[fcb-l] FW: [leadership] McDaniel First-Timer Application Deadline Extended to May 1.

[Edwards, Paul]

From: leadership-bounces at acb.org [mailto:leadership-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of TerryPach at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 4:23 PM
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Subject: [leadership] McDaniel First-Timer Application Deadline Extended to May 1.

Carol Ewing, Chair of the Dujrward K. McDaniel Fund Committee, has asked that I send this message out to the ACB Leadership List so that you can get this information out to anyone you may think would be a good candidate for this great experience.

The deadline for submission of application letters has been extended to May 1st this year.  I am also including the text of the two documents regarding the committee guidelines and the expectations for this program recipients.

The following guidelines were approved by the ACB Board of Directors February 21, 2009, Washington D.C.
DURWARD K. McDANIEL MEMORIAL FUND FIRST TIMER PROGRAM
1.                                There should be two recipients, one each from        opposite sides of the Mississippi River.
2.                                The announcements should be advertised in all        the appropriate places.
3.               Letters must be received by April 1 into the national        office.
4.               Each applicant must have a letter of sponsorship        from his/her state or special interest affiliate        president.
5.               Each applicant must submit a personal narrative        stating how this scholarship will be of benefit to him        or her, as well as their affiliate and the community        at-large.
6.                                An applicant must be an active member in good        standing of ACB or one of its affiliates.
7.                                All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be        blind or visually impaired.
8.                                Applicants must not have attended a previous ACB        national convention, whether or not a member at that        time.

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The following was approved by ACB Board of Directors February 21, 2009 Washington D.C.
EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DURWARD K. McDANIEL FIRST TIMER WINNERS
1.    Your mentor will answer questions and assist        logistics.
2.     Determine your travel desires & lodging, study         ACB registration packet.
3.    Pre-register in a timely manner, use your Mentor's        assistance.
4.   Upon arrival, check in with ACB Registration Desk        to review stipend and tickets.
5.    Contact Durward K. McDaniel committee chair and        your affiliate president.
6.    If possible, attend pre or post convention ACB Board        Meeting.
7.    Attend opening session on Sunday night for        presentation to the convention. (Business casual        dress recommended).
8.    Attend plenary sessions each morning of the        convention. Please sit with your affiliate.
9.    Attend Legislative and/or Membership Seminar.
10. Attend McDaniel Fund event usually Thursday        evening. Complimentary ticket.
11. Attend ACB Banquet, Friday evening. Complimentary        ticket.
12. Feel free to confer with any member of the        committee in selecting other activities you may be        interested in.
13. Learn and Enjoy yourself.
14. If possible, submit an article to the Braille Forum        sharing your First Timer's experience.



Carol Ann Ewing
Chair, Durward K. McDaniel First Timer Committee
702-524-8444
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