[Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 2016

Thu Apr 21 13:54:18 UTC 2016

Yes! You are correct, the deadline for the Jernigan Fund is past. It was April 15. 

Shelbi

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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-Talk
Sent: April 21, 2016 9:05 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: Aleeha Dudley
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 2016

Isn't the deadline fir the Jernigan fund deadline passed? 
Aleeha 

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> On Apr 21, 2016, at 07:18, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I did not put that information on the form  to make it easier for all when the information is received I will work it out using the cap amount.
> That will be very challenging but we will make it work. Richard
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> barbara.pierce9366--- via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 7:50 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Cc: barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] national convention assistance form 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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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