[NFB-NM] Fw: At Large Chapter Agenda for July 28

[Tonia Trapp]

Please join the At Large Chapter of the

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Tuesday July 28, 2026 (4th Tuesday of the month)

Social time starts at 6:30 pm

Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm

Mountain Standard Time



Volunteer opportunity. Please consider reading the NFB pledge and/or the Belief message



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Contact information:

Janet Montoya

Phone: 505-672-9626



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

2. NFB 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.



3. National Federation of the Blind 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.



4. Roll call and introduction of guests, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres

5. Approval of today’s agenda.

6. Approval of the June 23rd meeting minutes.

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

8. National Convention attendees open mic. Share your experience and perspective.



9.  Committee Reports

a)      Membership, German Benitez, chair

b)      Fundraising, Laci Reynolds-Harmon ,chair: Thristan Tucker, Co-chair

c)      Legislative, Orlando Marez, Chair



10. Old Business

a)      BELL update, Nicky Zolman, co-coordinator

b)      STEM2U update, Kaden Calahan, lead instructor

c)      Coast to Coast update, Orlando Marez, champion leader



11. New Business

a)      Constitution update Article V. Board of Directors, (see attached document), Janet Montoya, president

b)      State Convention dates October 22-25



12. July Birthdays:

13. Open Discussion (Next meeting August 25th)

14. Adjourn



Helpful Links:

1.      Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge | National Federation of the Blind<https://nfb.org/movers>



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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

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

505-672-9626

Live the life you want.

www.nfbnm.org<http://www.nfbnm.org/>






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