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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>The next meeting of the At-Large Chapter will be tomorrow, June 18. As usual, the National President’s message begins at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held from 8 to 9 pm. Since summer is the time for vacations and travel, we want to share travel tips with each other. We well also discuss Real-ID in Maryland, because everyone needs to take action to make sure your state identification card is in compliance with new regulations. For your convenience the call in number is 605-313-4818. The access code is 720125. Please read below for the May minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Presidential release was played at 7:45 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Meeting was started at 8:05 PM by Margarete Woods, President.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Approximately 15 members on the call.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charles led us in the NFB Pledge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Treasure’s Report was given by Sharon Maneki.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting Balance from January $625.51. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ending Balance as of May $551.16. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was made, and it was second to accept the treasures report. The motion was passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon suggested that we give $200 to the NFB MD affiliate. A motion was made, second, and accepted. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please send your dues to Sharon. Her address is below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon Maneki,<br>9013 Nelson Way,<br>Columbia, MD 21045<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Elections took place this evening and here is the At Large Chapter Board:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Margarete Woods, President. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sondra Burchette, Vice President</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Danielle Earl, Secretary. <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sharon Maneki, Treasurer. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Daniel Johnson, Board Member 1. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Judy Nelson, Board Member 2. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Margarete informed the group that she will have the opportunity to showcase her art talents at the Ways of Seeing exhibit which will be on view June 7 - July 20, 2019 at Gallery CA, a contemporary arts space devoted to showcasing local, regional, national and international artists work.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The members discussed the <span style='color:#1F497D'>speech called Blindness: Handicap or Characteristic? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Highlights of a speech by Kenneth Jernigan, past president and Executive Director of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Submitted by Danielle Earl. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>