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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below are the June minutes. Please note the new conference call number. It is 641-715-3272. The access code remains the same, it is 720125. We will look forward to seeing many of you in Orlando. For those of you who cannot make it, be sure to join us on the net. Go to <a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a> and there will be a link for the streaming. Look forward to talking to everyone at our July meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, July 21. Happy Independence Day to all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Minutes for the At large chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in'>The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. via conference call by Marguerite Woods. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in'>There were around 15 people on the call including 3 new people: Niki Tippet, Valencia Moody and Angie Cummings. Everyone introduced themselves and told where they live and how long they have<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in'>been with the federation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon spoke about the at large chapter and explained that it is for those who, for whatever reason, cannot get to meetings of a local chapter. She said we will try to do things like local chapters as much as possible. As we have people all over the state, it can be tough to do things together, but we will try to do some events regionally if possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon announced that there is a new chapter in Carroll County and a new president for the chapter in Cumberland. There are also recruitment events being held in Baltimore. The NFB has a goal of 750 new members this year for the 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary, and, as part of that effort, Maryland has a goal of 25 new members by the time of the state convention, which is November 13-15. Sharon feels we will reach that goal and said the at large chapter will be a big part of that.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marguerite talked about a demonstration she attended on June 15 by Comcast. They have added accessibility for the blind to programming for their DVR. Marguerite announced the phone number for reaching them concerning this, which is 855-270-0379.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marguerite gave information for conference calls conducted for the NFB’s senior division, though anyone can attend. The calls are to provide various information of interest. There are nationwide calls which are the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 P.M. The number for the calls is 712-432-1500, and the access code is 759633. These calls are also archived for anyone who would like to listen to past calls. The number to reach the archived calls is 712-432-1202. There will also be statewide calls beginning in September which will be the second Monday of each month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The at large chapter will have a new conference call number beginning in July. It will be announced before the next meeting. The access code will remain the same.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anyone who needs to pay membership dues for the at large chapter can go to nfbmd.org and click on the “Donate” tab to pay via PayPal. Dues can also be paid by check which can be sent to Sharon. Dues are $5. Sharon’s address is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9013 Nelson Way<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbia MD 21045<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was mentioned that there is a lot going on in July with national convention and people going on vacations. We discussed whether to hold a meeting and decided to stay on schedule and have one but said people may be needed to help call people concerning the meeting. A few people volunteered to do so.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Angie announced that she recently attended a seminar on Section 508 and volunteered to join a team that is being put together to find ways to make the Department of Defense more accessible for the visually impaired. Other chapter members gave her names of people to contact and email lists that can provide her with helpful information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon updated us on the case involving Yasmin, who works for Montgomery County. The county recently switched to software that is not accessible for the blind. The NFB sued on Yasmin’s behalf and lost the first decision but appealed and won. The county now must decide whether to accept the latest decision.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting ended at 9:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Submitted by Danielle Shives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sharon Maneki, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>