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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>For any current dues paying member of the West Mesa Chapter who needs financial assistance to attend National Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tara<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Tara Chavez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:NFBNM.President@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>NFBNM.President@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>(505) 328-3349<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbnm.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Juan F. Haro <nfbnm.westmesachapter@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> cab2016@yahoo.com; jeff_blair@comcast.net; Kburma6414@icloud.com; dlburns2338@gmail.com; nlburns26@gmail.com; dooley2022@gmail.com; Gfrancine750@gmail.com; gsusyq@gmail.com; juan@jfharo.com; kennethjay7@gmail.com; urjalansing@q.com; sopranod1977m@gmail.com; denise@jfharo.com; luvhulksmash@gmail.com; scarletsalamander99@gmail.com; Mad.tewe@gmail.com; pris2525@gmail.com; andyscross2@gmail.com; terese.kg@gmail.com; ceceq5@gmail.com; bullybreeder2020@gmail.com; ericwalker1216@msn.com; 49ersfan1375@gmail.com; nfbnm.president@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> West Mesa Chapter Stipend for Attending NFB National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>This approved motion allows the West Mesa Chapter to reserve a maximum of $1,000.00 from the West Mesa Chapter's treasury to provide stipends of no more than $350.00 per person to dues-paying West Mesa Chapter members in good standing as of March 31, 2025, to facilitate in-person attendance at and experience of the 2025 convention of the National Federation of the Blind in New Orleans, Louisiana. With the exception that no qualifying applicant for the stipend may receive no more than $350.00, approved stipends will be equally distributed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>West Mesa chapter members in good standing as of March 31, 2025, who have not received a stipend from another chapter, may request a stipend from the West Mesa Chapter by documenting their intent to attend the 2025 National Federation of the Blind convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, by sending documentation described as follows to the chapter president at <a href="mailto:nfbnm.westmesachapter@gmail.com">nfbnm.westmesachapter@gmail.com</a> and to its treasurer at <a href="mailto:nfbnm.westmesatreasurer@gmail.com">nfbnm.westmesatreasurer@gmail.com</a> by June 7, 2025. <span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Proof of registration for the in-person convention, such as the confirmation e-mail message, which must include the purchase of a banquet ticket; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Receipt for the deposit for the hotel or confirmation e-mail; or <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Receipt for <span class=grame>transportation to New Orleans</span>, Louisiana, or confirmation e-mail<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Applicants' submissions will be considered by the chapter president, or at his discretion, an appointed committee. Stipend applicants will be informed regarding approval and amount of the <span class=grame>stipend on</span> or before June 18, 2025. Distribution of funds to approved stipend recipients will occur after the scheduled chapter meeting on Saturday, August 9, 2025, or after all obligations have been met.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>A presentation from the stipend recipient(s) reflections on their attendance at the convention is expected at the regular meeting of the West Mesa Chapter on Saturday, August 9, 2025. While at the convention, each stipend recipient must attend each general session and the banquet, checking in with an appointed West Mesa Chapter delegate at each event. The stipend recipient must include their experiences at general session and the banquet as part of their presentation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>If, for any reason, a stipend recipient is unable to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, the full amount of the stipend will be <span class=grame>forfeited</span> and the funds distributed equally among the other stipend recipients. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>If a stipend applicant wishes to attend the NFB national convention in New Orleans, Louisiana but requires the funds in advance because it would create a hardship and a barrier to be able to attend, the applicant can appeal to the president and the board to receive their portion of the stipend in advance. If, for any reason, a stipend recipient is unable to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, the full amount of the stipend must be returned to the West Mesa Chapter <span class=grame>by check</span> or PayPal by , June 30, 2025. If the stipend recipient is unable to return the money to the treasury on or before June 30, 2025, they must explain their situation to the president in writing and negotiate a repayment arrangement with the president by August 2, 2025. The president will inform the treasurer of the repayment arrangement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any stipend recipient who has received an advanced stipend and does not attend the national convention and fails to return the provided funds or negotiate a payment arrangement with the president by August 2, 2025, will no longer be considered a member in good standing. The state affiliate president will be informed of <span class=grame>this status</span>. . Once a payment arrangement has been negotiated with the president and / or the funds have been returned to the West Mesa Chapter\u2019s treasury, the individual\u2019s status as a member in good standing will be reinstated and the state affiliate president will be informed of the renewal of good standing status.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition, anyone interested in attending the virtual experience of the 2025 National Federation of the Blind national convention, can have their convention registration reimbursed by the chapter using the allocated funds previously mentioned. Please send your request and a copy of your registration email to the West Mesa Chapter president and treasurer as previously described. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Juan Haro, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>West Mesa Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:NFBNM.WestMesaChapter@gmail.com">NFBNM.WestMesaChapter@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>505-382-3345<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org">www.nfbnm.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>