<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">National Harbor Chapter January Reminders<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dear National Harbor Chapter members and Friends,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Happy New Year!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Please see the information below:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>playback number:
267) 807-9608<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Access Code:
106363<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pledge <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">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<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Harbor Chapter Elections January
27, 2023<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time:1-3pm <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More Information will be provided during emails and or Tuesdays 4-5pm Call <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Remember, please pay your
2024 dues in order to vote .<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maryland NFB State Convention
<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Expect Much, Give Much, Get Much:!Where:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date:February 16 - 18, 2024.
Come and meet our National Representative, Kevan Worley. You may reserve your room by calling the
Sheraton Baltimore North at 410-321-7400.
<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cost :Convention Room Rates:
Standard Room - $99 per night. Tax on sleeping rooms is 17.5%. ($116.34) <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Booking Room Dates: February
15(early booking)- February 18 2024)- <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Deadline to Book :January
15, 2024. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Note: Pre-registration is transferred ($25)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Note: Please make reservation with the hotel directly<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Preregistration Link:
<<a href="https://nfbmd.org/convention">https://nfbmd.org/convention</a>> <a href="https://nfbmd.org/convention">https://nfbmd.org/convention</a> to <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For hard copy forms ,mailbox check mailbox.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Convention activities (prices are per person unless
otherwise stated):<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*
Pre-registration = $25 until January 15, 2024; $30 on-site<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Banquet ticket
= $55 until January 15, 2024; $60 on-site<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Parent,
Senior, or Student Luncheon ticket = $30 until January 15, 2024; $35 on-site<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Friday boxed
lunch = $20 until January 15, 2024; $25 on-site<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Dinner & a
Play ticket = $25 until January 15, 2024; $25 on-site<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Transportation
from New Carrollton Train Station = $50 until January 15, 2024; this covers
round-trip travel(No one-way trip is covered )<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Childcare =
$30 per day and on sliding scale based on need<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seeking Resolutions for the State Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">send resolutions to NFBMD Resolutions Chairperson Chris
Danielsen by email at
<mailto:<a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a>> <a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> by January 31,
2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seeking Door Prize Donations<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Door prizes should have a cash value of a minimum of $25
each. For questions, please contact Door
Prize Co-chairs Qualik Ford at
<mailto:<a href="mailto:QSFord@outlook.com">QSFord@outlook.com</a>> <a href="mailto:QSFord@outlook.com">QSFord@outlook.com</a> and Juhi Narula
at <mailto:<a href="mailto:juhin13@gmail.com">juhin13@gmail.com</a>>
<a href="mailto:juhin13@gmail.com">juhin13@gmail.com</a>. Please bring door
prizes to the convention.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seeking Donations for the NFBMD Bake and Experience Auction!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">examples of experiences include taking the winner to dinner,
giving cooking lessons, musical or show tickets, etc. Please submit donation commitments prior to
January 31, 2024. Co-chair Justin Young
of your donation via email at
<mailto:<a href="mailto:Jyoung@nfb.org">Jyoung@nfb.org</a>> <a href="mailto:Jyoung@nfb.org">Jyoung@nfb.org</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seeking Baked Deliciousness for NFBMD Fire Sale!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">annual fire sale. donate your freshly baked goods, Store
brought or Home-made Savory or Sweet contact Justin Young with your donation
commitment via email at
<mailto:<a href="mailto:Jyoung@nfb.org">Jyoung@nfb.org</a>> <a href="mailto:Jyoung@nfb.org">Jyoung@nfb.org</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State Convention Orientation: February 8, 2024<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All First-timers and previous convention goers are welcomed attend a First-Timers
Orientation Date and Time :Thursday, February 8 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.,. The Ambassadors Committee will walk you
through the events that will take place throughout the weekend, explain
processes such as door prizes and voting, as well as make sure every first-time
convention attendee is matched with a mentor.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Connection information is as follows:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Zoom Meeting ID:
<<a href="https://zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09">https://zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09</a>>
624 813 8327<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One-Number Conference Call: 339-209-4083<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NFBMD Convention Donation Drive and Drawing!!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is hosting the
2023 - 2024 NFBMD Convention donation drive. For each $20 donation, you will
get one chance in the Convention drawing. For example, if you donate $100, you
will get five chances.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The winner will have their choice of either $500 or their
2025 state convention hotel (two nights) and meals covered by the affiliate.
The drawing will take place at the NFBMD banquet on Saturday, February 17,
2024. The winner does not need to be
present. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The fundraiser is open through 3PM on Saturday, February 17,
2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The rules for the drawing are as follows:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1. For each $20 donated, the donor will receive one chance.
For example, if the donor contributes $100, that equates to 5 chances.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. The donor must expressly state that they wish to have
their name placed in the convention drawing.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. Donations must be made separately from any door prize
contributions, convention registration donations, or end-of-year sharing
contributions.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. Donations must be received on or before 3PM on February
17, 2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Individuals may make donations using the PayPal button
located at
<<a href="https://nfbmd.org/DonationDrive">https://nfbmd.org/DonationDrive</a>> <a href="https://nfbmd.org/DonationDrive">https://nfbmd.org/DonationDrive</a>,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">via Zelle ( <mailto:<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>>
<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>),<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">or by mailing checks to:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Convention Donation Drive<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Baltimore, MD 21230<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Remember to Pay Your 2024 Dues!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NFBMD maintains an online portal for individuals to pay
their chapter and division dues. We are
asking members to pay their 2024 dues by January 31, 2024 so we can ensure that
our rolls are accurate for voting at the State Convention and the annual
national membership data call.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Individuals may use NFBMD?s Dues Portal to pay their 2024
annual dues and/or lifetime membership dues for those chapters that have
lifetime membership. The portal lists
all NFBMD chapters and divisions and their dues amounts. Individuals may pay for as many chapters and
divisions as they wish. The portal is
located at <a href="http://nfbmd.org/dues">http://nfbmd.org/dues</a>.
Alternatively, individuals may mail a check to their chapter or division
treasurer.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please note that those paying via the online portal will
incur a small processing fee.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seeking Attendees for 2024 Day in Annapolis!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2024 session of the Maryland General Assembly will begin
on January 10, and we are working hard to prepare for our NFBMD Day in
Annapolis, which will take place on January 18, 2024 in person. We meet with all 188 Delegates and Senators
early in the session in order to maximize the time we have to push our issues
through both chambers. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are seeking volunteers to attend our Day in Annapolis to
educate our legislators on our legislative priorities. We will provide transportation from the
National Center in Baltimore and the New Carrollton Metro Station for those
interested in attending. We will conduct
our usual debriefing over dinner, and participants are asked to plan to bring
$25 with them for dinner. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The State Capital and surrounding buildings continue to
undergo major renovations, resulting in the tunnel system?s closure. As a result, individuals will need to walk
outside and occasionally cross streets to get to meetings and group gathering
locations (like the cafeteria). Those
who attend should plan accordingly.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you plan to attend, please RSVP to me by January 6, 2024.
Please email
<mailto:<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>> <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> or call
443-426-4110. Be sure to tell me your name,
how we can best reach you, your state legislative district, if you know it, and
your county.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will post the legislative priorities soon. The fact sheets will be available at <<a href="https://nfbmd.org">https://nfbmd.org</a>> <a href="https://nfbmd.org">https://nfbmd.org</a>
in early January.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our legislative priorities are:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Electronic
Ballot Return for Voters with Disabilities<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Textbook
Equity for Blind Students Act<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Better Bus
Service Act<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Center for
Excellence in Nonvisual Access (funding)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Washington Seminar Is Coming!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On January 29 and 30, Maryland will join Federationists in
person from throughout the country to let Congress know about our legislative
priorities for blind Americans. We will share the legislative priorities once
they become available. You may read the
Washington Seminar fact sheets by visiting
<<a href="https://nfb.org/washington-seminar">https://nfb.org/washington-seminar</a>>
<a href="https://nfb.org/washington-seminar">https://nfb.org/washington-seminar</a> or via Newsline. The Great Gathering In will take place at
5:00PM on Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Capitol Hotel. Maryland will be visiting our Congressional
Delegation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in person on the Hill. If you would like to attend Congressional appointments, please let me
know by January 15, 2024 by emailing
<mailto:<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>> <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> or by calling
443-426-4110.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Get ready for Orlando in 2024!<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The NFB 2024 National Convention will take place from July 3
? 8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The Rosen
Center Hotel will be the primary location, and we?ll share information about
pricing and how to make reservations soon.
You can also visit
<<a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a>> <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a> for this
information. You may make your hotel reservation
starting January 1, 2024 with a cut-off date of May 31, 2024. Preregistration for the convention will open
on March 1 and will close May 31, 2024. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First time national convention attendees may apply for the
Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship, which is a grant the NFB provides to people who
have not attended a national convention in person previously. The deadline is April 15, 2024. Visit this link for more information on how
to apply.
<<a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship</a>>
<a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Those from Maryland who are seeking financial assistance
should speak with their chapter president to find out what assistance their
local chapter may have available. The
affiliate?s Financial Assistance Application Form will go live in January and
must be submitted by March 31, 2024.
Please note that though the Financial Assistance Committee will give due
consideration to every application, the affiliate has limited resources and is
unable to grant every request. Priority
will be given to those who have not attended a national convention in the past
and to students. Individuals will need
to make their own hotel reservations and pay the initial deposit. For questions about the Financial Assistance
Application Program, please reach out to your chapter president or me at <mailto:<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>>
<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">do You Feel Lucky?<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The NFBMD spring raffle is beginning. During the month of
May, you have the opportunity to win $50 Sunday through Friday, or $100 on
Saturday. After that, purchase a 3-digit
number raffle ticket for $5. You will be the only one who has this number.
Tickets are available from chapter presidents and affiliate Board Members. Help us sell all 1,000 tickets! To reserve a specific number, contact Melissa
Riccobono at
<mailto:<a href="mailto:MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com">MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com</a>> <a href="mailto:MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com">MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com</a>
on or before January 10, 2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NFB and NFBMD Scholarship Programs<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind and the National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland each administer a separate scholarship
program for post-secondary students. The
deadline to apply for an NFB scholarship is March 31, 2024, and the deadline to
apply for an NFBMD Scholarship is April 15, 2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Scholarship Program: Each year, the NFB awards 30
merit-based scholarships totaling $240,000. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Each
scholarship recipient will receive $8,000 and additional prizes.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Scholarships
are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* The 30
scholarship finalists are announced in the spring and attend the NFB National
Convention, where they are mentored by blind role models.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Application
materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by 11:59PM on March 31,
2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* To be
eligible, applicants must:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Be legally
blind in both eyes;<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Reside in the
United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico;<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Be pursuing or
planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree
program at a U.S. institution in the Fall of 2024 (one scholarship may be
awarded to an individual who works full-time and attends school part-time);<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Be age 18
before July 2, 2024; and<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Attend the
entire National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind (and all
scholarship activities) in Orlando, Florida from July 3 through 8, 2024
(scholarship finalists will receive convention grants).<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* To apply,
submit an application using the online application system at <<a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/">https://scholarships.nfb.org/</a>>
<a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/">https://scholarships.nfb.org/</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State Scholarship Program: The NFB of Maryland will award up
to four scholarships of $4,000 each as part of the John T. McCraw Scholarship
Program. NFBMD may award a scholarship to a former McCraw scholarship
recipient. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Scholarships
are merit-based and awarded based on academic achievement, community
involvement, and leadership.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Application
materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by 11:59PM on April 15,
2024.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* To be
eligible, applicants must:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Be legally
blind in both eyes;<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* reside in
Maryland or be pursuing post-secondary studies at a school in Maryland;<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* be age 18
prior to July 2, 2024;<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Be pursuing or
planning to pursue a full-time or part-time, post-secondary course of study in
a degree program in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025 (priority will be given
to full-time students); and<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Attend the
entire National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Orlando,
Florida from July 3 through 8, 2024 and the annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland in Maryland in February 2025 (scholarship
finalists will receive convention grants).<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* To apply:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Submit an
application using the online application system at <<a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply">http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply</a>>
<a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply">http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply</a>; or<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Download, complete, and email or mail in a hard copy
application form by visiting:
<<a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship">http://nfbmd.org/scholarship</a>> <a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship">http://nfbmd.org/scholarship</a>.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NFBMD Committees<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see separate email
for the
complete list of committees . The
National Harbor Chapter will use our January
9, 2024 4-5 pm call <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Important Upcoming Dates<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* January 10,
2024 ? Deadline to reserve Spring Raffle specific numbers<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* January 18,
2024 ? NFBMD Day in Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* January 29,
2024 ? Great Gathering In, Washington, DC<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* January 30,
2024 ? NFBMD Day on the Hill, Washington, DC<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* February 16 ?
18, 2024 ? NFBMD 2023 ? 2024 Convention, Towson, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* March 1, 2024
? Preregistration opens for NFB National Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* March 8, 2024
? Basket Bingo, Catonsville, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* March 31, 2024
? Deadline for National Scholarship Applications.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* March 31, 2024
? Deadline for applications for NFBMD Financial Assistance for National
Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* April 15, 2024
? Deadline for NFBMD Scholarship Applications<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* April 15, 2024
? Deadline for Jernigan Fund applications for National Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Spring 2024
(date TBD) ? NFBMD STEM2U, Baltimore, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* May 31, 2024 ?
Deadline to Preregister for NFB Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* July 3 ? 8,
2024 ? NFB National Convention, Orlando, Florida<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Summer 2024
(date TBD) ? In Person NFB BELL Academy, Baltimore, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Summer 2024
(date TBD) ? In Person NFB BELL Academy, Salisbury, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Summer 2024
(date TBD) ? In Person NFB BELL Academy, Southern Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* September 20,
2024 ? NFBMD Crab Feast, Rosedale, Maryland<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* October 1 ?
31, 2024 ? Blind Equality Achievement Month<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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>