<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><font size="3">Below, you will find the agenda for our NFB Phoenix Chapter meeting on tomorrow (May 2, 2026). This will be a hybrid meeting taking place both in person and on Zoom. Afterwards, some members will be going to Culvers. The address to the restaurant is found in the agenda. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix Chapter Business
Meeting Agenda</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Sat, May 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Virtual)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Note: Both Saavi and Zoom Room open at 9:00 AM</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Saavi Services for the Blind, 2920 N. 7th ST, Phoenix, AZ
85014</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 623 334 4710</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Final Agenda for 5/2/2026:</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Call to Order: Michael Smith,
President</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Roll Call: Chapter Members
& Guests </p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Pledge of Allegiance</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> NFB Pledge</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> NFB Belief statement:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;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></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Prayer Requests</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> President\u2019s Comments \u2013
President Michael Smith</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Secretary\u2019s Report
- Sharonda Goode</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Treasurer\u2019s Report - Donna
Silba</p>
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</span></span>latest Presidential Release</p>
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</span></span>·
Legislative Updates \u2013 Jordan Moon</p>
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</span></span>State convention discussion, a hotel has been
chosen.</p>
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</span></span>Stem 2you report: Ashleigh 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>
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</span></span>State scholarship deadline is May 31.</p>
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</span></span>Phoenix Chapter Reports:</p>
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</span></span>Membership: Monica Nunez/Vicki Farley</p>
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</span></span>New Members\u2019 Ceremony</p>
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</span></span>Outreach: </p>
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committee, let president Smith know.</p>
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</span></span>Fundraising: Sharonda Goode/Richard Taylor, game
night, coming up may 30th</p>
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</span></span>Social: Lori Kirsop</p>
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</span></span>Donations to the three national funds. White
cane, journigan, and Tenbrooke. We will also discuss door prizes.</p>
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</span></span>Upcoming National convention. Those who need
assistance, Contact president Porterfield explaining reason for assistance.</p>
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</span></span>Bell program: begins on Monday, may 25<sup>th</sup>.
More discussion in meeting.</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> New topic series: Countdown to
November Elections: Board Member Duties Explained</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;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.
This month, we will discuss the role of Secretary.</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Philosophy Topic: Article from
the April 2026 Braille Monitor, Continued fight to protect section 504..</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>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Birthdays and Anniversaries</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">\u27a4</span> Adjournment</p></div>