[Rose_City_Chapter] Chapter agenda 1/17/2026

[tracy boyd]

Rose City Chapter Meeting Agenda 
What:		Rose City Chapter Meeting
When:		Saturday, January 17, 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 – Tell us your name and number of states you have been to and which one was/is your favorite.
Minutes of the last chapter meeting
Treasurer’s report
Guest speaker: Stephanie McGarry

Presidential Topics
Committees: (examples would be an activity committee; a fundraising committee; a committee to search for interesting speakers to invite; funding raising committee or legislative committee)
Moving away from having virtual attendance
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                                                           

Washington Seminar
Monday, January 26, through Thursday, January 29, 2026. 
At Washington Seminar, our members convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans.
These initiatives, which form the Washington Seminar priorities, are based on the official positions of the NFB adopted at the national convention and can address concerns related to civil rights, educational programs and services, rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment, the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property, specialized library services for the blind, the organization and funding of federal programs, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs, and other timely topics.
Protecting Education, Employment, and Independent Living Programs for the Blind (Word)
Access Technology Affordability Act (Word)
Blind Americans Return to Work Act (Word)Adjourn
Next chapter meeting – Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Warmly,
Vice president, Rose City Chapter,,
Tracy Boyd MA CMHC, LPC, NBCC,  QMHP
"We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir