[MD-AtLarge] Meeting Reminder and December minutes

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Hi Bob,

Just call at 7:30.  Look forward to talking to you.

 

 

Sharon Maneki, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

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Do I need to call before the President's speech to register or can I just
call at 7:30? We should call before 8 so we don't interrupt the meeting
right?

Bob

 

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Hello all,

 

Happy New Year!  The next meeting of the At-Large chapter will take place on
Tuesday, January 19.  The National President's message begins at 7:30 pm and
the meeting starts at 8:00 pm.  For your convenience, the call-in number is
641-715-3272.  The access code is 720125.  Now that we are in the new year,
it is time to pay your $5 dues to be a member of the At-Large chapter.  You
may donate by going to nfbmd.org.  You will find the Paypal link on the
right side of the page under Many Ways to Donate.  Just put "dues" in the
comment section.  If you would prefer, you may send a check or money order
made out to NFBMD.  Send it to me at 9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045.
Below are the meeting minutes from December.  Thanks to Judy for standing in
for Danielle.

 

Minutes

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Chapter At Large

December 15, 2015

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Marguerite Woods.
There were 18 people on the call, at least one person for the first time.

 

After everyone introduced themselves, Michelle Clark talked about one of her
favorite websites, www.blindbargains.com.The
<http://www.blindbargains.com.The>  website is run by a blind businessman,
JJ Medaugh. She stated she especially liked the section called deals. She
explained that the website has an audio section where people can learn about
many devices.

 

There are many podcasts about various products, as well as a classified
section that lists many braille-related items for sale. The website has
links to various retail stores that offer discount coupons. Michelle stated
that an item can be returned, depending on the particular retailer's policy.


 

The question was asked if the website offered computers at reasonable rates.
Michelle said she did not believe there were any computers offered at low
rates. Mary Kuforiji stated that there was a place  called Data Flow on E.
Fayette St. in Baltimore where an individual could purchase a refurbished
computer at a reasonable rate. 

 

Ellen Ringlein then talked about the services available from the
Independence Market, sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind,
which offers  aids and devices.  She stated that the Independence Market has
two main functions-to sell low tech products and distribute NFB literature
to members and to the public. Some of the items carried are low vision and
talking watches and clocks, talking scales as well as large print address
books, check registers, and bold line paper. Writing guides, slates and
styluses, braille paper, and several kitchen items are also sold. The
Independence Market also sells canes and cane tips, adapted games and
several magnifiers. The NFB offers one free cane and one free slate and
stylus per year to individuals. The telephone number to the National Center
is 410-659-9314. Press 4 when you hear the recording. 

 

Marguerite then reminded everyone to bring items they no longer need to
Green Drop. Green Drop gives a percentage of items they sell to the NFB. 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted

Judy Rasmussen

 

 

Sharon Maneki, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

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