<div dir="ltr">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.<div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind
of Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Sat, April 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Virtual)</p>
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Room opens at 9:00 AM</span></p>
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<h1 style="margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Final Agenda for 4/11/2026:</h1>
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</span>Call to Order: Michael Smith, President</p>
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</span>Roll Call: Chapter Members & Guests </p>
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</span>Pledge of Allegiance</p>
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</span>NFB Pledge</p>
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</span>NFB Belief statement:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">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.</p>
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</span>Prayer Requests</p>
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</span>President\u2019s Comments \u2013 President Michael Smith</p>
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</span>Secretary\u2019s Report - Sharonda Goode</p>
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</span>Treasurer\u2019s Report - Donna Silba</p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">National & Arizona Affiliate Updates:</h2>
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</span></span>latest Presidential Release</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-03/presidential_release_april_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Latest
release</a></p>
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</span></span>Legislative Updates \u2013 Jordan Moon</p>
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</span></span>Parents of Blind Children</p>
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</span></span>Scholarship Committee \u2013 Vicki Farley </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Journigan scholarship deadline is April 15. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">State scholarship deadline is May 31.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Old Business</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Phoenix Chapter Reports:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Membership: Monica Nunez/Vicki Farley</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt">New Members\u2019 Ceremony</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Outreach: </p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> If you are interested in chairing and
serving on the committee, let president Smith know.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Fundraising: Sharonda Goode/Richard Taylor</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Social: Lori Kirsop</p>
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Lunch will be held at Bobby Q\u2019s. Address: 8501 N 27<sup>th</sup> AVE</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> Phoenix AZ, 85051</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> Picnic report: Wrap-up</p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">New Business:</h2>
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</span>New topic series: Countdown to November Elections: Board Member Duties
Explained</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
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\u201cfederation family\u201d dynamic a reality!</p>
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</span></span>Chapter Board Meeting - every Thursday prior to
the Chapter meeting</p>
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</span></span>Membership Committee - the Tuesday before the
Chapter meeting.</p>
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</span></span>Affiliate quarterly board meeting, second
Saturday in may.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4 Birthdays and Anniversaries</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4 A</span>djournment</p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3">Thank you,</font></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3">Sharonda Goode Secretary</font></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3">NFB Phoenix Chapter</font></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3">(602) 281-5955</font></p><p class="gmail-MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3"><a href="mailto:s.goode1013@gmail.com">s.goode1013@gmail.com</a></font></p></div></div>