[NFB-Conventions] NFB-NM 2020 Virtual Convention Agenda with Zoom information
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>State Convention Agenda August 28-29, 2020 A
>Virtual Convention Held via Zoom Adelmo Vigil,
>President National Federation of the Blind of
>New Mexico (NFBNM) 575-921-5422
>NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com> DOOR
>PRIZES: Door prizes will be drawn during general
>convention sessions and during the banquet. To
>win, you must be registered for the convention,
>and you must be present when your name is
>called. Code of Conduct We welcome all attendees
>to our convention and embrace diversity,
>inclusion, and mutual respect. Although we are
>meeting via Zoom these items are still relevant.
>To that end, please keep the following
>expectations in mind when you join us: The
>National Federation of the Blind provides
>support to members and advocates for our rights
>to live the lives we want through advocacy,
>public awareness, and mentoring. As a member or
>guest at our convention, you not only represent
>yourself but also our organization. We want you
>to enjoy your time with us, make new friends and
>renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage
>members to socialize and have fun, the
>convention also provides an important
>opportunity to come together to continue the
>work of our organization, to learn about the
>important initiatives that we are involved with
>on a local and national level, and to plan our
>work for the future. Please remember these
>guidelines: 1. Welcome new attendees: Although
>you will undoubtedly enjoy time with your
>friends, please reach out to those who have
>never joined us before and help them to be
>comfortable. We welcome people from all walks of
>life and with diverse needs and experiences. 2.
>Attend and participate in
>sessions. 3.
>Sexual harassment will not be tolerated under
>any circumstances. If your behavior could
>possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you
>would not be upset by it yourself, do not do or
>say anything that could be considered
>inappropriate by anyone. Zoom Meeting Etiquette:
>Stay on mute if you are not speaking to the
>group. Raise your hand if you wish to talk, wait
>for an indication from host before beginning. If
>on video, please do not eat or move about in any
>way that could be a distraction to others
>watching. Stay focused and enjoy. Monday, August
>24, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Directors
>Meeting, Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM Zoom
>Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/96143220955>
>https://zoom.us/j/96143220955 One-tap mobile
>link here: 14086380968,,96143220955# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 961 4322 0955# Friday, August 28,
>2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Resolutions Urja
>Lansing, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/96191809500>
>https://zoom.us/j/96191809500 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,96191809500# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 961 9180 9500# 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
>Giving the Gift: A Discussion about forming an
>interest group relating to arts and
>entertainment Joaquin Luna, Member, West Mesa
>Chapter and Larry Lorenzo, Member, White Sands
>Chapter Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/7017812526>
>https://zoom.us/j/7017812526 One-tap mobile link
>here: +14086380968,,7017812526# US Calling in or
>smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 701 781 2526# General Session Part 1
>Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/91520900241>
>https://zoom.us/j/91520900241 One-tap mobile
>link here: +16699006833,,91520900241# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 915 2090 0241# 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
>Call to Order Adelmo Vigil, President,
>NFBNM Door Prize Invocation Ernest
>Esquibel, 1st Vice President, Albuquerque
>Chapter, NFBNM Pledge of Allegiance Valeria
>Ceballos, 5th Grade Student at Zia Elementary
>School (Recited in English and in Spanish)
>National Anthem Diana Marquez, Member,
>Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM NFB Pledge Carlos
>Sanchez, Founder, Legally Blind Artistry The
>National Federation of the Blind Pledge I pledge
>to participate actively in the efforts of the
>National Federation of the Blind to achieve
>equality, opportunity, and security for the
>blind; to support the policies and programs of
>the Federation; and to abide by its
>constitution. Announcements and Convention
>Arrangements 1:20 PM - 1:25 PM Greetings
>from the City of Albuquerque Mayor Tim
>Keller, Office of the Mayor 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
>No-Nonsense Tips from Americaâs Only Blind
>Comic and Game Shop Owner, Richard Early,
>Paradox Comics-N-Cards, and Board Member,
>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota
>2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Pre-Authorized Contribution
>(PAC) Plan Tara Chavez, Chairperson, PAC Plan
>Committee, NFBNM 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM President's
>Report Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM Door Prize
>2:40 PM - 3:25 PM Report from our National
>Office James Gashel, National Representative,
>Secretary, National Federation of the Blind 3:25
>PM - 3:55 PM My Blindness, Myself Lucy Mallahan,
>President, New Mexico Parents of Blind Children
>(NMPOBC), NFBNM This member of our Federation
>family will tell her story of blindness and how
>the Federation has helped her live the life she
>wants. 3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Questions and
>Announcements Door Prize 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Town
>Forum: Services and Priorities of the New Mexico
>Commission for the Blind Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/92481676939>
>https://zoom.us/j/92481676939 One-tap mobile
>link here: +14086380968,,92481676939# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 924 8167 6939# 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
>Nominating Committee Caroline Benavidez,
>Chairperson, Nominating Committee This is a
>closed meeting open only to chapter and division
>presidents. 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Social Gathering
>Jedi Moerke, President, White Sands Chapter,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85380365233>
>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85380365233 One-tap
>mobile link here: +16699009128,,85380365233#
>Calling in: dial 669 900 9128. Enter the meeting
>ID: 853 8036 5233# Saturday, August 29, 2020
>9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Discussion about Forming an
>Interest Group for Rehabilitation Professionals
>Jedi Moerke, President, White Sands Chapter,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/94856873462>
>https://zoom.us/j/94856873462 One-tap mobile
>link here: +14086380968,,94856873462# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 948 5687 3462# 10:30 AM - Noon
>Growing Diversity In Our Organization Daphne
>Mitchell, Member, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM
>Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/7017812526>
>https://zoom.us/j/7017812526 One-tap mobile link
>here: +14086380968,,7017812526# Calling in or
>smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 701 781 2526# Noon - 1:30 PM State
>Convention Banquet Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/98631441492>
>https://zoom.us/j/98631441492 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,98631441492# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 986 3144 1492# Mistress of
>Ceremonies, Daphne Mitchell, Member, Albuquerque
>Chapter, NFBNM Door Prize Invocation Brianne
>Kotschwar, Board Member, Albuquerque Chapter,
>NFBNM Keynote Speaker James Gashel, National
>Representative, Secretary, National Federation
>of the Blind General Session Part 2 Zoom Options
>Direct Link: <https://zoom.us/j/98631441492>
>https://zoom.us/j/98631441492 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,98631441492# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 986 3144 1492# 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
>Status Report on the New Mexico Commission for
>the Blind Greg Trapp, Executive Director, New
>Mexico Commission for the Blind Door Prize 2:05
>PM - 2:20 PM Road to Finding Work in the Arts
>Sherry E. Shirek, Secretary, National Federation
>of the Blind of North Dakota 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
>Status Report on the New Mexico School for the
>Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) Patricia
>Beecher, Superintendent, NMSBVI 2:40 PM - 3:00
>PM Report on the Washington Seminar Adelmo
>Vigil, President, NFBNM Kaden Calahan,
>President, Student Division, NFBNM Tara Chavez,
>President, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM 3:00 PM -
>5:45 PM Business Meeting Resolutions Urja
>Lansing, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee,
>NFBNM Minutes of 2019 State Convention Tonia
>Trapp, Secretary, NFBNM Treasurer's Report
>Curtis Chong, Treasurer, NFBNM Elections
>Caroline Benavidez, Chairperson, Nominating
>Committee, NFBNM 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Door Prize
>Final Announcements, Closing Remarks, and
>Adjourn CHAPTERS AND DIVISIONS CHAPTERS
>Albuquerque Chapter (Albuquerque) President,
>Tara
>Chavez
>505-328-3349 Nfb.AbqChapter at gmail.com
><mailto:Nfb.AbqChapter at gmail.com> Mesilla
>Valley (Las Cruces) President, Raquel
>Ortega 505-900-4883
>NFBNMMesillaValleyPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNMMesillaValleyPresident at
>gmail.com> San Juan (Farmington) President,
>Nathalie Martin 801-574-1268
>NFBSanJuanPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBSanJuanPresident at gmail.com> West
>Mesa (Albuquerque) President, German
>Benitez 505-702-5044
>NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com>
>White Sands (Alamogordo) President, Jedi
>Moerke
>575-446-9984 NFBNM.WhiteSandsChapter at
>gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.WhiteSandsChapter at
>gmail.com> DIVISIONS New Mexico Association of
>Blind Students (NMABS) President, Kaden
>Calahan 505-290-4100
>president.nmabs at gmail.com
><mailto:president.nmabs at gmail.com> New Mexico
>Parents of Blind Children (NMPOBC) President,
>Lucy Mallahan 615-971-0999
>nfbnm.pobc at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.pobc at
>gmail.com> Senior Action Group Energy
>(SAGE) President, Veronica
>Smith 505-269-1034 nfbnm.sage
>at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.sage at gmail.com>
>NFBNM BOARD MEMBERS President Adelmo Vigil,
>Alamogordo term expires 2020 First
>Vice President Caroline Benavidez,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020 Second Vice
>President Tara Chavez,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Secretary Tonia Trapp,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Treasurer Curtis Chong, Aurora,
>CO term expires 2020 Board Member
>Martin Gallegos, Santa Fe term
>expires 2020 Board Member Ernie Esquibel,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Board Member ShaRon Dandy,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020 Board Member
>Nathalie Martin, Farmington term expires
>2021 Board Member Urja Lansing,
>Albuquerque term expires 2021 Board
>Member Peggy Hayes, Alamogordo term
>expires 2021 Our Hope We hope that by attending
>our convention your expectations of yourself are
>raised, so that blindness is no longer the
>characteristic that defines you or your future,
>and that low expectations no longer stand
>between you and your dreams. We want you to
>become empowered to live the life you want.
>THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS We wish
>to thank James Gashel, Secretary, National
>Federation of the Blind for serving as our
>national representative. The national
>perspective you brought to us is so important to
>our achievement of equality, security, and
>opportunity. Cheers to everyone who appeared on
>the agenda, and to all who chaired and/or served
>on committees. We would like to thank the
>following individuals and organizations for
>their generosity in providing financial support
>for the work that we do: Rob and Kelly Ortman at
>Silver Street Market Shauna Shannon with New
>Mexico Bank & Trust Ann Rhoades with People Ink
>Steve Cook District 2 State Board Member of the
>National Federation of the Blind of SC 1st Vice
>President of the Computer Science & Technology
>Division of the National Federation of the Blind
>of SC Board member at large of the Columbia
>chapter of the National Federation of the Blind
>of SC The National Federation of the Blind of SC
>owns and operates Rocky Bottom Retreat &
>Conference Center. Below is a link to read more
>about Rocky Bottom and to make a reservation for
>a mountain retreat! Rocky Bottom Retreat &
>Conference Center Please join the National
>Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at
>any of the below links! National Federation of
>the Blind of SC on Face Book Computer Science &
>Technology Division of the National Federation
>of the Blind of SC Rocky Bottom Retreat &
>Conference Center South Carolina Association of
>Blind Students South Carolina Parents of Blind
>Children Your old car keys can be keys to
>literacy for the blind. Donate your unwanted
>vehicle to us by clicking
>www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 855 659 9314
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>NFB-NM] 2020 Virtual Convention Agenda with Zoom
>information  The agenda is pasted below
>the link to email with agenda: >
>http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfb-nm_nfbnet.org/2020-August/001010.html
>State Convention Agenda August 28-29, 2020 A
>Virtual Convention Held via Zoom Adelmo Vigil,
>President National Federation of the Blind of
>New Mexico (NFBNM) 575-921-5422
>NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com> DOOR
>PRIZES: Door prizes will be drawn during general
>convention sessions and during the banquet. To
>win, you must be registered for the convention,
>and you must be present when your name is
>called. Code of Conduct We welcome all attendees
>to our convention and embrace diversity,
>inclusion, and mutual respect. Although we are
>meeting via Zoom these items are still relevant.
>To that end, please keep the following
>expectations in mind when you join us: The
>National Federation of the Blind provides
>support to members and advocates for our rights
>to live the lives we want through advocacy,
>public awareness, and mentoring. As a member or
>guest at our convention, you not only represent
>yourself but also our organization. We want you
>to enjoy your time with us, make new friends and
>renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage
>members to socialize and have fun, the
>convention also provides an important
>opportunity to come together to continue the
>work of our organization, to learn about the
>important initiatives that we are involved with
>on a local and national level, and to plan our
>work for the future. Please remember these
>guidelines: 1. Welcome new attendees: Although
>you will undoubtedly enjoy time with your
>friends, please reach out to those who have
>never joined us before and help them to be
>comfortable. We welcome people from all walks of
>life and with diverse needs and experiences. 2.
>Attend and participate in
>sessions. 3.
>Sexual harassment will not be tolerated under
>any circumstances. If your behavior could
>possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you
>would not be upset by it yourself, do not do or
>say anything that could be considered
>inappropriate by anyone. Zoom Meeting Etiquette:
>Stay on mute if you are not speaking to the
>group. Raise your hand if you wish to talk, wait
>for an indication from host before beginning. If
>on video, please do not eat or move about in any
>way that could be a distraction to others
>watching. Stay focused and enjoy. Monday, August
>24, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Directors
>Meeting, Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM Zoom
>Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/96143220955>
>https://zoom.us/j/96143220955 One-tap mobile
>link here: 14086380968,,96143220955# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 961 4322 0955# Friday, August 28,
>2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Resolutions Urja
>Lansing, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/96191809500>
>https://zoom.us/j/96191809500 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,96191809500# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 961 9180 9500# 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
>Giving the Gift: A Discussion about forming an
>interest group relating to arts and
>entertainment Joaquin Luna, Member, West Mesa
>Chapter and Larry Lorenzo, Member, White Sands
>Chapter Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/7017812526>
>https://zoom.us/j/7017812526 One-tap mobile link
>here: +14086380968,,7017812526# US Calling in or
>smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 701 781 2526# General Session Part 1
>Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/91520900241>
>https://zoom.us/j/91520900241 One-tap mobile
>link here: +16699006833,,91520900241# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 915 2090 0241# 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
>Call to Order Adelmo Vigil, President,
>NFBNM Door Prize Invocation Ernest
>Esquibel, 1st Vice President, Albuquerque
>Chapter, NFBNM Pledge of Allegiance Valeria
>Ceballos, 5th Grade Student at Zia Elementary
>School (Recited in English and in Spanish)
>National Anthem Diana Marquez, Member,
>Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM NFB Pledge Carlos
>Sanchez, Founder, Legally Blind Artistry The
>National Federation of the Blind Pledge I pledge
>to participate actively in the efforts of the
>National Federation of the Blind to achieve
>equality, opportunity, and security for the
>blind; to support the policies and programs of
>the Federation; and to abide by its
>constitution. Announcements and Convention
>Arrangements 1:20 PM - 1:25 PM Greetings
>from the City of Albuquerque Mayor Tim
>Keller, Office of the Mayor 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
>No-Nonsense Tips from Americaâs Only Blind
>Comic and Game Shop Owner, Richard Early,
>Paradox Comics-N-Cards, and Board Member,
>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota
>2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Pre-Authorized Contribution
>(PAC) Plan Tara Chavez, Chairperson, PAC Plan
>Committee, NFBNM 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM President's
>Report Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM Door Prize
>2:40 PM - 3:25 PM Report from our National
>Office James Gashel, National Representative,
>Secretary, National Federation of the Blind 3:25
>PM - 3:55 PM My Blindness, Myself Lucy Mallahan,
>President, New Mexico Parents of Blind Children
>(NMPOBC), NFBNM This member of our Federation
>family will tell her story of blindness and how
>the Federation has helped her live the life she
>wants. 3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Questions and
>Announcements Door Prize 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Town
>Forum: Services and Priorities of the New Mexico
>Commission for the Blind Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/92481676939>
>https://zoom.us/j/92481676939 One-tap mobile
>link here: +14086380968,,92481676939# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 924 8167 6939# 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
>Nominating Committee Caroline Benavidez,
>Chairperson, Nominating Committee This is a
>closed meeting open only to chapter and division
>presidents. 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Social Gathering
>Jedi Moerke, President, White Sands Chapter,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85380365233>
>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85380365233 One-tap
>mobile link here: +16699009128,,85380365233#
>Calling in: dial 669 900 9128. Enter the meeting
>ID: 853 8036 5233# Saturday, August 29, 2020
>9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Discussion about Forming an
>Interest Group for Rehabilitation Professionals
>Jedi Moerke, President, White Sands Chapter,
>NFBNM Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/94856873462>
>https://zoom.us/j/94856873462 One-tap mobile
>link here: +14086380968,,94856873462# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 948 5687 3462# 10:30 AM - Noon
>Growing Diversity In Our Organization Daphne
>Mitchell, Member, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM
>Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/7017812526>
>https://zoom.us/j/7017812526 One-tap mobile link
>here: +14086380968,,7017812526# Calling in or
>smart speaker: dial 408 638 0968. Enter the
>meeting ID: 701 781 2526# Noon - 1:30 PM State
>Convention Banquet Zoom Options Direct
>Link: <https://zoom.us/j/98631441492>
>https://zoom.us/j/98631441492 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,98631441492# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 986 3144 1492# Mistress of
>Ceremonies, Daphne Mitchell, Member, Albuquerque
>Chapter, NFBNM Door Prize Invocation Brianne
>Kotschwar, Board Member, Albuquerque Chapter,
>NFBNM Keynote Speaker James Gashel, National
>Representative, Secretary, National Federation
>of the Blind General Session Part 2 Zoom Options
>Direct Link: <https://zoom.us/j/98631441492>
>https://zoom.us/j/98631441492 One-tap mobile
>link here: +12532158782,,98631441492# Calling in
>or smart speaker: dial 669 900 6833. Enter the
>meeting ID: 986 3144 1492# 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
>Status Report on the New Mexico Commission for
>the Blind Greg Trapp, Executive Director, New
>Mexico Commission for the Blind Door Prize 2:05
>PM - 2:20 PM Road to Finding Work in the Arts
>Sherry E. Shirek, Secretary, National Federation
>of the Blind of North Dakota 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
>Status Report on the New Mexico School for the
>Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) Patricia
>Beecher, Superintendent, NMSBVI 2:40 PM - 3:00
>PM Report on the Washington Seminar Adelmo
>Vigil, President, NFBNM Kaden Calahan,
>President, Student Division, NFBNM Tara Chavez,
>President, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM 3:00 PM -
>5:45 PM Business Meeting Resolutions Urja
>Lansing, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee,
>NFBNM Minutes of 2019 State Convention Tonia
>Trapp, Secretary, NFBNM Treasurer's Report
>Curtis Chong, Treasurer, NFBNM Elections
>Caroline Benavidez, Chairperson, Nominating
>Committee, NFBNM 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Door Prize
>Final Announcements, Closing Remarks, and
>Adjourn CHAPTERS AND DIVISIONS CHAPTERS
>Albuquerque Chapter (Albuquerque) President,
>Tara
>Chavez
>505-328-3349 Nfb.AbqChapter at gmail.com
><mailto:Nfb.AbqChapter at gmail.com> Mesilla
>Valley (Las Cruces) President, Raquel
>Ortega 505-900-4883
>NFBNMMesillaValleyPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNMMesillaValleyPresident at
>gmail.com> San Juan (Farmington) President,
>Nathalie Martin 801-574-1268
>NFBSanJuanPresident at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBSanJuanPresident at gmail.com> West
>Mesa (Albuquerque) President, German
>Benitez 505-702-5044
>NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com
><mailto:NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com>
>White Sands (Alamogordo) President, Jedi
>Moerke
>575-446-9984 NFBNM.WhiteSandsChapter at
>gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.WhiteSandsChapter at
>gmail.com> DIVISIONS New Mexico Association of
>Blind Students (NMABS) President, Kaden
>Calahan 505-290-4100
>president.nmabs at gmail.com
><mailto:president.nmabs at gmail.com> New Mexico
>Parents of Blind Children (NMPOBC) President,
>Lucy Mallahan 615-971-0999
>nfbnm.pobc at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.pobc at
>gmail.com> Senior Action Group Energy
>(SAGE) President, Veronica
>Smith 505-269-1034 nfbnm.sage
>at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.sage at gmail.com>
>NFBNM BOARD MEMBERS President Adelmo Vigil,
>Alamogordo term expires 2020 First
>Vice President Caroline Benavidez,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020 Second Vice
>President Tara Chavez,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Secretary Tonia Trapp,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Treasurer Curtis Chong, Aurora,
>CO term expires 2020 Board Member
>Martin Gallegos, Santa Fe term
>expires 2020 Board Member Ernie Esquibel,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020
>Board Member ShaRon Dandy,
>Albuquerque term expires 2020 Board Member
>Nathalie Martin, Farmington term expires
>2021 Board Member Urja Lansing,
>Albuquerque term expires 2021 Board
>Member Peggy Hayes, Alamogordo term
>expires 2021 Our Hope We hope that by attending
>our convention your expectations of yourself are
>raised, so that blindness is no longer the
>characteristic that defines you or your future,
>and that low expectations no longer stand
>between you and your dreams. We want you to
>become empowered to live the life you want.
>THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS We wish
>to thank James Gashel, Secretary, National
>Federation of the Blind for serving as our
>national representative. The national
>perspective you brought to us is so important to
>our achievement of equality, security, and
>opportunity. Cheers to everyone who appeared on
>the agenda, and to all who chaired and/or served
>on committees. We would like to thank the
>following individuals and organizations for
>their generosity in providing financial support
>for the work that we do: Rob and Kelly Ortman at
>Silver Street Market Shauna Shannon with New
>Mexico Bank & Trust Ann Rhoades with People
>Ink > Denise Valkema, President National
>Federation of the Blind of Florida >
>(305)972-8529 > president at nfbflorida.org >
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