[Fabs] Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] Financial Assistance for State Convention

[Z'Leah Liburd]

Another FYI!

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From: Z'Leah Liburd <nyirah17 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 8:39 PM
Subject: Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] Financial Assistance for State Convention
To: Florida Association of Blind Students <fabs at nfbnet.org>


Not sure if I already forwarded this to you guys.
My apologies if so, but apply, apply, apply!
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From: Tish Kooper via NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [NFBF-Leaders] Financial Assistance for State Convention
To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Tish Kooper <tkoop35 at gmail.com>, NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>


Greetings,

See attached. File name convention edited with  TTC edits for version
tracking purposes.

Regards,
Tashara

On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 8:35 AM DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-Leaders <
nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Financial Assistance Application
>
> Form For State Convention - Now
>
> Available!
>
> Submission Deadline: September 6, 2022,
>
> by 11:59pm
>
>
>
> General Information
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is offering a $200 grant
>  to first timers attending convention to offset the costs of convention
> attendance. Recipients of this grant must demonstrate through written and
> oral means a genuine interest in, and commitment to the effort of the
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida. During convention, mentors
> will be available upon request.
>
> Awardee Requirements
>
> Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:
>
> • Be pre-registered for State Conventionand banquet
>
> • Attend both general sessions
>
> • Attend at least three workshops (of your choosing)
>
> • Attend Board Meeting, Resolutions meeting and Rookie Round Up.  If
> transportation hinders your participation in any of these activities,
> please contact the committee chair, immediately.
>
> • If assigned, assist with a convention activity
>
> • As assigned, complete a post-convention self-report activity
>
>
>
> If interested, please submit completed application using link below:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1P
> eRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
>
>
>
> Please Note: If you need assistance with application completion and/or
> submission, please call Denise Valkema at 305-972-8529 or email at
> valkemadenise at aol.comor contact your chapter president for support.
>
> NFB Committee Chair
>
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA
>
> Financial Assistance Application Form
>
>
>
> Applicant Information:
>
> Name:
>
> Best Contact Phone:
>
> Address:
>
> City, State, ZIP:
>
> E-mail:
>
> Chapter/Division:
>
> Chapter President Name:
>
> Chapter President Phone Number:
>
> Member Since:
>
> I am seeking assistance to attend:
>
> ( ) National Convention
>
> ( ) State Convention
>
> ( ) Other NFBF Seminar/Event (Please specify event name):
>
> Indicate any other sources for funding you have applied to, including
> Chapters of NFBF:
>
>
>
> Indicate Federation activities in which you have been involved in the last
> two years, including but not limited to National Convention, State
> Convention, and Washington Seminar.
>
>
>
> Indicate positions of leadership you have held:
>
>
>
> Why do you want to attend this event?
>
>
>
> What would you gain from attending this event?
>
>
>
> How do you plan to give back or contribute to our organization and/or our
>
> movement?
>
>
>
> NFBF reserves the right to require repayment of any award if recipient
> fails to attend the event or complete assigned tasks.  If unable to
> attend, recipient must inform committee immediately.  By signing below, I
> acknowledge and understand that as a condition of receiving funding, I:
> 1. Must abide by the NFB Code of Conduct and all affiliate policies;
> 2. Must attend required activities for the event for which I am receiving
> funding;
> 3. Must work any assigned jobs, shifts, or tasks at the event that are
> assigned to me by the NFBF;
> 4. Must notify NFBF immediately if my plans change and I am either unable
> to attend the event or must shorten the duration of my participation in the
> event;
> 5. Must return any awarded funds if I do not attend the event and/or
> return the portion determined to be appropriate by NFBF if I shorten the
> duration of my attendance at the event;
> 6. Am responsible for arranging my own lodging and transportation;
> 7. Should I violate any of the above requirements, NFBF may rescind any
> financial assistance it has committed. I am responsible for my own costs
> and repaying any costs NFBF has already paid on my behalf, and I am not
> eligible for financial assistance from NFBF in the future.
>
>
>
> Signature of Applicant: (Typing your name here will suffice as your
> signature)
>
>
>
> Date
> —
> Thanks,
> Denise Valkema
> (305)972-8529
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Sylvia Young <treasurer at nfbflorida.org>
> *Date:* August 22, 2022 at 9:13:40 PM EDT
> *To:* Douglas Ingram <dingram59 at comcast.net>, Denise Valkema <
> valkemadenise at aol.com>, Kaye Baker <kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com>, Peggy
> Fleischer <peggyfleischer at bellsouth.net>, Camille Tate <ctate2076 at att.net>,
> Jorge Hernandez <jeh6 at bellsouth.net>, Russell Davis <
> russell at radiorusty.com>, Paul Martinez <paul09ms at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* *Financial Assistance for State Convention*
>
> 
> Board,
> Please find attached the committee's recommendation for the financial
> assistance form and introduction email for state convention, for your
> review and approval.
>
> *Sylvia Young, **Treasurer *
> *National Federation of the Blind of Florida*
> *850-322-5937*
>
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Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students

Board number 1, State Wide Chapter

Nyirah17 at gmail.com

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Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students

Board number 1, State Wide Chapter

Nyirah17 at gmail.com

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