[NFBMD] NFBMD Affiliate Business Meeting Information

Wed Nov 8 16:24:37 UTC 2023

Friends,

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, we will be holding our 2023 affiliate
business meeting anywhere and everywhere from 1:00 - 5:00PM.  

Below and attached you will find the agenda and access information.  Hope to
see you virtually on Saturday.

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

2023 Business Meeting

Agenda

1:00                 Call to Order and Welcome

                        Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland

1:05                 Greetings from Our National President

                        Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of
the Blind

1:10                 Greetings from Our National Representative

Kevan Worley, President & CEO, Worley Enterprises; Board Member, Colorado
Center for the Blind

1:15                 Breakout Session 1: Affiliate Divisions

                        Breakout 1A: Maryland Organization of Parents of
Blind Children

                        Breakout 1B: Maryland Association of Blind Students

                        Breakout 1C: Maryland Seniors Issues Division

                        Breakout 1D: Maryland Association of Blind Merchants

2:15                 Breakout Session 2: Committee Workshops

                        Breakout 2A: Employment Committee

                        Breakout 2b: Resolutions Committee

3:15                 Celebrating Our Veterans

                        Ed Jackson, Chairperson, NFBMD Blind Veterans
Committee

3:25                 Reading of 2022 Convention Business Meeting Minutes

                        Judy Rasmussen, Secretary, National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland

3:40:                Financial Report

                        Jenivieve White, Treasurer, National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland

4:00                 Time of Sharing

                        Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland

4:15                 Resolutions

Chris Danielsen, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee; President, Greater
Baltimore Chapter

4:50                 Elections

5:00                 Adjourn

Notes:

*	The 2023 NFBMD Business Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom.
We will conduct our constitutionally required and other time sensitive
business at this meeting, but many of our traditional work and activities
will take place at the 2023 - 2024 combined affiliate convention from
February 16 - 18, 2024 at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson.
Information about and registration for the convention is available at
https://nfbmd.org/convention. 
*	Anyone may attend the Business meeting who wishes to do so.
*	Only individuals who both registered for the Business Meeting and
paid 2023 dues on or before November 1, 2023 are eligible to vote, make
motions, and/or speak on the floor.
*	We will be holding our Bake and Experience Auction throughout the
business meeting.  This will be a live auction done by voice on Zoom.
Successful bidders are asked to pay for their items via Zelle
(President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> ), PayPal
(President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org>  or via the Donate button
on the website), or check (payable to NFB of Maryland, 1800 Johnson Street,
Suite N1, Baltimore, MD 21230).  Please  send payments by November 15, 2023.
Items will not be sent out until payment is received.
*	We will be conducting our Time of Sharing during the business
meeting.  This will be live by voice, but individuals may also email in
pledges to President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> .  Individuals
are asked to fulfill their pledges via Zelle (President at nfbmd.org
<mailto:President at nfbmd.org> ), PayPal (President at nfbmd.org
<mailto:President at nfbmd.org>  or via the Donate button on the website), or
check (payable to NFB of Maryland, 1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore,
MD 21230).  Please  send payments by December 31, 2023.  
*	We ask participants to engage with one another with dignity and
respect and remind all to abide by the NFB Code of Conduct and all other NFB
and NFB of Maryland policies.  
*	The Board of Directors of the NFB of Maryland extends its gratitude
to those who are supporting our technology, logistics, and other operational
needs for this session.  We are also grateful to our membership for your
work and dedication throughout the year to ensuring that Maryland's blind
can live the life we want.

Meeting Access Information:

Join Zoom Meeting

 <https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09>
Zoom Access Link

Meeting ID: 624 813 8327

Passcode: 63263

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Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

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;
blindness is not what holds you back

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