[NFBMO] George and Gwen Rittgers Convention Assistance applications are now open

[mizzoufan1979 at gmail.com]

Greetings,

Applications are now open for convention assistance through the Gwen and George
Rittgers convention fund. Applications must be submitted on-line by March 11,2026
at 5:00pm. Applicants will be notified by March15 of the committee's decision. Go
to the State Convention page on the affiliate website www.NFBMo.org/convention
<http://www.NFBMo.org/convention>   and click on the convention assistance link to
apply.  PLEASE use the on-line form if at all possible but I have attached a word
document in case someone needs it. 

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 a 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.

Note: Just because you receive funding from your chapter or another source does
not mean that you will not get assistance from the fund. 

 

If you have additional questions email me at GCoulter at NFBMo.Org
<mailto:GCoulter at NFBMo.Org>  or call me at 573-474-3226

Thanks for your attention and look forward to seeing as many folks at state
convention as possible.

Eugene Coulter, Gwen and George Rittgers Memorial Fund Chair

 

Bylaws:

5.00 George and Gwen Rittgers

Stipends for state convention

 

5.01. 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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