[Greater-Baltimore] NFB of Maryland Committees: Deadline for Interest Extended to December 22, 2021

Tue Dec 14 12:30:21 UTC 2021

Greetings, Chief:

I am interested in the Braille Spectator Committee and the State Convention
Registration Committee.

Tony Cobb

On Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 12:18 AM president--- via Greater-Baltimore <
greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> Several people have requested more time to submit their preferences for NFB
> of Maryland committees.  They’ve also requested that we add a few more, and
> so we will.  There are 34 Maryland Committees in total – hopefully there is
> something here for every member’s tastes and interests.
>
>
>
> We’ve added the Crafters Committee and converted Transportation from an ad
> hoc committee to a standing committee.
>
>
>
> Please see the list below and advise, if you haven’t already, what, if any
> committees, with which you’d like to get involved.  Please send me your
> interest by December 22, 2021.
>
>
>
>
>
> All,
>
> I am beginning to think about 2022 committee appointments for the NFB of
> Maryland.  If you are interested in being appointed to a particular
> committee, please send me an email with the name of the committee or
> committees for which you are interested.  I can’t promise everyone will be
> appointed to the committees they request, but it is very helpful to know
> where people are interested in contributing most.  Please send your
> interest
> email to me at President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org>  by
> December
> 9, 2021.
>
>
>
> If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me
> know.
>
>
>
>
>
> Below is a list of the 2022 committees as they currently stand.  The
> individuals listed below have been asked to chair these committees, but
> this
> may change when final appointments are sent out.
>
>
>
>
> Advocacy Committee
>
>
> Sharon Maneki, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-chair
>
> Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation entities, and
> other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland
>
>
>
>
> Ambassadors Committee
>
>
> Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons
>
> responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and national
> Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events
>
>
>
>
>
> Audit Committee
>
>
> Barry Hond, chairperson
>
>
> responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate
>
>
>
>
>
> BELL Committee
>
>
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
>
> plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into
> NFBMD conventions and seminars
>
>
>
>
>
> Braille Spectator Committee
>
>
> Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors
>
> Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling, editing,
> formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of
> Maryland
>
>
>
>
> Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee
>
>
> Janice Toothman, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-Chairperson
>
> works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland
>
>
>
>
> Crafters Committee
>
>
> Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, Co-chairpersons
>
> Coordinates activities related to those who enjoy crafting, such as
> knitting, sculpture, scrapbooking, and other crafts.
>
>
>
>
> Development and Fundraising Committee
>
>
> Jenivieve White, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-chairperson
>
> coordinates long-term and short-term fundraising initiatives including:
> preparing and submitting grant proposals; sending out annual appeal
> letters;
> working with estate attorneys; administering Spring and Fall raffles;
> marketing Amazon smile; planning Basket Bingo, Crab Feast, and other
> fundraisers
>
>
>
>
>
> Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
>
>
> Qualik Ford and Bill Borner, co-chairpersons
>
> Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and chapters and
> divisions
> on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
>
>
>
>
> Employment Committee
>
>
> Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons
>
> Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the
> employment of Maryland’s blind.
>
>
>
>
>
> Guide Dog Issues Committee
>
>
> Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons
>
> works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland
>
>
>
>
>
> Legislation Committee
>
>
> Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons
>
> responsible for State and Federal legislative action and educating elected
> officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland
>
>
>
>
> Membership Committee
>
>
> Dezman Jackson, chairperson
>
> responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention,
> and development of members
>
>
>
>
>
> PAC Plan Committee
>
>
> John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons
>
> Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.
>
>
>
>
>
> Public Relations Committee
>
>
> Chris Danielsen, chairperson
>
> responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives
>
>
>
>
>
> Resolutions Committee
>
>
> Chris Danielsen, chairperson
>
> responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members
> be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor
>
>
>
>
>
> Scholarship Committee
>
>
> Mildred Rivera, chairperson
>
> responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program,
> including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond
>
>
>
>
> Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee
>
>
> Sharon Maneki, chairperson
>
> responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant applications for
> youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive technology
>
>
>
>
>
> Social Media Committee
>
>
> Karen Anderson, chairperson
>
> responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach
> using forums like Twitter and Facebook
>
>
>
>
>
> Sports and Recreation Committee
>
>
> Qualik Ford, chairperson
>
> *Looking for a co-chairperson
>
> responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.
>
>
>
>
> Transportation Committee
>
>
> TBD, chairperson
>
> *Looking for a chairperson
>
> Responsible for leading the affiliate’s work on transportation-related
> issues including MTA, WAMATa, Mobility, floating bus stops, and rideshare
> services.
>
>
>
>
> Website and Technology Committee
>
>
> John Berggren, chairperson
>
> responsible for NFBMD.org content and formatting, NFBMD databases, AV/IT at
> conventions, seminars, and other events, and other technology necessary for
> the operations of the NFB of Maryland
>
>
>
>
>
> Youth Activity Committee
>
>
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
>
> responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs
>
>
>
>
>
> Convention-Related Committees
>
>
>
>
>
> Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee
>
>
> Debbie Brown, chairperson
>
> administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated exceptional
> effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD Convention
>
>
>
>
>
> Convention Child Care Committee
>
>
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
>
> coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention
>
>
>
>
>
> Convention Organization and Activities
>
>
> Meleah Jensen, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-chairperson
>
> coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics
>
>
>
>
>
> Convention Registration Committee
>
>
> Marie Marucci, chairperson
>
> Coordinates and oversees convention registration.
>
>
>
>
> Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee
>
>
> Teresa Graham, chairperson
>
> administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in Maryland;
> awarded at the NFBMD Convention
>
>
>
>
>
> Door Prize Committee
>
>
> Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons
>
> coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities
>
>
>
>
>
> Gold Cup Crab Race Committee
>
>
> Rose Warner, chairperson
>
> Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention
>
>
>
>
> Jennifer Baker Award Committee
>
>
> Melissa Riccobono, chairperson
>
> administers award program for a child who has overcome significant
> challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD Convention
>
>
>
>
>
> Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee
>
>
> Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson
>
> administers award program for a Federationist who has demonstrated
> exceptional and sustained service and commitment to the NFB of Maryland;
> awarded at the NFBMD Convention
>
>
>
>
>
> National Funding Support Auction Committee
>
>
> Michael Bullis, chairperson
>
> Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state
> convention.
>
>
>
>
>
> Nominating Committee
>
>
> TBD, chairperson
>
> responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open
> Board seats
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ronza Othman, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> 443-426-4110
>
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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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Anthony Cobb
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