<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="4">Hello NFB of NH Friends,</font><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Attached below are the meeting notes from our March 2026 meeting. I have separated the Lakes Region and the North Country board members as requested. If I didn\u2019t capture everyone properly or their titles, please let me know, as this is new for me. I welcome any questions or suggestions. See you all next Saturday for our April meeting. Enjoy your day!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">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 </font></div><div><font size="4"><br></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">March 21, 2026 Secretary Meeting Notes</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Start of meeting: 10:35</font></div><div><font size="4">End of meeting: 12:00</font></div><div><font size="4">1-Andrew, 2nd-Suzie, All in favor to adjourn.</font></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Members in attendance, 21 total </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div><div style="font-size: large;">NFB NH Lakes Region Chapter Board Members</div><div style="font-size: large;">President, Deanna O\u2019Brien</div><div style="font-size: large;">Vice President, Sheryl Dutton</div><div style="font-size: large;">Treasurer, Dennis O\u2019Brien </div><div style="font-size: large;">Secretary Melissa Abbott</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;">NFB of NH North Country Chapter Board Members</div><div style="font-size: large;">Richard Chabot</div><div style="font-size: large;">Jackie Gagne</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;">Andrew Harmon, Fred Fournier, Randi Wilson, Deb Moore, Carolyn Corrigan, David Brownell, Nancy Downing, Kelley Snyder, Jody Ianuzzi, Suzie Hoitt, Dan Levesque, Dana Trahan, Lucille Leroux, Lillian Leroux, and Scott Joffre.</div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><div>Belief message presented by Melissa</div><div>Pledge of Allegiance presented by Suzie</div><div>Prayer offered by Lillian</div><div>NFB Pledge presented by David</div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><div>Treasurer's Report as of 3/4/26</div><div><br></div><div>Beginning: $3,654.11</div><div>Interest: $0.02</div><div>Deposits: $70.00 (dues) </div><div>Withdrawals: $0.00</div><div>Ending Balance: $3,724.13</div><div> </div><div>1st-Sheryl, 2nd-Carolyn, All in favor to accept treasurer\u2019s report.</div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><div>Vice President, Sheryl Dutton, address</div><div>Spring is here, it\u2019s maple weekend.</div><div>The Nash was great fun for our affiliate & chapters!</div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><div>Dana, Legislative Director</div><div>Texas v. Kennedy (2026), formerly Texas v. Becerra, is a federal lawsuit filed by several states that challenges 2024 updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically targeting rules prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in health care and requiring community-based care over institutionalization. Led by Texas, plaintiffs argue these regulations are unlawful.</div><div>Support our affiliates affected by this legislation-very critical.</div><div>Randi sent a very supportive email highlighting the important points.</div><div>Students to meet w/Randolph Shepard representatives regarding employment opportunities.</div><div>Andrew suggested reaching out to our senators regarding saving the Omni voting device.</div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div><div><font size="4">Secretary\u2019s Report</font></div><div><font size="4">Send corrected February meeting notes to members.</font></div><div><font size="4">1st-Deanna, 2nd-Andrew, All in favor. </font></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Send out another email blast regarding updates to the member list and their contact information.</span></div><div><font size="4">Jackie and Richard said they would like their contact info listed.</font></div><div><font size="4">Deb suggested listing the members of the North Country Lakes Region.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Fundraising Report</font></div><div><font size="4">Nash was fun for all. Melissa will send our group picture to Fred & Randi for posting on the website.</font></div><div><font size="4">It will be a few weeks until we learn how we did with our fundraising efforts. Christina from the Nash had informed Melissa that they would have their totals by mid-April and would present a check to President Deanne and all attendees on April 28th from 1:00-2:00 at the Nash facility.</font></div><div><font size="4">We will have our total fundraising efforts for March 2026 and the Hannaford Community Bag Program by the beginning of April.</font></div><div><font size="4">The money from the Hannaford fundraiser will be given to the Lakes Region Chapter.</font></div><div><font size="4">The Nash fundraising event will go to the affiliate.</font></div><div><font size="4">Melissa suggested sharing money from Nash with the North Country & Lakes Region chapters. The topic was tabled until we learn how much there is, but the chapter has a fund restriction of $1,500.00.</font></div><div><font size="4">Melissa will research Round Up calls for local businesses to continue fundraising efforts.</font></div><div><font size="4">1st-Jean, 2nd-Andrew, all were in favor.</font></div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div><div><font size="4">Important May Dates</font></div><div><font size="4">Walk for Sight 5/16</font></div><div><font size="4">State Convention 5/30 from 8:30 -5:00</font></div><div><font size="4">Randolph Shepard event tentative date 5/16</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">Walk for Sight 2026</font></div><div><font size="4">Deb announced details for the Walk for Sight fundraising event, along with Future in Sight (FIS).</font></div><div><font size="4">Kelley\u2019s company will match up to $5,000.00</font></div><div><font size="4">Dennis\u2019 company will also match; we must collect money and pay Dennis directly. </font></div><div><font size="4">Please fundraise; we need $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 to receive the 50/50 split with FIS, or our collaboration for the shared funds would be at risk.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">State Convention May 30th, 2026</font></div><div><font size="4">Event to be held in the state room.</font></div><div><font size="4">No rooms available for overnight stay at the Grappone Center.</font></div><div><font size="4">The box lunch was approved and set at $20.00 per box, with options for a veggie, roast beef, turkey, or chicken sandwich, chips, and a piece of fruit.</font></div><div><font size="4">The registration fee to attend is $10.00 </font></div><div><font size="4">A small $5.00 upcharge for drinks, for a total of $35.00 per person, can be paid via PayPal, by mailing a check to Fred Foournier, or at the door.</font></div><div><font size="4">The affiliate will pay for the continental breakfast.</font></div><div><font size="4">Fred will send out an email for us to start registering for the event and paying for our lunches.</font></div><div><font size="4">Tentative speakers: Marily Green, NLS Library, Sugar House Treats Maple Farm, Dale & Bill storytelling, Steven Porrier cane development (Sideways Light & Swords), Omni Ballet demo, and possibly Democracy Live.</font></div><div><font size="4"><div>Is everyone interested in the Squares game? Raffle items are needed!</div><div><br></div><div><div>Other news</div><div>Scott joined us from the Carol Center. This is a learning & training center for the blind- OT, braille, and more.</div><div><br></div><div>Next meeting to be held Saturday, April 18, 2026</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></font></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br></div></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div></body></html>