[NFB-NM] San Juan Chapter Invitation: Learn how Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects individuals with blindness.

Tue Aug 19 19:47:09 UTC 2025

From: Melanie Redhouse <melredhouse1984 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [NFB-NM] FW: San Juan Chapter Invitation: Learn how Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects individuals with blindness.

Hello everyone,

I was recently informed that the correct spelling of Charles Bonnet Syndrome.  

I extend this invitation for everyone to come and learn how it affects individuals with blindness. 

 Cordially,

Melanie Redhouse

Hello everyone, 

You are invited to hear our special guest speaker Eva Potts, on how Charles Benet Syndrome affects blind individuals.

San Juan Chapter

The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Regular Meeting, Thursday, August 21,2025

Via Zoom meeting

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AGENDA

1.	Socializing time opens at 6:30p.m. Meeting will follow promptly at 7p.m.
2.	Call to order: 
3.	Roll call (Secretary Mamie)

1.     Mamie Becenti

2.     Gitana Curtis

3.     Marsha Deschilly

4.     Nathalie Martin

5.     Cheryl May

6.     Kay Murray

7.     Angel Pierce

8.     Marino Redhouse

9.     Melanie Redhouse

10.  Manny Sanchez

11.  Naomi Yazzie

Any guests: Eva Potts

4.	Special Guest Speaker- Eva Potts

Topic: On “Charles Benet Syndrome”, how it affects individuals with blindness.

5.	NFB Pledge: (Will be read by Naomi Yazzie)

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 the Constitution.

6.	NFB Belief Message: (Will be read by Nathalie Martin)

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 aspiration of all blind people.

7.	Approval of August agenda: 
8.	Minutes from last meeting read by Mamie Becenti
9.	Treasurer's report by Kay Murray
10.	Presidential Release (We may not have time due to the presenter needing more time, but here is the link to listen to it on your own time.) Link for Presidential Release: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tik7t-192007e?download=1
11.	Unfinished business

1.	McDonald’s fundraiser- Update
2.	Farmer’s Market Outreach/ Fundraiser- Update

12. New Business

a. Registration for NFB New Mexico State Convention is now open. 

b. Vote on San Juan Chapter Stipend amount for members that are attending and not sponsored by other means such as the Commission for the Blind Vocational Rehabilitation. Also considering our Chapter mirrors the criteria of the State Attendence Stipend for the NFB State Convention 2025 in October.

c. What type of items would our group like to donate to put into the bags in our chapter fundraiser.

d. Philosophy segment: (we will not be doing this portion for this month so we can give our guest speaker more time)

Topic: 

13. Announcements (if any):

14. Birthdays: Cheryl May (August 22)

                             Marsha Deschilly (August 25)  

15. Plan for the next meeting: September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm  

16. Meeting adjourned:

Upcoming events: 

Movie night (2nd Friday of the month): at 7pm

SAGE Group meeting (2nd Wednesday of the month): 

Creating Options (3rd Wednesday of the month): 

Next San Juan Chapter meeting: September 18, 2025

New Mexico State Convention: October 24-26, 2025

National Convention: 

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