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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear TLC Chapter Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our TLC chapter meeting is <span style='color:#1F497D'>coming up this evening, Tuesday, March 12; we will be meeting virtually over Zoom. Please note the new meeting date and schedule; we are now meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. The official meeting is scheduled to run from 7:00 to 8:30 PM; the meeting will be preceded and followed by fifteen minutes of social time for those who would like to mix and mingle with chapter members and friends. Going forward, we will be using the NFB of Maryland’s Zoom account when we meet virtually (Zoom details are at the end of this message). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Prior to the chapter meeting, we encourage you to listen to the Presidential Release from our National Office, if you did not tune in to the live version on February 29. Here is the link: <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-02/2024_march_release_chapter_version_final.mp3">https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-02/2024_march_release_chapter_version_final.mp3</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>During the meeting </span>We will be talking about what is going on at NFB at the <span style='color:#1F497D'>chapter, </span>affiliate and national levels. <span style='color:#1F497D'>We will also share a helpful hint from a member. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Our guest speaker this month is our own Dezman Jackson. </span>Dezman is the owner of the Wellness DJ, a health coaching business which takes a holistic approach to working with customers. Come and learn facts about the state of health today, the field of health coaching and how the Wellness DJ can serve you. We're spinning wellness, setting the beat for a healthier you<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please help spread the word about our chapter fundraiser. We are raffling off Apple Airpods and a set of AirTags. For each $5.00 donation your name will be entered once into the drawing. Only 300 slots are available, so your odds of winning are high. To make a donation, please contact a member of the board. We accept cash and Zelle donations. Zelle donations may be made using the email address <a href="mailto:tlcchapter@nfb.org">tlcchapter@nfb.org</a>. Please put “TLC Raffle” and the “number of $5.00 donations you are making” in the Zelle memo. If you need contact information for board members with tickets, please contact us at <a href="mailto:tlcchapter@nfbmd.org">tlcchapter@nfbmd.org</a> and put Raffle in the subject line. The raffle closes on May 1 and we plan to draw the winner during our May meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>To dial into the meeting, call 301-715-8592. Once the call connects and you are prompted, you will then need to enter the meeting ID, <span style='color:#1F497D'>which is</span> 624 813 8327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. You will then need to enter the passcode 63263. <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The link is:<span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09&omn=93716728420">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09&omn=93716728420</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also simply tap the following number on your smart phone: +13017158592,, 6248138327#,,,,*63263.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to talking with you all via Zoom <span style='color:#1F497D'>tonight.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cordially,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ellen Ringlein, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind <span style='color:#1F497D'>of Maryland </span>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>