[Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 2016

Thu Apr 21 11:50:21 UTC 2016

Interested applicants for assistance should remember that the board voted on April 16 to divide the total amount for convention assistance among those who apply. You will not get any more than that total amount of cash. This looks like last year’s form, which was constructed in a different way. Just remember that there is a ceiling on the amount of assistance you can receive this year.

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 want; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Apr 20, 2016, at 5:59 PM, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 2016 Convention Assistance Form
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> 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. .
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> Instructions:
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> 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. 
> 
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> 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.
> 
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> First Timers:
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> 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.
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> Assistance Request:
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> 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.  
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> 
> 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!
> 
> 
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> Name: _____________________________________________________________
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> Street Address: _____________________________________________________
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> City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________
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> Phone:   _______________________   Email ______________________________
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> Number of adults: _____            Children: _____
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> Date of arrival _____ Date of departure ________
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> The maximum stipend to offset convention expenses is $40 a day for adults
> and $20 a day for each child.
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> Are you requesting cash assistance for convention expenses? Yes/No ___   ___
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> Are you requesting assistance with your hotel room? Yes/NO ______ If the
> answer is No, skip the following section.
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> Have you made a room reservation? Yes/NO______
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> If you are a single adult, are you able to share a room with one to three
> people? Yes/NO _____
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> Note: hotel assistance will be for half of a double. If you find more
> roommates, your cash will go further.
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> Should a roommate know about any habits or health problems? Yes/NO ______ If
> yes, please explain.__________________________________
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> Are you requesting transportation assistance? Yes/NO ___ ___ If you answered
> no, skip the following section.
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> Are you planning to drive to the convention? Yes/NO _____
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> If so, how much assistance are you requesting? $_________ (We reimburse at
> 48 cents a mile.)
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> If you have already made transportation arrangements, please explain them.
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> __________________________________________________________________
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> __________________________________________________________________
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> __________________________________________________________________
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> Miscellaneous Expenses
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> Will you need childcare? Yes/NO ________    If yes, for how many?  ___
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> 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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