[Central-md-chapter] [Md-sligo] August Minute Message

Fri Aug 19 17:35:45 UTC 2016

ms. dibbie. please. add my name to state convention list I wood like 2go please

On 8/19/16, nfbmd via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> August Minute Message
>
> Fellow Federationists,
> The Convention Is Coming!
> Planning for the Golden Anniversary Convention of the National Federation
> of
> the Blind of Maryland is in full gear. Come help us celebrate 50 years of
> progress.
>
> As you know, the convention will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Inner
> Harbor at Camden Yards, 110 S. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Make your
> hotel reservations by calling 1-800-228-9290. You must tell them you are
> registering for the NFBMD convention. Use the initials, not the full name.
> Deadline for room reservations is October 1, 2016. The room rate is $92 a
> night; the tax is 15.5%. Please make your reservations quickly.
>
> Be looking in your mailbox for the pre-registration announcement and form.
> If you cannot wait for the snail mail, you may register online by going to
> www.nfbmd.org <http://www.nfbmd.org> . The registration form will be online
> beginning on August 22nd. Pre-registration closes on October 8th.
>
> Can you read Braille? Do you like to act? If the answer is yes to both
> questions, the Braille Is Beautiful Performers need you! On Friday evening
> at the state convention, the Braille Is Beautiful Players will perform the
> radio mystery drama, "Sorry, Wrong Number." If you want to audition for a
> part, call Debbie Brown at 301-881-1892 by September 2nd. This is only one
> example of what will be in store for you at this convention. Be looking at
> www.nfbmd.org for further information.
>
> NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting
> Get a sneak preview of our convention hotel by participating in the Board
> of
> Directors Meeting on Saturday, August 27. The meeting will begin at 9:30
> am.
> We will be meeting in the Harbor room at the Baltimore Marriott Inner
> Harbor
> at Camden Yards. Please be prepared to purchase lunch at the meeting. Bring
> cash, no credit cards please. Bring your ideas to help make our Golden
> Anniversary Convention extra special!
>
> Scholarships and Youth Stipends
> This summer, we assisted four blind youth so that they could attend summer
> training programs in the skills of independence. We will also be awarding
> two scholarships to college students at our state convention. To pay all of
> these bills, we had a very successful Crab Feast on August 5. Many thanks
> to
> Steve Brand, Chairman, and his committee who worked to make this event fun
> and prosperous. Many thanks to all who attended the Crab Feast.
>
> I am looking forward to the success of our Bid for Opportunity Dinner and
> Auction. This event takes place on October 1 at the College Park Knights of
> Columbus, 9450 Cherry Hill Road, College Park 20740. Tickets are $40. For
> more information, contact Debbie Brown,  <mailto:deborahb14 at verizon.net>
> deborahb14 at verizon.net, or Michelle Clark,  <mailto:mcikeyc at aol.com>
> mcikeyc at aol.com.
>
> Important Legislative Action
> President Riccobono requests the following: We need to thank Representative
> Mac Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, for
> assisting disabled veterans injured prior to September 23, 1996, to obtain
> access to the Space Available program by including language to correct the
> exclusion of these veterans from the program in the House version of the
> National Defense Authorization Act. Your letter of thanks will give
> Chairman
> Thornberry support when he seeks inclusion of his language in the final
> joint House and Senate bill when the conference committee meets in
> September. We have made it simple and convenient for you to write to
> Chairman Thornberry; all you need do is fill out the very short web form
> located at this link:  <https://nfb.org/thank-you-thornberry>
> https://nfb.org/thank-you-thornberry.
>
> The 2016 NFB BELL Academy
> Many thanks to everyone who made the 2016 NFB BELL Academy in Maryland a
> great success. We made a difference in the lives of 22 children by
> increasing their skills so that they may live the lives they want. Be sure
> to read the upcoming edition of the Braille Spectator for details. We could
> not get the job done without the help of our BELL coordinator, Melissa
> Riccobono, and our many volunteers in all three programs.
>
> The Federation Family is Growing
> Welcome to two new Federationists.  On August 9, Mary Jo and Jesse Hartle
> became the proud parents of Brayden Alexander.  His big brother and big
> sister are enjoying taking care of this new arrival.  On August 11, Melissa
> Sheeder and Aaron Carpenter became the proud parents of Ren Elizabeth
> Carpenter.  Big brother Luke is enjoying having a baby sister.  We look
> forward to meeting Brayden and Ren at future NFB events.  Congratulations
> to
> all.
>
> Back to School and Fall Shopping
> Are you doing back to school shopping or just shopping for the fall season?
> Remember to use Amazon Smile and help the National Federation of the Blind
> of Maryland. Go to
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>
>
> Dates to Keep in Mind
> August 27. NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting, time, 10 am; place, the
> Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards.
> September 1. Diabetes Conference Call, 7 pm. Call 641-715-3272. The access
> code is 720125#.
> October 1-31. Meet the Blind Month.
> October 1. Bid for opportunity dinner and auction to benefit John T. McCraw
> scholarship fund. For more information, contact Debbie Brown at
> deborahb14 at verizon.net or Michelle Clarke at mcikeyc at aol.com.
> October 15. National White Cane Safety Day.
> October 28-30.  NFBMD 50th State Convention, Baltimore Marriott Inner
> Harbor
> at Camden Yards Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.
>
>
> Sharon Maneki, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 410-715-9596
>
>