[NFBMD] NFB of Maryland Committees: Send Interest by December 9, 2021

Mon Nov 29 01:52:53 UTC 2021

I would like to be considered for appointment to The Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion Committee.
Thank you,
Virginia Bender

On Sun, Nov 28, 2021, 6:49 PM president--- via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> All,
>
> I am beginning to think about 2022 committee appointments for the NFB of
> Maryland.  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 December 9, 2021.
>
>
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> If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me
> know.
>
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>
>
> Below is a list of the 2022 committees as they currently stand.  The
> individuals listed below have been asked to chair these committees, but
> this may change when final appointments are sent out.
>
>
> *Advocacy Committee*
>
> Sharon Maneki, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-chair
>
> 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*
>
> Barry Hond, chairperson
> responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate
>
>
> *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, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-Chairperson
>
> works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland
>
>
> *Development and Fundraising Committee*
>
> Jenivieve White, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-chairperson
>
> 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 Bill Borner, 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 and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons
>
> works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland
>  *Legislation Committee*
>
> Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons
>
> 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 Stephanie Flynt, 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
>  *Sports and Recreation Committee*
>
> Qualik Ford, chairperson
>
> *Looking for a co-chairperson
>
> responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.
>
>
> *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*
>
> Meleah Jensen, chairperson
>
> *Seeking a co-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*
>
> Rose Warner, chairperson
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Ronza Othman, *President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> 443-426-4110
>
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is
> not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
> the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
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