<div dir="auto">You\u2019re welcome Carolyn! I understand your feelings and respect any decision you make to take care of yourself. </div><div dir="auto">Stay well,</div><div dir="auto">Melissa</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 9:52\u202fAM Carolyn Corrigan via NHLakesChapter <<a href="mailto:nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org">nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div dir="auto">If I haven't thanked you yet, melissa thank you</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:13\u202fPM Kelley Snyder via NHLakesChapter <<a href="mailto:nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"></blockquote></div><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div><div dir="auto">Thank you Melissa for the great meeting notes and several accessible options. At this time, I don\u2019t have any corrections personally. </div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I hope everyone stays warm and cozy on this winter evening. I look forward to hearing you all on the call in the morning.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Cheerfully,</div><div dir="auto">Kelley Snyder</div></div><div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:22\u202fPM Melissa & Todd Abbott via NHLakesChapter <<a href="mailto:nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">nhlakeschapter@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div style="line-break:after-white-space"><br>
<font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Hello NFB Friends & Members,</font><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">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. </font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">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 <a href="mailto:modeanit@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">modeanit@gmail.com</a> or by phone at 603-664-6763. I appreciate your patience as I collect our information and update our member list accordingly.</font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">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. </font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Kindly, </font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Melissa Abbott</font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Word Version</font></div><div><br></div></div><div style="line-break:after-white-space"><div><br></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">MacIntosh Version</font><br><div><br></div><div></div></div></div><div style="line-break:after-white-space"><div><div></div><div><br></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">PDF Version</font></div><div><font style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span><br></span></font><div></div></div></div></div><div style="line-break:after-white-space"><div><div><div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Plain Text Version (below)</font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div>New Hampshire Federation of The Blind (NFB) </div><div>Lakes Region Chapter Meeting </div><div><br></div><div>Secretary\u2019s Report </div><div>The meeting began on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10:32 am </div><div><br></div><div>Attendance Report </div><div>Those in attendance (25): </div><div>President, Deanna O\u2019Brien </div><div>Treasurer, Dennis O\u2019Brien </div><div>State Treasurer, Fred Fournier </div><div>Secretary, Melissa Abbott</div><div>Andrew Harmon, Sheryl Dutton, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, Jackie Gagne, Richard \u201cRicky\u201d 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</div><div><br></div><div>Susie read the Pledge of Allegiance </div><div>David read the NFB Pledge </div><div>Melissa read the NFB Belief Message </div><div>Lillian & Lucille offered a prayer </div><div><br></div><div>Treasurer Report </div><div>Dennis updated the chapter\u2019s funding account for 9/30/25, as follows: </div><div>Beginning balance $3443.99</div><div>Deposits $0.00</div><div>Interest $0.03</div><div>Withdrawals $0.00 </div><div>Ending Balance $3444.02 </div><div>1st motion Carolyn, 2nd Sheryl, 3rd-all in favor </div><div><br></div><div>Beginning announcements</div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>President Mark Riccobono\u2019s Message (10/29/25 #554)</div><div>Thanksgiving message, NFB\u2019s new podcast starts Monday with weekly segments</div><div>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.</div><div>50th anniversary book, Dark Ages, 1990 Golden Anniversary \u201cBlind Force\u201d, Walking Alone and Marching Alone (#1 podcast from book).</div><div>Spark conversations from insights and content from the podcast</div><div><br></div><div>VP, Sheryl Dutton</div><div>Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! </div><div>Please be strong during these times.</div><div><br></div><div>President Deanna\u2019s Objectives for the meeting </div><div>Dana\u2019s legislative affairs report</div><div>Fundraising Update</div><div>Chapter Elections for 2026</div><div>NFB State Convention 2026</div><div><br></div><div>Secretary\u2019s Report, Melissa Abbott</div><div>Melissa requested that the phone numbers in the Zoom chapter meeting be replaced with names to ensure accurate member attendance. Dennis O\u2019Brien does his best to get everyone changed to names when they call in. </div><div>Melissa will send the member contact list out to members for updates.</div><div>Fred, 1st motion, Carolyn, 2nd, AIF 3rd.</div><div><br></div><div>Fundraising Efforts </div><div>Gaming night registration is now complete. Waiting for dates from the Gaming Commission when our position comes up in the pooling process.</div><div>Hannaford bags application in process; awaiting approval. Melissa will reach out to the Hannaford contact to inquire about the application process.</div><div><br></div><div>Legislative Director, Dana Trahan </div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Chapter Elections to be held in 2026</div><div>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.</div><div>Please send payments to Dennis O\u2019Brien, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/67+Nagle+Street,+Nashua,+NH+03060?entry=gmail&source=g" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">67 Nagle Street, Nashua, NH 03060</a>.</div><div>Please make your check out to NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter, and be sure to put in the memo field 2026 Dues.</div><div><br></div><div>Miscellaneous Items</div><div>Andrew noted that annual healthcare renewal plans are approaching. Be aware of the new Medicaid benefit requirements. </div><div><br></div><div>Spam and phishing calls</div><div>Report a cease-and-desist to the caller. Register for the NH state \u201cDo not call list.\u201d Tell the caller you will contact the Attorney General\u2019s office. Please remove me from your call list.</div><div><br></div><div>NFB State Convention Updates</div><div>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. </div><div>The affiliate will pay for breakfast. Members will pay for their luncheon.</div><div> </div><div>Next Important Dates:</div><div>1/26/26 WA seminar</div><div>5/30/26 State convention</div><div>7/3-8/26 National convention in Austin, TX</div><div><br></div><div>Next meeting to be held on 12/13/25 </div><div><br></div><div>Meeting conclusion</div><div>Andrew, 1st motion, Sheryl, 2nd motion, AIF 3rd motion.</div></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></font></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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