[nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant

Wed Aug 18 21:08:18 UTC 2010

Truly, the majority of the funding of a session at Camp T is spent for
staff.  I can verify that the only staff charged to the grant are those who
are on site during the Camp session that is being funded.  The remainder of
the grant funds are spent for food and supplies.  We have also provided some
transportation assistance for individuals who are travelling in excess of
200 miles each way, just to volunteer their time to Camp.  

I hope this helps.  

CB

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant

Also to clarify, Camp T didn't cost us any money as an affiliate this year,
to my knowledge. I do agree it would be nice to have some better
accountability as to exactly how the grant money for camp is being spent.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Robinson" <drob1946 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant

> Dear Cristine,
>
>   It is my understanding that we can apply for more then one grant and if
> the committee decides to fund more then one in Michigan for various 
> projects
> then they will do so.  Scholarship programs can be excellent means to grow
> the affiliate and s o is Camp T programs.  So is the youth outreach and so
> is local chapter building projects.  Many things can strengthen our
> affiliate, but lets just make sure that the projects we seek funding for
> will have a means to grow this organization.  If we do so, we can help 
> blind
> kids and adults now and into the future.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Christine Boone
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2:48 PM
> To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant
>
> Elizabeth and all:
> Thanks to you Elizabeth, for posting this question for everyone to see, so
> that all may have the chance to weigh in.
>
> I think that your idea about requesting a grant to provide scholarship 
> money
> is an excellent one.  This is a way to  support students who are working
> hard to ensure that they have a future that is more than collecting SSI.
> The connection with students will also give us the opportunity to assist
> them in navigating the rehabilitation process, which can some times be a
> challenge, especially when one is trying to focus on studies and all of 
> the
> other activity that is so important in college life.
>
> While I agree that the timing seems best right now to request scholarship
> funds through an Imagination grant, I do want to say a word about Camp T:
> This has been an incredible summer at that enchanted place among the 
> lakes.
> Through the generous heart of one of our most dedicated federation 
> members,
> the Federation was able to fund 3 camps this season.  These were Braille
> Camp, Science Camp and Culinary Camp.  All 3 experiences provided 
> fantastic
> opportunities for learning and expanding confidence to the young people 
> who
> participated in them.  These kids will only benefit from such experiences 
> if
> we can provide them.  During this year, our 3 weeks would have been empty,
> were it not for the generosity of our colleague.  I know that Camp T does
> not really give back to us financially, but I believe it gives to us in
> other ways.  Our members have been able to connect with young people,
> serving as mentors and examples for them, and developing long lasting
> friendships at the same time. Some of our number have been able to find
> remunerative employment at the Camp, allowing them to save up some money 
> for
> the long school year ahead.  This summer's camp staff was fantastic.  They
> were supportive, open, cooperative and wonderful to work with.  This Camp 
> is
> struggling right now and while I am not sure that we are the solution to 
> its
> troubles, I do believe that it is worth our while to support Camp 
> Tuhsmeheta
> by advocating for the continuation of its programs and substantial 
> increase
> to its funding through the Department of Education.
>
> Thanks for listening.     And for the record:
> My vote is to write an Imagination Grant for student scholarships.
>
> Christine
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 6:08 PM
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant
>
>
> So if this grant is due on September 1, then what do we as an affiliate 
> want
> to do with it? I know that our funds are vary limited right now, so I
> believe it is important that we apply for this grant. I would recommend 
> that
> we apply for a grant to help the student division get their scholarship
> program up and running again, or help out with the costs associated with
> attending Washington Seminar.
>
> I am deeply opposed on the idea of applying for a grant to help fund more
> camps at Camp T. They are a separate organization that is not a part of 
> the
> National Federation of the Blind, and I have a problem with us funding
> programs for a separate organization when we have a problem funding our 
> own
> organization. We should be more concerned about funding our own 
> organization
> before we think about funding another organization that does not appear to
> do much to help or support us.
>
> What does everyone else think? It would have been nice to have a 
> discussion
> about this on the last conference call, but since that did not happen, I 
> am
> posting the question here on the email list. We need to make a decision 
> fast
> if we want to get in on this opportunity.
>
> Respectfully,
> Elizabeth
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:27:13 -0700
>> From: d_mohnke18 at yahoo.com
>> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant
>>
>> <P>Hello, </P>
>> <P> </P>
>> <P>I e-mailed the national office and the Imagination Fund Grant is
>> due by 4:00 pm on September 1.  I was told the application is not
>> posted online but I did receive an application attached to the e-mail
>> I recieved. I forwarded that message to a few people but if you would
>> like a copy of the grant application please let me know. </P>
>> <P> </P> <P>Diana </P>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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