[NHLakesChapter] April 2026 NFB of NH meeting notes

Tue May 5 23:14:21 UTC 2026

You’re so welcome, sweet Jackie! Thank you for your feedback, my dear.
Wishing you a restful evening.

Kindly,
Melissa

On Tue, May 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM Dolllady1 via NHLakesChapter <
nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter
>
> 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
>
> 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
>
> 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.
>
> 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
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/67+Nagle+St,+Nashua,+NH+03060?entry=gmail&source=g>
> 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.
>
>
> Next meeting to be held Saturday, May 9, 2026
>
>
>
>
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