<div><div><div><div style="font-size:inherit"><blockquote style="font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;margin-left:0px!important;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div dir="ltr" style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0) rgb(0,0,0) rgb(0,0,0) rgb(204,204,204);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0) rgb(0,0,0) rgb(0,0,0) rgb(204,204,204);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto">From the awards committee:</p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Please take a look at the 2026 Award Description below and attached.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Description and Instructions fo</span><a name="m_3512741807793150949_m_-196648102294042154_m_5400590529558668130_m_-6334391411579502025_m_-5721530761309042919_GoBack" style="font-size:0.916667rem;border-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></a><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">r 2026 NFB Ohio Gavel Awards</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">The Chapter Gavel Award will go to the outstanding chapter Of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio in 2026 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</span><a name="m_3512741807793150949_m_-196648102294042154_m_5400590529558668130_m_-6334391411579502025_m_-5721530761309042919_OLE_LINK2" style="font-size:0.916667rem;border-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </a><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">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, 2026, even if you choose not to compete </span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">If you are not competing, please send your report to President Richard Payne by email: <a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com" style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(66,133,244);color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(66,133,244);color:rgb(66,133,244)">rchpay7@gmail.com</span></a>.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">2. The Chapter on the Move Award is presented to a chapter that demonstrates significant growth in philosophy and fundamental Federation activities.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">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, and 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, 2026 for consideration.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">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\u2019s work with the blind must be sent to the awards committee By October 1, 2026 for consideration.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">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, 2026 to the awards committee in order to be considered.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">The awards committee makes the following requests to those preparing materials.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">* Type Nomination letters and reports.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">* Outline in the form of sentences in nomination letters and reports. Only one Question requires that the answers be in paragraph form.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li style="margin-left:6pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></li></ul><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li style="margin-left:6pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">It is recommended that you appoint a small committee to complete the form; a group effort often has an advantage.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></li></ul><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li style="margin-left:6pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Once all applications and nomination letters are carefully proofread and completed, send by email to William Turner at <a href="mailto:Turnerw794@gmail.com" style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(66,133,244);color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">T</a><a href="mailto:urnerW794@gmail.com" style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(66,133,244);color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">urnerW794@gmail.com</a>by the deadline Thursday October 1, 2026.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></li></ul><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Unfortunately, applications and nomination letters received after the October 1, 2026 deadline cannot be considered by the Awards Committee.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">The awards committee is available until Tuesday September 29, 2026 to proofread your documents with you prior to the Thursday 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 Thursday October 1, 2026 deadline.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Should you need additional information please contact William Turner at <a href="mailto:TurnerW794@gmail.com" style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(66,133,244);color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">TurnerW794@gmail.com</a>. <u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> ph. (614) 288-4323.<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Now, let's begin working toward celebrating our accomplishments and securing a stronger Ohio affiliate!<u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u><u style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></u></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Sincerely,</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">The NFB of Ohio 2026 Awards Committee</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;border-color:rgb(255,255,255)">William Turner, Chair </span><span style="font-size:11pt;border-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Jerry Purcell</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Jessica Stover</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)">Luann Bowers</span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></p><div style="font-size:inherit"><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">GAVEL AWARD 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Division QUESTIONNAIRE</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Division name:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Division President's name:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Date:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Current dues-paying membership:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Membership last year:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Number of new members joining this year (worth 1 point each): </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Total number of members and non-members on your mailing list: </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Before September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">, how many division board meetings will your division have conducted since September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">?</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> (worth 1 point each)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Before September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> how many membership meetings or events will your division have conducted since September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">?</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> (worth 1 point each)? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">How many members are registered with NFB-NEWSLINE®? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">How many new users have signed up this year</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6?</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">(worth 1 point each)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Does your division use social media. If so, please explain. </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Is your division on the PAC plan? Also, how many individual members are on the PAC plan? (1 point for division and 1 point per </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">1. How does your division promote the goals, philosophy, and activities of the National Federation of the Blind among division members and the general</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Public (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">2. Civic Activities: Aside from participating in local, state, and national Federation activities, in what community programs have your division members been involved?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Examples: social or political causes, religious institutions, civic organizations, or student activities (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Be sure to give examples of how each activity demonstrates a blindness skill or promotes the National Federation of the Blind.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Examples: \u201cOne member demonstrated the use of the KNFB reader to a person. One person explained a computer screen-reading program. Two members used Braille to read scripture in church. Five</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Members used canes and guide dogs at a town meeting conducted by our member of Congress.\u201d </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">3. In what forms of advocacy are your division members involved (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">The definition of advocacy that will be used is: public support or recommendation of a </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">particularr</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> cause or policy.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Synonyms are: support for, backing of, promotion of, campaigning for, pushing for, arguing for.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">4. Please note that this question has three parts so that we can determine how closely our chapters and divisions are working together and how much we see ourselves as part of the state and national organizations. Be sure to answer each part of this question. </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">A. List all activities in which your division has participated with another division or chapter; how many members took part in each (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">B. </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">List</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> all state-affiliate-sponsored activities in which your division participated; how many members took part in each (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">C. List all events sponsored by the national organization in which division members have participated this year; How many took part in each (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5. What fundraising projects has your division engaged in during the past year (worth up to 10 points)? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">A. Describe the extent to which division members take responsibility for such projects.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">B. What role did outside organizations or sighted volunteers play in these activities?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6. Funding the projects and activities of the National Federation of the Blind at the local, state, and national levels is vitally important work for all of us. Answering the following questions will assist the awards committee to compute the percentages of financial support for each division. This will enable the committee to make useful comparisons.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">A. What was your division's bank balance as of September, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">? Balance as of September, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> B. After subtracting all expenses associated with fundraising, how much money has your division raised during the year ending September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">? How much money came in from all other sources during this period?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">C. How much money has your division contributed to the state affiliate during this period (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">D. How much money has your division contributed to the national organization during this period (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> 7. Describe what your division has done to promote the legislative initiatives of the National Federation of the Blind. This could include inviting a public official to a division meeting, writing letters, making phone calls, etc. (worth up to 10 points)</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">8. Take no more than two paragraphs to discuss the ways in which your division is a stronger part of the National Federation of the Blind today than it was a year ago (worth up to 10 points).</span></span></p></div><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="font-size:inherit"><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">GAVEL AWARD 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Chapter QUESTIONNAIRE</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Chapter name:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Chapter president's name:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Date:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Current membership: </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Membership Last year:</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Number of new members joining this year (worth 1 point each): </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Before September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">, how many business meetings will your chapter have conducted Since September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> (worth 1 point each)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">How many members are registered with NFB-NEWSLINE®?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">How many new users have signed up this year (worth 1 point each)? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Does your chapter use social media? If so, please explain.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> Is your chapter on the PAC plan? Also, how many individual members are on the PAC plan? (1 point for chapter and 1 point per member)</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 11px;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;line-height:1.2;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:13.2px;font-size:11px;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0)">1. </span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">How does your chapter promote the goals, philosophy, and activities of the National Federation of the Blind among chapter members and the general public (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></div><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">2. Civic Activities: Aside from participating in local, state, and national Federation activities, in what community programs have your chapter members been involved?</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">Examples: social or political causes, religious institutions, Civic organizations, or student activities (worth up to 10 points). Be sure to give examples of how each activity demonstrates a blindness skill or promotes The </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">National Federation of the Blind. Examples: \u201cOne member demonstrated the use of the KNFB reader to a person; one person explained a computer screen-reading program; Two members used Braille to read scripture in church; Five members used canes and guide dogs at a town meeting conducted by our member of Congress.\u201d </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""></span></span><span style="line-height:21.6px;font-family:-webkit-standard"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">3. In what forms of advocacy are your chapter members involved (worth up to 10 points)? (The definition of advocacy that will be used is: public support or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. Synonyms are: support for, backing of, promotion of, campaigning for, pushing for, and arguing for.)</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">4. Please note that this question has three parts so that we can determine how closely our chapters and divisions are working together and how much we see ourselves as part of the state and national organizations. Be sure to answer each part of this question. </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 14px;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;line-height:1.2;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:13.2px;font-size:11px;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A. </span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">List all activities in which your chapter has participated with another chapter or division; How many members took part in each (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></div><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">B. List all state-affiliate-sponsored activities in which your chapter has participated; How many members took part? (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">C. List all events sponsored by the national organization in which chapter members have participated this year; how many took part in each (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5. What fundraising projects has your chapter engaged in during the past year (worth up to 10 points)? </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">A. Describe the extent to which chapter members take responsibility for such projects.</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">B. What role did outside organizations or sighted volunteers play in these activities?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6. Funding the projects and activities of the National Federation of the Blind at the local, state, and national levels is vitally important work for all of us. Answering the following questions will assist the awards committee to compute the percentages of financial support </span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">of</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""> each chapter. This will enable the committee to make useful comparisons. </span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 14px;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;line-height:1.2;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:13.2px;font-size:11px;font-family:calibri;color:rgb(0,0,0)">B. </span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">What was your chapter's bank balance as of September, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">5</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">? Balance as of September, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">?</span></span></div><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">B. After subtracting all expenses associated with fundraising, how much money has your chapter raised during the year ending September 30, 202</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">6</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">? How much money came in from all other sources during this period?</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:13.2px;font-size:11px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">C. How much money has your chapter contributed to the state affiliate during this period (worth up to 10 points)?</span></span><a name="GoBack2" style="font-family:-webkit-standard"></a></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">D. How much money has your chapter contributed to the national organization during this period (worth up to 10 points)</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">7. Describe what your chapter has done to promote the legislative initiatives of the National Federation of the Blind. This could include inviting a public official to a chapter meeting, writing letters, making phone calls, etc. (worth up to 10 points)</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:13.2px;font-size:11px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:19.799999px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">8</span></span><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman"">. Take no more than two paragraphs to discuss the ways in which your chapter is a stronger part of the National Federation of the Blind today than it was a year ago (worth up to 10 points).</span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""><br></span></span></p><p style="margin:5px 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;border-bottom-style:none;text-indent:0px;font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:inherit;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:16.799999px;font-size:14px;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="line-height:25.200001px;font-size:1.5em;font-family:"times new roman""><br></span></span></p></div><br><p></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Jessica Stover-<br>President: National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Greater Akron chapter </div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Co-Chair: Ohio Membership Committee </div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">NFB Ohio: 2026 Awards Committee <br>330-417-4935<br><a href="mailto:jstover.nfb@gmail.com" target="_blank">jstover.nfb@gmail.com</a> <br></div></div></div>
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