[Tn-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Message from Allen Harris about theKenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund

[Seay, Michael]

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Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Message from Allen Harris about
theKenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund

The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund is looking for
individuals who can use some financial assistance to attend our National
Convention in Dallas, Texas. In 2008, our Convention will begin on
Sunday, June 29, 2008 and run through Saturday, July 5, 2008. This is
one day off of the typical Convention week as it starts one day later
and lasts one day more.  However, each year, we manage nicely to figure
out the pattern even when the usual days change.

 

Who is eligible to receive a Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship?

 

            If you are a member of the National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), you are eligible to apply; however, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO "FIRST
TIME"  CONVENTION ATTENDEES.  We are able to make an occasional
exception but first time participants are our target group.

 

What do I have to do to apply for a Kenneth Jernigan Convention
Scholarship?

 

            You must do the following and we expect you to take
responsibility for these application requirements:

 

            1.  Find out who your State President of the NFB is and get
him or her to write a letter of recommendation for you.  You may also
have a Chapter President or   other Officer write a letter of
recommendation but we must have a letter from an  NFB person who is
familiar with you.

 

            2.  You must write a letter to the Kenneth Jernigan Fund
Committee expressing the reasons why you should get a Scholarship.  Tell
us about your participation in our Federation and what you think you
would get and give to our Convention.

 

            3.  You must attend the entire Convention, including our
Banquet, and register for the Convention.

 

When I arrive how do I get my Scholarship funds?

 

            If you receive a notice that you are a "WINNER", the
notification will indicate that  you can pick up your "CASH" Scholarship
funds at the Convention.   The times and locations of where you can pick
up your Scholarship funds will be on the  notification letter.

 

            We are not able to provide funds before Convention so work
with your Chapter and State Affiliate to assist with funds which you
will in turn pay back.

 

When will I know if I have been selected as a Kenneth Jernigan
Scholarship winner?

 

            The committee makes every effort to notify scholarship
winners by May 1st, but there are things you must do to be prepared to
attend if you are chosen:

 

            1.  You must make your own hotel reservations.  If something
comes up that keeps you from attending, you can cancel your reservation.

 

            2.  You will receive a letter with all kinds of information
about the Convention which should get you started.  Also, it is very
helpful to find a mentor from your Chapter or Affiliate.

 

            Although you will not know officially until early May, it is
necessary for you to make plans to attend and you can adjust
accordingly.

 

This past summer, in Atlanta, we awarded 56 individuals with Kenneth
Jernigan Scholarships and the "average" grant was about $500.00.  You
can certainly include in your letter to the Committee any extenuating
circumstances which the Committee may take into consideration.

 

Above all, please use this opportunity to attend "your first Convention"
and join several thousand other blind Federationists in the most
important meeting of the blind in the world.

 

If you have questions or need additional information please contact me,
Allen Harris at 515-274-2256 or email me at allen.harris at dwx.com or Joy
Harris at (joy.harris at dwx.com).

 

We look forward to seeing you in Dallas and enjoying Convention with you
and all of our fellow Federationists.

 

Allen C. Harris

524 4th Street, Apartment 502B

Des Moines, IA  50309

 
 
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