<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Greetings Tampa Members,</div><div>Please see below an email from Denise Valkema regarding assistance to our national convention.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Form For National Convention - Now<br>Available!<br>Submission Deadline: <span dir="ltr">May 1, 2023</span>,<br>by <span dir="ltr">11:59pm</span></b><br> <br>General Information<br><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is offering a $200 grant to eligible members to offset the costs of convention attendance. Our aim is to offer ten sponsorships with a focus to assist first-timers, but all may apply and be considered. 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.<br><br>Awardee Expectations<br>Recipients of the grant are expected to complete the following:<br>• Attend four of the six general sessions (of your choosing)<br>• Attend Two workshops (of your choosing)<br>• Attend the Florida Caucus<br>• If assigned, assist with a convention activity<br>• As assigned, complete a post-convention self-report activity<br><br>If interested, please submit the attached application to:<br>NFB Committee Chair<br>Denise Valkema<br><a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com" target="_blank">valkemadenise@aol.com</a><br>or use this Google Form Link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdRjW477Wn9973GooKzgLOGPrH60R1PeRSj_w2LkBR7EfLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a><br><br>Please Note: If you need assistance with application completion and/or submission, please call Denise Valkema at <span dir="ltr">305-972-8529</span> or contact your chapter president for support.</div></div></div></blockquote><br></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></body></html>