[NFBMO] State Convention Assistance Applications now open

Fri Feb 7 18:50:16 UTC 2025

Greetings,

Applications are now open for convention assistance through the Gwen and George
Rittgers convention Memorial fund. Applications must be submitted on-line or by
E-mail using the attached form by March 11,2025 at 5:00pm. Applicants will be
notified by March 16 of the committee's decision. The preferred application method
is completing the on-line form  using the convention assistance link in the state
convention section of the  <http://www.nfbmo.org> www.nfbmo.org website which
should be available shortly. Applicants should make hotel reservations but should
NOT register for the convention until after they are notified of the results of
their application.

Rittgers Stipends are based on financial need and, therefore, those applying for
funding  should lay out their needs  so that the Rittgers committee can get a
picture of your situation so we can make the most informed decision. Applications
are kept strictly confidential and are shared only on an absolute  need to know
basis. Also, keep in mind that funding is very limited and will only cover a part
of your expenses but the hope is that it will be enough to make the difference on
applicants ability to attend the state convention. Please read the bylaws  below
that govern Rittgers Funding.

RITTGERS FUND APPLICATION

Complete and return to  <mailto:GCoulter at NFBMO.org> GCoulter at NFBMO.org. 

 Name:

1.	Address:

City, State:

Zip Code:

2.	Phone: 

3.	What, if any,  Missouri Chapter/Division are you a member of?: 

4.	Have you ever attended a Missouri State Convention?:

5.	Have you ever received any Funds from the Rittgers Fund?:
6.	Are you receiving any financial assistance from your chapter or other
source? If so what is the source and amount?
7.	Will you be arriving on Thursday or Friday? 
8.	Will you have a roommate or are you willing to share a room? 
9.	 If you already have a roommate what is their name? 
10.	Why do you want to attend this Convention?:

11.	What level of Financial support would you need from the fund?: 

12.	Additional Comments: 

5.00 George and Gwen Rittger's Stipends for state convention

5.01. s  The state board will allocate the maximum amount to be 

used from the fund by January 31 of each year.

5.02  An individual application must be made 30 days before the  

beginning of convention by the person requesting the funds, or by their  

chapter president, which explains the reason for the request.

5.03 It is not intended that these funds pay the entire cost of 

convention attendance, and the committee is only to allocate funds based 

on need and will not use the entire allocated amount unless recipients 

needs justify it.

5.04 The state president may authorize funding after the 

deadline in extraordinary circumstances if funds remain in the 

allocation.

5.05  Whenever practical, funds will be directly paid either to 

cover hotel costs or convention registration and meals.

5.06 New or perspective members will be given highest priority 

in their request.

5.07 Persons who have previously attended a Missouri convention 

will then be given consideration.

5.08. No person shall receive funds a second or subsequent time 

unless they experience an unexpected financial crisis that would otherwise prevent
their attendance.

1.07 Affiliate Scholarships,  Rittgers Funding, or National Convention Stipends  

which require attendance at any convention shall not be awarded  to any person who
has not attained their 18th birthday prior to the convention unless accompanied by
their parent or guardian.

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