[MI-ABS] Fwd: [NABS-L] Washington Seminar 2020 NABS Funding Applications Now OPEN!

[Victor Marques]

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> From: Arielle Silverman via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 23, 2019 at 3:21:22 PM EST
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> Cc: nabs.president at gmail.com
> Subject: Re:  [NABS-L] Washington Seminar 2020 NABS Funding Applications Now OPEN!
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> 
> NABS Family - I wanted to re-distribute the funding link for Washington
> Seminar.
> https://forms.gle/eAe9CBMc16KQEVNN6
> 
> Let me/Kenia know if you have any questions!
> 
> Best,
> Kathryn
> 
> Kathryn C. Webster
> President | National Association of Blind Students
> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
> Nabs.president at gmail.com | (203) 273-8463
> www.nabslink.org
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Johna Wright via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2019 5:09 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Johna Wright <johnawright98 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Washington Seminar 2020 NABS Funding Applications Now
> OPEN!
> 
> Hello, great and glorious human beings! 
> 
> We have some very exciting news. The applications for the Washington Seminar
> funding program are now OPEN! Link to apply:
> https://forms.gle/eAe9CBMc16KQEVNN6
> 
> Washington Seminar takes place from Monday, February 10 to Wednesday,
> February 12 in Washington DC. Applications for funding are due by Sunday,
> December 8, 2019. In order to receive funding from the national student
> division, there are specific requirements that must be met, so please review
> the below list to ensure you are eligible and able to meet all mandatory
> elements. Additionally, students will be assessed for financial need on a
> case by case basis, with the understanding that students should seek-out
> alternative funding sources, including chapter/affiliate support, personal
> contribution, and community assistance. Please direct questions to Kenia
> Flores, NABS Vice President, at kenia.flores at furman.edu. We look forward to
> seeing you in our nation's capital to advocate for equality for the blind.
> 
> REQUIREMENTS
> 1. You must be a student during the 19-20 academic year.
> 2. You must be able to travel from the evening of Sunday, February 9 to the
> evening of Wednesday, February 12, staying at the hotel for at least those
> three days.
> 3. You must attend the 2020 NABS Winter Seminar, which takes place the
> morning of Monday, February 10 at the hotel.
> 4. You must attend the NABS/Federation social event, that takes place the
> evening of Monday, February 10.
> 5. You must actively participate in at least three congressional meetings on
> Tuesday, February 11 or Wednesday, February 12.
> 6. You must attend the Congressional reception on Tuesday, February 11 from
> 5:30-7:30pm.
> 7. You must attend the legislative training on Monday afternoon, February
> 10.
> 8. You must attend the Great Gathering In on Monday, February 10.
> 9. You must abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct.
> 10. You must present yourself professionally at all times, with business
> professional attire throughout. This also means you must be aware of your
> surroundings, not drinking under age or, if of age, not drinking in the NABS
> hotel room block. Regardless, no illegal substances are permitted and
> funding will be pulled immediately. NABS has a 0-tolerance policy for all
> inappropriate behavior.
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Johna Wright
> Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of
> the National Federation of the Blind johnawright98 at gmail.com
> (706) 962-2613
> www.nabslink.org
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