[NFB-NM] FW: ALC November Agenda

Fri Nov 15 15:13:24 UTC 2024

From: Janet Montoya <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:04 PM
To: Tonia Trapp <NFBNewMexicoSecretary at gmail.com>
Subject: ALC November Agenda

Tonia, the ALC November agenda is attached and pasted below. Please forward to all members. Thank you, Janet
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1. Call to Order, Janet Montoya, ALC President
2. Roll call and Introduction of Guests, Daphne Mitchell, Sec/Tres.
    3. NFB pledge: Veronica Smith
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.  

   4.National Federation of the Blind Belief Message: Rafael Aguirre
    The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its         members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.
5. Approval of agenda
6. Approval of the October Meeting minutes
7. Treasurer’s report, Daphne Mitchell, Sec/Tres
8. Presidential release,  nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/08-2024/presidential_release_november_2024_chapter_version.mp3 <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/08-2024/presidential_release_november_2024_chapter_version.mp3> 
9. Discussion Topic facilitated by Larry Lorenzo: Why do you believe in the work of the National Federation of the blind? 
10. Committee Reports
a.    Legislature, Larry Lorenzo, committee chair
b.    Membership, German Benitez, committee chair 
c.     Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, committee chair
d.    Philosophy, Daphne Mitchell, committee chair

       11. Birthdays 

      12. Election of ALC Board of Directors for 2025 

ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the three (3) constitutional officers and two (2) additional members. The two (2) Board Members shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as that prescribed for the election of officers. The Board shall meet at the call of the President or on request by any three (3) of the Board Members. The Board shall advise the President and shall have charge of the affairs of the organization between meetings. At least a majority of the members of the Board must be present at any meeting to constitute a quorum to transact business. The Board may be polled by telephone, electronic ballot, or mail ballot on any questions. A majority of the Board must be blind.

       13. Open discussion, next meeting will be held January 28th, 2025
       14. Adjournment

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