[NFBV-Announce] Financial Assistance for the 2026 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 Saturday, September   26. Please include the words
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 Crowne Plaza
Dulles. 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 when prices go up in October. Many people choose
to share rooms and you will start seeing roommate requests posted to our
announce list starting soon. 

Please be aware that There are some truly valuable membership and leadership
development programs on Thursday, October 22  starting at 4:00 PM and the
convention General Sessions starts Friday, October 23 at 9:00 AM.

 

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 contributing?

 

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