<html aria-label="message body"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><font size="5">Hello NFB members,</font><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5">Hoping everyone is doing well and getting excited about our two events coming up in March. I look forward to updating you at our Lakes Region Chapter meeting this Saturday at 10:30 am, February 21, 2026.</font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5">Attached below are our January 2026 NFB Lakes Region Chapter secretary meeting notes for your review. Please bring any questions or changes you would like to discuss at our meeting. Your input is greatly appreciated and welcomed.</font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5">Take care, kindly</font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5">Melissa Abbott</font></div><div><font size="5">Secretary, NFB of NH</font></div><div><br></div><div><font size="5">January 2026 NFB Lakes Region Chapter meeting notes</font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5"><div>Start time: 10:35 am </div><div>End time: 11:50 pm</div><div><br></div><div><div>Attendance, 22</div><div>Madam President Deanna O\u2019Brien</div><div>Treasurer Dennis O\u2019Brien </div><div>Secretary Melissa Abbott</div><div>State Treasurer Fred Fournier</div><div>Andrew Harmon, Sheryl Dutton, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, Jackie Gagne, David Brownell, Nancy Downing, Kelley Snyder, Jody Ianuzzi, Suzie Hoitt, Randi Wilson, Dan Levesque, Joanne Jordon, Dana Trahan, Richard Chabot, Deborah Latamore, Jean Shriner, Michelle Gonthier</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>Belief Message by Melissa</div><div>Pledge of Allegiance by Suzie</div><div>Prayer offered by Richard</div><div>NFB Pledge by David</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>Treasurer\u2019s Report as of 1/2/26</div><div>Beginning balance is $3,524.04</div><div>Interest earned was 0.00</div><div>Deposits for $80.00 </div><div>No withdrawals</div><div>Ending Balance is $3,604.07</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>1st motion-Melissa, 2nd-Carolyn, 3rd-AIF, accepted</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>Presidential Release included</div><div>Memberships & importance of dues & participation</div><div>PACT plan, some chapters do contribute because they have revenue, we do not, fundraising is vital</div><div>These funds help run our organization</div><div>Andrew gave directions on how to sign up for PACT</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>Vice President, Sheryl</div><div>Dropped her landline, please use cell number if you need to reach her (603) 582-6425</div></div><div><br></div><div><div>Secretary\u2019s Report</div><div>Member list updates still need emails & contact phone numbers</div><div>Plain text for meeting notes is working well on the listserve will continue with the format</div><div>Melissa, send Andrew a new email</div><div>Fred suggested reimbursing Candi for her time and that a board meeting would be helpful to determine the budget for new events and fundraising efforts.</div><div><br></div><div>1st motion-Fred, 2nd-Sheryl 3rd-AIF, accepted</div></div><div><div><br></div><div>Fundraising Update</div><div>Members received a flyer for the NASH event being held from March 9th through March 13th, 2026</div><div>On Tues, April 28, 1:00-2:00, check the presentation in Nashua to be held with Deanna, Fred, and Randi</div><div>Andrew may have a resource for a charter for Friday night at the NASH fundraising event</div><div>Jody suggested using the potential funds to create a scholarship in honor of Marie</div><div><br></div><div>Chapter Elections</div><div>Please pay your dues to participate in the February chapter elections at our monthly Lakes Region Chapter meeting on February 21, 2026</div><div><br></div><div>Legislative Director Report</div><div>WA Seminar</div><div>Five, possibly six students will be attending</div><div>Senator Shaheen\u2019s representative office meeting regarding bills related to return-to-work, healthcare issues, and a tax credit for devices. </div><div><br></div><div>State Convention May 30th 2026, 8:30-5:00</div><div>Grappone Center, Commercial Street, Concord, NH</div><div>Affiliate will provide continental breakfast and lunch options; pricing to be confirmed.</div><div><br></div><div>Open discussion and quesitons </div><div><br></div><div>Randi & Deanna in Baltimore next week, board meeting February 8, 2026</div><div>Doyle family contribution changes, discuss w/Fred & Deanna</div><div>Deb commented on the WA seminar support for legislative items. Email your representatives and CC: National headquarters (congressional delegation).</div><div>Andrew recommended visiting the NFB website to see the items up for legislative action.</div><div>Next Tues, Newsline zoom mtg</div><div>Contact the Attorney General\u2019s office to report any Medicare, Social Security, or other scams you may experience </div><div><br></div><div>The next NFB Lakes Region Chapter meeting is on February 21, 2026, at 10:30.</div><div><br></div><div>Open Board Mtg is being held on February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM.</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div><div><font size="5"><br></font></div></body></html>