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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hello all,</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Remember the meeting is tonight, June 15. The call in number is 339-209-4083. Below are the minutes from last month's meeting. See you tonight.<br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2021 <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The meeting was started at 8:00 PM by<span style="line-height:107%"> Marguerite </span>Woods,
President <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Approximately 20 members on the call <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Charles led us in the NFB pledge. <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Sharon spoke about two more items found in the code of
conduct, which were drugs and alcoholic and Minimum standards.<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Treasurer’s Report was given by Sharon. <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Opening Balance: $853.84<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Income:<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Donation: $100<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Dues from PayPal: $37.65<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Total Income: $137.65<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Total: $991.49<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Expenses:<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Transportation: $123.50<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">May 3 Transportation (second vaccine trip): $123.50<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">To NFB for dues: $8.00<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Towards Grand Prize: $100.00<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Total Expenses: $355.00<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Closing Balance: $636.49<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">There was a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, it was
seconded, and the motion passed.<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Sharon suggested that the chapter give $100 towards the
grand prize for the national convention. A motion was made, it was seconded,
and the motion passed.<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Elections <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">This year’s nominating committee was Brawyn, Wendy, and
Eddie. The Nominating Committee Chair gave a report. There was a motion made to
accept the nominating committee chair’s report, it was seconded, and the motion
passed.<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Elected to Office: <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Marguerite </span>Woods for President <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Sondra Burchette for Vice President <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Sharon Maneki for Treasurer <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Danielle Earl for Secretary <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Daniel Johnson for board member 1<span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Judy Nelson for board member 2 <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The members participated in a National Convention trivia
game that Sharon had created to play this evening. <span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary </span></font><span></span></p>
<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><font size="2">Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</font></b></div><div><font size="2">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</font></div><div><font size="2">410-715-9596</font></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><font size="2">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.<br></font></div><div><b><font size="2"></font></b></div><div><b><font size="2"><br></font></b></div></div></div></div></div>