[NFB-NM] FW: At Large Chapter meeting on August 26, 4th Tuesday

Tue Aug 19 01:13:06 UTC 2025

The image features a congratulatory message: “Congratulations to Adelmo and Soledad on their 50 yr Wedding Anniversary" in a decorative font. Below the text, there are two intertwined red hearts, symbolizing love and unity. The background is plain, providing a clean and elegant look.

Roses are red, Violets are blue,

We all know 

That your love is true. 

Fifty years together,

A rare gift to see,

A journey of love,

For your whole family.

Happy 50th Anniversary, 

To a couple so dear. 

Please join the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (4Th Tuesday of each month)

Social time starts at 6:30 pm

Meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm

Mountain Standard Time (US and Canada)

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.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920

Passcode: ALCNFB

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Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920

Passcode: ALCNFB

Contact Information:

Janet Montoya, President

Email:  <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

Phone:  <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com/505-672-9626> 505-672-9626

1. 7pm Call to Order, Janet Montoya, President

 2. 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. 

  3. National Federation of the Blind Belief Message: Will Harmon

    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.

4.  Roll Call and Introduction of Guests, Jamie Sibson

5. Approval of the agenda. 

6. Approval of the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

7. Treasurer’s Report, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres

8. Presidential Report Live the life you want; nobody can stop you.  Shoot for the sun, and break on through. 

nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-08/presidential_release_august_2025_chapter_version.mp3 <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-08/presidential_release_august_2025_chapter_version.mp3> 

9. Topic of Discussion: What is your personal sense of independence? Facilitator: Adelmo Vigil

10.  Committee Reports

        a. Membership, German Benitez, Chair

        b. Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair

        c.  Legislature, Larry Lorenzo, Chair 

11. New Business

        a.   State Convention

              1. Registration is open

              2. Table

                    * Merchandise

                    * 50/50 raffle

                    * raffle a snack basket

              3. random drawings for Banquet 

11. July Birthdays: Adelmo, Peggy, Janice

12. Open Discussion ( Our next meeting will be September 23, 2025)

13. Adjourn

Helpful Links:

National Convention | National Federation of the Blind <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> 

National Federation of the Blind - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@NationsBlind/streams> 

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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

 <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

505-672-9626

Live the life you want.

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