[NHLakesChapter] NFB Chapter Meeting November 2025 Secretarty Notes

Sat Dec 13 04:12:18 UTC 2025

Thank you Melissa for the great meeting notes and several accessible
options. At this time, I don’t have any corrections personally.
I would like to comment though thank you so much for such detailed,
organized, and timely meeting notes. It certainly makes it much easier to
recall the previous conversations.

I hope everyone stays warm and cozy on this winter evening.  I look forward
to hearing you all on the call in the morning.

Cheerfully,
Kelley Snyder

On Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM Melissa & Todd Abbott via NHLakesChapter <
nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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> Hello NFB Friends & Members,
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> I hope this finds you all doing well today and staying warm. Attached
> below are the secretary's notes for November 2025. I have attached a
> Microsoft Word version first, a Mac version second (Pages), a PDF version
> third, and the plain-text version embedded in this email. I welcome any
> suggestions you have for the secretary's notes and the efficiency of use.
>
> We are still collecting new member information and updates for the release
> of our 2026 member list. Please send me your corrections, additions, or
> updates, and I will incorporate them for release on January 1, 2026. If you
> have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at
> modeanit at gmail.com or by phone at 603-664-6763. I appreciate your
> patience as I collect our information and update our member list
> accordingly.
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> I wish you all a blessed evening and a restful sleep. I look forward to
> seeing everyone at our meeting on Saturday at 10:30.
>
> Kindly,
> Melissa Abbott
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> Word Version
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> Plain Text Version (below)
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> New Hampshire Federation of The Blind (NFB)
> Lakes Region Chapter Meeting
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> Secretary’s Report
> The meeting began on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10:32 am
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> Attendance Report
> Those in attendance (25):
> President, Deanna O’Brien
> Treasurer, Dennis O’Brien
> State Treasurer, Fred Fournier
> Secretary, Melissa Abbott
> Andrew Harmon, Sheryl Dutton, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, Jackie Gagne,
> Richard “Ricky” Persons, Lillian Leroux, Lucille Leroux, David Brownell,
> Nancy Downing, Kelley Snyder, Jody Ianuzzi, Scott Joffre, Susie Hoitt, Jean
> Shiner, Randi Wilson, Avah Orellana, Dan Levesque, Joanne Jordon, Dana
> Trahan, Brian
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> Susie read the Pledge of Allegiance
> David read the NFB Pledge
> Melissa read the NFB Belief Message
> Lillian & Lucille offered a prayer
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> Treasurer Report
> Dennis updated the chapter’s funding account for 9/30/25, as follows:
> Beginning balance $3443.99
> Deposits $0.00
> Interest $0.03
> Withdrawals $0.00
> Ending Balance $3444.02
> 1st motion Carolyn, 2nd Sheryl, 3rd-all in favor
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> Beginning announcements
> Randy Pierce is in the hospital (Southern Medical, Nashua). Carolyn read
> the Facebook announcement: mitochondrial disease, a neurological disorder
> that took his vision, has caused a new event. We all wish him well and will
> send healing prayers to Randy and his wife.
>
> Tony Bonnano has passed away. Tony was instrumental to our organization
> and members. Tony helped President Deanna secure a seat on the NFB board
> and get Richard started in the North Country Chapter. He will be very
> missed. Rest in peace, Tony.
>
> President Mark Riccobono’s Message (10/29/25 #554)
> Thanksgiving message, NFB’s new podcast starts Monday with weekly segments
> Blind Equality Month, Feelings of family gatherings and Federation family
> (11/16/1940 anniversary). Reflecting on our progress as a source of
> strength, of where we have been & where we are going.
> 50th anniversary book, Dark Ages, 1990 Golden Anniversary “Blind Force”,
> Walking Alone and Marching Alone (#1 podcast from book).
> Spark conversations from insights and content from the podcast
>
> VP, Sheryl Dutton
> Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
> Please be strong during these times.
>
> President Deanna’s Objectives for the meeting
> Dana’s legislative affairs report
> Fundraising Update
> Chapter Elections for 2026
> NFB State Convention 2026
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> Secretary’s Report, Melissa Abbott
> Melissa requested that the phone numbers in the Zoom chapter meeting be
> replaced with names to ensure accurate member attendance. Dennis O’Brien
> does his best to get everyone changed to names when they call in.
> Melissa will send the member contact list out to members for updates.
> Fred, 1st motion, Carolyn, 2nd, AIF 3rd.
>
> Fundraising Efforts
> Gaming night registration is now complete. Waiting for dates from the
> Gaming Commission when our position comes up in the pooling process.
> Hannaford bags application in process; awaiting approval. Melissa will
> reach out to the Hannaford contact to inquire about the application process.
>
> Legislative Director, Dana Trahan
> Politically challenging right now; requested to table the concerns until
> the government shutdown reopens. Please reply to the content when receiving
> emails from the list serve for confirmation.
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> Chapter Elections to be held in 2026
> Chapter elections will be held on February 21, 2026, at the February
> chapter meeting. Dues must be paid to vote. Please send your $10.00
> required member dues by January 1, 2026.
> Please send payments to Dennis O’Brien, 67 Nagle Street, Nashua, NH 03060
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/67+Nagle+Street,+Nashua,+NH+03060?entry=gmail&source=g>
> .
> Please make your check out to NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter, and be sure
> to put in the memo field 2026 Dues.
>
> Miscellaneous Items
> Andrew noted that annual healthcare renewal plans are approaching. Be
> aware of the new Medicaid benefit requirements.
>
> Spam and phishing calls
> Report a cease-and-desist to the caller. Register for the NH state “Do not
> call list.” Tell the caller you will contact the Attorney General’s office.
> Please remove me from your call list.
>
> NFB State Convention Updates
> State convention will be held at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH. It
> will be a one-day event held from 8:30 to 5:00. We will discuss specifics
> in the January 2026 chapter meeting.
> The affiliate will pay for breakfast. Members will pay for their luncheon.
>
> Next Important Dates:
> 1/26/26 WA seminar
> 5/30/26 State convention
> 7/3-8/26 National convention in Austin, TX
>
> Next meeting to be held on 12/13/25
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> Meeting conclusion
> Andrew, 1st motion, Sheryl, 2nd motion, AIF 3rd motion.
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