[NFB-NM] Fw: At Large Chapter Agenda January 2026

[Tonia Trapp]

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Tuesday, January 27,2026 (4Th Tuesday of each month)

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Contact Information:

Janet Montoya, President

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

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


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



2. NFB pledge: Frank Maestas, VP

     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: Rafael Aguirre, 1st board member

    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 November 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

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

8. Presidential Report

nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/presidential_release_january_2026_chapter_version.mp3<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/presidential_release_january_2026_chapter_version.mp3>

9.Guest Speaker, Martin Gallegos/ The NFB Is Our Tree of Life 10.  Committee Reports

        a. Membership, German Benitez, chair

        b. Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, chair

11. New Business

        a. Calendar

        b. Washington Seminar

        c. Courtesy Rules of Blindness (attached)

12. January Birthdays

13. Open Discussion (Next meeting February 24th)

14. Adjourn



Helpful Links:



Washington Seminar

Washington Seminar | National Federation of the Blind<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar>



Please share any ideas for the Courtesy Rules of Blindness to: communications at nfb.org<mailto:communications at nfb.org>.

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

505-672-9626

Live the life you want.

www.nfbnm.org<http://www.nfbnm.org/>






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