<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">Hello All,</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">The next at-large chapter meeting of the NFBMD will be held on Tuesday, November 21. The national president's message will be played at 7:30 pm, followed by the meeting from 8-9pm. Our guest speaker will be Jerry Price who will suggest new technologies that people may wish to buy or may drop a hint for a holiday gift. This is always a lively discussion that you will not want to miss. Below are two sets of minutes. One for the October meeting and the second is movie night. For your convenience, the call in number is 339-209-4083. <br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">October Meeting Minutes</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">NFBMD At Large
Chapter Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2023 <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">The meeting was started at 8:00 Pm by Marguerite Woods,
President.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Round Robin took place. Everyone announced themselves,
stated where they are in <span> </span>the state, and
answered the question how important advocacy to equality is. <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Approximately 25 members are on the call.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Marguerite talked about Blind Equality Achievement Month.
She announced that the state convention has been moved to February 16<sup>th</sup>
through 18<sup>th.</sup> There will be a business meeting on November 11<sup>th.</sup></font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Marguerite and Sharon spoke about the At Large Chapter night
at the Movies being held on October 28<sup>th</sup>. The movie being presented
is Ray. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Tonight’s guest is Anil Lewis. He talked about who he is and
what he does at the NFB. He talked about what membership means to him. Membership
is advocacy. Anil and the members had a lively discussion.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Marie Bolden became a member of the At Large Chapter
tonight. Marguerite led her to the NFB pledge. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">The meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary <span></span></font></p>
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</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">Movie Night minutes</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">NFBMD At Large
Chapter Meeting Minutes for October 28, 2023<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">The Night at the Movies started at 6:00 PM, by Marguerite
Woods, President.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Chris Danielson, our zoom host, started the movie Ray at
approximately 6:10 PM. <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">There were approximately 15 individuals attending this
evening.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">After the movie was finished, a lively discussion took
place. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">A Night at the Movies ended at 9:30 PM. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2">Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary <span></span></font></p>
</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><br clear="all"></font></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><b>Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</b></font></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>