[Ohio-talk] Convention Assistance Fform

Kaiti Shelton kaiti.shelton at gmail.com
Wed Feb 18 02:56:41 UTC 2015 

Perhaps it is due to the size of the attachment. Just my thought, but pasting the contents of an attachment on the list seems to work reasonably well.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:49 PM, Deborah Kendrick via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Barbara, 
> Something weird is going on in cybespace.  
> I sent the scholarship application to the list today, and the attachment
> went through just fine.  
> I am not savvy enough in such matters to understand why some are going and
> some not, but thought I'd point it out for the pondering of someone who
> might be!
> Deborah
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> barbara.pierce9366--- via Ohio-talk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:09 PM
> To: Aleeha Dudley; NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Convention Assistance Fform
> 
> We discovered last week when I tried to send the wave files of the songs
> that the lists strip out the attach;ments.
> Barbara
> Barbara Pierce
> President Emerita
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
> 440-774-8077
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you zwant;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
> 
> On Feb 17, 2015, at 3:18 PM, Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk
> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> I do not see the attachment, randomly. Anyone else having this problem?
>> 
>> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas Vice President, Ohio 
>> Association of Guide Dog Users Vice President, Ohio Association of 
>> Blind Students Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the 
>> Blind of Ohio
>> Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back. 
>> "The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears." - 
>> Arabian proverb
>> 
>>> On Feb 17, 2015, at 11:36 AM, Eric Duffy via Ohio-talk
> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am pasting and attaching  the convention assistance form that should be
> used to request funds to attend the 2015 convention in orlando.
>>> 
>>> This money will go only as far as our drive for 75 fund will allow, so
> let's help JW., and the committee build the fund.
>>> 
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2015 Convention Assistance 
>>> Form
>>> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind 2015 convention will take place July
> 5 through July 10 in Orlando, Florida. Because affiliate resources are
> restricted, those chosen to receive help will receive partial assistance
> only. Please complete this form and the letters requested and return them to
> the president before April 15. Requests received after that date will not be
> considered. If you have questions about the form or the process, contact me
> by Email peduffy63 at gmail.com <mailto:peduffy63 at gmail.com> or call (614)
> 935-6965, for information or help. Those seeking assistance to attend their
> first national convention are asked to apply for assistance from the
> Jernigan Fund. We will look with much more sympathy on requests for
> assistance of first-timers who enclose their application letters to the
> Jernigan Fund. Consult the January, February, or March issues of the Braille
> Monitor for application instructions.
>>>    If you request cash assistance, you will have to sign an expense
> reimbursement form, which you can get from the president. Without a signed
> blank form that we can fill out with the amount of cash granted, we cannot
> advance any funds. If you are requesting help with  transportation only, so
> that we can buy your ticket without your receiving the money directly, you
> need not obtain and sign  the  expense form.
>>>    Whatever assistance you are requesting, please attach a letter
> explaining why you wish to attend the convention and what you hope to
> accomplish as a result. If we should know about extenuating circumstances
> before making a decision about your application, please explain them
> briefly. No one applies for assistance without financial need, so this
> request is for information about extraordinary needs only.
>>> 
>>>    Please speak to your chapter or division president, and ask him or
> her to send me a letter of support for your application. If you are not yet
> a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, please call me for
> an interview by phone.
>>> 
>>>    Please submit all materials by Email if at all possible. Information
> sent by US mail will be accepted, but faxing is not an option.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Name: _____________________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> Street Address: 
>>> ______________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> City, State, Zip:  
>>> _____________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> Phone:   _______________________   Email ______________________________
>>> 
>>> Number of adults:_____         Children:_____
>>> 
>>> Date of arrival _____ Date of departure ________
>>> 
>>> The maximum stipend to offset convention expenses is $30 a day for adults
> and $20 a day for each child.
>>> 
>>> Are you requesting cash assistance for convention expenses?  ___Yes
> ___No
>>> 
>>> Are you requesting assistance with your hotel room?  ___Yes  ___No If 
>>> the answer is No, skip the following section.
>>> 
>>> Have you made a room reservation?  ___Yes  ___No
>>> 
>>> If you are a single adult, are you able to share a room with one to three
> people?
>>> ___Yes  ___No
>>> Note: hotel assistance will be for half of a double. If you find more
> roommates, your cash will go further.
>>> Should a roommate know about any habits or health problems?  ___Yes  
>>> ___No If yes, please explain.__________________________________
>>> 
>>> Are you requesting transportation assistance?  ___Yes  ___No If you 
>>> answered no, skip the following section.
>>> 
>>> Are you planning to drive to the convention? __Yes  ___No
>>> 
>>> If so, how much assistance are you requesting? $_________ (We 
>>> reimburse at 48 cents a mile.)
>>> 
>>> If you have already made transportation arrangements, please explain
> them.    
>>> 
>>> __________________________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> __________________________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> __________________________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> Miscellaneous Expenses
>>> 
>>> Will you need childcare?  ____Yes  ____No    If yes, for how many?  ___
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Together registration and banquet will cost about $80 if you 
>>> preregester. Are you requesting assistance with these important fees?  
>>> ___Yes  ___No (Please note that this year preregistration is 
>>> available online and by mail. We urge everyone to save money by 
>>> preregistering.)
>>> 
>>> Send by Email peduffy63 at gmail.com <mailto:peduffy63 at gmail.com> or 
>>> Mail before April 15 to:
>>> NFB of Ohio
>>> P.O. Box 82055
>>> Columbus, OH  43202
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Eric Duffy, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio The 
>>> National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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