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

[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*




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From: Janet Montoya <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 17:51
Subject: At Large Chapter Agenda January 2026
To: Tonia Trapp <NFBNewMexicoSecretary at gmail.com>, Tara Chavez <
nfbnm.president at gmail.com>


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*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. 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

*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
<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

505-672-9626

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