[nfbwatlk] Fw: FYI: The Larry Streeter Memorial Scholarship Information 08-17-11

[Mike Mello]

As some of you may know, Larry Streeter was a good friend and a personal mentor of mine, and many others.
I would ask if you are able to help with any amount of a contribution that you would consider helping start this scholarship.
Please share this request with anyone who may assist.
Thank you.

-Michael J. Mello



Dear Friends!

A new National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship for blind students,
pursuing a secondary education, is being established in the memory of a dear
friend of mine, Larry Streeter, by his wife, Sandy, and their daughters,
Erin and Jennifer.  Larry and Sandy were instrumental in furthering the
cause of NFB principles wherever they lived, and served in many leadership
positions.  Larry earned his Doctorate in Education Administration, a few
years back, and worked tirelessly to ensure quality education for blind and
disabled children, inside and outside the classroom.

It is Sandy's desire to offer a scholarship to deserving college-bound blind
students in the amount of, at least, $5,000, and is inviting family members,
friends, colleagues, and our friends to contribute to a special fund to make
this annual, memorial scholarship happen.  The Streeter Family values
education, and Sandy and her daughters want to carry on Larry's legacy of
promoting higher education that will assist blind students to elevate their
quality of life, equipping  them to be active, productive participants in
their family, community, and the workplace.

Please consider how you may be a part of this wonderful opportunity to
invest in the future of blind recipients granted assistance to reach their
secondary education goals through the Larry Streeter Memorial Scholarship.
I know that Sandy, Erin, and Jennifer will be very grateful, and Larry would
be extremely proud.

If possible, please deposit your seed contribution by
October 31, 2011, so the initial amount of the scholarship can be
established for application distribution purposes, beginning November, 2011.
However, a contribution may be made at any time.

Contributing at a local Chase Bank:

1. Provide the teller the name of the account.
Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"

2. Provide the phone number for the Idaho Falls Chase bank, and have him/her
talk with either Jennifer Sydlk (Personal Banker) or Travis Allen (Branch
Manager).
Direct:  208-529-4418
General:  208-524-0627

3. Jennifer or Travis will provide the account number to the local teller
for your contribution to be deposited.

4. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.

Contributing by Phone:

1. Call and talk with Jennifer Sydlk (Personal Banker) or Travis Allen
(Branch Manager), directly, at the Idaho Falls Chase Bank.
Direct:  208-529-4418
General:  208-524-0627

2. Provide the account name.
Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"

3. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.

Contributing by Mail:

Chase Bank
Attn.:  Jennifer Sydlk, Personal Banker
1711 South 25th East
Idaho Falls, ID  83406
Direct:  208-529-4418
General:  208-524-0627

1. Provide the account name.
Account Name:  "In Memory of Larry Streeter"

2. Please, state whether or not you need a receipt for tax purposes.


This is a great way to remember Larry, and any contributions are
appreciated.

Bless you, for your generosity.


Michael J. Mello

mike at mello.com

(208) 301-0565