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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi All, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next NFB chapter meeting on Thursday, January 4th at 6:00 p.m. is fast approaching. The at the Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Yes, the day and place is different from our usual day and place.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During the December meeting we had our holiday party and chapter elections. The time was enjoyed by all. Chapter dues were collected. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The tentative agenda for the meeting is as follow:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. watch the showing of “Do You Dream in Color?”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Brief discussion after the movie until 8:30<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note the movie will start at 6:30 p.m., so show up early to find a seat. The movie is free. Invite your family, friends and neighbors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Do you dream in color” On Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Since it is being shown at a Howard County library, you need to register for the event at http://host.evanced.info/hclibrary/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=97388&ret=http://host.evanced.info/hclibrary/lib/eventcalendar.asp?ln=ALL<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The documentary “Do You Dream in Color?” is the coming-of-age story of four courageous blind high school students as they strive to prove that their disability will not hold them back from achieving their dreams. This movie will appeal to people of varying backgrounds. It demonstrates adapting to, and overcoming, challenges – something that everyone encounters throughout life. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need transportation to the meeting, please remember to contact Sharon Maneki by email nfbmd@earthlink.net or phone at 410-715-9596 and bring a contribution to the meeting for the transportation fund if possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Save These Dates:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 4th chapter meeting, instead of January 2nd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 4 World Braille day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 4, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Central Maryland Chapter Hosts Screening of Do You Dream in Color Documentary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The film depicts the problems that blind students experience in public schools and other challenges that they face due to low expectations and misconceptions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>about blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Place: Howard County Public Library, Central Branch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10375 Little Patuxent Parkway<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia, MD 21044<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 18th – Annual Day in Annapolis. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> NFB Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Holiday Inn Capitol<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>550 C Street, SW<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202-479-4000<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DATES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, January 29, through Thursday, February 1, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Great Gathering-In--Monday, January 29, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Congressional Appointments--January 30 through February 1, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>February 3rd – Regional Braille Challenge, held at the Maryland School for the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 9th – Basket Bingo at The Lodge 2832 9 Mile Cir. Catonsville, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 31st – Deadline for National Scholarship Applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 7th – Bid for Opportunity auction and dinner to benefit NFBMD scholarship programs (Morningside, MD).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 15th – Deadline for NFBMD Scholarship Applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 3-8th – NFB National Convention Orlando, FL.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August 4th – Annual Crab Feast Columbus Gardens, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>November 9-11 – Annual State Convention, Carousel Hotel, Ocean City, MD. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Graham Mehl<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:blind@trailstone.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>blind@trailstone.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>NFB Central Maryland Chapter, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>LCB graduate, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.freedomscientific.com/Certification"><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=82 height=82 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D37E92.74669040" alt="JAWS Certified, 2016"></span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>