[NFB-NM] Fwd: NFBNM State Convention (Agenda attached)
Adelmo Vigil
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> From: Adelmo Vigil <nfbnewmexicopresident at gmail.com>
> Date: August 23, 2021 at 7:42:00 PM MDT
> To: Adelmo Vigil <nfbnewmexicopresident at gmail.com>, nfb-nm-bounces at nfbnet.org
> Subject: NFBNM State Convention (Agenda attached)
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>
> Greetings,
> Hope you all are registered for this year's National Federation of the Blind New Mexico State Convention. We are happy you will be joining us.
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> Attached and copied below you will find the agenda. You don’t have to print it; you can access it on your computer or smartphone and click active links to join the Zoom meetings.
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> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before the event.
> Convention Contacts:
> Convention Chair, Jesse Shirek701-781-2526
> jesseshirek at gmail.com
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> Registration Chair, Sarah R. Villavicencio
> 505-550-4220
> NFBNM.ABQChapter.Treasurer at gmail.com
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> 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.
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> State Convention Agenda
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> August 27-28, 2021
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> A Virtual Convention
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> Held via Zoom
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> Adelmo Vigil, President
> National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM)
> 575-921-5422
> NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com
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> 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.
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> Code of Conduct
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> 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:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 2. Attend and participate respectfully in sessions.
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> 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.
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> Zoom Meeting Etiquette:
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> Join on time.
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> Default to mute, stay on mute if you are not speaking to the group.
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> Raise your hand if you wish to talk, wait for an indication from host before beginning.
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> If video is on, look and dress the part. Please do not eat or move about in any way that could be a distraction to others watching. It’s okay to turn video off.
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> Be present and limit distractions.
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> Be respectful and enjoy.
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> Pre-Convention Activities
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> Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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> 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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> Senior Action Group Energy (SAGE) Meeting
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> Zoom Options
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/96568779723
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> One-tap mobile link here: +13462487799,,96568779723#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial 1 346 248 7799, Enter the meeting ID: 965 6877 9723
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> Thursday, August 26, 2021
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> 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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> Board of Directors Meeting, Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM
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> Zoom Options
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/94581591439
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> One-tap mobile link here: +13462487799,,94581591439#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial +1 346 248 7799 Enter the meeting ID: 945 8159 1439
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> Friday, August 27, 2021
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> 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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> Resolutions
> Sherry Shirek and Urja Lansing Co-Chairpersons, Resolutions Committee, NFBNM
> Zoom Options
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/92075856921
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> One-tap mobile link here: +16699006833,,92075856921#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial 1 669 900 6833 Enter the meeting ID: 920 7585 6921
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> 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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> Presentations from the New Mexico Diversity Group and Update on Committee Activities
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> Zoom Options (same as Resolutions)
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/92075856921
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> One-tap mobile link here: +16699006833,,92075856921#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial 1 669 900 6833 Enter the meeting ID: 920 7585 6921
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> General Session Part 1
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> Zoom Options (1:00-4:00pm)
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/92614413059
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> One-tap mobile link here: +13462487799,,92614413059#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial +1 346 248 7799 Enter the meeting ID: 926 1441 3059
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> 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
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> Call to Order
> Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM
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> Door Prize
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> Intention-Setting Prayer
> Brian Becenti, Member of San Juan Chapter
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> Pledge of Allegiance
> Jessica Johnson, 5th Grade Student, Cloudcroft Elementary School
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> National Anthem
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> NFB Pledge
> James Miyagishima, Mesilla Valley Chapter
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> 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.
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> Announcements and Convention Arrangements
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> 1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
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> Greetings from Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales
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> 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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> Confronting Everyday Monsters and a Few Ways to Beat Them
> Joe Orozco, Operations Coordinator, NFB Virginia Affiliate
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> 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
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> Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan
> Tara Chavez, Chairperson, PAC Plan Committee, NFBNM
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> 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
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> President's Report
> Adelmo Vigil, President, NFBNM
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> Door Prize
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> 2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
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> Report from our National Office
> Terri Rupp, National Representative and President, NFB Nevada Affiliate
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> 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
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> My Blindness, Myself
> Jesse Shirek, First Vice President, West Mesa Chapter, NFBNM
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> This member of our Federation family will tell their story of blindness and how the Federation has helped them live the life they want.
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> 3:55 PM - 4:00 PM
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> Questions and Announcements
> Door Prize
> Adjourn
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> 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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> Public Meeting on the Combined State Plan of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind
> Zoom Options
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> Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85395905616?pwd=TUQzdEZTbG5SZjZ1amhRRVZwamlWZz09
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> One-tap mobile link here: +12532158782,,85395905616#,,,,*383547#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: +1 253 215 8782
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> Enter the meeting ID: 853 9590 5616 Passcode: 383547
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> 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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> Nominating Committee
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> Caroline Benavidez, Chairperson, Nominating Committee
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> This is a closed meeting open only to chapter and division presidents.
> Zoom information will be provided with invitation.
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> 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
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> Social Gathering
> Jesse and Sherry Shirek, Member and Secretary, West Mesa Chapter, NFBNM
> Zoom Options
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/99608126249?pwd=QmdpU0oyVXBoaVdrTDlvaDdPQ3JHZz09
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> One-tap mobile link here: +16699006833,,99608126249#,,,,*948040#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: +1 669 900 6833
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> Enter the meeting ID: 996 0812 6249 Passcode: 948040
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> Saturday, August 28, 2021
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> 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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> Amazing Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Technology for Beginners and Experienced Users,
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> Jesse Shirek, Assistive Technology Supervisor, Eric Gonzales, Assistive Technology Specialist, Jess Rickards, Assistive Technology Specialist, New Mexico Commission for the Blind
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> Zoom Options (This link will be used all day)
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/97863502208
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> One-tap mobile link here: +12532158782,,97863502208#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial 1 346 248 7799, Enter the meeting ID: 978 6350 2208
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> 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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> General Convention Questions and Answers
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> Zoom Options (Same as above)
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> 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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> Membership Building and Bonding
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> This informal, unstructured gathering is a great time to catch up with old friends and acquaintances, and a great time to make new ones.
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> Zoom Options (Same as above)
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> General Session Part 2
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> Zoom Options (1:00-5:00pm)
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> Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/97863502208
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> One-tap mobile link here: +12532158782,,97863502208#
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> Calling in or smart speaker: Dial 1 346 248 7799, Enter the meeting ID: 978 6350 2208
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> 1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
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> Announcements and Door Prize
> 1:05 PM - 1:25 PM
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> From Lights Out to Life is on
> Art Schreiber, President Emeritus, NFBNM
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> 1:25 PM - 1:45 PM
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> Status Report on the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI)
> Patricia Beecher, Superintendent, NMSBVI
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> Door Prize
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> 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
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> Gender Pronouns: What’s in a Name?
> Jedi Moerke, President, White Sands Chapter, NFBNM
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> 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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> Status Report on the New Mexico Commission for the Blind
> Greg Trapp, Executive Director, New Mexico Commission for the Blind
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> 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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> Keynote Speaker
> Terri Rupp, National Representative and President, NFB Nevada Affiliate
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> 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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> Business Meeting
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> Resolutions
> Sherry Shirek and Urja Lansing Co-Chairpersons, Resolutions Committee, NFBNM
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> Minutes of 2020 State Convention
> Tonia Trapp, Secretary, NFBNM
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> Treasurer's Report
> German Benitez, Treasurer, NFBNM
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> Elections
> Caroline Benavidez, Chairperson, Nominating Committee, NFBNM
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> 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
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> Door Prize
> Final Announcements, Closing Remarks, and Adjourn
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> CHAPTERS AND DIVISIONS
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> CHAPTERS
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> Albuquerque Chapter (Albuquerque)
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> President, Tara Chavez 505-328-3349
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> Nfb.AbqChapter at gmail.com
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> Mesilla Valley (Las Cruces)
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> President, Raquel Ortega 505-900-4883
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> NFBNMMesillaValleyPresident at gmail.com
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> San Juan (Farmington)
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> President, Nathalie Martin 801-574-1268
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> NFBSanJuanPresident at gmail.com
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> West Mesa (Albuquerque)
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> President, German Benitez 505-702-5044
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> NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com
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> White Sands (Alamogordo)
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> President, Jedi Moerke 575-446-9984
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> NFBNM.WhiteSandsChapter at gmail.com
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> DIVISIONS
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> New Mexico Association of Blind Students (NMABS)
> President, Kaden Calahan 505-290-4100
> president.nmabs at gmail.com
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> New Mexico Parents of Blind Children (NMPOBC)
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> President, Lucy Mallahan 615-971-0999
> nfbnm.pobc at gmail.com
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> Senior Action Group Energy (SAGE)
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> President, Veronica Smith 505-269-1034
> nfbnm.sage at gmail.com
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> NFBNM BOARD MEMBERS
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> President
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> Adelmo Vigil, Las Cruces term expires 2022
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> First Vice President
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> Caroline Benavidez, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Second Vice President
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> Tara Chavez, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Secretary
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> Tonia Trapp, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Treasurer
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> German Benitez, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Board Member
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> Martin Gallegos, Santa Fe term expires 2022
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> Board Member
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> Ernie Esquibel, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Board Member
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> Daphne Mitchell, Albuquerque term expires 2022
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> Board Member
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> Nathalie Martin, Farmington term expires 2021
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> Board Member
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> Urja Lansing, Albuquerque term expires 2021
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> Board Member
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> Peggy Hayes, Alamogordo term expires 2021
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> OUR HOPE
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> 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.
>
>
>
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> THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS
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> We wish to thank Terri Rupp, our National Representative and President, NFB Nevada Affiliate for serving as our national representative. The national perspective you brought to us is so important to our achievement of equality, security, and opportunity.
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> Cheers to everyone who appeared on the agenda, and to all who chaired
> and/or served on committees.
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> We hope to see you all in person next year.
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>
> --
> Adelmo Vigil, President
> National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
> NFBNewMexicoPresident at gmail.com
> (575) 921-5422
> www.nfbnm.org
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> 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.
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> www.nfb.org
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>
> (National Federation of the Blind - Live the life you want.)
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