[MD-AtLarge] Meeting reminder and minutes

[Sharon Maneki]

Hello all,
The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large is Tuesday, October 19th. The
national president's message begins at 7:30 pm, followed by the meeting
from 8pm to 9pm. We will be discussing blind equality and achievement
month, the movie Feeling Through, state convention and more. The call in
number is 339-209-4083. Read below for the minutes of the September meeting.


NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for September 21, 2021


The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM.

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

There were 15 members on the call tonight.

Marguerite led Debbie in the NFB pledge

Sharon read One Minute message.



The chapter Celebrated September Birthdays. Members celebrating September
birthdays are Latonya 9/01, Henry 9/23, Millie 9/27, Wendy 9/05, Janis
9/22, and Anthony 9/21.



If I have missed your birthday or you do not think we have it, please send
me an email at dearl at bism.org and I will add it to our list.



Marguerite shared the information for the At Large Chapter fundraiser.



You are cordially invited to explore the power of connections with the
At-Large Chapter of the NFBMD. We will present and discuss the movie
Feeling Through, a thought-provoking encounter between a deaf-blind man and
a sighted individual.



Date: Saturday, October 23rd

Time: 7:00pm 2

Place: Zoom



Every human being needs interaction. The discussion will be led by two
deaf-blind individuals, Janice Toothman and Rania Dima. See how the power
of connection applies to you.

Please register by Wednesday, October 20, so that we have time to send you
the Zoom information. Be sure to include your email address when you
register.

You may donate by going to http://www.nfbmd.org/feelingthrough or you may
use CashApp by calling Marguerite Woods at 443-271-1668 and emailing her at
mwoods719 at gmail.com. You may also send a check made out to NFBMD to Sharon
Maneki: 9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Suggested donation is $12.



Eddie announced that he will be attending the Louisiana Center for the
Blind.



State Convention is November 12th through 14th.



Pam Goodman shared information with the chapter about The Maryland
Employment Committee. This committee was formed to provide support and
share resources for job seekers, mid-career folks and even retirees who
have lots of helpful knowledge having walked the career path.

The committee has three questions to help us gather info, plan, and
prioritize.

1.    What is your career goal, current career path or career history?

2.    What do you think the top priorities are to help the blind to find
and keep fulfilling employment?

3.    Do you have a passion or experience with employment and would like to
contribute your energy as a committee leader?


Please email us your name and chapter and your answers to the questions
above and send it to goodman_pamela at yahoo.com

Tonight’s guest speaker is our national rep Julie Deden Director of the
Colorado Center for the Blind and her husband Dan Burke. They gave us
background information on themselves, as well as, talked about how the
National Federation of the Blind has impacted their lives.



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. Everyday 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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