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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>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 321 372 4899 <o:p></o:p></p></div><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>From:</b> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 23, 2022 8:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFBF <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise@aol.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Financial Assistance for State Convention<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=s3 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center'><span class=s2><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Financial Assistance Application</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s3 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=s2><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Form For State Convention - Now</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s3 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=s2><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Available!</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s3 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=s2><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Submission Deadline: September 6, 2022,</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s3 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=s2><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>by 11:59pm</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>General Information</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is offering a $200<s> </s>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.</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Awardee Requirements</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• Be pre-registered for State Conventionand banquet</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• Attend both general sessions</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• Attend at least three workshops (of your choosing)</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• 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.</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• If assigned, assist with a convention activity</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>• As assigned, complete a post-convention self-report activity</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s4 style='margin:0in;text-align:justify;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>If interested, please submit completed application using link below: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0563C1'>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Please Note: If you need assistance with application completion and/or submission, please call Denise Valkema at 305-972-8529 or email at </span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com"><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0563C1'>valkemadenise@aol.com</span></b></span></a></span><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>or contact your chapter president for support.</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>NFB Committee Chair</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s14 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:black'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s14 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:black'>Financial Assistance Application Form</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s14 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-line-height-alt:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:black'>Applicant Information:</span></b></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Name: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Best Contact Phone: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Address: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>City, State, ZIP: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>E-mail:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Chapter/Division: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Chapter President Name:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Chapter President Phone Number:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=s16 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:84.0pt;text-indent:-84.0pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Member Since: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>I am seeking assistance to attend:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>( ) National Convention </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>( ) State Convention </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>( ) Other NFBF Seminar/Event (Please specify event name): </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Indicate any other sources for funding you have applied to, including Chapters of NFBF:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>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.</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Indicate positions of leadership you have held: </span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Why do you want to attend this event?</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>What would you gain from attending this event?</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>How do you plan to give back or contribute to our organization and/or our</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>movement?</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>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:</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Must abide by the NFB Code of Conduct and all affiliate policies;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>2. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Must attend required activities for the event for which I am receiving funding;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>3. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Must work any assigned jobs, shifts, or tasks at the event that are assigned to me by the NFBF;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>4. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>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;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>5. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>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;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>6. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Am responsible for arranging my own lodging and transportation;</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:27.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt'><span class=s17><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>7. </span></span><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>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.</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Signature of Applicant: (Typing your name here will suffice as your signature)</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span class=bumpedfont15><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Date</span></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>—<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Denise Valkema<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>(305)972-8529<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Sylvia Young <<a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbflorida.org">treasurer@nfbflorida.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> August 22, 2022 at 9:13:40 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Douglas Ingram <<a href="mailto:dingram59@comcast.net">dingram59@comcast.net</a>>, Denise Valkema <<a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com">valkemadenise@aol.com</a>>, Kaye Baker <<a href="mailto:kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com">kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com</a>>, Peggy Fleischer <<a href="mailto:peggyfleischer@bellsouth.net">peggyfleischer@bellsouth.net</a>>, Camille Tate <<a href="mailto:ctate2076@att.net">ctate2076@att.net</a>>, Jorge Hernandez <<a href="mailto:jeh6@bellsouth.net">jeh6@bellsouth.net</a>>, Russell Davis <<a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a>>, Paul Martinez <<a href="mailto:paul09ms@gmail.com">paul09ms@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Financial Assistance for State Convention</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Board,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Please find attached the committee's recommendation for the financial assistance form and introduction email for state convention, for your review and approval.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><em><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#222222'>Sylvia Young, Treasurer </span></em><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><em><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#222222'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></em><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><em><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#222222'>850-322-5937</span></em><span style='color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>