[NFB-NM] FW: 2020 Virtual Convention Agenda with Zoom information

Sat Aug 22 17:41:52 UTC 2020

From: Sarah Villavicencio <nfbnm.abqchapter.treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.abqchapter.treasurer at gmail.com> > 
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 8:32 PM
Subject: 2020 Virtual Convention Agenda with Zoom information

Greetings Federation Family,
We thank you for your patience as we sort out the details to make this convention happen. Attached is the final agenda along with the zoom information. If you have any questions or need anything, please contact me before the convention begins so that we can help you.

Keep in mind that upon joining convention one will be placed on mute. If you wish to speak and are not on the agenda you may raise your hand. A host will get to you as soon as possible, do not unmute yourself until you are prompted to do so. If you are on the agenda the host will unmute you as we approach your presentation. Remember if you are on video, be mindful of your actions as we can see you. We would like to begin all sessions on time, so please join in at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.

Helpful commands:
Phone commands to mute/unmute are: *6
Phone commands to raise/lower hands are:*9

Computer shortcuts to mute/unmute are: Alt+A
Computer shortcuts to raise/lower hands are: Alt+Y

Copied below is the final agenda along with the Zoom links and information. 

Enjoy the convention.

You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
The National Federation of the Blind 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. 

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 America’s 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

We hope to see you all next year. 

Kindly,
Your Registration Chair

-- 
Sarah R. Villavicencio, Treasurer
Albuquerque Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
NFBNM.AbqChapter.Treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.AbqChapter.Treasurer at gmail.com> 
505-550-4220

Live the life you want.
www.nfbnm.org <http://www.nfbnm.org/> 

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/> 

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