[MD-AtLarge] Meeting Reminder & New Phone Number

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Hello All,

 

The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large Chapter is tomorrow, Tuesday,
December 15.  Remember we are using a new phone number.  The new number is
339-209-4083.  There is no access code.  Get the holidays started early by
sharing favorite poems, stories, etc.  The National President's message
begins at 7:30 pm.  The meeting will be from 8pm to 9pm.  Read the minutes
below:

 

At-Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2020

 

The Presidential Release was played at 7:30pm.

The meeting was started at 8:00pm by Marguerite Woods, President.  

Round Robin took place with everyone announcing themselves and told their
favorite fall or Thanksgiving dish. 

Approximately 15 members on the call.

Charles led the members in the NFB pledge. 

 

Sharon announced that yesterday, November 16th was the NFB's 80th birthday. 

Marguerite gave an update about the fund raiser that the at large held in
October.

 

Treasure's report was given by Sharon 

Opening Balance:                          $820.47

Income:

Concert:                                          $538.37

Dues:                                               $ 80.00

Total Income:                                 $618.37

 

Expenses:

Concert Door Prize:                       $100

State Convention Door Prize:      $100

Senior Retreat:                               $100

One-Call-Now:                               $255

Cruise Raffle:                                  $20

Fall Raffle:                                       $10

Total Expenses:                              $585

 

Closing Balance:                            $853.84

 

A Motion was made to accept the treasurers report, seconded, and the motion
passed. 

Members shared highlights about State Convention and their thoughts about it
too. Here is what the members spoke on: 

 

The picnic and a play

Senator Van Hollen

Death Blind Committee

Chris Myers from Cumberland who spoke on the panel about Entrepreneurship

The tours 

At Large Chapter Meeting 

Breakfast Club 

Resolutions 

Blind Parents Meeting 

Merchants Meeting 

 

Chris talked about his experience that he had at the Senior Retreat which
was virtual this year. This senior retreat is put on by Ruth Sager.

Discuss changing the number to one-touch.

 

Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary 

 

 

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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