<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello All,</div><div><br></div><div>The next meeting of the At-Large Chapter will be tonight, November 15.  The National President's message will be played at 7:30 and the meeting will be from 8 to 9pm.  Jerry Price will speak about technology tips for the holidays.  He will give suggestions about what to give people, what to tell people you want, or what to buy for yourself.  The call-in number is (339)209-4083.  Here are the minutes from the October meeting:<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>



















<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" align="center">NFBMD At Large Chapter
Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2022<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 Presidential Release was started at 7:35 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 Marguerite 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. Everyone announced themselves, said
where they are in the state, and answered the question will you be attending
the state convention.<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Approximately 20 members on the call <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ronza talked about convention details. <span></span>

</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Brawyn </span>talked about the snack packs that the
chapter will be selling at state convention. <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Charles led <span style="line-height:107%">Marguerite</span> in the NFB
pledge. <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Marguerite</span> talked about Blind Equality
Achievement Month and the activity that the chapter is doing. <span></span>

</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span> </span>Tonight’s guest speaker is Andy Bernstein from Accessible
Pharmacy for the blind. The information written below I took directly from
their website, which is what Andy spoke about during his presentation. <span></span>

</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span> </span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is
a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of
people who are blind, DeafBlind and have low vision. We are the only provider
of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the country.</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span>

</p><p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">What makes us unique is our ability to educate
patients who are blind and their family members, healthcare providers, and
caregivers to implement the best medication and diabetes management plan. Our
goal is to achieve the best medical outcomes and help patients live more
independently.</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Our pharmacy professionals are trained to
understand the unique needs of people who are blind and have low vision. We
offer both high-tech and no-tech solutions to assist with reminders, refills,
error reduction, and overall medication and diabetes management.</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Our delivery, accessible support, accessible
packaging, accessible labeling, including ScripTalk and Braille, as well as
continuous and automatic refilling are FREE. </span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">We do everything for you to make life simpler:
we coordinate all details with your prescribers and insurance providers,
including helping to keep costs as low as possible. Simply call us for a free
consultation to determine if we are a good fit for you.</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">We encourage our patients to be part of the
ongoing process to maximize the solutions.  </span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;line-height:26.25pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">In addition to prescription medication, we
also supply: Vitamins & supplements, over-the-counter drugs, diabetic
supplies, guide dog & pet medication and small, accessible medical
equipment.</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></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">Contact Information:<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://accessiblepharmacy.com">accessiblepharmacy.com</a> <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1-888-633-7007 <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">andy@accessiblepharmacy.com</a><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">Their Health Expo will be December 2^{nd.<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 meeting adjourned at 9:11 PM.<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>

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</div><div><br></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>