[MD-AtLarge] Meeting Reminder and Minutes

[Sharon Maneki]

Hello All,
The next meeting of the At Large Chapter of NFBMD will be tomorrow,
Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 pm. Did you ever wish you could touch objects in a
museum? Our guest for the meeting will tell you where you can do that and
much more. Dr. Cheryl Fogle-Hatch is a blind accessibility museum
consultant. She also has a PHD in anthropology. Come and listen to Cheryl
describe her experiences and learn about the exhibit. Reminder: you must
register for the National Convention. $10 for the virtual, and $25 until
May 31 for the in person. The call in number is 339-209-4083. Read the
minutes for last month's meeting below.

NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2026



The Presidential Release was played at 7:35 PM.

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

The round robin took place. Everyone announced themselves, stated where
they are in the state, and answered the question is it important to
document our blind stories?

There were approximately 15 members on the call.



Sharon played the article from the braille monitor Friendship in Action

Marguerite asked if anyone from the At Large chapter would like to write up
stories about the chapter or anyone in the chapter would like to write
their own story.

The members discussed the article that we listened to.

The blind movement museum was discussed. You can submit articles to
archives at nfb.org.



Charles led Judy in the NFB pledge.



Sharon gave a treasurer’s report.



*Treasurer’s Report March 31, 2026*

Opening date: January 1, 2026-Closing date: March 31, 2026



Opening balance January 1, 2026:   $932.48

Income: 2/27/26 $241.00 Snack Sales at State Convention; 3/23/26 $25.00
Dues (Aaron Allen, Shawn Jacobson, Aldon Dima, Erin Zobell, & Peggy Rader);
3/23/26 $100.00 Replacement of money taken to make change at convention;
3/23/26 $100 Snack Sales at State Convention. Total income = $466.00.

Expenses: 1/23/26 $5.00 PAC; 2/12/26 $500.00 withdrawal ($100 for door
prizes, $300 for convention grants -3 ppeople$100 each, $100 to have change
for selling snacks which was returned 3/23/26); 2/12/26 $5.00 PAC; 3/11/26
$5.00 PAC; 3/24/26 Ck #124 $141.00 (To Sharon Maneki for purchase of snacks
to sell at convention. Total was $171 but Sharon donated $30 back to
organization.) Total Expenses: $656.00.



Opening balance + Income - Expenses =

$932.48+ $466.00 - $656.00 = $742.48



Ending Balance March 31, 2026: $742.48



A Motion was made to accept the treasurer’s report. It was seconded and
approved.



Sharon talked about the changes to the constitution. Attached to the email
with the minutes will be another copy of the changes to the constitution. A
motion was made to accept all the changes to the At Large Chapter
constitution. It was seconded and approved.



The meeting adjourned at 9:13 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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