[Ohio-talk] Exciting News from the Awards Committee

[Cheryl Fields]

Good Day Ohio!

Sending you a friendly reminder about the Gavel and other awards. Put
on your thinking caps, get a group together and let’s make sure every
category is awarded this year!
Everything you need to know is below and forms are attached.
The Awards committee is looking forward to reviewing your submissions…
Deadline October 1st, 2018.

Thank you and have a Wonderful Wednesday!



Description and Instructions for 2018 NFB Ohio Gavel Awards


1.	The Chapter Gavel Award will go to the outstanding chapter Of the
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio in 2018 and the Division
Gavel Award will go to the most effective division.

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,
2018, 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 to the awards committee in order to be
considered.

The awards committee makes the following requests to those preparing
Materials.

* Type Nomination letters and reports.

* Outline in the form of sentences in nomination letters and reports.
Only one Question requires that the answers be in paragraph form.

•	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.


•	Once all applications and nomination letters are carefully proofread
and completed, send by e mail to Cheryl Fields at
cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com by the deadline Monday October 1, 2018.


Unfortunately, applications and nomination letters received after the
Monday October 1, 2018 deadline cannot be considered by the Awards
Committee.


The awards committee is available until Sunday September 26, 2018 to
Proofread your documents with you prior to the Monday 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 Monday October 1, 2018 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 2018 Awards Committee

Cheryl Fields Chair
Cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com

Annette Lutz <
annettelutz at att.net


Jerry Purcell
purcell at sbcglobal.net,

Emily Pennington
<emilypennington at fuse.net

Barbara Pierce
barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com

Robert Spangler <
spangler.robert at gmail.com
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