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

[Daniel Johnson]

Daniel Johnson Jr
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> On Dec 14, 2021, at 00:18, president--- via MD-AtLarge <md-atlarge at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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.
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> We’ve added the Crafters Committee and converted Transportation from an ad hoc committee to a standing committee. 
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> 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.
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> 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 by December 9, 2021. 
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> If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me know.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 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
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> Audit Committee
> Barry Hond, chairperson
> responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate
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> BELL Committee
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
> plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into NFBMD conventions and seminars
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 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. 
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> Employment Committee
> Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons
> Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the employment of Maryland’s blind.
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> Guide Dog Issues Committee
> Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons
> works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland
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> 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
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> Membership Committee
> Dezman Jackson, chairperson
> responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention, and development of members
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> PAC Plan Committee
> John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons
> Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.
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> Public Relations Committee
> Chris Danielsen, chairperson
> responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives
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> Resolutions Committee
> Chris Danielsen, chairperson
> responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor
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> Scholarship Committee
> Mildred Rivera, chairperson
> responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program, including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond
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> 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
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> Social Media Committee
> Karen Anderson, chairperson
> responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach using forums like Twitter and Facebook
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> Sports and Recreation Committee
> Qualik Ford, chairperson
> *Looking for a co-chairperson
> responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Youth Activity Committee
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
> responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs
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> Convention-Related Committees
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> 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
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> Convention Child Care Committee
> Brittany Bomboy, chairperson
> coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention
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> Convention Organization and Activities
> Meleah Jensen, chairperson
> *Seeking a co-chairperson
> coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics
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> Convention Registration Committee
> Marie Marucci, chairperson
> Coordinates and oversees convention registration.
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> 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
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> Door Prize Committee
> Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons
> coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities
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> Gold Cup Crab Race Committee
> Rose Warner, chairperson
> Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention
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> 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
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> 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
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> National Funding Support Auction Committee
> Michael Bullis, chairperson
> Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state convention.
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> Nominating Committee
> TBD, chairperson
> responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open Board seats
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> Ronza Othman, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 443-426-4110
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
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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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I am interested in being a part of the following committee:
Website and Technology Committee
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