[NFBNJ] The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) Membership

[NFBNJ President]

Greetings, NFBNJ Family and Friends:

Hope you all had an enjoyable and restful holiday season and best wishes
for a productive 2025. I’m writing that you pay (if you haven’t done so
already) your $10 dues for membership in the NJ Affiliate or one of our
five chapters.

To read and complete the membership form and pay your 2025 click on the
link below;
Become a Member | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
<https://nfbnj.org/become-member>

Here are the reasons for joining our NJ affiliate:

   - Perhaps because of transportation or other issues, you choose not to
   join one of our five chapters which tend to be based on geography; you
   had been a dues-paying member to one of our divisions (e.g., Technology)
   All our former divisions are now committees or groups  which do not
   charge dues nor elect officers.
   - Perhaps the most important reason to join the NFBNJ affiliate is that
   you become a member of the National Federation of the Blind with all its
   privileges and responsibilities.
   - These include The right to vote at state and national conventions and
   any other time as necessary;; The opportunity to be appointed to head a
   committee or group;


   - The chance to take on a major role in one or more of the affiliate’s
   projects or programs;


And the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself with the
ability to take collective action.  The NFB of NJ, established in 1976,
comprises blind New Jerseyans speaking for themselves.

We are one of 52 affiliates of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).
We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our
future. Every day, we raise expectations of blind people, because low
expectations create obstacles between us and our dreams. Our mission is to
advocate locally, state by state and federally for the equality,
opportunities and security for the blind. We can only do this individually
by becoming members and doing the work that is needed to change what it
means to be blind; blindness is not what holds us back.

To join a local chapter to work with members from your area please click on
the link below for additional information and membership forms.


   - Affiliate Membership
   <https://nfbnj.org/nfbnj-affiliate-membership-form>
   - Central Jersey Chapter
   <https://nfbnj.org/central-jersey-chapter-membership-form>
   - Garden State Chapter
   <https://nfbnj.org/garden-state-chapter-membership-form>
   - Northeast Chapter <https://nfbnj.org/northeast-chapter-membership-form>
   - Northern Chapter <https://nfbnj.org/northern-chapter-membership-form>
   - South Jersey Shore Chapter Membership Form
   <https://nfbnj.org/south-jersey-shore-chapter-membership-form>


You can also join the affiliate to be a member by paying dues to the NFBNJ
by clicking on the link below. Only current dues paying members can make
decisions for the NFB of NJ, be elected to a position, appointed and vote.
Please consider joining the largest and most influential blindness
organization in New Jersey.

To learn more about us please visit our website at
www.nfbnj.org

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
www.nfbnj.org
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