[MD-AtLarge] NFB of Maryland Committees: Deadline for Interest Extended to December 22, 2021

Tue Dec 14 05:17:59 UTC 2021

All,

Several people have requested more time to submit their preferences for NFB
of Maryland committees.  They’ve also requested that we add a few more, and
so we will.  There are 34 Maryland Committees in total – hopefully there is
something here for every member’s tastes and interests.

We’ve added the Crafters Committee and converted Transportation from an ad
hoc committee to a standing committee.  

Please see the list below and advise, if you haven’t already, what, if any
committees, with which you’d like to get involved.  Please send me your
interest by December 22, 2021.

All,

I am beginning to think about 2022 committee appointments for the NFB of
Maryland.  If you are interested in being appointed to a particular
committee, please send me an email with the name of the committee or
committees for which you are interested.  I can’t promise everyone will be
appointed to the committees they request, but it is very helpful to know
where people are interested in contributing most.  Please send your interest
email to me at President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org>  by December
9, 2021.  

If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me
know.

Below is a list of the 2022 committees as they currently stand.  The
individuals listed below have been asked to chair these committees, but this
may change when final appointments are sent out.

Advocacy Committee

Sharon Maneki, chairperson 

*Seeking a co-chair

Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation entities, and
other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland

Ambassadors Committee

Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons

responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and national
Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events

Audit Committee

Barry Hond, chairperson

responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate

BELL Committee

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into
NFBMD conventions and seminars

Braille Spectator Committee

Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors

Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling, editing,
formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of
Maryland

Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee

Janice Toothman, chairperson 

*Seeking a co-Chairperson

works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland

Crafters Committee

Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, Co-chairpersons 

Coordinates activities related to those who enjoy crafting, such as
knitting, sculpture, scrapbooking, and other crafts.

Development and Fundraising Committee

Jenivieve White, chairperson 

*Seeking a co-chairperson

coordinates long-term and short-term fundraising initiatives including:
preparing and submitting grant proposals; sending out annual appeal letters;
working with estate attorneys; administering Spring and Fall raffles;
marketing Amazon smile; planning Basket Bingo, Crab Feast, and other
fundraisers

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Qualik Ford and Bill Borner, co-chairpersons

Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and chapters and divisions
on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Employment Committee

Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons

Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the
employment of Maryland’s blind.

Guide Dog Issues Committee

Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons

works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland

Legislation Committee

Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons

responsible for State and Federal legislative action and educating elected
officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland

Membership Committee

Dezman Jackson, chairperson

responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention,
and development of members

PAC Plan Committee

John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons

Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.

Public Relations Committee

Chris Danielsen, chairperson

responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives

Resolutions Committee

Chris Danielsen, chairperson

responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members
be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor

Scholarship Committee

Mildred Rivera, chairperson

responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program,
including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond

Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee

Sharon Maneki, chairperson

responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant applications for
youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive technology

Social Media Committee

Karen Anderson, chairperson

responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach
using forums like Twitter and Facebook

Sports and Recreation Committee

Qualik Ford, chairperson 

*Looking for a co-chairperson

responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.

Transportation Committee

TBD, chairperson

*Looking for a chairperson

Responsible for leading the affiliate’s work on transportation-related
issues including MTA, WAMATa, Mobility, floating bus stops, and rideshare
services.

Website and Technology Committee

John Berggren, chairperson

responsible for NFBMD.org content and formatting, NFBMD databases, AV/IT at
conventions, seminars, and other events, and other technology necessary for
the operations of the NFB of Maryland

Youth Activity Committee

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs

Convention-Related Committees

Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee

Debbie Brown, chairperson

administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated exceptional
effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD Convention

Convention Child Care Committee

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention

Convention Organization and Activities

Meleah Jensen, chairperson 

*Seeking a co-chairperson

coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics

Convention Registration Committee

Marie Marucci, chairperson

Coordinates and oversees convention registration.

Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee

Teresa Graham, chairperson

administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in Maryland;
awarded at the NFBMD Convention

Door Prize Committee

Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons

coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities

Gold Cup Crab Race Committee

Rose Warner, chairperson

Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention

Jennifer Baker Award Committee

Melissa Riccobono, chairperson

administers award program for a child who has overcome significant
challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD Convention

Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee

Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson

administers award program for a Federationist who has demonstrated
exceptional and sustained service and commitment to the NFB of Maryland;
awarded at the NFBMD Convention

National Funding Support Auction Committee

Michael Bullis, chairperson

Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state
convention.

Nominating Committee

TBD, chairperson

responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open
Board seats

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

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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