[MD-AtLarge] Meeting Reminder and Minutes

[Sharon Maneki]

Hello All,

The next meeting of the At-Large Chapter will be tonight, March 21st.  The
National President's message begins at 7:30 followed by the meeting from
8-9 pm.  We will have a special guest speaker, Denise Avant who is a
National Board Member and Chairman of the National Membership Committee.
Denise has had an interesting career as a lawyer.  The call-in number is
339-209-4083.  See you tonight!  Below are the minutes.

NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2023



The Presidential release was played at 7:30 PM.

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

Round robin took place. Everyone announced themselves, stated where they
are located in the state, and answered the question do you like to travel.

Approximately 25 members on the call.

Sharon gave an update on the Issues that the NFBMD are trying to get passed
in Annapolis. She asked everyone to either call or send letters to their
representatives.

Marguerite and Sharon talked about Washington seminar especially the Great
Gathering Inn.

 Marguerite announced the chapter’s next Fundraiser:



*The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland At-Large Chapter invites
you to join us as we listen to an audio described presentation of the
classic:*


*A Patch of Blue starring the famous Sydney Poitier Participate in our
thoughtful discussion of love, relationships, and blindness. *


*Date:     Saturday, April 1, 2023*


*Time:    6:30 pm *


*Place:  Anywhere and everywhere on Zoom*


*Donation:  $15 which also gives you one entry in a drawing for a $50
Amazon gift card*

*Go to NFBMD.org/patchofblue and click the donate button or send a check
to:*

*Sharon Maneki, 9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD  21045*

* For questions, email:  **Mwoods719 at gmail.com*



 Marguerite announced that the State affiliate will be doing a popcorn
fundraiser a few weeks prior to the At Large chapter’s fundraiser.

Sharon shared that Dee became a life-time member of the chapter.

Sharon read highlights from an article titled Touring and Facilities  by
Ramona Walhof in the February 2023 Braille monitor. Afterwards, members
shared stories about traveling and their experiences.

 The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.

 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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