[NFBA-Phoenix] NFBP 10-3-2026 Meeting Agenda

[Sharonda Goode]

Hello Phoenix Chapter Family and friends,

Below, you will find the agenda for our NFB Phoenix Chapter meeting for
Saturday (October 3, 2026). This will be a hybrid meeting taking place both
in person and on Zoom. Afterwards, some members will be going out to lunch
at Oregano’s. All are invited! The address is 1008 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014.


National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting Agenda

Sat, October 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM (both Virtual & in person)



Note: Both Saavi and Zoom Room open at 9:00 AM

In-Person (Saavi)

Saavi Services for the Blind, 2920 N. 7th ST, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Virtual



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Final Agenda for 10/3/2026:

·   Call to Order: Michael Smith, President

·   Roll Call: Chapter Members & Guests

Icebreaker: Favorite Halloween costume growing up?

Or: Your favorite Halloween candy.

·   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:

·   Presidential Release – nothing new for October

·   Legislative Updates – Jordan Moon

  State Updats

  National Updates

·   West Valley Chapter Reorganization



Division and Committee Reports

·   Seniors Division – Kimberly Fetterman

·   Parents of Blind Children

·   Students – Southwest Student Seminar

·   Tech Committee – Joe & Sharonda Goode



Old Business:


Chapter Committee Reports:

·   Membership: Monica Nunez/Vicki Farley

New Members’ Ceremony

·   Outreach – President Smith

BEAM month discussion

  Presentation – History of the White Cane

  White Cane Proclamation

·   Fundraising: Sharonda Goode

  Presenting a check for $405 from Poppin Popcorn

·   Social: Lori Kirsop

  Lunch at Oregano’s

  Address: 1008 E. Camelback Rd.

  Phoenix AZ 85014



New Business:

·   Topic Series: Countdown to November Elections:

  The Elections Process



·   Philosophy – Joe Goode

  The Nature of Independence Part II

·   Birthdays & Anniversaries

·   Announcements

  Chapter Board meeting – Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00PM

  Membership Committee Meeting – Tuesday, Nov 2

  Affiliate Board Meeting – Nov 14

·   Adjournment



Sharonda Goode

Secretary | NFB, Phoenix Chapter
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