[NHLakesChapter] April 2026 NFB of NH meeting notes

Tue May 5 21:42:20 UTC 2026

Thank you Melissa. Well done 
Jackie Gagne 

Sent from my iPad

> On May 5, 2026, at 4:22 PM, Melissa & Todd Abbott via NHLakesChapter <nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello NFB of NH friends,
> 
> I hope this finds everyone doing well today and that you get to enjoy the warm sunny day!
> 
> Below are the meeting notes for April 2026. I meant to get them out to you all this weekend, but I was dealing with a bout of vertigo, so I stayed off the computer for a few days. I apologize for my delay. Wishing you all a restful evening, stay well.
> 
> Kindly,
> Melissa Abbott
> Secretary
> NFB of NH
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> NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter
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> April 18, 2026 Secretary Meeting Notes
> 
> Start of meeting: 10:35
> End of meeting: 12:00
> 
> 1st-Andrew, 2nd-Sheryl, All in favor. 
> 
> Members in attendance, 22 total 
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> 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
> Bernie Martel
> Jackie Gagne
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> Andrew Harmon, Fred Fournier, Randi Wilson, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, Deborah Latamore, David Brownell, Nancy Downing, Jody Ianuzzi, Suzie Hoitt, Dan Levesque, Dana Trahan, Lucille Leroux, Lillian Leroux, and Sarah Mornis.
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> Melissa would like to know the titles each person holds in the North Country chapter for proper documentation.
> 
> Belief message presented by Melissa
> Pledge of Allegiance presented by Suzie
> Prayer offered by Lillian & Lucille
> NFB Pledge presented by David
> 
> Treasurer's Report as of 4/3/26
> 
> Beginning: $3,724.13
> Interest: $0.04
> Deposits: $0.00
> Withdrawals: $0.00
> End Balance: $3,724.17
>  
> 1st-Andrew, 2nd-Melissa, All in favor of accepting the treasurer’s report.
> 
> Vice President, Sheryl Dutton, address
> - On vacation in Centeer Harbor, enjoying life
> 
> Dana, Legislative Director
> Email from the Washington National office, did we get it?
> Deb & Dana will reach out to those without online services to review National office emails.
> The email was regarding the Reportable Technology Act.
> 
> Secretary’s Report
> Andrew requested that the March meeting notes be resent to him; he will abstain from voting to approve until he can read them.
> Update the contact list and resend to the listserve.
> 
> 1st-Carolyn, 2nd-Deb, all were in favor.
> 
> Fundraising Report
> Hannaford bag program proceeds for March 2026 were $42. A check will be mailed to President Deanna.
> Melissa will inquire about continuing our collaboration with Hannaford at potentially other locations.
> The Nash Casino fundraiser raised $195,274.36; the check presentation will be held on April 28 from 1-2:30 at the Nash.
> The Nash requested our social handles to showcase collaborations with non-profit organizations in NH. 
> Sheryl Dutton, Vice President, will attend the check presentation with President Deanna.
> Melissa will inquire about the Level Up fundraiser with local businesses.
> President Deanna will speak to the National office about clarification for the reporting of this money.
> Melissa brought up creating an Instagram account for the NFB of NH. Carolyn and Randi offered to work on Instagram, and if needed, Candi can help support this new effort.
> 
> Walk for Sight May 16, 2026
> Andrew and Fred will be attending.
> Donate directly by opening your own page or contributing to those who can match our fundraising efforts.
> To double the donation, donate to Kelly’s page; her employer, CVS, will match up to $5,000.
> To increase our earning power, donate to Dennis O'Brien, and send your collected dollars by check directly to him. Raytheon will match up to $25,000. Just remember to put in the memo field: Equalizers or Future in Sight. Mail your donations to 67 Nagle St, Nashua, NH 03060 by 5/9/26.
> Mark Page is being awarded for his contributions and legislative efforts to secure voter support for the blind & visually impaired community.
> Deb suggested that a letter of gratitude be personally delivered by NFB of NH at the state convention. 
> Dana to request that Mark join our state convention, give our thanks in person, and host his lunch if he decides to join us.
> Jody recommended future needs for support from the Scouts or Lions Club.
> 
> State Convention May 30th, 2026
> Agenda now full with Marilyn Green, Maple Treat House, Scott Porier, Democracy Live, NLS Library Banquet Report, Dale Cane, Vice President Sheryl will provide board reports and our 2026 elections.
> The Lions Club is sponsoring our state convention this year.
> Please register. Only about a dozen are registered so far, and the deadline is May 16.
> Payments are $25 lunch, $10 registration.
> Raffles and wrap up (Mark Page)
> Raffle item donations needed; May 16 is the deadline to notify President Deanna.
> You can send pics of donations to Dana.
> Empty Squares for donated items will be $10.00 a piece or 3 for $20.00.
> 
> Important May Dates
> Closed board meeting to discuss Nash proceeds on May 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
> Walk for Sight 5/16/26 at Concord State House.
> State Convention 5/30 from 8:30 -5:00 at Grappone Center in Concord.
> Randolph Shepard event tentative date 5/16/26.
> 
> Other news
> 2026 NFB of NH Annual Picnic at Ellacoya State Park.
> Tentative dates after July 10 or in August. Need to confirm two dates when we call to reserve the beachfront space.
> NFB of NH Chapter pays for the annual picnic burgers, dogs, chips, and water. Those who attend will contribute side dishes and dessert.
> Andrew volunteered to try to get a charter for folks who need a ride. 
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> Next meeting to be held Saturday, May 9, 2026
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