[Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 2016

Thu Apr 21 11:36:17 UTC 2016

His phone number is found in the first paragraph after the section entitled instructions.

Warmly,
Rachel Kuntz

> On Apr 21, 2016, at 3:20 AM, Deborah Kendrick via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Richard,
> You say on the form that people can call you with questions, but your phone
> number is not here.  
> I am not asking for myself -- I have your phone number. 
> I am pointing it out, so you can add it for those who do not have it.
> Best,
> Deborah
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of richard
> via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 5:59 PM
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
> Cc: richard
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 2016
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 2016 Convention Assistance Form
> 
> 
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind 2016 convention will take place June 30
> through July 5th at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort at 9939 Universal
> Boulevard in Orlando, Florida. .
> 
> 
> 
> Instructions:
> 
> 
> 
> Please complete this form and the letters requested and return them to
> president, Richard . Payne before May 7, 2016.  Requests received after that
> date will not be considered.  If you have questions about the form or the
> process, contact me by Email at rchpay7 at gmail.com or call (937)396-5573, for
> information or help. 
> 
> 
> 
> For anyone receiving convention assistance, volunteer positions at either
> the NFB Independence Market or the Ohio Affiliate Exhibit Table will be
> highly recommended for you to participate.  If there is any reason you would
> not be able to perform these volunteer positions, please notify me.
> 
> 
> 
> First Timers:
> 
> 
> 
> Those of you seeking assistance to attend the first national convention must
> apply for assistance from the Jernigan Fund. Thus, First-Timers, will
> receive great consideration on requests for assistance of who has enclose
> their application letters to the Jernigan Fund.  Please consult the January,
> February, or March issues of the Braille Monitor for application
> instructions.
> 
> 
> 
> Assistance Request:
> 
> 
> 
> If you request cash assistance from the Ohio Affiliate, you will have to
> sign an expense reimbursement form, which you can get from the president.
> Without this 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 do not need to 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, you must call me for an interview by phone at the contact
> information above.  
> 
> 
> 
> Finally, please submit all materials by Email if at all possible.
> Information sent by US mail will be accepted, but faxing is not an option.
> Thank you for submitting your application and I am looking forward to seeing
> you at the 2016 National Federation of the Blind Convention in Orlando
> Florida!
> 
> 
> 
> 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 $40 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 $85.00 if you preregister.
> 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 to rchpay7 at gmail.com > or Mail before May    7th to:
> 
> NFB of Ohio
> 
> 1019 Wilmington ave. apt. 43
> 
> Kettering, OH 45420
> 
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, 
> 
> Richard Payne, President  
> 
> 
> 
> 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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