[nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant

Wed Aug 18 21:26:41 UTC 2010

Thanks for this. I certainly didn't wish to imply the funds were being 
misused, just wanted to hear a bit about how they were being spent and if 
the entire grant had been used by the three sessions.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Boone" <Christine_Boone at comcast.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Imagination Fund Grant

> 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-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:20 PM
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
> 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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