[NHLakesChapter] Feb 2026 mtg notes corrections

Thu Mar 26 04:41:44 UTC 2026

Hello

This mostly looks good. I believe it’s the “PAC Committee”, not “PACT Committee”, but I could be wrong as relying on my memory is dangerous sometimes. 😉

Also, in the section talking about you leaving the notes to someone else, you accidentally added a “t” to “Secretary” such that it currently reads “Secretarty”.

Sincerely

Andrew Harmon

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Subject: [NHLakesChapter] Feb 2026 mtg notes corrections

Hello Everyone,

I made a few corrections to spelling, grammar, and forgot one other action item about the constitution. Work in progress, thank you for your support Fred!

Kindly,

Melissa

February 21, 2026 Secretary Notes 

Start of meeting: 10:33 am

End of meeting: 12:13 pm

1-Deanna, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor 

In Attendance, 24 total

President Deanna O’Brien

Vice President, Sheryl Dutton

Treasurer Dennis O’Brien 

State Treasurer Fred Fournier

Secretary Melissa Abbott

NFB members Andrew Harmon, Sheryl Dutton, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, Jackie Gagne, David Brownell, Nancy Downing, Kelley Snyder, Jody Ianuzzi, Suzie Hoitt, Randi Wilson, Dan Levesque, Dana Trahan, Richard Chabot, Deborah Latamore, Jean Shiner, Christopher Duffley, Scott Joffre, Brian Boyle.

We had a special guest, NFB member Marilyn Greene from Chicago, IL. Marilyn will be at our state convention in May 2026. Marilyn is an eight-year member who serves under President Riccobono and the PACT committee.

Belief message presented by Melissa

NFB pledge presented by David

Pledge of allegiance read by Suzie

Prayer offered by Richard

Treasurer's Report as of 2/4/26

Beginning balance $3,604.07

Interest earned $0.04

Deposits of $50.00 

Withdrawals $0.00

Ending Balance $3,654.11

1st-Deanna, 2nd-Sheryl, 3rd-All in favor

Chapter Elections were held for 2026

Deanna for President serving 2019-2025

Sheryl for Vice President

Melissa for Secretary

Dennis for Treasurer 

1st-Andrew, 2nd-Deb, 3rd-All in favor

Deb, Andrew, and Sheryl all in favor by acclamation for President Deanna

Vice President’s Report

Sheryl wished us all a Happy Valentine’s Day, stay safe & warm!

President Deanna’s Objectives

1) Randolph Shepard Program

Business enterprise for blind individuals

Government entities want it to be removed

NFB is in litigation now

The Army wants it removed from all dining halls

Viable employment for BVI persons

2) Walk for Sight May, 2026

We discussed whether to continue our 50/50 split collaboration with Future in Sight

Can we raise the $ 1,000.00 to remain eligible?

Do we still have the options for corporate matching to meet our requirements and additional fundraising for the chapter?

1-Deanna, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor to continue to participate.

Kelley and Dennis will inquire if their employers will continue to participate in corporate matching for 2026. 

In the meantime, if we are raising money, consider giving it to Dennis or Kelley for corporate matching to raise more funds.

3) Municipal Elections presented by Jean Shiner

Please vote on Tuesday, March 10, at your town office.

A new voting device called Omni uses a controller device instead of a keyboard.

The Coalition for Blind Voters (CBV) suggests you contact your town clerk for an introduction and to continue supporting the use of the device in our elections. 

Future in Sight to hold in-person training. 

4) Washington Seminar Report presented by Randi Wilson

President Deanna didn’t attend due to the weather.

This was Randi’s first experience, and even though she was ill, she had an amazing experience and had support.

Randi met with representatives from Senator Shaheen and Chris Pappas’s teams.

The leadership program was valuable to Randi’s opportunity. 

Randi also learned that the event was exhausting, but the networking was incredible, and she was grateful for Avah’s support.

5) State Convention being held in May 2026

This year, there isn’t a box lunch; it's been changed to a cold plate option for $25.00 per person.

Hot plate options are also available for $30.00 per person.

The affiliate will continue to pay for a continental breakfast.

Deanna will inquire whether we can return to a box lunch, as it's easier for our community members. Updates to come in our next month’s meeting. 

1-Suzie, 2nd-Deb, 3rd-All in favor

6) Secretary’s Report

Recommendation to list chapter board members only in notes.

Melissa will send out our 2026 member list to collect emails and contact phone numbers. 

Marilyn recommended a vote of secretarty notes and amendments by members.

Meeting notes will be sent out a week prior to next month's meeting for all to review in a timely manner.

Passing along my files in case of death or illness to the state President.

1-Deb, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor

7) Fundraising Report

Hannaford Community Bag fundraising program starts March 1 and runs all month long in Nashua.

President Deanna offered to purchase bags for those who don’t live nearby.

Jean Shiner moved that the proceeds from the Hannaford Community Bag Program be distributed to the chapter, and that the proceeds from the casino fundraising event be distributed to the affiliate.

1-Jean, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor

Other Items

Next meeting Saturday, March 21, 2026

Fred and Randi posted the constitution to the website. The link to read it is NFBNH.org/programs/resources <http://nfbnh.org/programs/resources> 

Revised attendance member correction for Jean Shiner

Revised Treasurer’s Report balances for 1/2/2026

Beginning: $3,524.04

Interest: 0.03

Deposits: $80.00 

Withdrawals: 0

End Balance: $3,604.07

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