[NFB-NM] Criteria to receive an attendance stipend for the NFBNM State Convention based on financial need

[nfbnewmexicosecretary at gmail.com]

Hello All,
 
Members of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM) with
financial need can apply for a $100 stipend to assist with attending the
NFBNM state convention. The NFBNM will give a $100 stipend to a maximum of
ten eligible applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. The stipend will
be provided after the convention, provided all criteria below are met. The
stipend will be awarded to only one NFBNM member per household.
 
Below and attached to this message are the criteria to apply for and receive
the stipend. The criteria include sending a letter via email or regular mail
to both the NFB NM president and treasurer, so their contact information is
listed below for your reference.
 
Tara Chavez, President
4000 Hendrix Rd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Nfbnm.president at gmail.com <mailto:Nfbnm.president at gmail.com> 
505-328-3349
 
German Benitez, Treasurer
3416 B. Herrera Rd. NW 
Albuquerque, NM 87105
nfbnm.treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.treasurer at gmail.com> 
505-702-5044
 
 
 
Criteria to Receive an Attendance Stipend for the National Federation of the
Blind of New Mexico State Convention
 
Approved on August 5, 2024 by the NFB of New Mexico Board of Directors
 
Members of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM) with
financial need can apply for a $100 stipend to assist with attending the
NFBNM state convention. The NFBNM will give a $100 stipend to a maximum of
ten eligible applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. The stipend will
be provided after the convention, provided all criteria below are met. The
stipend will be awarded to only one NFBNM member per household.
 
Eligibility to Apply for the Stipend
 
NFBNM members are eligible to be considered for the stipend if they meet the
following criteria:
 
1.            The individual must be an active member in good standing of a
chapter or division of NFBNM; the determination of good standing will be
made by the president of the chapter or division. The individual must be
current in the payment of their dues.
 
2.            The member must not be receiving financial assistance to
attend the NFBNM convention from another entity such as the New Mexico
Commission for the Blind, the NFBNM affiliate, or any NFBNM chapter or
division.
 
3.            The member must send a letter, either via email or regular
mail, to both the NFBNM president and NFBNM treasurer explaining their
financial need for the stipend and describing why they wish to attend the
state convention. The letter must be received on or before September 15,
2024.
 
Eligibility to Receive the Stipend if Awarded
 
The NFBNM president will inform each applicant whether or not they have been
chosen to receive the stipend. Applicants who have been awarded the stipend
must meet the following criteria in order to receive the stipend after the
convention:
 
1.            The member must have registered to attend the NFBNM
convention.
 
2.            During the NFBNM convention, the member must:
 
a.                participate in the affiliate's fundraising activities
occurring during the convention; 
b.                attend the general sessions on Friday and Saturday and
notify the NFBNM first vice president of their presence; and
c.                attend the banquet at the convention.
 
3.            The member must send an email or a letter via regular mail to
both the NFBNM president and the NFBNM treasurer requesting the stipend
within 30 days after the convention.
 
 
 
 
Best wishes,
 
Tonia Trapp, secretary
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
nfbnewmexicosecretary at gmail.com
www.nfbnm.org
 
Live the life you want.
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.
 
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