[MD-AtLarge] Meeting Reminder and Minutes

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Hello All,

The next meeting of the At-Large Chapter will be tomorrow, Tuesday, March
19.  Remember the National President's Message begins at 7:30 and the
meeting takes place from 8-9pm.  In honor of Woman's History Month, Judy
Rasmussen Secretary of the NFBMD will talk about how she lives the life she
wants.  Judy has done some interesting things, as a blind person, you will
not want to miss this presentation! The call in number is 641-715-3272. The
access code is 720125.  Don't forget to send in your dues to Sharon Maneki,
9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045.  Remember to be ready to say the NFB
Pledge. Read the February minutes below. 

 

 

At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for February 19, 2019

The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM 

The Meeting was started at 8 PM by Margarete Woods, president 

There were approximately 15 members on the call 

The NFB pledge was said by all members

 

Sharon mentioned that there was a NFB National Constitution, a State
Constitution, and a Chapter Constitution. The state and chapter constitution
can be found on the NFB MD website and the National constitution can be
found on the NFB National website.

 

The members discussed an article written by Peggy Chung called Blind Jim.

 

A moment of silence was taken for Larry Richardson and Rachael Olivera who
passed away in the last couple of weeks.

Update on Legislation was given:

1. First hearing about voting with one system took place in Annapolis and
they understood the message that the NFB MD brought to the hearing on this
matter 

2. Washington Seminar took place at the end of January. Maryland had a
reception and Senator Van Hollen and Congressman Sarbanes attended.

 

Ronza gave a few words during this call.  She is the president of the state
of Maryland. 

 

Tonight's guest speaker is Clifford Williams from the Virgin Islands. He
spoke about how attitude is your key to success. He spoke about his training
that he received from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. It was a
very powerful speech.

 

Submitted by Danielle Earl

 

 

Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

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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