<div style="font-size:inherit">Please join the At Large Chapter of the<br style="font-size:inherit">National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<br style="font-size:inherit">Tuesday September 22, 2026 (4th Tuesday of the month)<br style="font-size:inherit">Social time starts at 6:30 pm<br style="font-size:inherit">Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm<br style="font-size:inherit">Mountain Standard Time<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">Volunteer opportunity. Please consider reading the NFB pledge and/or the Belief message<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">Join Zoom Meeting<br style="font-size:inherit"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96009742920?pwd=aUpWQ2srVCtUTDEwd2RsM2lmOU1uQT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96009742920?pwd=aUpWQ2srVCtUTDEwd2RsM2lmOU1uQT09</a><br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920<br style="font-size:inherit">Passcode: ALCNFB<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">---<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">One tap mobile<br style="font-size:inherit">+12532050468,,96009742920# US<br style="font-size:inherit">+12532158782,,96009742920# US (Tacoma)<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">---<br style="font-size:inherit"> Dial by your location<br style="font-size:inherit">\u2022 +1 253 205 0468 US<br style="font-size:inherit">\u2022 +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br style="font-size:inherit">\u2022 +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br style="font-size:inherit">\u2022 +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920<br style="font-size:inherit">Passcode: ALCNFB<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">Contact information:<br style="font-size:inherit">Janet Montoya<br style="font-size:inherit">Phone: 505-672-9626<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">1. 7 pm Call to Order, Janet Montoya, president<br style="font-size:inherit">2. NFB pledge: Volunteer<br style="font-size:inherit">     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.<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">3. National Federation of the Blind Belief Message: Volunteer<br style="font-size:inherit">    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.<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">4. Roll call and introduction of guests, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres<br style="font-size:inherit">5. Approval of today\u2019s agenda.<br style="font-size:inherit">6. Approval of the August 25,2026 meeting minutes.<br style="font-size:inherit">7. Treasurer\u2019s Report, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres<br style="font-size:inherit">8. Speaker: Mario Hooee-Topic: State Convention <br style="font-size:inherit">9. Presidential Release: <br style="font-size:inherit"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-08/presidential_release_september_2026_chapter_version_final.mp39">https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-08/presidential_release_september_2026_chapter_version_final.mp39</a>.<br style="font-size:inherit">10. Constitution amendment, Rafael Aguirre, vice president<br style="font-size:inherit">11.  Committee Reports<br style="font-size:inherit">a)     Membership, German Benitez, chair<br style="font-size:inherit">b)     Fundraising, Laci Reynolds-Harmon, chair: Thristan Tucker, Co-chair<br style="font-size:inherit">c)     Legislative, Orlando Marez, Chair<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">12. Old Business<br style="font-size:inherit">a)     Coast to Coast update, Orlando Marez<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">13. New Business<br style="font-size:inherit">ˇ       State Convention<br style="font-size:inherit">ˇ       Stipend offered by the affiliate<br style="font-size:inherit">ˇ       Table\exhibit hall<br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">14. September Birthdays: <br style="font-size:inherit"> <br style="font-size:inherit">15. Open Discussion (Next meeting October 23rd in-person)<br style="font-size:inherit">16. Adjourn<br style="font-size:inherit">  <br style="font-size:inherit">Helpful Links:<br style="font-size:inherit">1.     Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge | National Federation of the Blind<br style="font-size:inherit">Banquet Tickets for Newsline Volunteers 2026 | National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<br style="font-size:inherit"></div>