[NFB-NM] State Convention Agenda attached and pasted below
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Our Belief Message
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.
State Convention Agenda
October 24-27, 2024
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Tara Chavez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM)
505-328-3349
<mailto:NFBNM.President at gmail.com> NFBNM.President 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 in the room when your name is called, unless you are working the registration table, providing childcare, or are the child in their care.
Code of Conduct
We welcome all attendees to our convention and embrace diversity, inclusion,
and mutual respect. To that end, please keep the following expectations in
mind when you join us in Albuquerque.
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 represent our organization. We want you to
enjoy your time with us and to 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: It is expected that when you commit yourself to come to convention that you are also agreeing to attend 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.
4. We understand that, for some, enjoying an alcoholic drink is part of the
fun at the Convention. However, public drunkenness and the associated
behaviors that often accompany it not only reflect badly on you but also do
not enhance our standing as an organization.
5. Please do not use heavy colognes or perfumes, as some of our guests have
chemical sensitivities.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Board of Directors Meeting (Roxy)
Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
Friday, October 25, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
11:00 AM - Noon
2:00PM - 4:00 PM
Registration (Registration Counter)
Sarah Villavicencio, Registration Chairperson
Adults $30.00 and Children $15.00
Please stop by to register, pick up your print or Braille agendas and
your meal tickets (if purchased).
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Childcare (Serenade)
Leslie Hernandez, Childcare Chairperson
9:00 AM - Noon
General Session Part 1 (Regal)
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Call to Order
Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
Invocation
Frank Maestas, Board Member, NFBNM
Pledge of Allegiance
Luke Whitley, First Grade Student, Zia Elementary School
National Anthem
Alethea Martinez, friend of the Federation
NFB Pledge
Mario Hooee, Board Member, NFBNM
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
Adelmo Vigil, Convention Coordinator, First Vice President, NFBNM
9:20 AM - 9:25 AM
Greetings from the City of Albuquerque, the office of the Mayor,
Daniel Manzano, Deputy Director of Public Affairs
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Action Auction
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Life Beyond My Dreams
Adelmo Vigil, First Vice President, NFBNM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
National Report
Dr. Marc Maurer, President Emeritus, National Federation of the Blind
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
Developments in Library Services for the Blind
Jennifer McGill, Outreach Librarian, NM Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
My Blindness, Myself
Tonia Trapp, Secretary, 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.
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Action Auction
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
What Is an ABLE Account and How Can it Help Me?
Jerri Mares, Programs & Outreach Director, Office of the State Treasurer
11:55 AM - Noon
Announcements
Noon - 1:15 PM
NFBNM Welcome Luncheon (Roxy)
Mistress of Ceremonies, Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marc Maurer, President emeritus, National Federation of the Blind
Action Auction
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
At Large Chapter Meeting (Wurlitzer)
Janet Montoya, President, At Large Chapter, NFBNM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibits (Registry)
Juan Haro and Denise Otero, Chairpersons
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Senior Action Group Energy Division SAGE (Wurlitzer)
Veronica Smith, President, SAGE Division, NFBNM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Orientation Center and STEP Program Alumni Reunion (Wurlitzer)
Jamie Sibson, Director, NM Commission for the Blind Orientation Center
This is an opportunity for alumni to catch up with old friends and staff from their days at the Orientation Center and/or in the STEP Program and network with other past and present students. If you want to know more about the Orientation Center or are thinking of attending STEP, please come meet some of our staff and students to learn how our program can help you achieve your goals of independence.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nominating Committee (Uptown Boardroom)
Adelmo Vigil, Chairperson, Nominating Committee
This is a closed meeting open only to chapter and division presidents.
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Name That Tune (Roxy)
Friends-Fun-Prizes a fundraising event. Pay-to-play…one must pay to "get in the game". Fun for the whole family. Bring a friend and make new friends, experience a fun evening with us. $10.00 at the door.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration (Registration Counter)
Sarah Villavicencio, Registration Chairperson
Adults $30.00 and Children $15.00
Please stop by to register, pick up your print or Braille agendas and
your meal tickets (if purchased).
8:00 AM - Noon
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Childcare (Serenade)
Leslie Hernandez, Childcare Chairperson
8:00 AM - Noon
Exhibits (Registry)
Juan Haro and Denise Otero, Chairpersons
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Resolutions Committee (Regal)
Kelly Burma, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leadership Training for the Officers of NFBNM and its chapters and divisions (Wurlitzer)
Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Empowering your Future with Strategies for Success in Employment (Regal)
Dr. Marc Maurer, President Emeritus, National Federation of the Blind
Adelmo Vigil, First Vice President, NFBNM
Jamie Sibson, Director, NM Commission for the Blind Orientation Center
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seminar for Parents of Blind Children (Ambassador)
Gail Wagner, Retired Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Member, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM
Letita Flores, Mother of a Blind Child
11:00 AM - Noon
Leveraging the Power of Assistive Technology for Life (Regal)
Michael Kontur, Assistive Technology Instructor, NM Commission for the Blind
11:00 AM - Noon
Public Meeting of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind
(Ambassador)
Greg Trapp, Executive Director, New Mexico Commission for the Blind
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
General Session Part 2 (Ambassador)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
President's Report
Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan
Juan Haro, Chairperson, PAC Plan Committee, NFBNM
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM
Status Report on the New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Greg Trapp, Executive Director, New Mexico Commission for the Blind
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Program Update Janet Montoya, Coordinator, BELL Academy 2024
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Status Report on the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI)
Heather Miller, Superintendent, NMSBVI
3:25 PM - 3:30 PM
Action Auction
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Empowering Through Teamwork: Lessons of a Blind Educator
Brian Quintana, Middle School Teacher at St. Pius
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Building Membership, Patricia Maurer, Director of Reference, Jacobus tenBroek Library
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Convention Announcements
Adelmo Vigil, Convention Coordinator
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
No Host Social Hour and Silent Auction Display (Regal)
Proceeds of the Silent Auction will benefit our scholarship program for parents of blind children to support the family to attend the National Federation of the Blind convention.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
State Convention Banquet (Regal)
Master of Ceremonies, Adelmo Vigil, First Vice President, NFBNM
Invocation
Gitana Curtis, Member, San Juan Chapter
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Marc Maurer, President Emeritus, National Federation of the Blind
Presentations, Awards and Drawings
Sunday, October 27, 2024
9:00 AM - Noon
Childcare (Serenade)
Leslie Hernandez, Childcare Chairperson
9:00 AM - Noon
General Session Part 3 (Ambassador)
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Report on the Washington Seminar
Tara Chavez, President, NFBNM
Frank Maestas, Board Member, NFBNM
Lindsay Sloan, Member, Albuquerque Chapter, NFBNM
9:20 AM - 9:45 AM
Our Experience at National Convention “Together in Orlando 2024”
John and Sandy Dillinger, and Chrishari Chee
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Resolutions
Kelly Burma, Chairperson, Resolutions Committee, NFBNM
10:05 AM - 11:45 AM
Business Meeting
Minutes of 2023 State Convention
Tonia Trapp, Secretary, NFBNM
Treasurer's Report
German Benitez, Treasurer, NFBNM
Elections
Adelmo Vigil, Chairperson, Nominating Committee, NFBNM
11:45 AM - Noon
Final Announcements, Closing Remarks, and Adjourn
NFBNM CHAPTERS AND DIVISIONS
CHAPTERS
At Large Chapter (Statewide)
President, Janet Montoya 505-672-9626
NFBNM.ALC.President at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.ALC.President at gmail.com>
Albuquerque Chapter (Albuquerque)
President, German Benitez 505-702-5044
NFBNM.AbqChapter at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.AbqChapter 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, Juan Haro 505-382-3345
NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com <mailto:NFBNM.WestMesaChapter at gmail.com>
DIVISIONS
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
Tara Chavez, Albuquerque term expires 2024
First Vice President
Adelmo Vigil, Las Cruces term expires 2024
Second Vice President
Urja Lansing, Albuquerque term expires 2024
Secretary
Tonia Trapp, Albuquerque term expires 2024
Treasurer
German Benitez, Albuquerque term expires 2024
Board Member
Martin Gallegos, Santa Fe term expires 2024
Board Member
Mario Hooee, Zuni term expires 2024
Board Member
Vacant term expires 2024
Board Member
Janet Montoya, White Rock term expires 2025
Board Member
Juan Haro, Albuquerque term expires 2025
Board Member
Frank Maestas, Holman term expires 2025
Outreach Opportunities
Dream Makers Circle
You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a POD (payable on death) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422, or at pchang at nfb.org <mailto:pchang at nfb.org> .
Vehicle Donations
The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can assist, or you can donate online by visiting www.nfb.org/vehicledonations <http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations> .
Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC)
Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our pre-Authorized contribution plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations for blind people. Visit nfb.org/pac <https://nfb.org/pac> to fill out the online form or email pac at nfb.org <mailto:pac at nfb.org> for additional information.
Visit www.nfbnm.org <http://www.nfbnm.org> for more information.
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.
Our Thanks
Thank you to everyone who appeared on the agenda, and to all who chaired and/or served on committees.
Thank you to the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
for brailling the agendas for us this year.
We wish to thank Dr. Marc Maurer for serving as our national representative. The national perspective you brought to us is so important to our achievement of equality, security, and opportunity.
Thank you to the management and staff of the hotel for all their assistance in planning this weekend and making our stay enjoyable.
We wish you safe travels home, and we hope to see you all next year.
Our Supporters
We thank you for helping us make this a great convention and your ongoing support: Foundation for Blind Children, Humanware, Icanconnect, JW.org, Nanopac, New Mexico Commission for the Blind, New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, New Mexico State Library, Non-24, and Vancro.
JW.org
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