[NHLakesChapter] NFB of NH May 2026 Secretary notes

[Fred Fournier]

Hello Melissa,

  Thanks for the meeting notes. I think the treasurer’s report is not
right. It says the beginning balance is$3,724.13 with an ending balance of
$0.00.

Somehow, I think that might be wrong.

Thanks,

Fred

On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM Melissa & Todd Abbott via NHLakesChapter <
nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello NFB of NH Friends,
>
> Attached below are the meeting notes from our May 2026 meeting. I welcome
> any questions or suggestions. See you all Saturday for our June meeting.
> Enjoy your day!
>
> Kindly,
>
> Melissa Abbott
> Secretary
> NFB of NH
>
> NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter
>
> May 9, 2026 Secretary Meeting Notes
>
> Start of meeting: 10:35
> End of meeting: 12:00
> 1-Andrew, 2nd-Suzie, All in favor to adjourn.
>
> Members in attendance, 21 total
>
> NFB NH Lakes Region Chapter Board Members
> President, Deanna O’Brien
> Vice President, Sheryl Dutton
> Treasurer, Dennis O’Brien
> Secretary Melissa Abbott
>
> NFB of NH North Country Chapter Board Members
> Richard Chabot
> Jackie Gagne
>
> Andrew Harmon, Fred Fournier, Randi Wilson, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan,
> David Brownell, Jean Shiner, Nancy Downing, Jody Ianuzzi, Suzie Hoitt, Dan
> Levesque, Dana Trahan, Joanne Jordon, Chris Duffley, Steve Poirer, Avah
> Orellana, and Scott Joffre.
>
> Belief message presented by Melissa
> Pledge of Allegiance presented by Suzie
> Prayer offered by Richard
> NFB Pledge presented by David
>
> Treasurer's Report as of 5/4/26
> Due to the early May meeting the new bank statement report wasn’t
> available for an updated treasurer’s report.
>
> Beginning: $3,724.13
> Interest: $0.00
> Deposits: $0.00
> Withdrawals: $0.00
> Ending Balance: $0.00
>
> All were in favor to accept treasurer’s report.
>
> Vice President, Sheryl Dutton
> Nothing to report.
>
> Dana, Legislative Director
> Dana had no new legislative actions to report on.
> Deanna asked Dana if she would be willing to report any up dates on the
> three directives at the State convention. Dana kindly accepted.
>
> Secretary’s Report
> Sent April’s report there were no corrections or edit requests.
> 1st motion-Randi, 2nd motion-Andrew, All in favor.
>
> Fundraising Report
> President Riccobono sends his congratulations and is supporting our new
> learning’s on how to spend it appropriately along with the accountants.
> Randi helped fill in some info regarding the changes to gaming
> legislations and their payouts due to increase in participating non-profits
> that has doubled over the last year alone.
> Melissa to call other 14 casinos to ensure they all have our license
> number and ability to participate.
> Spending down 195k, what is allowed is being investigated by National
> Office.
> Call in to Hannaford for additional community progams for non-profits.
> List of level up stores: Walmart, Lowes, Demoulas, Kohls, Home Depot,
> Aubuchon, TJ Maxx, Target, Dominoes
>
>
> Walk for Sight 2026
> Donate to Kelley’s page, Raytheon time is up for matching.
> Fred, Randi, and Andrew plan on attending the walk.
> Mark Page to attend for award of commitment presented by Future In Sight.
>
> State Convention May 30th, 2026
> Lost a few vendors we brainstormed as a group to fill open slots with GSIL?
> Lion’s Club speaker? Dana and Randi agreed to speak.
> Please invite others to join our mission & chapter and come to convention.
> Email Avah registration for convention (Melissa did this at conclusion of
> meeting at 12:00)
>
> Annual Picnic
> President Deanna asked for a vote on whether to do annual picnic again
> this year. Everyone wants to do it.
> We picked two dates so Deb can request reservations, we decided on August
> 15th or 22nd.
> Melissa offerred to bring watermelon to grill since it was a hit last year.
>
> Important May Dates
> Walk for Sight 5/16
> State Convention 5/30 from 8:30-5:00
> Randolph Shepard event tentative date 5/16
>
> Other news
> Double Tap, a new bluetooth Perkins Brailler device for intervention.
>
> Next meeting to be held Saturday, June 20, 2026
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