<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello All,</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)" class="gmail_default">The next meeting of the NFBMD At-Large Chapter will be tomorrow night, December 16 at &:30 pm. We will listen to the National President's message, discuss the upcoming state convention and spread some holiday cheer. Get in the mood for the holidays and come to the meeting. Read the minutes below for a reminder about the November meeting.</div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)" class="gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)" class="gmail_default">
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting
Minutes for November 18, 2025<span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">The
Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM. <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">The meeting
was started at 7:46 PM by Marguerite Woods, President. <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">The round
robin took place. Everyone announced themselves, stated where they are in the
state, and answered the question, do you think knowing NFB history is
important?<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">There were
approximately 20 members on the call. <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%"><span> </span>Tonight\u2019s
guest speaker was Jerry Price from the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print
Disable. He runs the Technology User Group (TUG). <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%">He shared
nine items from different companies that individuals on the call would want to
buy for themselves.<span> </span>If you wish you can ask
a loved one to purchase a particular item for you, or purchase it for one of your
loved ones or friends. <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%"><span> </span>The meeting
adjourned at 9:00 PM.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%"><span> </span>Respectfully
Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary<span> </span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:115%"><span>Best wishes for a happy holiday season! </span><span> </span></span></font><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%"><span> </span><span> </span></span><b><font size="2">Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</font></b></p></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><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>