<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello all,</div><div>The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large is Tuesday, October 19th. The national president's message begins at 7:30 pm, followed by the meeting from 8pm to 9pm. We will be discussing blind equality and achievement month, the movie Feeling Through, state convention and more. The call in number is 339-209-4083. Read below for the minutes of the September meeting.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for September 21, 2021<br><br> <br>The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM.<br><br>The meeting was started at 8:00 PM by Marguerite Woods, President.<br><br>There were 15 members on the call tonight.<br><br>Marguerite led Debbie in the NFB pledge<br><br>Sharon read One Minute message.<br><br> <br><br>The chapter Celebrated September Birthdays. Members celebrating September birthdays are Latonya 9/01, Henry 9/23, Millie 9/27, Wendy 9/05, Janis 9/22, and Anthony 9/21.<br><br> <br><br>If I have missed your birthday or you do not think we have it, please send me an email at <a href="mailto:dearl@bism.org">dearl@bism.org</a> and I will add it to our list.<br><br> <br><br>Marguerite shared the information for the At Large Chapter fundraiser.<br><br> <br><br>You are cordially invited to explore the power of connections with the At-Large Chapter of the NFBMD. We will present and discuss the movie Feeling Through, a thought-provoking encounter between a deaf-blind man and a sighted individual.<br><br> <br><br>Date: Saturday, October 23rd<br><br>Time: 7:00pm 2<br><br>Place: Zoom<br><br> <br><br>Every human being needs interaction. The discussion will be led by two deaf-blind individuals, Janice Toothman and Rania Dima. See how the power of connection applies to you.<br><br>Please register by Wednesday, October 20, so that we have time to send you the Zoom information. Be sure to include your email address when you register.<br><br>You may donate by going to <a href="http://www.nfbmd.org/feelingthrough">http://www.nfbmd.org/feelingthrough</a> or you may use CashApp by calling Marguerite Woods at 443-271-1668 and emailing her at <a href="mailto:mwoods719@gmail.com">mwoods719@gmail.com</a>. You may also send a check made out to NFBMD to Sharon Maneki: 9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Suggested donation is $12.<br><br> <br><br>Eddie announced that he will be attending the Louisiana Center for the Blind.<br><br> <br><br>State Convention is November 12th through 14th.<br><br> <br><br>Pam Goodman shared information with the chapter about The Maryland Employment Committee. This committee was formed to provide support and share resources for job seekers, mid-career folks and even retirees who have lots of helpful knowledge having walked the career path.<br><br>The committee has three questions to help us gather info, plan, and prioritize.<br><br>1. What is your career goal, current career path or career history?<br><br>2. What do you think the top priorities are to help the blind to find and keep fulfilling employment?<br><br>3. Do you have a passion or experience with employment and would like to contribute your energy as a committee leader?<br><br> <br>Please email us your name and chapter and your answers to the questions above and send it to <a href="mailto:goodman_pamela@yahoo.com">goodman_pamela@yahoo.com</a><br><br>Tonight’s guest speaker is our national rep Julie Deden Director of the Colorado Center for the Blind and her husband Dan Burke. They gave us background information on themselves, as well as, talked about how the National Federation of the Blind has impacted their lives.<br><br> <br><br>Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary<span></span>
</div><div><br></div><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>