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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><h1><a name="_Hlk84098815"></a><a name="OLE_LINK9"></a><a name="_Hlk75706218"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'>November 2021 Minute Message </span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><a name="_Hlk89042392"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></span></a></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>We have demonstrated that we will “Focus Forward” as Federationists at our 55th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. I am immensely grateful to each of you who played a role, from running a workshop or seminar, to coordinating the Exhibit Hall and soliciting sponsors, to providing door prizes and auction items, to running sound and streaming, hosting Zoom sessions, and engaging social media, to staffing the PAC Registration Tables, to managing door prizes and the auction, to participating in Picnic and a Play and Crab Idol, and on and on and on. you can see, it takes a myriad of people to put on a convention, especially one as big and energetic as ours. Please visit our website, </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> in the coming weeks, to find the 2021 resolutions and some key highlights such as our reader panel, our Paralympic presentation, and many other important moments you’ll want to revisit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Please read below for information about important happenings around the affiliate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><a name="_Hlk89035568"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Feedback Needed on NFB Draft Code of Conduct</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89035568'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89035568'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>the National Federation of the Blind is seeking feedback on the most recent iteration of the NFB Code of Conduct. The comment period will conclude at noon eastern time on Thursday, December 2, 2021 with an anticipated go-live date for the revised Code of Conduct on January 1, 2022. To review the draft Code and for instructions on providing feedback, please visit: </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/draftcode"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://nfb.org/draftcode</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Adult and children Participants Needed for National Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to present Braille Readers Are Leaders 2021-2022. The contest will run from December 1, 2021 through January 21, 2022. This year, the program has been refreshed based on participant feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This year, registration and tracking will be handled through Beanstack, which is a platform and mobile application many libraries and schools use. In addition, readers will report number of minutes read rather than number of pages. Of course, those who cannot use Beanstack can contact the American Action Fund directly at 410-659-9315 or via email at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BrailleReadingContest@actionfund.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BrailleReadingContest@actionfund.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Braille readers in grades K-12 compete with others in their grade category to read the most pages during the reading period from December 1 to January 21. An adult category allows adults who want to practice their Braille skills to participate as well. Registration began on November 17, and it will remain open until the final day of the reading period. Each participant who registers and logs reading time will receive a t-shirt. Additional prizes and badges will be awarded for meeting certain milestones. The top individuals in each category will receive a cash prize. Beanstack allows participants to view their progress and that of others in the same reading group via a leader board.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>You can find the link to the Beanstack registration form at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://actionfund.beanstack.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://actionfund.beanstack.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. Contest rules, deadlines, and other information is available at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>https://www.actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> If you have questions, email </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BrailleReadingContest@acgtionfund.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BrailleReadingContest@acgtionfund.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>or call 410-659-9315.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFB and NFBMD Scholarship Programs</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>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, 2022, and the deadline to apply for an NFBMD Scholarship is April 15, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>National Scholarship Program: Each year, the NFB awards 30 merit-based scholarships totaling at least $120,000. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarships range in amount from $3,000 to $12,000.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The 30 scholarship finalists are announced in the spring and attend the National Convention, where they are awarded a specific scholarship.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Application materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by 11:59PM on March 31, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To be eligible, applicants must:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Be legally blind in both eyes;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 2022 (one scholarship may be awarded to an individual who works full-time and attends school part-time); and<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Attend the entire National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind (and all scholarship activities) in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5 through 10, 2022 (scholarship finalists will receive convention assistance).<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To apply:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Submit an application using the online application system at </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>; or<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Download, complete, and email or mail in a hard copy application form by visiting: </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/scholarships"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://nfb.org/scholarships</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:.75in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>State Scholarship Program: Each year, the NFB of Maryland awards the John T. McCraw Scholarship to </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>up to four </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>students </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>with a combined maximum total of $10,000. Though the Scholarship Committee will determine the amount awarded to each individual scholarship finalist, the minimum amount per scholarship is $2,000 and the maximum amount is $3,500. </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFBMD may award </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>a </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>scholarship to a former McCraw scholarship recipient. </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarships are </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>merit-based and </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>awarded based on academic achievement</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>,</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> community involvement</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>, and leadership</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Application materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by 11:59PM on April 15, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To be eligible, applicants must:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Be legally blind in both eyes;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>reside in Maryland or be pursuing post-secondary studies at a school in Maryland;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'> or part-time</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, post-secondary course of study in a degree program in the Fall of 2022</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'> and Spring of 2023 (priority will be given to full-time students)</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>; and<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Attend the entire National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>New Orleans, Louisiana </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>from July 5 through 10, 2022 and the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in Towson, Maryland from November </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>11</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> – </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>13</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, 2022 (scholarship finalists will receive convention </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>financial </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>assistance).<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To apply:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Submit an application using the online application system at </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span><a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>; or<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo10;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Download, complete, and email or mail in a hard copy application form by visiting: </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span><a href="http://nfbmd.org/scholarship"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://nfbmd.org/scholarship</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Seeking Web and Technology Assistance</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The NFB of Maryland is seeking assistance with our web and technology efforts. We are specifically looking for individuals in the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Managing and updating web content – we use Drupal<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Managing, entering data, and pulling reports using our contact database – this is a civicrm database<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hosting meetings and events via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Providing technical guidance concerning assistive technology and accessible applications (we sometimes need someone with this expertise in our advocacy work to help us guide school districts, legislators, employers, etc. as we work with members)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sound editing (this primarily involves recording, cleaning up, adding sound effects, extracting certain parts, etc. of audio recordings)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you have any of the above skills and are looking for a way to help the NFB of Maryland, please contact Web and Technology Committee Chairperson John Berggren at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jberggren@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>jberggren@nfb.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> and me at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFBMD Committees: Are You Interested?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We are beginning to decide 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 </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> by December 9, 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If there are committees that you think should be added, please also let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Seeking a co-chair</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation entities, and other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ambassadors Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and national Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Audit Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Barry Hond, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for the affiliate</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BELL Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and incorporating Bell into NFBMD conventions and seminars</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Braille Spectator Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling, editing, formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of Maryland</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Janice Toothman, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Seeking a co-Chairperson</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jenivieve White, <a name="_Hlk84181450">chairperson</a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Seeking a co-chairperson</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Qualik Ford and Bill Borner, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and chapters and divisions on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Employment Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Provides guidance and support related to strategies for increasing the employment of Maryland’s blind.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Guide Dog Issues Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sherri Shirek and Janice Toothman, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users in Maryland</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Legislation Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki and Garrett Mooney, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for State and Federal legislative action and educating elected officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dezman Jackson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for helping chapters and divisions with recruitment, retention, and development of members</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>PAC Plan Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Public Relations Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Resolutions Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions submitted by members be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarship Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mildred Rivera, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program, including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and beyond</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant applications for youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive technology</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Social Media Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Karen Anderson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for NFBMD’s social media presence, communication, and outreach using forums like Twitter and Facebook</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sports and Recreation Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Qualik Ford, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Looking for a co-chairperson</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for the affiliate.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>John Berggren, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Youth Activity Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused programs</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><i><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention-Related Committees<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Debbie Brown, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated exceptional effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD Convention</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Child Care Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Organization and Activities</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Meleah Jensen, chairperson <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Seeking a co-chairperson</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and logistics</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Registration Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Marie Marucci, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Coordinates and oversees convention registration.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Teresa Graham, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in Maryland; awarded at the NFBMD Convention</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Door Prize Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Rose Warner, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Riccobono, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>administers award program for a child who has overcome significant challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD Convention</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Michael Bullis, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction at the state convention.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Nominating Committee</span></u></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>TBD, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention individuals for open Board seats</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Pay Your 2022 Dues by January 1! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In light of the pandemic and the suspension of in-person chapter meetings, NFBMD maintains an online portal for individuals to pay their chapter and division dues. We are asking members to pay their 2022 dues by January 1, 2022 if possible so we can ensure that our rolls are accurate for the annual national membership data call in February. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals may use NFBMD’s Dues Portal to pay their 2021 annual dues, 2022 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 </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://nfbmd.org/dues"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://nfbmd.org/dues</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. Alternatively, individuals may mail a check to their chapter or division treasurer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Get ready for New Orleans in 2022!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>The NFB 2022 National Convention will take place from July 5 – 10, 2022 in New Orleans Louisiana. We are very excited to pass the convention hosting torch to Louisiana. The convention will take place at the New Orleans Marriott, and additional information will be available in the new year. We anticipate individuals can make their lodging reservations in January and that pre-registration will be open between March 1 and May 31, 2022. However, those dates are approximate and tentative.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>First time national convention attendees may apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. Information about this grant will be available in January 2022 with an anticipated application deadline of March 31, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>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 is now live and must be submitted by March 31, 2022. It can be found at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nfbmd.org/financialassistance"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>http://www.nfbmd.org/financialassistance</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>. 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. For questions about the Financial Assistance Application Program, please reach out to your chapter president or President Ronza Othman at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Update on Walmart Lawsuit </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.2in;margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>In 2018, the National Federation of the Blind, the NFB of Maryland, and three blind members, Cindy Morales, Linwood Boyd, and Melissa Sheeder, filed suit in Federal Court against Walmart. The suit asserts that Walmart violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it deployed inaccessible check-out kiosks. Unfortunately, the judge assigned the case found in favor of Walmart in September 2021. However, the NFB believes this opinion was incorrect and inconsistent with the law. As a result, we have filed an appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.2in;margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>do You Feel Lucky? </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='color:black'>The NFBMD spring raffle is underway. During the month of May, you have the opportunity to win $50 Sunday through Friday, or $100 on Saturday. Purchase a 3-digit number raffle ticket for $5. You will be the only one who has this number. Between now and January 31, you may request a specific number from Melissa Riccobono and pay the $5. You might want to request your birthday, your anniversary, or some other significant number. After January 31, tickets will be available from chapter presidents and you will not necessarily be able to get the specific number you want. If you want to buy or sell tickets, please contact Melissa Riccobono at MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com. Help us sell all 1,000 tickets to win prizes! Provided we sell all 1,000 tickets, we will enter the individuals who sell winning tickets into a drawing for a cash prize. We will also award prizes to those who sell the most tickets, provided we sell our entire stock of tickets. </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.2in;margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFBMD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFBMD is actively working to expand our knowledge of and emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These initiatives also include those related to sexual harassment and misconduct, consent, boundaries, and power dynamics. It is our intent that NFB of Maryland activities, events, and programs be safe and welcoming to all, and to that end we are devoting resources and time to increase our awareness and enhance our strategies on DEI. Qualik Ford and Bill Borner co-chair this committee. We encourage those interested in joining the committee to reach out to me at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>The Committee provides state-wide guidance and support to chapters and the affiliate on DEI. One goal for 2022 is to increase the presence of DEI in our activities and to hold more DEI-focused activities. The Committee plans to send out informational communications on certain topics and observances to promote DEI but needs assistance in this area from those with lived experience and/or expertise. One particular highlight will be a day-long training for all elected affiliate, chapter, and division board members, the DEI committee, the scholarship committee, the membership committee, and those working with children. This training will take place on March 5, 2022 and will feature an introduction to diversity, equity, and inclusion; recognizing and minimizing micro-aggressions; and understanding and combatting implicit bias. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>If you have questions about these initiatives or have suggestions for how we can best incorporate DEI into our programs, please don’t hesitate to contact me at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> or at 443-426-4110. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFBMD COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>We continue to operate an affiliate COVID-19 fund to assist individuals and families that are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 crisis. This fund is available to blind individuals and families with a blind household member living in Maryland. The financial assistance must be needed due to a change in circumstance, e.g. loss of employment income, because of COVID-19 or associated government directives like Stay-at-Home orders. Assistance is limited to essentials such as groceries and medication. This Fund is being administered by the NFBMD Financial Assistance Committee. Anyone who is wishing to request assistance should contact me at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>President@nfbmd.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> or at 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.2in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>In addition, we are seeking contributions to augment the NFBMD COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. Those interested in making a monetary donation may do so by sending a check to NFBMD, 1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 or by using the PayPal donation link on our website located at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfbmd.org/COVID-19Fund"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://www.nfbmd.org/COVID-19Fund</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Important Upcoming Dates </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></h2><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk75706218'></span><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>December 1, 2021 – NFB and NFBMD Scholarship Applications Open<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>January 17, 2022 – NFB and NFBMD COVID-19 Booster Clinic, Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>January 20, 2022 - NFBMD Day in Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>February 7, 2022 – Great Gathering In, Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>February 8, 2022 – NFB of Maryland Day on the Hill, Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>March 5, 2022 – DEI Training for Affiliate Leaders (chapter and division boards; affiliate board; scholarship, DEI, and Membership committees; those working with youth), virtual<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>March 11, 2022 – Basket and Bag Bingo, Catonsville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>July 5 – 10, 2022 – NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>July 25 – August 5, 2022 – NFB BELL Academy, Baltimore, Maryland* <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>August 6, 2022 – NFBMD Crab Feast, Parkville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>October 1 – 31, 2022 – Blind Equality Achievement Month<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>November 11 – 13, 2022 – NFBMD Annual Convention, Towson, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84098815'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>*We are still determining dates and locations of other Maryland NFB BELL Academies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk89042392'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>