[MD-AtLarge] Meeting reminder and minutes

[Chikodinaka mr. Oguledo]

can I come 2tomorrows meeting?

On 2/17/20, nfbmd via MD-AtLarge <md-atlarge at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello all,
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> 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
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> 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.
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> At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2020.
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> The presidential Release was started at 7:40 Pm.
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> The chapter meeting was started at 8:10 Pm by Marguerite Woods, President .
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> Approximately 15 members on the call.
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> 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?
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> Presidential release,
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> Newsline,
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> Free white canes,
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> Slate and stylus,
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> Braille monitor and other literature.
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> 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.
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> Treasurer's Report.
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> Opening balance $309.45.
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> Income:
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> Hagerstown fundraiser: $140.
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> Baltimore Fundraiser:
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> Tickets: $250,
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> Lunch: $277,
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> 50/50 Raffle: $15,
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> Total for Baltimore Fundraiser $542.
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> State Convention Candy Sale: $55.
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> 2020 Dues: $55.
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> Income total $792.
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> Expenses:
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> One Call Now                   $255.98.
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> Dues to NFBMD               $ 25.00.
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> Total Expenses                 $280.98.
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> Ending Balance                $820.47.
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> There was a motion to accept the treasurer's report and then a second.
> There was a vote and the report was approved.
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> Topics that members are interested in:
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> Technology,
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> Fund raising,
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> Employment in the home,
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> NFB Philosophy,
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> National and State Resolutions being presented,
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> Jerry Price,
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> Learning about Upcoming events.
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> National legislation Items:
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> *	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)
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> For more information go to
> https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-agenda.
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> State Legislation Items:
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> *	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 .
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> For more information go to http://nfbmd.org/advocacy.
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> Blind Cruising 2020
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> 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:
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> Ship: Carnival Pride.
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> Date: September 27 - October 4, 2020.
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> Port of Departure: Baltimore, Maryland.
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> Number of nights: 7.
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> Ports visited: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; and
> Freeport, Bahamas.
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> Key Dates:
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> *       First deposit due: January 10, 2020 = $25 per person.
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> *       Second deposit due: April 15, 2020 - $250 per person plus full
> names
> of sailors.
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> *       Final payment due: June 15, 2020.
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> Types and prices of cabins (this is a per person price based on double
> occupancy and includes cabin fee, port charges, and taxes).
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> *       Balcony cabin (extended balcony) = $951.64 per person.
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> *       Balcony cabin (standard balcony) = $928.64 per person.
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> *       Balcony cabin (obstructed view) = $885.64 per person.
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> *       Ocean View cabin = $835.64 per person.
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> *       interior cabin = $770.64 per person.
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> If anyone needs a triple or quad cabin, they should let us know.
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> Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl.
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> Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy
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> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> 410-715-9596
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> 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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