[Ohio-talk] Convention Assistance Fform

[David Andrews]

It isn't the list software -- it passes attachments.  They are 
probably getting nuked somewhere else.

Dave

At 03:09 PM 2/17/2015, you wrote:
>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.

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org