In lieu of a Community Reception, UnidosUS is inviting Affiliates to attend the Hispanic Services Council's Breakfast taking place on September 25th at 8:30am to be held at the historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa in Ybor City. Please indicate your interest in attending this breakfast featuring UnidosUS President & CEO Janet Murguía as the keynote speaker when registering for the Tampa Florida Fall Convening. UnidosUS will cover the cost of your breakfast registration, as such we ask that you please plan to arrive in Florida by the evening of September 24 and that you keep us updated if your travel plans change.

Travel Stipends

STIPEND DETAILS: UnidosUS Affiliates attending one of the Fall Convenings may submit a request for a stipend up to $500. Only one stipend will be made available per organization; additional requests will be considered based on availability. Stipends are available on a first come, first served basis. Affiliates will be contacted by Affiliate Engagement staff with a decision and award letter by September 11, 2018.

REDEEMING A STIPEND: UnidosUS will reimburse Affiliates for airfare or long-distance mileage and/or lodging up to $500. Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.54/mile and must be accompanied with a map indicating the miles traveled. Participants are responsible for all other costs of attending the convening, including local transportation, meals, and incidentals. To receive this reimbursement, you must participate for the entirety of the convening and submit a copy of eligible receipts within 30 days from the date of the convening. Expenses submitted after October 27, 2018 will not be eligible for reimbursement.

ELIGIBILITY: All UnidosUS Affiliates in good standing with their Affiliation requirements (recertification, cobranding and payment of annual dues) are eligible to receive a stipend. UnidosUS reserves the right to terminate an award if it feels in its sole discretion that the Affiliate has failed to meet the terms of the award letter, including failure to attend the full Convening.