[nfbwatlk] 2012 NFBW Scholarship Winners

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
Congratulations!!!!
Thanks
Lauaren

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From: <mjc59 at q.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 11:48 AM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] 2012 NFBW Scholarship Winners


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> The scholarship committee met last night and chose this year's scholarship 
> winners. They are: Natalya (Tasha) Budnik of Everett, Wa. and Humberto 
> Avila of Yakima, Wa. Tasha is a Freshman at Everett Community College. Her 
> plan is to take her basic classes there, then transfer to the University 
> of Washington and obtain a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Humberto is 
> a Sophomore at Yakima Valley Community College, and has a goal of becoming 
> an Assistive Technology Teacher of blind children. Both of these young 
> people are fine students, and are very appreciative of our assistance. I 
> think that everyone will enjoy getting to know them at convention.
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> This year, the committee chose the 2 winners, but did not decide on the 
> amount each would receive ($2,000 or $3,000). That decision will be made 
> before the banquet on Saturday evening.
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> Both Tasha and Humberto are eager to be a part of the Federation. They are 
> both engaging and smart.
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> I want to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the scholarship 
> committee; Kaye Kipp, Bennett Prows,Maria Bradford and Mike Mello. 
> Everyone worked hard to make this happen. We had excellent applicants, and 
> the committee considered each one carefully. I have spoken to all of the 
> students this morning.
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> I look forward to seeing many of you in Everett in October. I think it 
> will be an exciting convention!
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> Marci Carpenter
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> Chairperson
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> Scholarship Committee
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> NFB of Washington
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