Author: BPI Admin

Blind LGBT Pride International (BPI) is thrilled and delighted to announce that we will be offering the annual Paul Kaplin Memorial Scholarship, to attend the annual
American Counsel of the blind (ACB) national Conference & Convention, which will be held in Dallas Texas from July 3RD – 11TH this year!

Our 2015 recipient will receive round trip airfare to Dallas, lodging, our BPI Convention Package, which includes tickets to all BPI sponsored activities and workshops, and a ticket to the ACB Banquet.

APPLICATION PROCESS –

Note: submissions MUST be received by email at scholarships@blind-lgbt-pride.org,
By May 8Th, 2015, NO LATER than11:59 PM EDT. The recipient will be announced on May 22ND.

*Please answer all questions fully, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please submit the following information on a cover sheet:

– Name

– Address

– City, State/Province, Country, Zip

– Phone number you are best reached at

– Email Address

– Length of time you have been a member of BPI?

– Include a statement indicating that you are both the following by March 31, 2015:

-at least 18 years of age.

-A BPI member in good standing.

If chosen, you agree to attend all events, and meet all conditions as they have been expressed and posted under the requirements section of the 2015 BPI Scholarship Information located on the official BPI web site at:

www.blind-lgbt-pride.org

REQUIREMENTS

– Must be over 18 years of age.

– Must be a BPI member in good standing, as of March 31, 2015.

-Must have a record of not having attended an ACB Conference and Convention in the past.

-Must be available to schedule and attend a phone interview with members of the BPI Scholarships Committee.

The 2015 BPI Scholarship Recipient will be responsible to –

– Submit a cover sheet as outlined above.

– Submit a 1 page essay as outlined below.

– Write an article for our post-convention “Inside Out” Newsletter,
detailing your experience at the ACB convention, and attendance at the BPI
sponsored activities, & workshops.

Attend the following:

– all BPI sponsored activities & workshops, including the Annual Board Meeting & Caucus,

– A minimum of 3(3) of 5 ACB General Sessions, and

– the ACB Farewell Banquet as well as the keys to convention workshop.

Essay Details –

Please submit a 500 word essay which includes your thoughts on the following points:

– What experience would you be able to bring to BPI, as a volunteer, and
potentially in a future Leadership role?

– How and why would coming to the ACB convention and participating in BPI be of help to you personally?

– What do you hope to gain and learn from the overall experience?

– How do you see yourself using the knowledge that you will gain from this experience to “Pay It Forward” to BPI, and to your fellow members of BPI and ACB?

– BPI is not responsible for any room charges and incidentals that may be incurred during the recipient’s stay.
* – BPI is not responsible for any expenses not specifically outlined in this award package, including, but not limited to, lost luggage, medical expenses, and any expenses related to any unforeseen emergency, or anything
related to any agreement, or situation, which the recipient may incur, or enter into, on their own accord.

*Any questions regarding this scholarship and its requirements may be directed to
Tiffany Taylor at 734-578-7841 or by email at
scholarships@blind-lgbt-pride.org

Blind LGBT Pride International Announces Its 2015 Social Networking Event To Be Held in New York City

BPI Rocks the Big Apple
October 21 through October 25 2015
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Westside

Following BPI’s tradition of offering exciting Fall events for our members and friends, we are now inviting you to “Rock” the Big Apple with us!
Start planning now to attend this fun filled Social Networking event which is sure to sell out early!!

These are just some of the activities that you will enjoy in vibrant New York City!

Audio Described Broadway Shows
Accessible Museum Tours
Cultural Performances
Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
Live television Studio Audiences
Iconic Sight Seeing Tours
World renowned restaurants and amazing Street food
General networking opportunities….

Interested in knowing more? Subscribe to the BPI Rocks the Big Apple E-Mail list by sending a blank message to:
rock-the-big-apple-request@blindlgbtpride.org

By subscribing, you will get up to the minute information on developing plans, activities, Hotel and Travel arrangements and more!

For additional inquiries or for questions on how to subscribe, send an e-mail to: bpi-rocks@blindlgbtpride.org

Join the crowd and we’ll all take a giant bite of the big apple in October 2015!

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BPI is a proud special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. We offer advocacy, education, programs, alliances and support for persons who are blind or vision impaired and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. For more information on our programs and activities, please visit us at: http://blindlgbtpride.org.

From, BPI Rocks the Big Apple Planning Team

This “Easy, Almost No Effort Fundraiser” is a way you can help fund your Blind LGBT Pride International Special Interest affiliate without having to do much of anything. You don’t have to ask people for money. You don’t have to participate in any fundraising walks, or sell raffle tickets or yard sales, or anything of the kind. It requires just a tiny bit of information when initially enrolling in the program, and after that, it is on automatic! You don’t have to do anything more!

This is one fundraiser that if it sounds too good to be true, really is true!

In fact, this fundraiser is so good that you can not only help generate much needed revenue for BPI, but you can even help your affiliate’s parent organization, the National ACB, all at the same time!

You can by participating in the ACB’s Monthly Monetary Support (MMS) Program. You simply enroll in the program and an amount, designated by you and completely controlled by you, is automatically deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit or debit card each month. It starts when you want it to begin and will end upon your request. It is so easy. Once you enroll in the program, there is nothing more you or BPI need to do. Everything is completely handled by ACB’s financial office. If you ever want to change the amount of your contribution, you can by simply contacting our ACB financial office. You can have up to 50% of the net amount of your contribution designated to support Blind LGBT Pride International.

So, by participating in this “Easy, Almost No Effort Fundraiser,” you can support your BPI and the national organization, both at the same time, with a single contribution, two-for-one!

Some members can afford more or less than others, and we certainly realize and respect that.  All we are asking is that you help fund BPI and our national programs with whatever monthly amount you can afford.  We equally value everyone’s contribution.  To give you some idea, currently, contributions range from $10 per month and go all the way up to over $100 per month.

To enroll in the program, just contact  Will Burley at president@blind-lgbt-pride.org  or call the ACB financial office at 1-800- 866-3242 and have Nancy Becker assist you with filling out the required form or have one sent to you, or alternatively, you can access the form on ACB’s website at http://www.acb.org/node/28#main-content.

Thanks for your support of Blind LGBT Pride International!