[NFBSATX] Fwd: [NFBT] 2024 Washington Seminar

Mon Nov 13 18:09:25 UTC 2023

I need to clarify that a stronger emphasis is being made this year to
make chapter participation a requirement of any assistance. I do
realize members usually cannot attend all meetings due to scheduling
conflicts, work, and family obligations but we do need attendance and
participation in chapter events be part of the consideration. We will
discuss the extent of this at our November meeting.

Best regards,
Wendy Walker
President
San Antonio Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Texas

On 11/12/23, Kimberly Christenson via NFBSATX <nfbsatx at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Wendy,
> I am interested in receiving assistance to go to Washington seminar.
> Thank you kindly.
> Kimberly Christenson .
>
> Sent from Kimberly Christenson's iPhone
>
>> On Nov 11, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Wendy Walker via NFBSATX <nfbsatx at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Further discussion of due dates and chapter assistance will be at our
>> November chapter meeting Saturday, November 18.  The information for
>> applying for state assistance for Washington Seminar is below my
>> signature.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Wendy Walker
>> President
>> San Antonio Chapter
>> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Norma Crosby <ncrosby at nfbtx.org>
>> Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:58:59 -0600
>> Subject: [NFBT] 2024 Washington Seminar
>> To: "<member at nfbtx.org>" <member at nfbtx.org>
>>
>> Happy Friday,
>>
>> I just wrote a letter to our chapter presidents, reminding them that our
>> affiliate is assisting as many as twelve people who wish to attend the
>> upcoming Washington Seminar. I have asked them to recommend members who
>> should be considered for assistance, and I wanted to let all of you know
>> that you should take the time to request that they recommend you if you
>> hope to receive assistance to attend. They must let me know about who has
>> requested assistance no later than 5:00 PM on December 1, and they may
>> notify chapter members of an earlier deadline that will allow them to get
>> your request to me on time. Please adhere to their deadline to help them
>> out.
>>
>> To request assistance, contact your local chapter president using the
>> communication tool you and they generally use when contacting one another.
>> Let them know that you would like to be considered for assistance. They
>> will let you know whether or not they can recommend you. If they cannot,
>> they should let you know why. Keep in mind that a lot of people request
>> this assistance, and we don't have funding to take everyone. So, if you
>> aren't chosen this year, make a note to ask again next year.
>>
>> In determining whether or not to request assistance, consider the
>> following:
>>
>> 1.  Assistance is limited to an airline ticket and a shared hotel room. We
>> don't generally pay for single rooms because it increases our cost, and we
>> have a budget.
>> 2.  The Washington Seminar involves a lot of walking. Everyone is welcome,
>> but if walking long distances is a problem for you, we suggest that you
>> consider picking a different event to help with.
>> 3.  Those who receive assistance are responsible for their own meals and
>> all local transportation.
>> 4.  Participants will be assigned to a team. A team leader will be
>> assigned, and most teams will consist of three or four people.
>> 5.  Some virtual training meetings will be offered before the seminar. If
>> you receive assistance, you should attend. If your schedule doesn't permit
>> you to attend in advance of the seminar, you should know that there will
>> be
>> training opportunities during the seminar, and those who receive
>> assistance
>> should attend those meetings.
>>
>> If you don't receive assistance, you can still attend the seminar at your
>> own expense. However, as a reminder, I will need to know that you plan to
>> attend so I can assign you to a team. If you are planning to attend
>> without
>> assistance, please get in touch with me via email or telephone by December
>> 15. That will allow me to build our teams to include you. We love having
>> members who are passionate about attending and willing to spend their own
>> dollars to participate. So don't be shy. We definitely want to include
>> you.
>>
>> I can't speak for our local chapters, but some may provide assistance, so
>> check in with your chapter president to see if that is possible.
>>
>> If you are selected to receive assistance from our affiliate, you will be
>> notified by December 8. That notification will contain information about
>> your next steps. If you don't happen to be selected this year, you will
>> also receive a notice thanking you for applying and encouraging you to
>> apply next year. Whether or not we are able to take you this year, please
>> know that you are a valued part of our community and I encourage you to
>> help with our legislative effort throughout the year.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
>> 1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215
>> Alvin, TX  77511
>> (281) 968-7733 (Main Office)
>> (281) 968-7158 (Fax)
>> ncrosby at nfbtx.org
>>
>> To schedule a meeting with me go to https://calendly.com/ncrosby/meeting
>>
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