[NFB-NM] Fwd: May 27, 2025, At Large Chapter Meeting Invitation

[Tara Chavez]

*Tara Chavez, President*



*National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico*

*NFBNM.President at gmail.com <NFBNM.Treasurer at gmail.com>*

*505-328-3349*




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Janet Montoya <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 20, 2025 at 16:21
Subject: May 27, 2025, At Large Chapter Meeting Invitation
To: Tonia Trapp <NFBNewMexicoSecretary at gmail.com>
CC: Tara Chavez <nfbnm.president at gmail.com>


*Please Join the **At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind
of New Mexico*

*Tuesday, May 27, 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*

*https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96009742920?pwd=aUpWQ2srVCtUTDEwd2RsM2lmOU1uQT09*
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96009742920?pwd=aUpWQ2srVCtUTDEwd2RsM2lmOU1uQT09>



*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 <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com>*

*Phone: **505-672-9626* <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com/505-672-9626>



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

*2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres.*

*  3. NFB pledge: Caroline Coon*

*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: volunteer*

*    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 April 22, 2025 meeting minutes   *

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

*8. **  2025 Board Chapter budget, Janet Montoya, ALC President*

*8.a. **The following budget was proposed by the fundraising committee and
accepted by the ALC board on May 15th.*

*Beginning Balance 4423.45*

*BELL** $500.00*

*       State Convention $250.00*

*Affiliate College Scholarship** $250.00*

*PAC Plan** $15.00/mth, for remaining 8 mths =$120*

*Travel**   $900.00*

*ALC college student education support** $150.00 each. Up to 3 students.*

*(criteria: paid members of ALC, In good standing and within 6 mths provide
a copy of college registration.)*



*   Total expenses: 2470 *

*    Ending balance $1953.45 *



*9. **  Presidential release for chapter meetings, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres  *
nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-05/presidential_release_may_2025_chapter_version.mp3

*10.   **Philosophy discussion: Shopping*

*  Facilitator, Adelmo Vigil*



*11.  Committee Reports*

*        a.  **Membership, German Benitez, Chair*

*        b. **Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair*

*        c.  **Legislature, Larry Lorenzo, Chair*

*12. BELL Academy, Craig Cooper, Lead Teacher*

*13. May Birthdays: Solidad, Nicky*

*14. Open Discussion*

*15. Adjourn*



*NOTE: Virtual Convention registration Link*

*July 8-13*

National Convention Virtual Experience | National Federation of the Blind
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/national-convention-virtual-experience>

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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

505-672-9626

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