[Rose_City_Chapter] May 2026 Agenda

Wed May 13 04:22:31 UTC 2026

Link to the agenda-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mb0oK9qaRuSMEPaKq9YPd12QxPuESzvNOqDrQm2yGKQ/edit?usp=sharing

Subject: Rose City Chapter Meeting Agenda

What: Rose City Chapter Meeting

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026

One 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific time

Where: Capital One Cafe

625 South West Broadway

Portland, Oregon

Virtual Meeting: The Zoom link will be sent out soon.  Only to be used with
prior authorization as the NFB is encouraging everyone to participate in
the In-person meetings.

Please plan to arrive by 10:15 for the 50/50 drawing

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   Call to order: 10:30am
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   Treat for next meeting provided by: Julia
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   NFB Pledge and Belief Statement: Abby
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      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.

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   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.

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   Introductions / Ice breaker – Who’s new?  What is one great program that
   you use that you would recommend to others in the blind community? ie: “be
   my eyes”, etc. Would you be able/ willing to give a short 5-10 minute
   presentation in the future?
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   Minutes of the last chapter meeting
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   Treasurer’s report- Joy
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   Guest speaker: Stephanie
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   Current NFB Presidential Release – We encourage everyone to listen to
   President Riccobono Podcast. Open discussion to follow.
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      https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases
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   Presidential Topics
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      Planning for the state convention:
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         Transportation
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         Food
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         Gifts/ Raffle Item
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      “Outreach Committee”- Julia volunteered.  We need at least 2-3 more
      volunteers.
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      Committee Reports- using the follow criteria:

    1    Remind us of the purpose

    2    Members of the committee?

    3    When did you meet and what was discovered (outcomes)?

    4    Are there any current recommendations to discuss?

    5    When/ where is the next meeting?

Committees:

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   Location search committee- Tracy, Jeff and Mayra
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      Using a text message thread
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      No recommendations yet
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      Contact Tracy to join the committee thread
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   Fundraising/ activities committee- Rick, Joy and Julie Culack
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      Meeting was last Saturday
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      Purpose- find activities and fund raising
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      Suggestion-
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         schedule a trip to the airport
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         Open mic night (revolution hall?)
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         Serving lunch to the homeless
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         Karaoke
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         Outdoor activities: Rafting, Walking
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         Rick to contact Lynsay about the movie
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         National Chicken dance day
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         Next meeting:
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         Conventions committee/ state activities- Marcie, Stephanie, Alice
         (the state chair) and Abby Griffin and Tracy, and Rod

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   National convention
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      July 3 through July 8, 2026  Austin, Texas
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      In-Person Registration for the 2026 NFB National Convention
      <https://nfb.org/registration>.
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         Online in-person registration is $25 dollars per person, plus $85
         dollars per banquet ticket. The online registration deadline
is Saturday,
         May 31. Registration will be available on-site, but rates will
         increase.
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         Registration includes the access to the biggest event of the year,
         the mobile app, and timely convention news and communications.
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      Virtual Registration for the 2026 NFB National Convention Virtual
      Experience <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=640>.
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         The Virtual Experience registration fee is $10 dollars.
         Registration includes access to the mobile app and the
opportunity to win
         door prizes.

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   50/50 drawing- Rose City Chapter
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   Other items-
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   Tracy, VIP points of interest:
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      Protecting Education, Employment, and Independent Living Programs for
      the Blind (Word)
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      https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Protecting%20Education%20Employment%20and%20Independent%20Living%20Fact%20Sheet.docxAccess
      Technology Affordability Act (Word)
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      https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Access%20Technology%20Affordability%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docxBlind
      Americans Return to Work Act (Word)A
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      https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-12/2026%20Blind%20Americans%20Return%20to%20Work%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docxdjourn

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   Gathering after this chapter meeting:  606 SW Broadway
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   Next chapter meeting – Saturday, June 20, 2026
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