active and promoting the needs of the local blind community.

 

This scholarship is for any legally blind or low vision student,
kindergarten through 12th grade, attending school in Winchester City,
Frederick County, Warren County or Clarke County. 

 

Blindness or low vision is defined by: Loss of vision that cannot be correct
by eye glasses or contact lenses. 

 

Funds can be used towards education, low vision equipment or technology,
books, conferences, specialized training, or anything that promotes
independence in order to be successful in meeting goals/needs.

 

 

The Charlie Brown Memorial Fund ($2,000)

Charlie Brown was a Disability Rights Advocate and Attorney who paved the
way for many of us today. Charlie was a long-time member of the National
Federation of the Blind (NFB). He served in various volunteer positions
including: Virginia State Affiliate President for 26 years, member of the
National Board of Directors, and National Treasurer. In 2006, he received
the Federation's Jacobus tenBroek award. It is considered the highest form
of achievement within the NFB.

 

The Charlie Brown Memorial Fund was created to help those who are legally
blind in Winchester City, Frederick County, Warren County or Clarke County
areas. The fund is available to help those who are legally blind or low
vision who are in need. The money can be used for food, clothes, rent, or
technology to assist the blind person in regaining independence. 

 

Blindness or low vision is defined by: Loss of vision that cannot be correct
by eye glasses or contact lenses. 

 

Interested applicants should send an email to Chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
<mailto:Chrisvinson1 at gmail.com>  and jrshober at gmail.com
<mailto:jrshober at gmail.com>  outlining your goals and ambitions. Applicant
(s) will then be invited to attend a local Winchester, VA National
Federation of the Blind Meeting to answer a few questions as well as discuss
their plans and intentions on how they will use funds. Decision on a winner
will be announced soon after that. 

 

 

Respectfully, 

 

James Shobert

Vice President | Co-Chair Communication Committee

National Federation of the Blind, Winchester Chapter

Cell Phone: 989-992-7932

email: Jrshober at gmail.com <mailto:Jrshober at gmail.com> 



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Don't be distracted by criticism, remember the only taste of success some
people get is to take a bite out of you! -Zig Ziegler  



Peace,

 

Jacki Bruce

 

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

President, Greater Williamsburg Chapter

RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator

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