[NFB-NM] FW: At Large Chapter Meeting reminder

Tue Apr 22 16:29:08 UTC 2025

Best wishes,

Tonia Trapp, secretary

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

From: Janet Montoya <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 7:20 PM
Subject: At Large Chapter Meeting reminder

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder of our meeting tomorrow. Agenda is pasted below.

 Please Join the

At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Social time starts at 6:30 pm

Meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm

Mountain Standard Time (US and Canada)

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920

Passcode: ALCNFB

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Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920

Passcode: ALCNFB

contact Information:

Janet Montoya, President

Email: nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> 

Phone: 505-672-9626

1. 7pm Call to Order, Janet Montoya, President

2. Rollcall and Introduction of Guests, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres.

 3. NFB pledge: Nicky Zolomon

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.  

   4. National Federation of the Blind Belief Message: Mary Nix

    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 characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day 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. 

5.           Approval of the agenda 

6.           Approval of the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes  

7.           Treasurer’s Report, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres   

8.           Presidential release for chapter meetings, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres

nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/03-2025/presidential_release_april_2025_chapter_version.mp3 <http://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/03-2025/presidential_release_april_2025_chapter_version.mp3>  

9.           Guest Speaker: Frank Maestas, Vice President

    Topic: The Importance of Diversity

10.  Committee Reports

a.           Membership, German Benitez, Chair

b.           Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair

c.           Legislature, Larry Lorenzo

12. Birthdays for April 

 13. Open discussion, next meeting will be held May 27, 2025 

 14. Adjourn 

Resource material:

https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Login

Low Vision Children's Story Books! – Inside Ability Books

https://eyeslikemine.org/

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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

 <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com> nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

505-672-9626

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