[NationalHarbor] National Harbor Chapter Meetings

Wed Oct 14 02:42:40 UTC 2020

Dear National Harbor Members,

Chapter Meeting:

Our Chapter Meeting is

Saturday, October 17. 2020

Call in Number:

712-770-5505

Code:106363

October 16 Deadlines:

Please Register for State Convention

October 16,2020  Price of $20.

To register, Go to Link:

nfbmd.org/convention.

Note: Please register for Convention to lock-in the $20 Price for
convention before October 16, 2020.

After filling your information, either Pay Now or Pay later if using check

Please call President Amber Woods if you nees assistance or paying by check
before October 16.

301-978-6686

Write Check to:

NFBMD

1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1

Baltimore, MD 21230

Note: State Convention

Meet the Blind Month Theatre Fundraiser

Enroll in Convention Voting NFBMD  by October 16,

Go to nfbvote.org and select Maryland

to download the convention agenda once it becomes available, visit
nfbmd.org/convention.

Meet the Blind Month Virtual Night at the Theater

Everyone who purchases a ticket will be entered into a drawing to receive a
gift certificate for steamed crabs. We will announce the winner at the
Virtual Night at the Theater.

send a check to:

Cost:

$25

Payment Link:  http://nfbmd.org/theater  or check

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Virtual Night at the Theater

NFBMD

1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1

Baltimore, MD 21230

For questions, contact Committee Chairpersons Ellen Ringlein at
ERinglein at nfb.org or Jen White at JWhite at nfb.org or President Ronza Othman

National Harbor Meet the Blind Month:

Independent Living Oct. 14,

Lighting Your Path: Wednesday, October 14th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Join Lighting
Your Path and learn the challenges and rewards of seeking and obtaining
employment when you have a visual impairment. An in-depth look at
vocational resources available presented by DORS.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85706109521?pwd=RG8zZXplc3dOMFNNWGhQc0RIbkJOUT09

Meeting ID: 857 0610 9521

Passcode: 989255

One tap mobile

+13017158592

President Amber Woods will talk about White Cane Safety Day andmembers are
encouraged  come  to speak up and be heard.

World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo Oct. 24,2020

National Harbor has a table at this event. If members want to come, please
contact President Amber Woods to volunteer.

Prince George’s County, Maryland

The Mall At Prince George’s

Hyattsville, MD

October 24, 2020

Saturday, 11:00a-4:00p

Other Meet the Blind Activities will be discussed at the meeting.

Voting for National Election Nov.3:

As a result of previous litigation that NFBMD undertook, Maryland is
required to offer an accessible absentee voting system.  This enables the
blind to gain access to an accessible computer-based ballot using their
assistive technology.  The voter marks the ballot using the voter’s
computer and then prints, signs, and mails in the ballot.

As of May 8, 2020, Maryland no longer uses the term Absentee Voting and
instead uses the phrases “Mail-in Voting” and “Mail-in Ballots.”  To submit
a request for a Mail-in Ballot, visit:
https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/Instructions
Step1. You will have the option to choose to have a paper ballot mailed to
you or the link to an electronic ballot emailed to you.  You will need to
know the number on your Maryland State ID to request a Mail-in Ballot.

NFBMD urges everyone eligible to vote to do so.  Individuals not yet
registered to vote may do so online by visiting:
https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/Instructions

Step1.  Early voting runs from October 26 through November 2, 2020.

Seeking Nominations for the Bernard F. Turner Award!

We are seeking nominations for the Bernard F. Turner Award.  This award
will be given at the Annual Convention of the National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland.  The recipient will receive $200.  The deadline to apply
is October 16, 2020.  Individuals must submit their application directly to
the Bernard F. Turner Foundation with a copy to NFBMD.  NFBMD is providing
the venue for this award but is not involved in selecting recipients.

To apply, download and fill out the nomination form located at
http://www.nfbmd.org/node/381 and send it to NFBMDSM at gmail.com or

Bernard F. Turner Award Team

PO Box 54176

Washington, DC 20032-4176

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

-          This award is open to blind people who lost their sight between
the ages of 18-60.

-          Applicants must demonstrate the need for the award through a
brief narrative and supporting documentation.

-          One application per person.

-          The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) will
advertise and encourage people to apply for this award.  The winner is
expected to attend the annual NFBMD convention, November 6-8, which will be
virtual. The final decision on the winner will be made by the Turner family.

-          Applications will be accepted from September 13, 2020 through
October 16, 2020.

-          The winner will be notified by October 31.  The $200 award will
be presented November 7 at the NFBMD convention banquet.

-          When you submit your application, please send a separate note to
Sharon Maneki, nfbmdsm at gmail.com including proof that you have
preregistered for the State Convention. Please note her new email address.
You may either mail your application to the address provided or send it
electronically to nfbmdsm at gmail.com and we will make sure that the Turner
family receives it or send it to both.

NFBMD Fall Donation Drive – Win a Free Cruise!

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is holding a Fall donation
drive to support our work. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to
significantly increase our resources with regard to advocacy, education,
and outreach related to teleschooling, access to information, access to
transportation, telehealth, and other areas impacting the blind.

Between September 19 and 26, 2021, NFBMD will be hosting Blind Cruising
2021, which is a 7-night cruise on the Carnival Pride to the Eastern
Caribbean. Individuals may book passage directly with our travel agent,
with a portion of cabin costs going to NFBMD. Those interested may find
information at http://www.nfbmd.org/blindcruising.

Additionally, we will hold a cruise drawing at the NFBMD Convention Banquet
on November 7, 2020. The winner will receive a balcony cabin for two on the
Carnival Pride for the sailing scheduled to depart Baltimore from September
19 - 26, 2021, which is the sailing where Blind Cruising 2021 will take
place.

The rules for the drawing are as follows:

1. For each $10 donated, the donor will receive one chance. For example, if
the donor contributes $100, that equates to 10 chances.

2. The donor must expressly state that he/she wishes to have his/her name
placed in the cruise drawing.

3. Donations must be made separately from any door prize contributions,
convention registration donations, or COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
donations.

4. Donations must be received on or before November 1, 2020.

Individuals may make donations using the PayPal button located at
http://www.nfbmd.org/DonationDrive or by mailing checks to:

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Fall Donation Drive

1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1

Baltimore, MD 21230