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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",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;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> nfbsanjuanpresident@gmail.com <nfbsanjuanpresident@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 13, 2025 12:21 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> San Juan Chapter Invitation: Learn how Charles Benet Syndrome affects individuals with blindness. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hello everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You are invited to hear our special guest speaker Eva Potts, on how Charles Benet Syndrome affects blind individuals.<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>San Juan Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Regular Meeting, Thursday, August 21,2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Via Zoom meeting<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'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99870648975?pwd=FpUJ2NwSXFhWRgIQ9bQZ94Aon0Fndl.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99870648975?pwd=FpUJ2NwSXFhWRgIQ9bQZ94Aon0Fndl.1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meeting ID: 998 7064 8975<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Passcode: 027150<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'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>+12532158782,,99870648975# US <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>______________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Socializing time opens at 6:30p.m. Meeting will follow promptly at 7p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Call to order: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Roll call</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> (Secretary Mamie)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mamie Becenti<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Gitana Curtis<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marsha Deschilly<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Nathalie Martin<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl May<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kay Murray<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Angel Pierce<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marino Redhouse<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Melanie Redhouse<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Manny Sanchez<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Naomi Yazzie<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Any guests: Eva Potts<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Special Guest Speaker- </span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eva Potts</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Topic: On “Charles Benet Syndrome”, how it affects individuals with blindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><a name="_Hlk193463438"><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Pledge:</span></u></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> (Will be read by Naomi Yazzie)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Belief Message:</span></u></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> (Will be read by Nathalie Martin)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193463438'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Approval of August agenda</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>: <o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Minutes from last meeting read by Mamie Becenti</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Treasurer's report</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> by Kay Murray</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presidential Release</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> (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: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tik7t-192007e?download=1">https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tik7t-192007e?download=1</a></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Unfinished business</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>McDonald’s fundraiser- Update<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Farmer’s Market Outreach/ Fundraiser- Update<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12. <b><u>New Business</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>a. Registration for NFB New Mexico State Convention is now open. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>c. What type of items would our group like to donate to put into the bags in our chapter fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>d. <b>Philosophy segment</b>: (we will not be doing this portion for this month so we can give our guest speaker more time)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Topic:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>13. <b><u>Announcements (if any):</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>14. <b><u>Birthdays: </u>Cheryl May (August 22)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Marsha Deschilly (August 25)</span></b><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>15. <b><u>Plan for the next meeting:</u></b> September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>16. <b><u>Meeting adjourned</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Upcoming events</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Movie night (2<sup>nd</sup> Friday of the month): at 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SAGE Group meeting (2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday of the month): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Creating Options (3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Next San Juan Chapter meeting: September 18, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>New Mexico State Convention: October 24-26, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Convention: <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'><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'><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>