[Ohio-talk] Tic Tock ... Awards Applications Deadline is October 1!

[Cheryl Fields]

 Hello nfb Ohio!

We know that Ohio has the best chapters, divisions and supporters in
the nation!
We know that each of you are busy preparing for the 2017 Dream Convention.

However, the awards committee is eagerly awaiting your applications
for the Gavel Award.
Help us CELEBRATE how you are building the federation by sending your
applications and letters in today.

Send all applications and letters to Robert Spangler at
spangler.robert at gmail.com.
Before midnight on Sunday October 1, 2017.

!Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have additional questions or concerns, contact any member of
the nfb ohio 2017 Awards Committee listed below.

Building the Federation for the Future!

Cheryl E. Fields

 Awards Committee Chair


Description of 2017 NFB Ohio Awards
1. The Chapter Gavel Award will go to the outstanding chapter
Of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio in 2017 and the
Division Gavel Award will go to the most effective division. See the
attached memo for detailed
Information about the award for your group. The division and chapter
Gavel Award recipients will receive $50 along with a certificate. The
chapter or division
That wins the Gavel Award three times consecutively will receive a
plaque and a gavel. If the Awards Committee decides that a chapter or
division has conducted
An outstanding activity, that chapter or division will receive a
$25prize plus an opportunity to make a presentation describing the
activity during the convention.
In order for members of any chapter or division to vote at the
convention this year, all reports must be submitted by October 1,
2017, even if you choose not to
Compete for the Gavel Award.
If you are not competing, please send your report to President Richard
Payne by email: rchpay7 at gmail.com.
2. The Chapter on the Move Award is presented to a chapter that
demonstrates significant growth in philosophy and fundamental
Federation activities.
3. The Alfonso Smith Award is presented to the outstanding blind
Federationist for service to the blind of Ohio. Please note that this
is a statewide award, so
The service should be statewide to be considered. A letter describing
the accomplishments of your nominee for this award must be sent to the
awards committee
By October 1, 2017 for consideration.
4. The Ruth Garwood Award is presented to an outstanding sighted
person for service to blind people across the state.
This person need not be a Federationist. A letter describing your
candidate's work with the blind must be sent to the awards committee
by October 1, 2017 for consideration.
5.
The Knall-Garwood Award is presented to a Federationist for long and
loyal service to the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. This
does mean long and
Loyal service to the state affiliate and not to an individual or local
chapter. A letter describing your candidate's work with the
organization must be sent
By October 1, 2017 to the awards committee in order to be considered.
The awards committee makes the following requests to those preparing
materials. Please type
Nomination letters and reports. When it is appropriate in answering
the questions for either Gavel Award, please outline in the form of
sentences. Only one
Question requires that the answers be in paragraph form. In completing
your entry for the Gavel Award, please answer to the best of your
ability. Make sure to check your spelling and grammar so that
Your chapter or division will receive the maximum number of points
available for each question. I recommend that you appoint a small
committee to complete
The form; a group effort often has an advantage.


Send all applications and letters to Robert Spangler at
spangler.robert at gmail.com.
Before midnight on Sunday October 1, 2017.


The awards committee is available until Sunday September 25, 2017 to
proof read your documents with you prior to the Sunday October 1
deadline. This step is not a requirement but, is available for your
convenience. All awards committee members are available to answer
questions until the Sunday October 1, 2017 deadline.
Should you need additional information please contact me Cheryl Fields
at cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com ph. 216-566-4317. You will find contact
information for all committee members below.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Now, let's begin working
toward celebrating our accomplishments and securing a stronger Ohio
affiliate!
Sincerely,
The NFB of Ohio 2017 Awards Committee
Paul Dressell pmdbmd at fuse.net
Shelbi Hindel shelbiah1 at gmail.com
Annette Lutz annettelutz at att.net
Cheryl Fields cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
Emily Pennington emilypennington at fuse.net
Barbara Pierce barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
Jerry Purcell jerry-purcell at sbcglobal.net
Robert Spangler spangler.robert at gmail.com