<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;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><font size="4">Hello NFB friends,</font><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Hoping everyone is doing well today. Attached below are the meeting notes from our February meeting. Please review and send along any edits or discrepancies you may find. I have also included a revised treasurer's report for January 2026, adding the small amount of interest omitted in the previous meeting notes, along with spelling corrections to the members' names. This corrected information will be at the bottom of the current February notes.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">As a side note, we had our visit together at the Nash Casino on Friday, March 13th, to celebrate the end of our first fundraising event. My husband, Todd, took a nice group photo. I will work with Kelley, Fred, and Randi to get it posted and sent to the list serve to share with everyone. It was inspiring to learn how jam-packed the facility was, and the parking lot was full. Good sign for our closing week, I will send along updates as they arise.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Wishing you all a restful day, kindly</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Melissa Abbott</font></div><div><font size="4">Secretary</font></div><div><font size="4">NFB of NH Lakes Region Chapter</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">February 21, 2026 Secretary Notes </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Start of meeting: 10:33 am</font></div><div><font size="4">End of meeting: 12:13 pm</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">1-Deanna, 2nd-ANdrew, 3rd-All in favor </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">In Attendance, 24 total</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><div><font size="4">President Deanna O\u2019Brien</font></div><div><font size="4">Vice President, Sheryl Dutton</font></div><div><font size="4">Treasurer Dennis O\u2019Brien </font></div><div><font size="4">State Treasurer Fred Fournier</font></div><div><font size="4">Secretary Melissa Abbott</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">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.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">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.</font></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><div><font size="4">Belief message presented by Melissa</font></div><div><font size="4">NFB pledge presented by David</font></div><div><font size="4">Pledge of allegiance read by Suzie</font></div><div><font size="4">Prayer offered by Richard</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div></div><div><div><font size="4">Treasurer's Report as of 2/4/26</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Beginning balance $3,604.07</font></div><div><font size="4">Interest earned $0.04</font></div><div><font size="4">Deposits of $50.00 </font></div><div><font size="4">Withdrawals $0.00</font></div><div><font size="4">Ending Balance $3,654.11</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">1st-Deanna, 2nd-Sheryl, 3rd-All in favor</font></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Chapter Elections were held for 2026</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><div><font size="4">Deanna for President serving 2019-2025</font></div><div><font size="4">Sheryl for Vice President</font></div><div><font size="4">Melissa for Secretary</font></div><div><font size="4">Dennis for Treasurer </font></div><div><font size="4">1st-Andrew, 2nd-Deb, 3rd-All in favor</font></div><div><font size="4">Deb, Andrew, and Sheryl all in favor by acclamation for President Deanna</font></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Vice President\u2019s Report</font></div><div><font size="4">Sheryl wished us all a Happy Valentine\u2019s Day, stay safe & warm!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><div><font size="4">President Deanna\u2019s Objectives</font></div><div><font size="4">1) Randolph Shepard Program</font></div><div><font size="4">Business enterprise for blind individuals</font></div><div><font size="4">Government entities want it to be removed</font></div><div><font size="4">NFB is in litigation now</font></div><div><font size="4">The Army wants it removed from all dining halls</font></div><div><font size="4">Viable employment for BVI persons</font></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">2) Walk for Sight May, 2026</font></div><div><font size="4">We discussed whether to continue our 50/50 split collaboration with Future in Sight</font></div><div><font size="4">Can we raise the $ 1,000.00 to remain eligible?</font></div><div><font size="4">Do we still have the options for corporate matching to meet our requirements and additional fundraising for the chapter?</font></div><div><font size="4">1-Deanna, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor to continue to participate.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Kelley and Dennis will inquire if their employers will continue to participate in corporate matching for 2026. </font></div><div><font size="4">In the meantime, if we are raising money, consider giving it to Dennis or Keeley for corporate matching to raise more funds.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">3) Municipal Elections presented by Jean Shiner</font></div><div><font size="4">Please vote on Tuesday, March 2, at your town office.</font></div><div><font size="4">A new voting device called Omni uses a controller device instead of a keyboard.</font></div><div><font size="4">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. </font></div><div><font size="4">Future in Sight to hold in-person training. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">4) Washington Seminar Report presented by Randi Wilson</font></div><div><font size="4">President Deanna didn\u2019t attend due to the weather.</font></div><div><font size="4">This was Randi\u2019s first experience, and even though she was ill, she had an amazing experience and had support.</font></div><div><font size="4">Randi met with representatives from Senator Shaheen and Chris Pappas\u2019s teams.</font></div><div><font size="4">The leadership program was valuable to Randi\u2019s opportunity. </font></div><div><font size="4">Randi also learned this event was exhaustive, but the networking was incredible, and she was grateful for Avah\u2019s support.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">5) State Convention being held in May 2026</font></div><div><font size="4">This year doesn\u2019t include a box lunch, was changed to a cold plate option for $25.00 per person.</font></div><div><font size="4">Hot plate options are also available for $30.00 per person.</font></div><div><font size="4">The affiliate will continue to pay for a continental breakfast.</font></div><div><font size="4">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\u2019s meeting. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">1-Suzie, 2nd-Deb, 3rd-All in favor</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">6) Secretary\u2019s Report</font></div><div><font size="4">Recommendation to list chapter board members only in notes.</font></div><div><font size="4">Melissa will send out our 2026 member list to collect emails and contact phone numbers. </font></div><div><font size="4">Marilyn recommended a vote of secretarty notes and amendments by members.</font></div><div><font size="4">Meeting notes will be sent out a week prior to next month's meeting for all to review in a timely manner.</font></div><div><font size="4">Passing along my files in case of death or illness to the state President.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">1-Deb, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">7) Fundraising Report</font></div><div><font size="4">Hannaford Community Bag fundraising program starts March 1 and runs all month long in Nasha.</font></div><div><font size="4">President Deanna offered to purchase bags for those who don\u2019t live nearby.</font></div><div><font size="4">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.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">1-Jean, 2nd-Andrew, 3rd-All in favor</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Other Items</font></div><div><font size="4">Next meeting Saturday, March 21, 2026</font></div><div><font size="4">Revised attendance member correction for Jean Shiner</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Revised Treasurer\u2019s Report balances for 1/2/2026</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><div><font size="4">Beginning: $3,524.04</font></div><div><font size="4">Interest: 0.03</font></div><div><font size="4">Deposits: $80.00 </font></div><div><font size="4">Withdrawals: 0</font></div><div><font size="4">End Balance: $3,604.07</font></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>