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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Here are some very important pieces of information to be aware of regarding how to make payments to and/or receive payments from the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts (NFBMA). also referred to in this document as the affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. The affiliate is now able to make payments to and receive funds from members and others using Zelle. To use Zelle, here are the essential requirements:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Zelle payments must be sent to the affiliate using the email address <a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbma.org">treasurer@nfbma.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• It’s critical that the sender indicates the purpose of the payment in the memo field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Sender may send a separate email notification to the <a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbma.org">treasurer@nfbma.org</a> address as follow-up.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Regarding the process for seeking reimbursement(s) from the affiliate, here are some things to bear in mind:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• All reimbursement requests and backups must be submitted electronically.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Please make sure your reimbursement request includes the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A description (itemized list) of what the payment was for.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your name and the name the check must be made payable to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The address the check should be mailed to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A phone number, in case there is an issue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you prefer to be paid via Zelle, please indicate that in your request and provide the name and phone number or email associated with the Zelle account. Otherwise, the payment will be by check.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• All reimbursement requests must be accompanied by backup documentation such as receipt(s) or statement authorizing that expenditure.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• The request and backup documentation must be emailed to the affiliate President with a copy to the affiliate Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Once the President reviews and approves, he/she would forward the package<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>