[MN-at-Large] Apply for Financial Assistance to Attend National Convention before Friday, May 17

[David Andrews]

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>The following message is from Steve Sawczyn, 
>Vice President and Chairperson of our Financial Assistance Committee.
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><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform>Minnesota’s 
>application to apply for financial assistance to 
>attend the 2024 National Convention is now 
>available. Applications are due by Friday, May 
>17 at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time. Â 
>Information that you submit will be held in 
>strict confidence by members of the financial 
>assistance committee, the affiliate president, and the affiliate treasurer.
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>The National Federation of the Blind convention 
>will be held July 3-8 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 
>9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. 
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>Learn 
>more about our National Convention.
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>Each year, the National Federation of the Blind 
>of Minnesota Board of Directors authorizes the 
>president to offer funding for members who wish 
>to attend the National Convention and need 
>financial assistance in order to do so. 
>Preference is given to those who have never 
>attended our National Convention before, but 
>members who have previously attended the 
>National Convention are also eligible to apply.
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>In order to receive assistance, applicants must:
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>    * Be a member in good standing of the 
> National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. 
> (Note: Membership is not a requirement for 
> those who are new to participation in Federation activities.)
>    * Attend all general sessions, the national 
> board meeting, the banquet, and at least three 
> special interest or committee meetings.
>    * Fulfill post-event activities, such as 
> writing an article or delivering a presentation 
> to your local chapter about your experience and 
> activities conducted during our National Convention.
>    * Submit any and all receipts for 
> reimbursement within thirty (30) days after 
> returning from the National Convention; sooner is preferred.
>    * Agree to read and abide by the National 
> Federation of the Blind's Code of Conduct.
>    * Submit 
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform>the 
> application no later than May 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time.
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>Airfare: While departure from, and return to 
>Minnesota are preferred, exceptions, such as for 
>students attending college or interning out of 
>state, may be considered at the discretion of 
>the State Affiliate President and the Financial Assistance committee.
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>Food and Incidentals: For those receiving 
>financial assistance for food and incidentals, 
>these funds will be distributed just prior to 
>National Convention by check or pre-paid card.
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>Note: financial assistance from the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota may not 
>cover all costs associated with attending the National Convention.
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>Every effort has been made to make the Google 
>form as accessible as possible, however, we do 
>not want any technical challenges you may be 
>experiencing to be a barrier to requesting financial assistance. Â
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>If you encounter any difficulties completing the 
>form, please contact the current Financial 
>Assistance Committee Chair, Steve Sawczyn:
>    * Phone: (207) 458-8270
>    * Email: Steve at Sawczyn.com
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><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform>Apply 
>now for financial 
><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform>assistance.
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