<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Florida Statewide Chapter Secretary via NFBF-Statewide <nfbf-statewide@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 12, 2025 at 9:58:03\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfbf-statewide@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-Statewide] Reminder: Florida Assistance Grant to Offset National Convention Costs Deadline Approaching - June 15th</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Florida Statewide Chapter Secretary <statewide@nfbflorida.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello Everyone,</div><div><br></div><div>Just a quick reminder regarding the Florida Assistance Grant. This grant will help offset some of the cost of attending national convention. This will not cover the entire cost. There are requirements that must be fulfilled during and after the national convention. Lodging and flight must be scheduled on your own. Deadline is June 15th; no submissions will be accepted after that date. Read below to find out more.</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">Greetings Federation Family and Friends:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">Are you attending the National Convention?<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">Would you like some cold hard cash to offset some of the cost of attending the convention?<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">Click on the link below and you may be the recipient of one of our affiliate sponsorships.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">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. All submissions must be received by June 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">Awardee Expectations<br>Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:<br>\u2022 Attend four of the six general sessions (of your choosing)<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">\u2022 Attend Two workshops (of your choosing)<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">\u2022 Attend the Florida Caucus.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">\u2022 If assigned, assist with a convention activity.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">\u2022Complete a written or verbal post-convention report demonstrating what you have gained from the experience.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;color:rgb(80,0,80)">If you have questions, comments, or need assistance filling out the form Contact Sponsorship Committee Chair Kaye Baker at 904-832-2884, or email <a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com" target="_blank">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a>.<br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform</a></p></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Jose Bohorquez, Secretary<div>Florida Statewide Chapter - National Federation of the Blind of Florida</div><div>"<span style="text-indent:0.25in">We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or our future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity
achieve the aspirations of all blind people."</span></div><div><span style="text-indent:0.25in">-- NFB Belief Statement</span></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/qokDRMGtvpR3GTfC7" target="_blank">Click here to become a member of the Statewide Chapter.</a></div><div><a href="mailto:statewide@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">Click here to email the secretary.</a><br></div><div>If you wish to keep up with all things Statewide, please subscribe to one of the mailing lists below. Subscribing to both ensures you will receive all statewide-related communication. The NFB of Florida internet mailing list does not require moderator approval, but the Florida Statewide mailing list requires approval so patience is key. Always check your spam folder for emails.</div><div>To subscribe to the Statewide chapter mailing list, send an email with a random message to <a href="mailto:nfbf-statewide-subscribe@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-statewide-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a>. No subject required! Upon receiving your confirmation messageand confirming, you will have to wait till a moderator approves the subscription request. This should take between 24-72 hours.</div><div>To subscribe to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida mailing list, send an email with a random message to <a href="mailto:nfbf-l-subscribe@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-l-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a>. No subject required! No moderator approval required.</div><div>Upon sending your email, wait five minutes and check your inbox for a confirmation message and follow the instructions. Always check your junk/spam folder for emails.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"></p></div></div></div>
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