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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> by December 9, 2021. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Seeking a co-chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation entities, and other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Ambassadors Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and national Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Audit Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Barry Hond, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3>responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate<span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>BELL Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into NFBMD conventions and seminars<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling, editing, formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Janice Toothman, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Seeking a co-Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jenivieve White, <a name="_Hlk84181450">chairperson</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Seeking a co-chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>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<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford and Bill Borner, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and chapters and divisions on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Employment Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the employment of Maryland’s blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Guide Dog Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Legislation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for State and Federal legislative action and educating elected officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention, and development of members<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mildred Rivera, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program, including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant applications for youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive technology<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Social Media Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Karen Anderson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach using forums like Twitter and Facebook<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sports and Recreation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Looking for a co-chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Berggren, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>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<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Youth Activity Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention-Related Committees<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated exceptional effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD Convention<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Organization and Activities<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Seeking a co-chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marie Marucci, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Coordinates and oversees convention registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Teresa Graham, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in Maryland; awarded at the NFBMD Convention<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Rose Warner, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>administers award program for a child who has overcome significant challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD Convention<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>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<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michael Bullis, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>TBD, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open Board seats<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>