[NFBA-Phoenix] Agenda for NFB Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting - April 11, 2026

[Sharonda Goode]

Well, we've come around to our NFB Phoenix Chapter Business meeting time!
Tomorrow's meeting will be virtual. The agenda for the meeting is below.

National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting

Sat, April 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Virtual)

Note: Zoom Room opens at 9:00 AM



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Final Agenda for 4/11/2026:

➤ Call to Order: Michael Smith, President

➤ Roll Call: Chapter Members & Guests

➤ Pledge of Allegiance

➤ NFB Pledge

➤ NFB Belief statement:

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.

➤ Prayer Requests

➤ President’s Comments – President Michael Smith

➤ Secretary’s Report - Sharonda Goode

➤ Treasurer’s Report - Donna Silba


National & Arizona Affiliate Updates:

·       latest Presidential Release

Latest release
<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-03/presidential_release_april_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3>

·       Legislative Updates – Jordan Moon

Division & Committee Reports

·       Parents of Blind Children

·       Scholarship Committee – Vicki Farley

Journigan scholarship deadline is April 15.

State scholarship deadline is May 31.




Old Business

Phoenix Chapter Reports:

· Membership: Monica Nunez/Vicki Farley

  New Members’ Ceremony

· Outreach:

  If you are interested in chairing and serving on the committee, let
president Smith know.

· Fundraising: Sharonda Goode/Richard Taylor

· Social: Lori Kirsop

  Lunch will be held at Bobby Q’s. Address: 8501 N 27th AVE

    Phoenix AZ, 85051

  Picnic report: Wrap-up


New Business:

➤ New topic series: Countdown to November Elections: Board Member Duties
Explained

As we approach election season, we want to equip the Chapter with a clear
picture of each Board role, so everyone can confidently consider either
stepping into leadership or nominating someone who would serve well.



➤ Philosophy Topic: How to make the “federation family” dynamic a reality!

➤ Announcements:

·       Chapter Board Meeting - every Thursday prior to the Chapter meeting

·       Membership Committee - the Tuesday before the Chapter meeting.

·       Affiliate quarterly board meeting, second Saturday in may.

➤ Birthdays and Anniversaries

➤ Adjournment


Thank you,

Sharonda Goode Secretary

NFB Phoenix Chapter

(602) 281-5955

s.goode1013 at gmail.com
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