[NFBF-Miami-Dade] Fwd: [NFBF-L] Financial Assistance for State Convention deadline approaching

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Mon Sep 5 13:03:50 UTC 2022



Thank you

Jorge Hernandez 

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> From: DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 4, 2022 at 10:51:06 AM EDT
> 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 deadline approaching
> Reply-To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Take the google link  below, fill out the application in body of email or fill out attached form.
> 
>>> 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
>>>  
>>> Please Note: If you need assistance with application completion and/or submission, please call Denise Valkema at 305-972-8529 or email at 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
>>> 
> 
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