[NFBV-Announce] NFBV25 Financial Assistance for the 2025 NFB of Virginia state convention

[tracy.soforenko at gmail.com]

Every year, the affiliate president will receive a few requests for state
convention assistance from affiliate members. We are putting some ground
rules in place to help clarify expectations.

If you are planning to request assistance, please send your request to me in
email no later than Thursday, October   2. Please include the words NFBV25
Financial Assistance and your name in the subject line. Your request should
factor in the following:

A) What are my total expected costs:

What should I expect to pay for convention factoring in expected costs for
travel, lodging, meals, and the convention registration.

I have no idea how much it costs to get from your home to the Wyndham
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. You need to do the research. In addition,
the banquet is a highlight of the convention and you don't want to miss it
so you will want to register for the convention prior to October 7 when the
discounted registration price goes up. Many people choose to share rooms and
you will start seeing roommate requests posted to our announce list starting
soon. 

Please be aware that the convention actually starts with General Session
beginning Friday, October 31 at 9:00 AM. There is some special programming
on Thursday night which will be enriching and fun.

 

B) What can I afford myself?

 

No one will be going to convention for free. Individuals requesting
financial assistance should expect to make a significant contribution to
your convention expenses. You should be factoring in this expense into your
budget.

 

C) What is my chapter or division contributing?

 

Your chapter or division is a resource for financial assistance. Do not come
to the Virginia Affiliate requesting financial assistance if you have not
asked your local chapter or division. I will be following up with chapter
and division presidents to understand how you are contributing at the
chapter or division level to programming and fundraising.

D) How much are you requesting from the affiliate 

 

After considering other sources, how much are you requesting from the
Virginia affiliate. Please note that we do not provide funding in advance.

Mark Roane will provide funding at convention, but you need to work locally
to get your travel and room expenses addressed. It is not Mark's job to hunt
you down at convention and it is not Mark's job to provide you funds as you
walk into the hotel. 

 

If you have questions, please reach out to me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

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