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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:28 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFBF <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise@aol.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Financial Assistance Application Form For National Convention - Now Available!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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General Information<br>
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The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is offering a $200 grant for members, with preference to first-time attendees, to offset the costs of 2024 National Convention attendance. Recipients of this grant must demonstrate through written and oral means
a genuine interest in, and commitment to the effort of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida. During convention, mentors will be available upon request.<br>
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Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:<br>
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• Attend four of the six general sessions of your choosing<br>
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• Attend Two workshops of your choosing<br>
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• Attend the Florida Caucus (date and time to be released)<br>
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• If assigned, assist with a convention activity<br>
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• As assigned, complete a post-convention summary email to the chair by July 14,3024 at 11:59 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Denise Valkema<o:p></o:p></p>
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