[Nfbv-announce] Meet the Blind Month Campaign

[althea pittman]

Good Morning 
 
The next thing we need to do is set our
pledge. We can go with the nationwide daily goal or double or triple the
amount. 
The nationwide goal may seem daunting but
we can raise this money!  The rationale
behind the amount of $62,403 is broken down as follows: 
-             Total
Nationwide Goal: $62,403 
-             Average
Nationwide Daily Goal for the Month: $2,013 (Yes, because it is the year 2013)! 
-             2,013 multiplied by the 31 days in
the month of October = $62,403. 
-             Average
Daily Goal divided by 52 states: $38.71 each day, per state!
 
As you begin to schedule your events, you
need to use the event form which is attached to this email. 
Generate
the most community involvement during a single event or activity in October.
CHALLENGE
PERIOD: The challenge will take place during the month of October, beginning
with the first day of the month and ending with the last day of the month.
 
ELIGIBILITY:
We are introducing a points-system based upon the number of people in the
community who get involved in one of your events. Please see below for a
rubric.
•             1-5 people……..5 points
•             6-10 people…..10 points
•             11-15 people…15 points
•             16-20 people…20 points
•             21-25 people…25 points
•             26-30 people…30 points
In
order for your affiliate or chapter to qualify for the challenge, you must have
30 points or more. This is equivalent to between 26 and 30 community members
reached through an engaging event or activity. Each affiliate and chapter is
encouraged to participate in the challenge. You can submit your event for
qualification by filling out a Challenge #2 Qualification form, found on the
Meet the Blind Month homepage, and emailing it to iposner at nfb.org. You may
complete a new Challenge #2 Qualification form each time your affiliate hosts a
qualifying event. Every form that is submitted will be entered into a drawing
from which one winner will be chosen and awarded a prize at the beginning of
November. The more qualifying events your affiliate implements for this
challenge, the greater the opportunity of winning!
PRIZE:
The drawing winner will be awarded a plaque. The winning affiliate will also
win a flag that can be displayed during general session at the next NFB
national convention. Remember, the more events that qualify, the better your
chances are for winning! The winner will be announced during the month of
November.
 
Thanks Althea