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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Greetings Federation Family and Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Are you attending National Convention?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Would you like some cold hard cash to offset some of the cost of attending convention?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Click on the link below and you may be the recipient of one of our affiliate sponsorships. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>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. All submissions must be received by June 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Awardee Expectations<br>Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:<br>\u2022 Attend four of the six general sessions (of your choosing)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> \u2022 Attend Two workshops (of your choosing)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>\u2022 Attend the Florida Caucus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>\u2022 If assigned, assist with a convention activity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>\u2022Complete a written or verbal post-convention report demonstrating what you have gained from the experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If you have questions, comments, or need assistance filling out the form Contact Sponsorship Committee Chair Kaye Baker at 904-832-2884, or email <a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a>.<br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></body></html>