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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'>Hi, Everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This will be the final notice from me regarding the NFB of Florida\u2019s National Convention Sponsorship opportunity. Thanks to Jose with the NFBF Statewide Chapter for sending out a reminder yesterday. I\u2019m just going to forward that reminder on, (it will contain my original email).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you are heading to National Convention in Austin, Texas and you\u2019d like the chance to receive some financial support from your Florida Affiliate, why not take a look at the application and see if it just might be for you. You have until 11:59 PM tonight to submit your application.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have any questions, you\u2019re always welcome to give me a call.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Russ Davis,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ph. 904-993-8433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: russell@radiorusty.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><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-Statewide <nfbf-statewide-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Florida Statewide Secretary via NFBF-Statewide<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 31, 2026 8:29 AM<br><b>To:</b> Florida Statewide Secretary <statewide@nfbflorida.org><br><b>Cc:</b> nfbf-statewide@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Statewide] Reminder: National Convention Sponsorships from the Florida Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the link to the form.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#E5E5E5;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><img width=300 height=157 style='width:3.125in;height:1.6333in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:AE5D6739-DEF8-4C8D-83D3-2CAB1C59F677"></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=300 style='width:225.0pt;background:#E5E5E5;background-color:rgba(229, 229, 229, 1);-apple-color-filter:initial'><tr><td style='padding:6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;background-color:rgba(229, 229, 229, 1);-apple-color-filter:initial'><div style='margin-left:12.0pt;margin-right:12.0pt;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform"><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida Financial Assistance Application Form</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform"><span style='color:#A2A2A9;text-decoration:none'>docs.google.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 31, 2026, at 8:26<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Florida Statewide Secretary <<a href="mailto:statewide@nfbflorida.org">statewide@nfbflorida.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>Hello Statewide Advocates,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Just a quick reminder that the Florida affiliate is providing sponsorships for members to attend the National Convention.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Read more below.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jose<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><h2 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Good morning, Florida Federation Family, We are so excited to announce that your NFB of Florida Affiliate is once again launching our annual NFB National Convention financial assistance sponsorship program. If you are already making plans to be in Austin, Texas for the NFB\u2019s 86th annual National Convention, then this sponsorship program might be just what you need to lighten the load on your wallet. This year, your Affiliate is offering 6 (six), $200.00 sponsorships to awardees. Of course, we understand that Florida will be well represented at National Convention, and we wish we could give everyone a sponsorship, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t consider applying. If we have more eligible applicants than sponsorship awards, we will give preference to first timers and to those who have not previously, (or recently), been awarded a National Convention stipend. Below you will find a link to the application. The form is a Google form and is pretty straight forward and quite easy to complete. There appears to be a couple of quirks to the form, but we are working to correct those. When entering phone numbers, do not use special characters like hyphens or dashes. Just enter the 10 digits of a phone number without any special characters or spaces. Also, if you struggle with the radio buttons that are associated with the event type to which your application is directed, you might need to just check all the buttons and under the edit field for, \u201cother\u201d, simply write the word, National. We know that you are applying for the National Convention and won\u2019t have an issue with those buttons. The deadline for submitting your application for assistance is Monday, June 1st at 11:59 PM ET. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Sponsorship Committee Chair, Russ Davis. Certainly, you may also seek advice and guidance from your local Chapter or Division President. Before completing the application for financial assistance from the Affiliate for our upcoming incredible National Convention in Austin, please be aware, that there are some expectations connected to this sponsorship award. Award recipients are expected to Complete the application fully and completely and must submit the application before the deadline of 11:59 PM ET on June 1st, 2026 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. Applicants will be contacted by a Sponsorship Committee member by phone to discuss and review their application. Applicants should complete the National Convention in-person early registration process by the previously announced deadline date of May 31st. Applicants can further demonstrate their commitment to attending National Convention by having made arrangements for lodging and transportation prior to their interview with a committee member. Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following: Attend three of the five general sessions (of your choosing) Attend Two workshops (of your choosing) Attend the Florida Caucus. Assist with a convention activity, (if assigned by an Affiliate leader). complete a post-convention self-report activity You can access the NFB of Florida National Convention financial assistance Sponsorship form by clicking on the below link. National Convention sponsorship form With gratitude, Russ Davis, Committee Chair Ph. 904-993-8433 Email: <a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a> <br><br></span><o:p></o:p></h2></div></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>