[NationalHarbor] Fwd: [MD-Sligo] NFB of Maryland Committees: Deadline for Interest Extended to December 22, 2021

Sun Dec 19 22:30:18 UTC 2021

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Date: Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [MD-Sligo] NFB of Maryland Committees: Deadline for Interest
Extended to December 22, 2021
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All,

Several people have requested more time to submit their preferences for NFB
of Maryland committees.  They’ve also requested that we add a few more, and
so we will.  There are 34 Maryland Committees in total – hopefully there is
something here for every member’s tastes and interests.

We’ve added the Crafters Committee and converted Transportation from an ad
hoc committee to a standing committee.

Please see the list below and advise, if you haven’t already, what, if any
committees, with which you’d like to get involved.  Please send me your
interest by December 22, 2021.

All,

I am beginning to think about 2022 committee appointments for the NFB of
Maryland.  If you are interested in being appointed to a particular
committee, please send me an email with the name of the committee or
committees for which you are interested.  I can’t promise everyone will be
appointed to the committees they request, but it is very helpful to know
where people are interested in contributing most.  Please send your
interest email to me at President at nfbmd.org by December 9, 2021.

If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me
know.

Below is a list of the 2022 committees as they currently stand.  The
individuals listed below have been asked to chair these committees, but
this may change when final appointments are sent out.

*Advocacy Committee*

Sharon Maneki, chairperson

*Seeking a co-chair

Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation entities, and
other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland

*Ambassadors Committee*

Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons

responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and national
Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events
 *Audit Committee*

Barry Hond, chairperson
responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate

*BELL Committee*

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into
NFBMD conventions and seminars
 *Braille Spectator Committee*

Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors

Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling, editing,
formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of
Maryland

*Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee*

Janice Toothman, chairperson

*Seeking a co-Chairperson

works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland

*Crafters Committee*

Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, Co-chairpersons

Coordinates activities related to those who enjoy crafting, such as
knitting, sculpture, scrapbooking, and other crafts.

*Development and Fundraising Committee*

Jenivieve White, chairperson

*Seeking a co-chairperson

coordinates long-term and short-term fundraising initiatives including:
preparing and submitting grant proposals; sending out annual appeal
letters;  working with estate attorneys; administering Spring and Fall
raffles; marketing Amazon smile; planning Basket Bingo, Crab Feast, and
other fundraisers
 *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee*

Qualik Ford and Bill Borner, co-chairpersons

Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and chapters and
divisions on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

*Employment Committee*

Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons

Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the
employment of Maryland’s blind.
 *Guide Dog Issues Committee*

Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons

works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland
 *Legislation Committee*

Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons

responsible for State and Federal legislative action and educating elected
officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland

*Membership Committee*

Dezman Jackson, chairperson

responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention,
and development of members
 *PAC Plan Committee*

John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons

Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.
 *Public Relations Committee*

Chris Danielsen, chairperson

responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives
 *Resolutions Committee*

Chris Danielsen, chairperson

responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members
be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor
 *Scholarship Committee*

Mildred Rivera, chairperson

responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program,
including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond

*Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee*

Sharon Maneki, chairperson

responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant applications for
youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive technology
 *Social Media Committee*

Karen Anderson, chairperson

responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach
using forums like Twitter and Facebook
 *Sports and Recreation Committee*

Qualik Ford, chairperson

*Looking for a co-chairperson

responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.

*Transportation Committee*

TBD, chairperson

*Looking for a chairperson

Responsible for leading the affiliate’s work on transportation-related
issues including MTA, WAMATa, Mobility, floating bus stops, and rideshare
services.

*Website and Technology Committee*

John Berggren, chairperson

responsible for NFBMD.org content and formatting, NFBMD databases, AV/IT at
conventions, seminars, and other events, and other technology necessary for
the operations of the NFB of Maryland
 *Youth Activity Committee*

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs
 *Convention-Related Committees*

*Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee*

Debbie Brown, chairperson

administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated exceptional
effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD Convention
 *Convention Child Care Committee*

Brittany Bomboy, chairperson

coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention
 *Convention Organization and Activities*

Meleah Jensen, chairperson

*Seeking a co-chairperson

coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics
 *Convention Registration Committee*

Marie Marucci, chairperson

Coordinates and oversees convention registration.

*Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee*

Teresa Graham, chairperson

administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in Maryland;
awarded at the NFBMD Convention
 *Door Prize Committee*

Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons

coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities
 *Gold Cup Crab Race Committee*

Rose Warner, chairperson

Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention

*Jennifer Baker Award Committee*

Melissa Riccobono, chairperson

administers award program for a child who has overcome significant
challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD Convention
 *Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee*

Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson

administers award program for a Federationist who has demonstrated
exceptional and sustained service and commitment to the NFB of Maryland;
awarded at the NFBMD Convention
 *National Funding Support Auction Committee*

Michael Bullis, chairperson

Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state
convention.
 *Nominating Committee*

TBD, chairperson

responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open
Board seats

*Ronza Othman, *President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is
not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day 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.

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