[Nfbv-fairfax] Fw: [Nfbv-announce] 1 week left to apply for the 2014 McDonaldFellowships to National Convention

[Wanda Taylor]

There is still time.  NFB  National Convention is a positive and inspiring 
experience you will never forget.  For more information, read the email 
message below and apply.
Wanda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Soforenko" <tracy.soforenko at gmail.com>
To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 10:32 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 1 week left to apply for the 2014 
McDonaldFellowships to National Convention


> Hi,
>
>
>
> Please be reminded that the deadline is April 15 for Virginia's McDonald
> Fellowship program. Make this the year you attend your first NFB 
> convention.
>
> Individuals are encouraged to apply for both the National program and this
> Virginia specific program.
>
>
>
> 2014 McDonald Fellowships to National Convention
>
>
>
> The 2014 NFB National Convention is a remarkable experience you do not 
> want
> to miss. The convention will be even better because you were there to
> attend.  Many of those who have attended our national NFB  convention are
> amazed at how seeing, meeting, and interacting with over 3000  other blind
> and low vision convention attendees has literally changed their  lives. 
> They
> not only experience how the problems of vision loss can be overcome, but
> they also experience the confidence that can come with it.
>
>
>
> Robert and Marian McDonald selflessly contributed to our Virginia 
> affiliate
> to further the progress and better the lives of those who are blind,
> visually impaired, and low vision in Virginia. In their honor, we 
> recognize
> the personal benefits that come to people who attend a national convention
> for the first time. In their memory, the National Federation of the Blind 
> of
> Virginia (NFBV) continues their legacy of education and empowerment to
> Virginia's blind citizens.
>
>
>
> We anticipate awarding fellowships to assist each fellowship recipient in
> covering the cost of attending our 2014 NFB National Convention to be held
> in Orlando, FL, from July 1 - July 6. Please note: The banquet ends late 
> in
> the evening on Sunday, July 6 and fellowship winners are expected to 
> attend
> the banquet so return travel must occur on Monday, July 7 or later. This
> event will take place at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando Florida.
>
>
>
> Consistent with our original goals, the  McDonald Fellowship program was
> established in 1998 in order to: a)  assist those who have never attended 
> a
> convention of the National Federation of  the Blind (NFB) before, or b)
> those who have not attended in years and wish to come to a convention 
> again.
>
>
>
> Details on financial assistance for all others are provided at the bottom 
> of
> this message.
>
>
>
> We will link each of our fellowship winners up with mentors who will 
> assist
> them in getting the most out of their national convention experience. As
> part of the Fellowship application requirements, McDonald Fellowship 
> winners
> are asked to attend the entire NFB convention and address our 2014 NFB of
> Virginia state convention.
>
> Deadline for applications for the McDonald Fellowship is April 15, 2014.
> Winners will be announced May 15, 2014.
>
>
>
> Your application should be in the form of a letter delivered via 
> electronic
> mail.  There is no specific form for the application.  We simply ask that
> applicants write a brief letter of application outlining their reasons why
> they should be considered for a Fellowship.
>
> Your letter must include:
>
> A)      Name, Address, phone and email contact information
>
> B)      Chapter or connection  With the affiliate
>
> C)      How you will benefit from the experience
>
> D)     How you have participated with your chapter or the affiliate in the
> past year
>
> E)      Any other pertinent details
>
>
>
> In addition, you are required to contact your Chapter President or an
> affiliate Board Member for a letter of recommendation. Letters of
> recommendation are due by Sunday, April 20, 2014.
>
>
>
> E-mailed applications or questions about the Fellowship program should be
> sent to Tracy Soforenko, Chairman, McDonald Fellowship Committee, by 
> e-mail
> at tracy.soforenko at gmail.com or by phone at 202 285-4595.
>
>
>
> As agreed at the January 2014 NFBV Board Meeting, All others requesting
> financial assistance should reach out first to their chapter presidents 
> for
> financial assistance. Requests to chapter presidents should be made by 
> April
> 15, 2014. If the chapter cannot provide sufficient support to enable the
> individual to attend, requests should be forwarded to NFBV President
> Schroeder no later than May 15, 2014.
>
>
>
>
>
> Make 2014 the year you attend the national convention.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tracy Soforenko
>
> McDonald Fellowship Chair
>
> tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
>
> 202 285-4595 (mobile)
>
> 703 522-8182 (home)
>
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