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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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I saw your email regarding sponsorship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I would love to apply and would love to attend. However from reading the questionnaire I don’t think I would qualify.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I am fairly new to the US, and I would like to get envolved, however do not have much of a history with the organization so far.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I am on disability taking a certification program, and writing a book currently. I have not worked.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>However my experiences with advocacy, speaking, diversity initiatives and community involvement back in Canada is extensive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Let me know if I can apply, or for sponsorship it needs someone who has a history of involvement already?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Wanted to let you know that I already set up with my guide dog school GDB, to conduct a workshop during their reunion this fall, and with an organization holding a summit in November called the blind travel summit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I have traveled to 36 countries and 11 solo, so there is so much I can contribute, and if you want me to do anything at the </span>State convention, I’d be more then happy to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Look forward in hearing back,<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><img width=1000 height=340 style='width:10.4166in;height:3.5416in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DC1F12.62FA5E80"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><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>Kaye via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 4, 2025 7:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] FW: Would you like some $$ to help you attend our NFB of Florida State Convention?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Federation Family and Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Would you like to have a little extra cash this year when you attend our State convention? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline is fast approaching for you to turn in your sponsorship application. If you have not already done so, click on the link in the below email and fill out this simple form. The deadline for all submissions is September 15.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As always if you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. My contact information is at the bottom of the below email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 8, 2025 8:15 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Would you like some $$ to help you attend our NFB of Florida State Convention?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><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 The National Federation of the Blind of Florida State Convention in Altamonte Springs? <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 September 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>• Attend both of the general sessions which will be held on Saturday and Sunday morning.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>• Attend Two workshops (of your choosing)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>• Attend the banquet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>• If assigned, assist with a convention activity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>•Complete 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>