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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Dear National Harbor Members and Friends,<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Today is the last Day to Sign-Up for Financial
Assistance to the state convention. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">If you are going and need Financial assistance , please email/ cc </span></b><a href="mailto:woodsamber83@gmail.com"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">woodsamber83@gmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> (Amber Woods) and </span></b><a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">president@nfbmd.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> (President Ronza Othman).<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">If you need assistance in filling out the form, please
call or text Chapter President Amber Woods before 5pm Oct.4 2021.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">The information below is what you need to understand
what is expected of you if you receive assistance and the information, I will
need from you for me to fill-out the form. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Link for Paying for Convention:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://civicrm.nfbmd.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=9">National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland 2021 State Convention | National Federation
of the Blind of Maryland (nfbmd.org)</a><b><span style="font-size:16pt"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Link for Financial Assistance Form:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://nfbmd.org/financialassistance">Financial Assistance Application
Form for State Convention - Now Available! | National Federation of the Blind
of Maryland (nfbmd.org)</a><b><span style="font-size:16pt"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Instructions in filling out the form<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Click link and download application form <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Note: Only select financial assistance for the State
Convention<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Please see the example form information to best
complete and to be selected for financial assistance. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Filling-out the Section of Cost <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">The section in the form with the title below:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">“Indicate the assistance
you need and estimate the amount needed.”<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Here is the List of Cost for State Convention:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Lodging/Hotel: $94 per night sales hotel tax plus 9.5%
for two nights (Friday night and Saturday leaving Sunday morning): $258 total
cost (Half of Lodging cost is mandatory if you received assistance once awarded
assistance, the affiliate will contact you for the amount you are responsible
to pay). Mandatory*unless member did not apply for assistance. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Registration $20 mandatory for all attending<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Bus from New Carrollton $35 (Roundtrip) * optional if
you have made your own arrangements to travel by car or other means.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Friday box lunch $16 (optional)<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Friday (play and food event) $18 (optional)<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Saturday parent or senior lunch $22 (optional)<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Banquet $40 (mandatory if you receive assistance)<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Total $151* if attending every event listed note only
the mandatory cost must be paid by you and roommate (if you received assistance
unless indicated that all members must pay<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Expected Cost for Convention Recipients<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">half of room cost is not shown in both mandatory
prices for /recipient of financial Fund due to the final decision made by the Affiliate
for r the disbursement of funds s.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Mandatory Cost: with Transportation: $95; Without Transportation: $60<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Recipients of financial assistance must attend General
Session banquet and their assignments given to them by the affiliate explained
in the example financial assistance. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Minors Attending Convention<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> Children under eighteen
<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> If you have a
minor assisting you and you are not the parent or legal guardian, please have
the parent or guardian to write an email statement of consent that their child
can attend and lodge at the hotel with you during the November 12-14 NFBMD
state convention. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Please provide an emergency contact in case of
emergency to reach out to parent/legal guardian and cc president Ronza Othman
and cc chapter president Amber Woods. <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Cost for Minors<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Minors under the age of 17 are free accompanied by a
registrered adult attendee <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">All Attendees <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">All attendees of the convention should pay for their
convention registration and book hotel rooms no later than Oct. 15, 2021<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">If you need help with the link. Contact President
Amber Woods no later than October 14, 2021, either by email, call or text to
ensure that I can assist you in time.<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Example Form<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Financial Assistance Application Form
EXAMPLE <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt">This grant is intended to
assist persons interested in NFBMD with limited means to attend conventions,
seminars, and affiliate events. Recipients of this grant must demonstrate
genuine interest in, and commitment to the blind of Maryland or the potential to
develop such interest and commitment. Recipients are expected to attend all
sessions relative to the event for which they receive assistance. Recipients
are also expected to assist with Convention and/or event activities. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt">The attached application must
be filled out and submitted to the President of the National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland. NFBMD expects all participants to contribute to funding to
attend events. The Award Committee may award partial funding to assist
individuals to attend seminars, conventions, or the like. <span></span></span></p>
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</span>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Financial Assistance Application Form<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">APPLICANT INFORMATION:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Name:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Home Phone:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Cell Phone:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Address:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">e-mail: ______________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Chapter/Division: ______________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:112.5pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Member Since: ______________________________________</span><span style="font-size:16pt"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">I am seeking assistance to
attend:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">(x) State Convention <span></span></span></p>
<div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Indicate the assistance you
need and estimate the amount needed.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">() Transportation: $______<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">(x) Lodging: $__94 ____ covers __2___ # of nights.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">() Registration: $______<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">() Banquet: $______<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">() Other:
____________________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">I expect my costs for the
above to be approximately: $__ <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">NFBMD reserves the right to
reduce or eliminate any award based on a change of plans by the applicant. For
example, if you indicate that you will stay 5 nights and change your plans to
stay less time, NFBMD may require repayment of all or a portion of the award. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Indicate any other sources
for funding you have applied to, including Chapters of NFBMD:<span></span></span></p>
<div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
</div>
<div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Indicate Federation
activities in which you have been involved in the last two years, including but
not limited to conventions, seminars, fund raising, legislative action, and
chapter membership: <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<div style="border-top:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:none;padding:1pt 0in">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Indicate positions of
leadership you have held: <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Indicate any financial
assistance NFB, NFBMD, or any chapter has provided in the last two years
including name of event/activity and amount received: <span></span></span></p>
<div style="border-top:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:none;padding:1pt 0in">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt">Note: Insert here the word Roommate: <span></span></span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">By signing below, I
acknowledge and understand that as a condition of receiving funding, I:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Must abide by the NFB Code of Conduct and all
affiliate policies.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Must attend all activities associated with the event
for which I am receiving funding.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Must work any assigned jobs, shifts, or tasks at the
event that are assigned to me by the NFBMD President or a designee.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Must notify NFBMD immediately if my plans change and I
am either unable to attend the event or must shorten the duration of my
participation in the event. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Must return any awarded funds if I do not attend the
event and/or return the portion determined to be appropriate by NFBMD if I
shorten the duration of my attendance at the event. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">6.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Understand that financial assistance for individuals
presumes double occupancy and financial assistance for lodging only covers half
of the room costs.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">7.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">am responsible for finding my own roommate to share in
the lodging costs or I am otherwise responsible for paying for the other half
of the room myself.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">8.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Will provide NFBMD with the name and contact
information for the individual I choose to share in my lodging expenses and
understand that NFBMD may need to confirm this arrangement in advance of the event.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">9.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">May not have any other individual stay in any lodging
accommodations/rooms for which I am receiving financial assistance (other than
the individual referenced in #8 above); and<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:14pt">10.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt">Should I violate any of the above requirements, NFBMD
will summarily rescind any financial assistance it has committed, I am
responsible for my own costs and repaying any costs NFBMD has already paid on
my behalf, and I am not eligible for financial assistance from NFBMD in the
future.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Signature of Applicant:
(You may sign electronically) * You can type your name by Microsoft (MS) Word.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">_________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Date: _________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14pt">(End
of the Example Form)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you need assistance with the attachment or link for payment for
convention items or need additional information about COVID-19 Safety and Code
of Conduct. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Respectfully, <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">President <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">National Harbor Chapter <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">301-978-6686</span></p>
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