<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello All,</div><div><br></div><div>The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large chapter will take place on Tuesday, February 15. The National President's message begins at 7:30, followed by the meeting from 8PM-9PM. We will have a special guest for Black History Month who will discuss Black History and blindness. We will also review our progress in Washington and Annapolis and much more. Remember, the call-in number is 339-209-4083. Read the minutes below.</div><div><br></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2022<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 Pm <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Round robin took place, and everyone introduced themselves, gave
their location, and said a word that started with their first letter of their name.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There was approximately 20 members on the call <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Treasurer’s report was given by Sharon:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Opening Balance: $651.49<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Income:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Movie Fundraiser- $587.51- consists of $367.51 in PayPal and
$220 in checks<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dues: $45<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Donation: $25<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Total Income: $657.51<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Expenses:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To State for Convention Rooms: $376<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2022 Dues to NFBMD: $25<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">OnSolve: $272.06<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Total Expenses: $673.06<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Closing Balance: $635.94<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A motion was made and seconded to accept the treasurer’s
report. The motion was approved.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sharon spoke about the upcoming Annapolis week. She spoke
about the two issues which are <b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Accountability Act for
Accessible K-12 Education for Students with Disabilities and </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Appropriation for the Center of
Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) </span><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" align="center">A Membership ceremony
took place for Harvey Garret. A motion was made and seconded to accept Harvey
as a member of the At Large Chapter. The motion was approved. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Harvey explained what Goalball is and how it is played.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary <span></span></p>
</div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to talking to you on Tuesday.<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>