<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dear National Harbor Chapter Members and Friends, <span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reminders and Acknowledgements <span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Today :<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">October 12, 2022, 1pm- 3pm National Federation of <span class="gmail-il">the</span> Blind. Of Maryland National Harbor Chapter Lighing Your Path Independence Now <br>
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Join Zoom Meeting: </span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finnow.us18.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Deae54873d197b6ec3a4e31a68%26id%3Dece16e3bae%26e%3D8c7e81719f&data=05%7C01%7Cllwilliams%40co.pg.md.us%7C98a78aaf7b4f45a0cb4d08daa872aad6%7C4146bddaddc14d2aa1b21a64cc3c837b%7C0%7C0%7C638007507729055410%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kQz425%2FRNlpzsvFCJGAqcg2lT3HK4D1H9sqIw%2Fu1qZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84772137597</span></a><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br>
Meeting ID: 847 7213 7597<br>
One tap mobile 3017158592<br>
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<em><b>Contact Rochelle Harrod
at </b></em></span><a href="mailto:rharrod@innow.org" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">rharrod@innow.org</span></em></a><em><b><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> to register or request accommodations.</span></b></em><b><span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Accessing The
Recordings Of Past Meetings:<span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To Access the recordings
meetings, please call: <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Playback Number <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(267) 807-9608<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Access Code: 106363<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Public Relations/Outreach <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Out of Sight Dragon Race International Competition <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vice President Eric Phifer Team Brought home 2 Silver
and 3 Bronze metals .<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for representing our chapter and the blind in
a positive light!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">September 10, 2022, Runfest <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">September 10, 2022, Run Fest La Plata /Waldorf MD Blue Crab
Stadium <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A short notice for
request for help, Members Brian Nivens, Treasurer Angela Woods and President Amber Woods along with a near-by resident of la Plata MD were able to
get the task done of 17 volunteers . Task was to apply runners of the 5k and
10k finishers with metals of the race
they participated in. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special Thanks to
fellow NFBMD member Aloma Bouma to
inform our chapter of this fantastic opportunity. We will be ready for next
year with more members.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15 is when the Baltimore Chapter will assist the
runners in Baltimore.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">if you plan to volunteer this event in Baltimore, please
contact Aloma Bouma at <a href="mailto:alomabouma@gmail.com">alomabouma@gmail.com</a> or 410-375-9528<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> local event at the
Tanger Outlets October 15,2022 2-4pm. We will have Marie Hamilton President
of P.S UR Fabulous Please inform
President Amber Woods <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you plan to attend any of the following events. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Resolutions <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special Thanks to Chris Danielsen President of the Greater Baltimore Chapter for taking the time to explain the importance of Resolutions. You
can hear the recording on our playback
number mentioned above. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Braille Class Graduation <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you missed it, please check out the recording ( recording
number will be provided later)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special Thanks to
Braille Instructors and Board Member Ava Ferebee and Second Vice
President Rosalind Mackall and all the
Braille members who performed and demonstrated how Braille readers are leaders!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Membership <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New members <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All members who were voted
reminder to pay for your Chapter dues. For all members Reminder, 2023
dues are approaching . If you were already a
member, and you have not paid your 2022 Annual dues, nor option-in to pay for a one-time payment for Life-time membership
$100,you cannot vote during our Chapter meetings nor during our State
convention coming up this November .<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can go online to <a href="http://nfbmd.org">nfbmd.org</a> under Chapter and divisions go to link (<a href="http://nfbmd.org/dues">nfbmd.org/dues</a> )e or pay the Chapter Write check out to: NHC-NFBMD
Treasury <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Send Check to: Treasurer : Angela Woods <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Address: 1703 Old Drummer Boy Lane <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fort Washington, MD 20744 <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please put in memo section of the check to indicate which amount
either $12annual or $100 as membership Dues or Dues .<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Number For Convention Hotel Sheraton North <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">410- 321-7400<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Blind Equality Achievement Month (Formerly Known as Meet the
Blind Month ) <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">-19 Testing How To
Order <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">COVID-19 at-home tests while supplies last.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can place an order online or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
Additional information and updates are available at <a href="https://nfb.org/covidtests">https://nfb.org/covidtests</a>.
Important Upcoming Dates<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 1 – 31, 2022 – Blind Equality Achievement Month<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 8, 2022 – Deadline to submit nominations for 2022
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15, 2022 – Deadline to make donations for Hamilton
drawing<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15, 2022 – Deadline to make hotel reservations for
the NFBMD 2022 State Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15, 2022 – Deadline to pre-register for the 2022
NFBMD State Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit resolutions for the
2022 NFBMD State Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">October 15, 2022 – White Cane Awareness Day<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 1, 2022 – Deadline to commit to contribute items
for NFBMD Bake and Experience Auction<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 5, 2022 – Deadline to make donations for Fall
Donation Drive to include drawing for free cruise<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 11 – 13, 2022 – NFBMD Annual Convention, Towson,
Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please Contact President
Ronza Othman for State Convention Aevents <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ronza Othman, State Affiliate President<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State Affiliate President <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">443-426-4110<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amber Woods <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Harbor Chapter <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">301-978-6686 <span></span></p></div></div>