[MD-AtLarge] Meeting reminder and minutes

[nfbmd]

Hello all,

 

The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large Chapter will be on Tuesday, February
18.  The National President's message begins at 7:30 and the meeting is from
8 pm - 9 pm.  This will be a jam-packed meeting.  Toni March, the Director
of the Office on Blindness and Vision Services in the Division of
Rehabilitation Services, will talk about how to get technology,
rehabilitation teaching services, and more.  Upcoming events, such as the
TUG meeting on March 14 and the Center Stage presentation on March 26 will
be discussed.  On March 14 you can learn about OrCam and the Center Stage
presentation will be "Where we Stand".   Call in and learn more about these
events.  Remember the call-in number for the meeting tomorrow is
605-313-4818.  The access code is 720125.  Read the January minutes below. 

 

At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2020. 

The presidential Release was started at 7:40 Pm. 

The chapter meeting was started at 8:10 Pm by Marguerite Woods, President .

Approximately 15 members on the call. 

 

We had a discussion about the relationship between the National Federation
of the Blind, the state affiliate and local chapters.  All of the levels
work together.  What do we get from the National Office?

Presidential release, 

Newsline,

Free white canes, 

Slate and stylus, 

Braille monitor and other literature. 

 

The state level, helps people with information, referral and advocacy.  And
the local chapters is the grass-roots level where people meet other blind
people and share support and experience.  The local chapters also help the
state with its legislative program, etc. 

              

Treasurer's Report. 

Opening balance $309.45.

 

Income:

Hagerstown fundraiser: $140. 

Baltimore Fundraiser:

Tickets: $250, 

Lunch: $277, 

50/50 Raffle: $15,

Total for Baltimore Fundraiser $542. 

State Convention Candy Sale: $55. 

2020 Dues: $55.

Income total $792.

 

Expenses: 

One Call Now                   $255.98.

Dues to NFBMD               $ 25.00.

Total Expenses                 $280.98.

Ending Balance                $820.47.

 

There was a motion to accept the treasurer's report and then a second.
There was a vote and the report was approved.

Topics that members are interested in:

Technology, 

Fund raising, 

Employment in the home, 

NFB Philosophy, 

National and State Resolutions being presented, 

Jerry Price, 

Learning about Upcoming events.

 

National legislation Items: 

*	Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 2086/S. 815)
*	Greater Access and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology
(GAIN) Act (H.R. 3929)
*	Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education (AIM HIGH)
Act (H.R. 5312/S. 3095)

For more information go to
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-agenda. 

 

State Legislation Items: 

 

*	Regulating Electric Scooters.
*	Uplifting the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped into the 21st Century.
*	Appropriation for the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access
(CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce.
*	Voting: Restoring the Secret ballot .

 

For more information go to http://nfbmd.org/advocacy.  

 

Blind Cruising 2020

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland will be hosting a cruise
fundraiser from September 27, 2020 to October 4, 2020.   The affiliate will
receive a portion of the cost of each cabin that is booked.  All are
welcome, including members of the NFBMD, other affiliates, families,
colleagues, and friends.  For additional information or to reserve your
cabin, please email  <mailto:NFBMD.outreach at gmail.com>
NFBMD.outreach at gmail.com.  Details are as follows:

Ship: Carnival Pride.

Date: September 27 - October 4, 2020.

Port of Departure: Baltimore, Maryland.

Number of nights: 7.

Ports visited: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; and
Freeport, Bahamas.

Key Dates:

*       First deposit due: January 10, 2020 = $25 per person.

*       Second deposit due: April 15, 2020 - $250 per person plus full names
of sailors.

*       Final payment due: June 15, 2020.

 

Types and prices of cabins (this is a per person price based on double
occupancy and includes cabin fee, port charges, and taxes).

*       Balcony cabin (extended balcony) = $951.64 per person.

*       Balcony cabin (standard balcony) = $928.64 per person.

*       Balcony cabin (obstructed view) = $885.64 per person.

*       Ocean View cabin = $835.64 per person.

*       interior cabin = $770.64 per person.

 

If anyone needs a triple or quad cabin, they should let us know.

 

Respectfully 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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