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Dear OSSB Marching Band Supporters:

It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since the Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band participated in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. That was a very exciting week that included going to The Ohio State University/Oregon University Rose Bowl game, participating in the Rose Bowl Bandfest Program and performing at the Music Center at Disneyland.

This school year the Marching Band has been busy performing outside the school in such events as community parades, band concerts and high school and college music events throughout the state and central Ohio. On October 23rd while performing at the Ohio State University Band skull session, the OSSB Marching Band was presented the prestigious National Citation award by the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. This award was given in recognition for outstanding achievement and contributions to the cause of music in America and setting new standards of excellence for persons with disabilities.
This coming July, the OSSB Marching Band has the honor and opportunity to be lead marching band for the International Lions Convention Parade of Nations when they meet in Seattle, Washington during the week of July 3rd through the 6th.

As we have done in the past the Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation (OSSBPTSF), has taken on the task of assisting the Marching Band to raise funds to support this activity for the students attending OSSB. OSSBPTSF is a non-profit corporation formed under Ohio Law, and is recognized as a tax exempt organization under 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donations will be strategically usedto have the maximum impact on the programs that benefit the students at OSSB. Our present goal for this activity is $60,000 to cover the cost of sending the Marching Band to Seattle Washington in July.


Thank you for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,
Louis A. Mazzoli, Director

To Our Supporters

Dear Friend and Supporter:

The Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation, (OSSBPTSF) is an organization that was established in 2009 to broaden and
enhance educational, training, skill development, and employment opportunities for school age children who are attending the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB). OSSBPTSF is a non-profit corporation formed under Ohio Law, and is recognized as a tax exempt organization under 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

During the past two years, OSSBPTSF has been providing financial support to the students attending OSSB with the following programs and projects:
OSSB Marching Band performance at the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California New uniforms and new instruments for the Marching Band New musical equipment and technology for the school music program Summer Music Camp and Summer Programs Mentor Club for future employment Senior class projects Student Scholarships

We are approaching you to see if you would be willing to give a donation to the OSSBPTSF to support the continuation of programs and activities for the
students attending OSSB. Our organization recognizes the economic resource constraints facing our state and nation. Funds received from your donations will be used strategically to maximize the impact on the programs that benefit the students at OSSB.


Thank you for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,
Louis A. Mazzoli, Director

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During the school year the foundation has helped support other school activities such as Mentor Club for Employment, Leo Club, Key Club, Graduating Class Project, and the Parent Teacher Staff Organization with fund raising activities and support programs. The OSSBPTSF Board of Directors determines whether to award grants or develop programs as the board meetings that are held each month. Grants or proposals must be submitted two weeks prior to the meeting date of the board. The Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation depends on charitable giving to fulfill our mission to broaden and enhance educational and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. your gifts are very important to us!

Inspiration to Succeed

Since the inception, the Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation has worked closely with the Ohio State School for the blind to assist in meeting the needs of students that are served by the school and outreach program who are blind or visually impaired, increasing their opportunities for success and independence. For more information about what we do, please visit our What We Do page.

Grants and Programs

The Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation provides help and support to benefit persons who are blind and visually impaired school age children who are receiving services from the Ohio States School for the Blind. This support is given in the form of grants and/or programs that will further the education or development of students to enter the workforce upon graduation. If you would like to learn more about our grants and programs, please visit our Grants and Programs page.