[NationalHarbor] The Presidential Report Highlights, Convention And Other Notes May2021

Mon May 24 05:06:01 UTC 2021

*Dear National Harbor Chapter Members and Friends,*

*Presidential Release 505 Notes and Additional Information:*

*https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2021-05/pr_505_may_2021_final_XXXX.mp3
<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2021-05/pr_505_may_2021_final_XXXX.mp3> *

*Lyft Up Access Program *

*free rides to get COVID vaccine Junes 30 Must get from affiliate
President  for the 2 codes for 1st shot and 2nd*

*Contact President Ronza at 443-426-4110 email president at nfbmd.org
<president at nfbmd.org>*

*Deque systems  Global Accessibility Awareness  Day  May 20/ 16-23 will
give matching dollars of $25,000 Week Give 20 Campaign Convention  CENA a
seminar MDOD project  nfb.org/cena <http://nfb.org/cena>  for the GAAD
event*

*Student Placement Exam Update The College Board and National Telecommuting
Institute NTI. ask members to reach out*

*Contact Valerie Yingling   Legal Program Coordinator*

*vyingling at nfb.org <vyingling at nfb.org>  or call (410) 659-9314 and ask for
Valerie Yingling*

*Mass. NTI  Blind Job applicants from NIT discrimination  reach out to
Valerie Yingling  legal program coordinator  if you had discrimination with
NTL job application.*

*Sharon Maneki  submit Resolutions*

*NFBmdsm at gmail.com <NFBmdsm at gmail.com> or (410)715-9596*

*BELL Program*

*BELL at nfb.org <BELL at nfb.org>.*

*How to participate inform parents about the program*

*Pilot Radio Program*

*Communicationsteam at nfb.porg  please support why you are interested in the
radio program*

*Survivors Taskforce May Calendar of Events*

*•   Open Call    Sunday, May 23: Encore Open Call to Collect Feedback on
the Code of*

*Conduct 8pm eastern*

*•       Monday, May 24: Monthly feature on Nation’s Blind Blog*

*•       Tuesday, May 25: Procedures and Oversight Branch meeting 8pm
Eastern*

*RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential support,
24/7, at*

*1-800-656- HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org <http://online.rainn.org>.*

*Tonya Bonya -Third party coordinator*

*The 3 Branches*

*Survivor Task Force branches*

*Communications and Engagement:*

*https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdeCvqTgvGNzFZkRh9saASTKglSG6AVMY
<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdeCvqTgvGNzFZkRh9saASTKglSG6AVMY>*

*Procedures and Oversight:*

*https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdu6rqjMoHt2H7o5S102z7eqHKd4Zixxn
<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdu6rqjMoHt2H7o5S102z7eqHKd4Zixxn>*

*Training and Culture*

*https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqf-urrDstGdd_6pfg_vhK7leydUVtuLYu
<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqf-urrDstGdd_6pfg_vhK7leydUVtuLYu>*

*Link will be provided via email*

*Join Zoom Meeting*

*https://zoom.us/j/91992010607?pwd=TjVIdGhid2pHNTN6R2k5NjJMTjlFZz09
<https://zoom.us/j/91992010607?pwd=TjVIdGhid2pHNTN6R2k5NjJMTjlFZz09>*

*Via Phone*

*Call 301 715 8592*

*Meeting ID: 919 9201 0607*

*Passcode: 524424*

*Read  President Riccobono April 15 open letter,*

*Found on website nfb.org <http://nfb.org> or past email. *

*Code of Conduct Newsline*

*Go to the NFB National Channel, and you will find the Code of Conduct and*

*the Code of Conduct Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). They are*

*available in audio and text versions. Point your browser to*

*www.nfb.org/codeofconduct <http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct> to view the
document online.*

*Monthly Blog April 26, 2021 Blog title:*

*The People in My Life Don't Believe Me: How to Proceed after Sexual*

*Abuse | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org <http://nfb.org>)*

*Support Material Coping*

*#ListeningTogether is a YouTube playlist of songs coping with*

*misconduct within the blind community.*

*The purpose of the playlist is to increase awareness and support.*

*- Songs each song is selected with the purpose of healing and meaningful
for the healing process and understanding.*

*- Email listening.together2021 at gmail.com
<listening.together2021 at gmail.com> with questions.*

*submission link for songs*

*https://forms.gle/Zxq1n4NwwZMCJep27 <https://forms.gle/Zxq1n4NwwZMCJep27>*

*Taskforce is held confidential and is not shared without consent of*

*the individual.*

*Survivors Updates For All updates   *

*e-mail  survivors at nfb.org <survivors at nfb.org> or call (410) 659-9314 Ext.*

*2238*

*Code of Conduct Newsline*

*Go to the NFB National Channel, and you will find the Code of Conduct and*

*the Code of Conduct Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). They are*

*available in audio and text versions. Point your browser to*

*www.nfb.org/codeofconduct <http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct> to view the
document online.*

*National Convention Updates Links of Information :*

*nfb.org/registration <http://nfb.org/registration>. nfb.org/convention
<http://nfb.org/convention> CommunicationsTeam at nfb.org
<CommunicationsTeam at nfb.org>.*

*Bring Home The Attendance Banner So you Can Receive a Chance to Bring Home
the Money!!*

*Please reach out to persons who will best benefit going to convention:*

*·        blind people*

**             people losing vision*

**             seniors and students*

**             parents of blind children*

**             educators and employers*

**             rehabilitation professionals*

**             Family and friends of any and all of the above*

*If we have the most persons registered in Maryland, we will give 1st, 2nd
and 3rd prizes to random NFB Marylanders. 1ST $100, 2ND $50 and 3rd $25.*

*Schedule Overview*

**             Tuesday, July 6: Seminars and Specialized Meetings*

**             Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting and Resolutions Day*

**             Thursday, July 8: Division Day, Opening Ceremonies*

**             Friday, July 9: Presidential Report, General Session*

**             Saturday, July 10: Business Meeting, Resolutions, Banquet*

*The deadline to register is May 31.*

*President Amber Woods woodsamber83 at gmail.com <woodsamber83 at gmail.com>*

*301-978-6686*

*Ronza Othman, President*

*443-426-4110  president at nfbmd.org <president at nfbmd.org>  can also register
people for the convention*

*The contest will end if  there is a winner or the July National Board
begins*

*LOL Comedy Nights *

*Vote on your favorite Comedian*

*Give $20 or $100 for 5 chances to win*

*Visit online nfb.org <http://nfb.org> search Give $20*

*Call donation line l 410-659-9314, extension 2282.*

*Send check to:*

*National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230. Important: Be sure to have “Give 20” and the fund you
are donating to in the memo.*

*If you win:*

*Hotel, Transportation ,banquet, convention registration all for 2  and
1,000 of cash*

*Or cash option 2,000*

*The 4 Funds*

*Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a
number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named in
honor of our former president and longtime leader to promote attendance at
the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur.*

*SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside in the event that they are
needed to support the Federation during difficult times.*

*White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the
Federation.*

*tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns
the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the
benefit of blind people.*

*More Chances to Win!*

*Each $20 donation is a chance to win. Your name will be placed in the
drawing for each increment of $20 you give. Give $100 and you will be
entered into the drawing five times.*

*Extra Chance to win*

*Share On your Social Media*

*Get a free extra chance to win the prize by sharing on social media. This
contest is great for friends and family. Learn more on the*

* Give $20 Convention Drawing webpage.*

*Thank you, *

*Amber Woods *

*President *

*National Harbor Chapter *

*National Federation of the Blind of Maryland*
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