[Capchapohio] Fwd: [Ohio-talk] state convention assistance form
Annette
annettelutz at att.net
Fri Sep 1 19:57:06 UTC 2017
Hello,
Even though I wasn't there, I believe that at the last meeting, that it was decided to hold this month' meeting next Saturday September 9, due to it being a holiday weekend. Will someone reply to confirm this? Thanks.
Annette
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> On Sep 1, 2017, at 1:56 PM, JW Smith via Capchapohio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> I assume that we will be having a meeting this Saturday?
>
> I will not be able to make it but do plan on attending the October meeting.
>
> I can’t make a formal motion now nor do I want to encourage us doing our business via this way but I think that we should consider supporting our members this year by covering the Convention registration and banquet costs of those that plan on attending this year.
>
> Since the Convention is in Columbus this year, I don’t think that we should even think about covering anyones hotel costs unless there is a strong case for such support.
>
> Just a thought but I hope that you can talk about this at the next meeting and come to some final official decision.
>
> We also need to talk about what we can and are expected to do as the host chapter.
>
> jw
>
>
>
> From: Capchapohio [mailto:capchapohio-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jordy Stringer via Capchapohio
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:23 PM
> To: Angela via Capchapohio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Capchapohio] Fwd: [Ohio-talk] state convention assistance form
>
> Greetings fellow chapter members, I hope this note finds each of you well.
> I forwarded a message from our state list serve with the convention assistance request form in bedded in the body.
> Just in case anyone is not yet been added to the State list serve.
> Look forward to chatting with everyone Saturday.
>
>
> Jordy D. Stringer.
> You can achieve anything once you've imagined possibilities!
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: August 31, 2017 at 10:40:30 AM EDT
> To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] state convention assistance form
> Reply-To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2017 state convention Assistance
> Form
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind 2017 convention will take place October
> 27 through October 29 in Columbus Ohio because affiliate resources are
> restricted, those chosen to receive help will receive partial assistance
> only. Please complete this form and the letters requested and return them to
> the president before October 06:2017 . Requests received after that date
> will not be considered. If you have questions about the form or the process,
> contact me by Email at rchpay7 at gmail.com or call (937)396-5573, or
> 937/829/3368 for information or help. NOTE: For anyone receiving convention
> assistance, you will be expected to volunteer and attend all general
> sessions along with other meetings and workshops. Those seeking
> assistance to attend the first state convention will be given high priority.
>
> If you request cash assistance, you will have to sign an expense
> reimbursement form, which you can get from the president. Without a signed
> blank form that we can fill out with the amount of cash granted, we cannot
> advance any funds
>
> Whatever assistance you are requesting, please attach a letter explaining
> why you wish to attend the convention and what you hope to accomplish as a
> result. If we should know about extenuating circumstances before making a
> decision about your application, please explain them briefly. No one applies
> for assistance without financial need, so this request is for information
> about extraordinary needs only.
>
>
>
> The board of directors agreed to assist and when the funds are gone no more
> will be available so get your request in.
>
>
>
> Please speak to your chapter or division president, and ask him or her
> to send me a letter of support for your application. When they send this
> information, I need to know what assistance you will be getting from your
> chapter. If you are not yet a member of the National Federation of the Blind
> of Ohio, please call me for an interview by phone.
>
>
>
> Please submit all materials by Email if possible. Information sent by
> US mail will be accepted, but faxing is not an option.
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> Name:
> _____________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> Street Address: _____________________________________________________
>
>
>
> City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________
>
>
>
> Phone: _______________________ Email ______________________________
>
>
>
> Number of adults: _____ Children: _____
>
>
>
> Date of arrival _____ Date of departure ________
>
>
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> The maximum stipend to offset convention expenses is $40 a day for adults
> and $20 a day for each child.
>
>
>
> Are you requesting cash assistance for convention expenses? yes___ ___No
>
>
>
> Are you requesting assistance with your hotel room? ___Yes ___No if the
> answer is No, skip the following section.
>
>
>
> Have you made a room reservation? ___Yes ___No
>
>
>
> If you are a single adult, are you able to share a room with one to three
> people?
>
> ___Yes no ___
>
> Note: hotel assistance will be for half of a double. If you find more
> roommates, your cash will go further.
>
> Should a roommate know about any habits or health problems? ___Yes ___No if
> yes, please explain.__________________________________
>
>
>
> Are you requesting transportation assistance? Yes ___ ___No if you answered
> no, skip the following section.
>
>
>
> Are you planning to drive to the convention? __Yes no ___
>
>
>
> If so, how much assistance are you requesting? $_________ (We reimburse at
> 48 cents a mile.)
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>
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> If you have already made transportation arrangements, please explain them.
>
>
>
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> __________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________
>
>
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> __________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> Miscellaneous Expenses
>
>
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> Together registration and banquet will cost about $55.00 if you preregister.
> Are you requesting assistance with these important fees? yes___ ___No
> (Please note that this year preregistration is available online and by mail.
> We urge everyone to save money by preregistering.
>
>
>
> Send by Email to rchpay7 at gmail.com or Mail To NFB of Ohio
>
> PO box 20544 Kettering, OH 45420
>
> Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
>
>
> Richard Payne, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
>
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
>
>
>
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