[NationalHarbor] Committees To Join NFBMD 2023
Amber Woods
woodsamber83 at gmail.com
Sat Feb 25 06:55:14 UTC 2023
Dear National Harbor Chapter Members and Friends,
Please see below the different Committees to join on the State Level:
(Note: Original message from State Affiliate President Ronza Othman )
Committees: Are You Interested?
I am beginning to appoint 2023 committee appointments for the NFB of
Maryland, and Groups are also continuing their work. 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
January 15, 2023. In addition, if you are interested in joining a
particular group, please reach out directly to the chair of that group.
If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me
know.
Below is a list of the 2023 committees and groups as they currently stand.
The individuals listed below have been asked to chair these committees or
groups, but this may change slightly when final appointments are sent out.
Advocacy Committee
Sharon Maneki, chairperson
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
Mary Ellen Jernigan and Justin Young, Co-chairpersons
responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate,
local chapters, and divisions
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 and Heather Guy, Co-chairpersons
works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland
Development and Fundraising Committee
Jenivieve White and Ellen Ringlein, Co-chairpersons
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 Juhi Narula, 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, chairperson
works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland
Legislation Committee
Sharon Maneki, chairperson
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 Ann-Marie Laney, 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
Spanish Services Committee
Teresa Graham, chairperson
responsible for coordinating programming, outreach, and language
interpretation for Spanish speakers
Sports and Recreation Committee
Qualik Ford and Lou Ann Blake, co-chairpersons
responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.
Transportation Committee
Cheryl Fogle-Hatch and Aloma Bouma, co-chairpersons
responsible for coordinating transportation-related advocacy and working to
improve the state of public transportation in Maryland
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
Justin Young, 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
Juhi Narula and Jen White, co-chairpersons
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
NFBMD Groups
Blind Parents Group
Faith Waybright, chairperson
Crafters Group
Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, co-chairpersons
Diabetes Action Network Group
Eileen Ley, chairperson
Performing Arts Group
Chris Danielsen, chairperson
Sighted Significant Others and Loved Ones Group
Jen White and David Waybright, co-chairpersons
Veterans Group
Ed Jackson, chairperson
If you need any assistance, please reach out so you can get connected with
the committee you wish to join.
Thank you
Amber Woods
President
National Harbor chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
301-978-6686
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