[CT-NFB] Agenda for January 17 State Board Meeting

Thu Jan 8 15:41:54 UTC 2026

We already approved money for Washington Seminar at the state convention.

Best regards,

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

 <mailto:maryanne.melley at gmail.com> maryanne.melley at gmail.com

860-212-5549

A dream does not become reality through magic: it takes sweat, determination and hard work

From: Mary Silverberg <marysilverfox at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 4:35 PM
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Subject: Re: Agenda for January 17 State Board Meeting

Becky & Maryanne,

Becky, you are correct about  approving money for Washington Seminar but Maryanne 's agenda item is for voting on expense / travel grant for National convention.

Looking forward to seeing you at our 1-17 meeting.

Mary

On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM Becky Ireland <rmirdi at aol.com <mailto:rmirdi at aol.com> > wrote:

On 1/6/2026 3:49 PM, maryanne.melley at gmail.com <mailto:maryanne.melley at gmail.com>  wrote:

Dear Federation Family,

Attached and below is the agenda for our January 17th board meeting in Hartford.

January 17, State Board Meeting

151 New Park Avenue

The Hartford Room

Hartford, CT 06106

Roll Call

NFB Pledge

Reports

Treasurers Report – Cheri Duquette

ABPVI – (Advisory Board Persons with Visual Impairments) – Kristen Dockendorf

SRC - (State Rehabilitation Council) – Deb Reed

BCAC – Melissa Thompson

PAC Plan – (Pre-Authorized Contribution) – Melissa Thompson

New Business

2026 State Convention – Maryanne Melley

Washington Seminar Update – Mary Silverberg

Protect Education, Employment, and Independent Living Programs

Access Technology Affordability Act

Blind Americans Return to Work Act

Birdies for Charity – Merly Ballesteros

Vote on Subsidy for National Convention – Board Discussion 

Kenneth Jernagan Scholarship  <https://nfb.org/form/convention-scholarship> The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship application is open. Application deadline is April 15, 2026.

National Academic Scholarship  <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program> Students can now apply for the 2026 scholarship program. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.

Chapter News

April Board Meeting

Best regards,

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

maryanne.melley at gmail.com <mailto:maryanne.melley at gmail.com> 

860-212-5549

A dream does not become reality through magic: it takes sweat, determination and hard work

Hi Maryanne,
  I hope you had fun over the holidays. Rich and I enjoyed the holiday season.
 Thank you for the agenda. I just wanted you to know we don't have to vote on a subsidy for the Washington Seminar. The Board already approved a $800 travel expenses/grant for the seminar at our November business meeting. If you have any questions, please let me know. Stay safe and well. -- 
Warm Reg4rds,
Becky Ireland
Secretary of the Central CT Chapter, NFB of CT, and CTAGDU
860-384-8451
rmirdi at aol.com <mailto:rmirdi at aol.com> 
"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision" Stevie Wonder

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