[Rose_City_Chapter] February 21 meeting agenda

Fri Feb 20 18:29:32 UTC 2026

Greetings.
I am unable to attend this weekend, but hopefully, things will be better next month. Unfortunately, this is the weekend I need to be out of town to prepare for an engagement we have next month, so we are still rehearsing and working hard. If I can call in, I will. If not, then I will see you next month, as long as it is not on the 14th, and I can make sure and pay dues as well.
Don't give up on me. This hevent has been planned for months in advance, and we try and meet when all three of us has a free weekend. It happens to end up falling on meeting days though, but it is hard to not do something that takes two days over something that takes two hours.
See all of you soon.
Jim

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[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 ] Warmly, Tracy Boyd MA CMHC, LPC, NBCC,  QMHP "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir

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