[NFB-NM] At Large Chapter agenda for October 24

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Please join the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico. We will meet in person at the NFB NM Convention.  

Location: Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown  

2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE  

Albuquerque, NM 87110 

 

Day: Friday, October 24, 2025 

Time: 1:30-3:00 PM

Room: TBD 

 

Note: Don’t miss out on the 50/50 raffle at the meeting 

 

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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 

 

Contact Information: 

Frank Maestas, Vice President 

1-619-417-9989 

 

1. Call to Order, Frank Maestas, Vice President 

 

 2. 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.  

  3. National Federation of the Blind Belief Message:  

    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. 

4.  Roll Call and Introduction of Guests, Jamie Sibson 

5. Approval of the agenda.  

6. Approval of the September 23, 2025 Meeting minutes 

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

8. Presidential Report  <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-09/presidential_release_october_2025_chapter_version.mp3> nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-09/presidential_release_october_2025_chapter_version.mp3 

 

9. Topics of Discussion: 

     a. Resilience, Jedi Moerke 

     b. A word of Appreciation, Frank Maestas, VP 

10.  Committee Reports 

        a. Membership, German Benitez, Chair 

        b. Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair 

        c.  Legislature, Frank Maestas, VP  

 

11. New Business: 

        a. Chapter board elections in November 

        b. membership dues for 2026 

 

12. October Birthdays:  

13. Open Discussion (Our next meeting will be November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving.  

14. Adjourn 

 

For more convention information go to  

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