National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
(410) 659-9314
Marc Maurer, President

October 23, 1998
 
Dear Colleagues:

Recently I wrote to you with the very sad news of Dr. Jernigan's
death. In that letter I indicated that there would be a memorial
service for Dr. Jernigan. This service has now been scheduled for
Saturday afternoon, December 5, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. It will take
place at the Omni Inner Harbor Hotel located at 101 West Fayette
Street, Baltimore, Maryland, telephone number 410-752-1100. All are
welcome to come.

Following the memorial service, there will be a festive reception
at the National Center for the Blind. 

Dr. Jernigan was the greatest man it has ever been my pleasure to
know. His efforts changed my life and the lives of many of us. We
are celebrating the work of Dr. Jernigan and dedicating ourselves
to continuing the efforts he began. 

If you are able to come to the memorial service, please let
Patricia Maurer know. You can call her at the National Center for
the Blind. We want to be able to plan for everybody who will be
there, and it is important to have an accurate count of those who
will attend. 

Rooms are available at the Omni. The costs are singles and doubles,
$95.00, triples, $105.00, and quads, $115.00. Reservations should
be made directly with the hotel. These room rates are available on
Friday night, December 4, and Saturday night, December 5. I look
forward to seeing you there. 

Cordially,

Marc Maurer, President
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

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