[NationalHarbor] Chapter Meeting Reminders October 28, 2023

Fri Oct 27 22:33:16 UTC 2023

Dear National Harbor Chapter  Members and Friends,

Please  read the information below:

Reminders

Chapter Meeting  Tomorrow

Saturday ,October  28, 2023 1-3pm

Platform : Free Conference  Call : 805-706-5069

No Access Code

Access  Last Chapter Meeting  Recording :playback number: 267) 807-9608

Access Code: 106363

Pledge

I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

Convention  Updates

Theme:

Expect Much - Give Much - Get Much: 2023/2024 NFB of Maryland State
Convention - February 16 - 18, 2024

New  Location:

   - Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD
   21204
   - before January 15, 2024 by calling 410-321-7400. Room rates are $99
   per night plus tax
   - 410321-7400

Financial Assistance Application Form For State Convention - Deadline
Extended to November 15, 2023

Registration  For  Non=Financial Aid  ends:

January  15, 2024

Note: Read at the end of email for further  details

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Financial Assistance
Application Form for Federation-hosted conferences and activities is now
available. This grant is intended to assist persons interested in NFBMD
with limited means to attend conventions, seminars, and affiliate events.

Recipients of this grant must demonstrate genuine interest in, and
commitment to the blind of Maryland or the potential to develop such
interest and commitment. Recipients are expected to attend all sessions
relative to the event for which they receive assistance. Recipients are
also expected to assist with Convention and/or event activities.

NFBMD expects all participants to contribute to funding to attend events
and will not pay for registration fees. The Award Committee may award
partial funding to assist individuals to attend seminars, conventions, or
the like.

Individuals requesting lodging financial assistance will only receive
assistance for the cost of half a hotel room. Such individuals will be
responsible for finding their own roommate to share in the cost of hotel
lodging. NFB of Maryland will not assign roommates for those receiving
financial assistance. However, those who would like to share their interest
in finding a roommate may give consent to NFBMD for their name and contact
information to be shared with others seeking roommates.

Individuals wishing to request financial assistance for the NFB of Maryland
State Convention, Maryland must submit a completed application to NFBMD
President Ronza Othman by (New date November  15, 2023 : November 15,
2023(( Old Date)September 15, 2023. Individuals must also provide a letter
of support from their chapter president.  Individuals must also show proof
of pre-registration for the State Convention in order to be eligible for
financial assistance.  Individuals may pre-register at NFBMD 2023
Convention Registration

To request financial assistance, individuals should use the NFBMD Financial
Assistance Form

Individuals who need assistance completing the application and callsending
it electronically should contact President Othman at 443-426-4110 or their
chapter president.

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Ronza Othman, President

Phone: (443) 426-4110

president at nfbmd.org

Registration on or before January 15, 2024 = $25 per adult and free for
kids 16 and under

Registration after January 15, 2024 = $30 per adult and free for kids 16
and under

NFB Maryland State Convention Pricing

Lodging: $99 per night plus tax  - room block closes January 15, 2024

Registration: $25 on or before January 15, 2024; $30 after January 15, 2024
- Kids age 16 and under are free

Transportation from New Carrollton: $50 on or before January 15, 2024; $60
after January 15, 2024

Banquet: $55 on or before January 15, 2024; $60 after January 15, 2024

Friday Boxed Lunch: $20 on or before January 15, 2024 (Note, a fish option
has been added for those observing Lent)

Friday Dinner & a Play: $25 on or before January 15, 2024; $30 after
January 15, 2024

Saturday Luncheons (Seniors, Parents, and Students): $30 on or before
January 15, 2024; $35 after January 15, 2024

Registration

Registration is available via the link below and will be open with
pre-registration rates through January 15, 2024.

State Convention  Information and  Registration :

https://nfbmd.org/convention/2023

Thank you,

Amber Woods

President

National Harbor Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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