[NationalHarbor] National Harbor Chapter December 19, 2020 Chapter Meeting

Sun Dec 13 22:38:38 UTC 2020

Hi Amber:

I hope this email finds you well.

This is Chessa Huff-Woodard.  I've not been able.to attend meetings this
year, but wanted to know if I'm still able to pay dues electronically.

Thanks in advance!

On Sun, Dec 13, 2020, 6:48 AM Amber Woods via NationalHarbor <
nationalharbor at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>
>
> Dear National Harbor Members and Friends:
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>
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> This Tuesday, December 14, 2020 there will not be a chapter 4-5pm call.
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> The Tuesday call will resume on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 unless
> otherwise stated,
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> Our Last official meeting of the Year is upon us.
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> Date: December 19, 2020
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> Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
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> Conference Meeting Number:
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> 805-706-5069 no access code needed
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> To access the previous meeting:
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> 712-770-5506
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> Access code: 106363
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> Final Chance to Submit Maryland Vote Survey December 15, 2020
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> Seeking Voting Experiences from the Maryland Blind and Low-vision Due:
> December 15, 2020
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> We are seeking information about your experience voting in the National
> Election on November 3, 2020 and in early voting.  We are particularly
> interested in in-person voting.  Please answer the following questions by
> December 15, 2020 and send an email to:
>
>  Ronza Othman at President at nfbmd.org.
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>  Alternatively, call 443-426-4110 to share your in-person voting
> experience.
>
> Questions that Require Responses:
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> Note: Answer as accurate as possible and write-in N/A if there is no
> response
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> 1. What polling place did you use to vote?
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> 2.What time of day did you vote?
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> 3.Were you neutrally presented with the option to vote by Ballot-marking
> device (BMD) or paper ballot?
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> 4.If you requested to use the BMD, was it set up and working?  If not,
> what was the problem? How long did it take to resolve?
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> 5.If you requested to use the BMD, was the poll worker able to explain to
> you how to use the BMD?
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> 6.How many BMDs were there at your polling location?
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> 7.Was there a line to use the BMD(s)?
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> 8. If so, was it longer than any line for the hand-marked paper ballots?
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> 9.How long did the entire voting process take you?
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> 10. Is there anything else we should know about your voting experience?
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> If you need additional help, please contact President Amber Woods
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>
>
> Support NFBMD:  Through Amazon smile
>
> Gift-giving season is here!  Please make sure to use Amazon smile and
> choose NFBMD for your charity when you purchase that special gift. Go to
> http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1301033.
>
> Support National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Inc by shopping at
> AmazonSmile.
>
> SMILE.AMAZON.COM
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> Support National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Inc by shopping at
> AmazonSmile.
>
> When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to the National
> Federation of the Blind of Maryland Inc. Support us every time you shop.
>
> It’s not too late to start National Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest
>
> Adult and children Participants Needed for National Braille Readers Are
> Leaders Contest
>
> The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with the American
> Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to present Braille Readers Are
> Leaders 2020-2021. Braille readers in grades K-12 compete with others in
> their grade category to read the most pages during the reading period from
> December 1 to January 18. An adult category allows adults who want to
> practice their Braille skills to participate as well. Registration began on
> November 1, and it will remain open until the final day of the reading
> period. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top readers in each category,
> and each participant will receive a packet of Braille-related gifts You can
> find the registration form, reading log form, and contest rules by visiting
> https://actionfund.org/BRAL. If you have questions, email
> braillereadingcontest at actionfund.org or call 410-659-9315.
>
>
>
> Preparing for 2021
>
> At the Maryland State Convention 2020,
>
> There were updates to the state Constitution, and new and old committees
> formed and resolutions for the Virtual week in Annapolis 2021.
>
> Link to Resolutions in Maryland:
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> https://nfbmd.org/resolutions
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> https://nfbmd.org/resolutions
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> January 25 - 29, 2021 – NFBMD Week in Annapolis
>
> February 6, 2021 – Regional Braille Challenge, Maryland School for the
> Blind
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> February 8, 2021 – Washington Seminar Great Gathering In
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> February 9 - 11, 2021 – Maryland Week on the Hill
>
> March 12, 2021 – Basket and Bag Bingo, Catonsville, Maryland
>
> July 6 – 11, 2021 – NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana
>
> August 7, 2021 – NFBMD Crab Feast, Parkville, Maryland
>
> September 19 – 26, 2021 – Blind Cruising 2021, Carnival Pride, Departing
> from Port of Baltimore
>
> November 12 – 14, 2021 – NFB of Maryland 55th Annual Convention,
> Baltimore, Maryland
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>
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> Thank you,
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>
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> Amber Woods
>
> President
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> National Harbor Chapter
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
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