[Ohio-Talk] Assistance form

Richard Payne rchpay7 at gmail.com
Sat Aug 28 16:28:48 UTC 2021 

All, you should just copy and paste or reply by changing the email address from the list to my email address anyone that has problems with the form write me off list and I will forward it to you.
. Please read the information before sending it to me leaders please assist those in your area that needs help.

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 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.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Wanda via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2021 9:11 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Wanda <wsloan118 at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Assistance form

Yes all that training that I had earlier when I first loss my sight really comes into play..  If something don't work, try something else.
Wan

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Wilson via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 9:48 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila Wilson <shw937 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Assistance form

Thank you for all your help it seems like to me life can be a little simpler especially when you’re trying to just fill out a form

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 27, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Wanda via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You have to clip and paste the form and put it into a word doc. Page then you can fill it out then clip and paste the completed form and put back into a e mail and send it on.
> Wan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Sheila Wilson via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Friday, August 27, 2021 8:42 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List 
> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sheila Wilson <shw937 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Assistance form
> 
> For some reason when I attempt to tap the form it will not let me type in my information?
> HELP
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 27, 2021, at 6:10 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2021 state convention 
>> Assistance Form
>> 
>> The National Federation of the Blind 2021 convention will take place 
>> November 05 through November 7 in Columbus Ohio. because affiliate 
>> resources are limited, those chosen to receive help will receive 
>> partial assistance only. Please complete this form, and submit the 
>> letters requested on or before October 1, 2021. 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 
>> <mailto:rchpay7 at gmail.com>  or call (937)829-3368, for information or 
>> help. NOTE: For anyone receiving convention assistance, you will be expected to volunteer and attend all
>> general sessions along with other meetings and workshops.      Those seeking
>> assistance to attend their first state convention will be given high 
>> consideration.
>>   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 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 deciding about 
>> your application, please explain them briefly.  We want you to pay 
>> attention to the next line. No one applies for assistance without 
>> financial need, so this request is for information about extraordinary needs only.
>> 
>> The board of directors set aside limited funds for convention 
>> assistance, and when the funds are gone no more will be available so 
>> get your request in early.
>> I  also wish to note that last year we received letters that 
>> described work that you may have done that should be able to be 
>> confirmed by your chapter president or another leader of the 
>> affiliate. While work on the local level is great, we expect our 
>> members to be working on the local, state, and national  levels.
>> 
>>   Please speak to your chapter or division president and ask him or 
>> her to send me a letter of support for your application. When they 
>> send this information, I need to know what assistance you will be 
>> getting from your chapter. This information will way very heavy on 
>> your application, so chapter president's do your best to assist our 
>> members. 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. 
>> 
>> 
>>       Name: 
>> 
>> Street Address: 
>> 
>> City, State, Zip:
>> 
>> Phone: Email
>> 
>> Number of adults:    Children: _____
>> 
>> Date of arrival  Date of departure
>> 
>> 
>> Are you requesting cash assistance for convention expenses? 
>> 
>> Are you requesting assistance with your hotel room? if the answer is 
>> No, skip the following section.
>> 
>> Have you made a room reservation? 
>> 
>> If you are a single adult, are you able to share a room with one to 
>> three people?
>> 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? 
>> 
>> Are you planning to drive to the convention? 
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> The banquet will cost about $45.00 if you preregister. Are you 
>> requesting assistance with this important fee? (Please note that this 
>> year preregistration is available online and is free. We urge 
>> everyone to preregister.
>> Please return this information  by email to rchpay7 at gmail.com 
>> <mailto:rchpay7 at gmail.com>
>> 
>> Richard Payne, 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.
>> 
>> 
>> Richard Payne,  President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>> 937/829/3368
>> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 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.
>> 
>> 
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