[nfbwatlk] Fw: FYI: The Larry Streeter Memorial ScholarshipInformation 08-17-11

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
Thanks for sending this important info.  I stil can't believe Larry is gone. 
Sad.
Thanks
Lauren
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Mello" <mike at mello.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 3:05 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Fw: FYI: The Larry Streeter Memorial 
ScholarshipInformation 08-17-11


> As some of you may know, Larry Streeter was a good friend and a personal 
> mentor of mine, and many others.
> I would ask if you are able to help with any amount of a contribution that 
> you would consider helping start this scholarship.
> Please share this request with anyone who may assist.
> Thank you.
>
> -Michael J. Mello
>
>
>
> Dear Friends!
>
> A new National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship for blind 
> students,
> pursuing a secondary education, is being established in the memory of a 
> dear
> friend of mine, Larry Streeter, by his wife, Sandy, and their daughters,
> Erin and Jennifer.  Larry and Sandy were instrumental in furthering the
> cause of NFB principles wherever they lived, and served in many leadership
> positions.  Larry earned his Doctorate in Education Administration, a few
> years back, and worked tirelessly to ensure quality education for blind 
> and
> disabled children, inside and outside the classroom.
>
> It is Sandy's desire to offer a scholarship to deserving college-bound 
> blind
> students in the amount of, at least, $5,000, and is inviting family 
> members,
> friends, colleagues, and our friends to contribute to a special fund to 
> make
> this annual, memorial scholarship happen.  The Streeter Family values
> education, and Sandy and her daughters want to carry on Larry's legacy of
> promoting higher education that will assist blind students to elevate 
> their
> quality of life, equipping  them to be active, productive participants in
> their family, community, and the workplace.
>
> Please consider how you may be a part of this wonderful opportunity to
> invest in the future of blind recipients granted assistance to reach their
> secondary education goals through the Larry Streeter Memorial Scholarship.
> I know that Sandy, Erin, and Jennifer will be very grateful, and Larry 
> would
> be extremely proud.
>
> If possible, please deposit your seed contribution by
> October 31, 2011, so the initial amount of the scholarship can be
> established for application distribution purposes, beginning November, 
> 2011.
> However, a contribution may be made at any time.
>
> Contributing at a local Chase Bank:
>
> 1. Provide the teller the name of the account.
> Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"
>
> 2. Provide the phone number for the Idaho Falls Chase bank, and have 
> him/her
> talk with either Jennifer Sydlk (Personal Banker) or Travis Allen (Branch
> Manager).
> Direct:  208-529-4418
> General:  208-524-0627
>
> 3. Jennifer or Travis will provide the account number to the local teller
> for your contribution to be deposited.
>
> 4. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.
>
> Contributing by Phone:
>
> 1. Call and talk with Jennifer Sydlk (Personal Banker) or Travis Allen
> (Branch Manager), directly, at the Idaho Falls Chase Bank.
> Direct:  208-529-4418
> General:  208-524-0627
>
> 2. Provide the account name.
> Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"
>
> 3. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.
>
> Contributing by Mail:
>
> Chase Bank
> Attn.:  Jennifer Sydlk, Personal Banker
> 1711 South 25th East
> Idaho Falls, ID  83406
> Direct:  208-529-4418
> General:  208-524-0627
>
> 1. Provide the account name.
> Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"
>
> 2. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.
>
>
> This is a great way to remember Larry, and any contributions are
> appreciated.
>
> Bless you, for your generosity.
>
>
> Michael J. Mello
>
> mike at mello.com
>
> (208) 301-0565
>
>
>
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