[Scholarship-comm] 50/50 match and social media announcement

[Matt Selm]

Everyone:


Firstly, our discussion with the board on the 50/50 match for items has 
only had one response, which leaves me to believe that this is the group 
consensus. So, per our previous discussion at Thursday's meeting, we are 
going to remove the $50 minimum, and replace it with a 50/50 matching 
statement.

What do you all think of the following:


F. KCB will only match fifty percent (50%) of the purchase cost of a 
product/service up to the total amount allocated by the KCB Board of 
Directors. The total of grants awarded is not to exceed five-hundred 
dollars ($500) annually. Award recipients shall be responsible for 
providing the remaining portion for such products/services.


Social Media Announcement:

Below is my draft of the announcement to be sent out on social media:

The Kentucky Council of the Blind is proud to announce a great 
opportunity for its members.  We will be awarding up to $500 as a 50/50 
match to assist members with purchasing assistive technology devices or 
services.  So, if it is a note taker, a computer, electronic device, 
software, or subscription service, KCB may be able to help you through 
its grant program.  You can complete the application either by 
completing the Google Form located at

(link included)

Or for a word version of the application, please download it from

(link included)

Please note that all applications are due by Oct 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM 
EST.  If you have any questions, please contact Matt Selm, the 
Scholarship Committee Chair.  His Contact info is located on the 
application.


I have updated the application to list my contact info as well.


I look forward to hearing everyone's feedback on these revisions as well 
as the previous ones that I sent out.  Please respond as soon as possible.


Matt