[MN-at-Large] Reminder of National Convention Assistance

[David Andrews]

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>Please note that Friday, May 5 is the deadline for submitting an 
>application for national convention assistance.  Are you interested 
>in attending the National Federation of the Blind Convention in 
>Houston, TX, from July 1-6, 2023, but need financial assistance to 
>do so? The NFB of MN is offering funding to members who meet certain 
>requirements. Please note that completing an application does not 
>guarantee receiving assistance since funds are limited.
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>To be eligible for funding, you must be a member in good standing of 
>the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota and meet the other 
>requirements listed below. Please note that BLIND, Incorporated 
>students and staff are not eligible for funding through this 
>process, because we grant funds separately to BLIND Incorporated for 
>this purpose. If you have any questions regarding this policy, 
>please contact President Steve Jacobson at 
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org.
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>To be considered for financial assistance, you must:
>    * Have never attended a national convention, or, if assistance 
> was previously provided, be a member in good standing of the 
> National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.
>    * Be willing to consider having at least one roommate for the 
> duration of the convention. Every effort will be made to 
> accommodate the preferences and needs of assistance recipients 
> during this process. If you are unable to have a roommate for any 
> reason, please do not let this discourage you from applying.
>    * Attend the banquet held on the final night of the convention.
>    * Attend the national board meeting, all general sessions, and 
> at least three special interest or committee meetings.
>    * Agree to work at least one shift at the NFB of Minnesota table 
> or the Independence Market in the exhibit hall.
>    * Report back to your chapter regarding at least one special 
> interest or committee meeting.
>    * Agree to read and abide by the National Federation of the 
> Blind's Code of Conduct.
>    * Complete and submit your application no later than May 5, 
> 2023. (The actual application says May 1, but we will accept 
> applications until May 5.)
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>If you have any questions or need assistance completing your 
>application, please contact Briley O'Connor at 
><mailto:brileyoc at gmail.com>brileyoc at gmail.com or (703) 380-8876.
>
>To apply for financial assistance, please fill out the application 
>form at this link: 
><https://goo.gl/forms/UNabGNCkNJ8ZsD3P2>https://goo.gl/forms/UNabGNCkNJ8ZsD3P2 
>Decisions will be made by May 15, 2023.
>
>We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you at the 
>convention in Houston!
>
>NFBMN Financial Assistance Committee: Chair: Briley O'Connor; 
>Members: Jan Bailey; Kotumu Kamara; Yadiel Sotomayor
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