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

Wed May 21 18:13:11 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: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 4:22 PM
Subject: May 27, 2025, At Large Chapter Meeting Invitation

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

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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:  <mailto:nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com/505-672-9626> 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 <https://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

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

505-672-9626

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