[Greater-Baltimore] NFB of Maryland Committees: Send Interest by December 9, 2021

[president at nfbmd.org]

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

 


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.

 


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.