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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a friendly reminder that applications for financial assistance to attend our national convention are due tonight!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Corbb, from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Corbb O'Connor (he/him), President<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> | (612) 872-9363<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 6, 2024, at 11:41<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM, Corbb O'Connor via NFBMN-News <<a href="mailto:nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org">nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following message is from Steve Sawczyn, Vice President and Chairperson of our Financial Assistance Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform">Minnesota’s application to apply for financial assistance to attend the 2024 National Convention</a> is now available. Applications are due by Friday, May 17 at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time. Information that you submit will be held in strict confidence by members of the financial assistance committee, the affiliate president, and the affiliate treasurer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind convention will be held July 3-8 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">Learn more about our National Convention</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to receive assistance, applicants must:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>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.)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Attend all general sessions, the national board meeting, the banquet, and at least three special interest or committee meetings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>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.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Submit any and all receipts for reimbursement within thirty (30) days after returning from the National Convention; sooner is preferred.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Agree to read and abide by the National Federation of the Blind's Code of Conduct.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Submit <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform">the application</a> no later than May 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: financial assistance from the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota may not cover all costs associated with attending the National Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you encounter any difficulties completing the form, please contact the current Financial Assistance Committee Chair, Steve Sawczyn:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Phone: (207) 458-8270<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Email: <a href="mailto:Steve@Sawczyn.com">Steve@Sawczyn.com</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmN6qzznDB9RAA3e5vq5SHXMtLVMcRYH7Nr6SSBgJB58QBg/viewform">Apply now for financial assistance.</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>