[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [NFBF-L] Financial Assistance for State Convention

Tue Aug 23 17:42:25 UTC 2022

If you are a first time attendee to our state convention, please fill out the attached form and send it to the email address listed at the bottom. There is a deadline, so please don’t wait too long.

Sincerely, 

Camille Tate 

2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Phone: 321 372 4899 

From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 8:35 AM
To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
Subject: [NFBF-L] Financial Assistance for State Convention

Financial Assistance Application

Form For State Convention - Now

Available!

Submission Deadline: September 6, 2022,

by 11:59pm

General Information

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is offering a $200 grant to first timers attending convention to offset the costs of 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.

Awardee Requirements

Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:

• Be pre-registered for State Conventionand banquet

• Attend both general sessions

• Attend at least three workshops (of your choosing)

• Attend Board Meeting, Resolutions meeting and Rookie Round Up.  If transportation hinders your participation in any of these activities, please contact the committee chair, immediately.

• If assigned, assist with a convention activity

• As assigned, complete a post-convention self-report activity

If interested, please submit completed application using link below:  <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please Note: If you need assistance with application completion and/or submission, please call Denise Valkema at 305-972-8529 or email at  <mailto:valkemadenise at aol.com> valkemadenise at aol.comor contact your chapter president for support.

NFB Committee Chair

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA

Financial Assistance Application Form

Applicant Information:

Name: 

Best Contact Phone: 

Address: 

City, State, ZIP: 

E-mail:

Chapter/Division: 

Chapter President Name:

Chapter President Phone Number:

Member Since: 

I am seeking assistance to attend:

( ) National Convention 

( ) State Convention 

( ) Other NFBF Seminar/Event (Please specify event name): 

Indicate any other sources for funding you have applied to, including Chapters of NFBF:

Indicate Federation activities in which you have been involved in the last two years, including but not limited to National Convention, State Convention, and Washington Seminar.

Indicate positions of leadership you have held: 

Why do you want to attend this event?

What would you gain from attending this event?

How do you plan to give back or contribute to our organization and/or our

movement?

NFBF reserves the right to require repayment of any award if recipient fails to attend the event or complete assigned tasks.  If unable to attend, recipient must inform committee immediately.  By signing below, I acknowledge and understand that as a condition of receiving funding, I:

1. Must abide by the NFB Code of Conduct and all affiliate policies;

2. Must attend required activities for the event for which I am receiving funding;

3. Must work any assigned jobs, shifts, or tasks at the event that are assigned to me by the NFBF;

4. Must notify NFBF immediately if my plans change and I am either unable to attend the event or must shorten the duration of my participation in the event;

5. Must return any awarded funds if I do not attend the event and/or return the portion determined to be appropriate by NFBF if I shorten the duration of my attendance at the event;

6. Am responsible for arranging my own lodging and transportation;

7. Should I violate any of the above requirements, NFBF may rescind any financial assistance it has committed. I am responsible for my own costs and repaying any costs NFBF has already paid on my behalf, and I am not eligible for financial assistance from NFBF in the future.

Signature of Applicant: (Typing your name here will suffice as your signature)

Date

—

Thanks, 

Denise Valkema

(305)972-8529

Begin forwarded message:

From: Sylvia Young <treasurer at nfbflorida.org <mailto:treasurer at nfbflorida.org> >
Date: August 22, 2022 at 9:13:40 PM EDT
To: Douglas Ingram <dingram59 at comcast.net <mailto:dingram59 at comcast.net> >, Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com <mailto:valkemadenise at aol.com> >, Kaye Baker <kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com <mailto:kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com> >, Peggy Fleischer <peggyfleischer at bellsouth.net <mailto:peggyfleischer at bellsouth.net> >, Camille Tate <ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net> >, Jorge Hernandez <jeh6 at bellsouth.net <mailto:jeh6 at bellsouth.net> >, Russell Davis <russell at radiorusty.com <mailto:russell at radiorusty.com> >, Paul Martinez <paul09ms at gmail.com <mailto:paul09ms at gmail.com> >
Subject: Financial Assistance for State Convention

Board,

Please find attached the committee's recommendation for the financial assistance form and introduction email for state convention, for your review and approval.

Sylvia Young, Treasurer 

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

850-322-5937

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