[Rose_City_Chapter] February 21 meeting agenda

[tracy boyd]

[Subject: 		Rose City Chapter Meeting Agenda 
What:		Rose City Chapter Meeting
When:		Saturday, February 21, 2026
			10:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific time
Where:		Capital One Cafe
625 South West Broadway
Portland, Oregon
Virtual Meeting:	Call in number: 605-313-5622  
Meeting code: 868-1404
Or
One tap mobile:  6053135622,,,8681404# 

Please plan to arrive by 10:15 for the 50/50 drawing 
Call to order
NFB Pledge and Belief Statement:
NFB Pledge - I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.

NFB Belief Statement - The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the thing that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.
Introductions / Ice breaker – Who’s new? Have you ever testified in front of a senator or in congress? If not: given the opportunity, what would you like to testify about in front of congress?
Minutes of the last chapter meeting

Secretary nominations/ vote. Must attend meetings.
Discuss of Roberts Rules of Order
Treasurer’s report
Guest speaker: None
Presidential Topics
Follow-up on Committees
Location search committee
Fundraising/ activities committee
Conventions committee/ state activities
Cottage Grove Trip
National convention 
July 3 through July 8, 2026  Austin, Texas
If you would like financial assistance for national convention, your request for assistance is due by March 6, 2026. Please send financial requests to , Link start, president at nfb-oregon.org, Link end, 
Or contact President Stephanie Mcgarry 541-653-9153
In your request letter, pl please include whether or not this is your first time attending, what you hope to get out of going to convention, what you hoped to bring back to your Chapter and to the affiliate.
Thank Yous and Recognitions
50/50 drawing
Other items
Current Presidential Release – We encourage everyone to listen to President Riccobono Podcast. 
https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/transcripts/presidential-release-556-january                                                           
Tracy, VIP points of interest:
Protecting Education, Employment, and Independent Living Programs for the Blind (Word)
https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Protecting%20Education%20Employment%20and%20Independent%20Living%20Fact%20Sheet.docxAccess Technology Affordability Act (Word)
https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Access%20Technology%20Affordability%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docxBlind Americans Return to Work Act (Word)A https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Blind%20Americans%20Return%20to%20Work%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docxdjourn
Next chapter meeting – Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Warmly,
Tracy Boyd MA CMHC, LPC, NBCC,  QMHP
"We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir