[NFB-NM] Fwd: 2026 March At Large Chapter Agenda and minutes

Fri Mar 20 00:48:50 UTC 2026

*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: Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 18:07
Subject: Fwd: 2026 March At Large Chapter Agenda and minutes
To: Tara Chavez <nfbnm.president at gmail.com>

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From: Janet Montoya <nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Subject: 2026 March At Large Chapter Agenda and minutes
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, March 24, 2026 (4Th Tuesday of the month)

Social time starts at 6:30 pm

Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm

Mountain Standard Time (US and Canada)

The purpose of the NFB

Per our constitution
<https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution>, the purpose
of the National Federation of the Blind is to serve as a vehicle for
collective action by the blind of the nation; to function as a mechanism
through which the blind and interested sighted persons can come together in
local, state, and national meetings to plan and carry out programs to
improve the quality of life for the blind; to provide a means of collective
action for parents of blind children; to promote the vocational, cultural,
and social advancement of the blind; to achieve the integration of the
blind into society on a basis of equality with the sighted; and to take any
other action which will improve the overall condition and standard of
living of the blind. http://nfb.org/brand

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 960 0974 2920

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Contact Information:

Janet Montoya, President

Email: nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

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

1. 7 pm Call to Order, Janet Montoya, 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 January 27th meeting minutes. (attached)

    Approval of the February 24th meeting minutes. (attached)

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

8. Presidential Release
nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-02/presidential_release_march_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3

9. Speaker, Jedi Moerke Topic of discussion: The importance of using
mobility tools such as a white cane or guide dog for safety, self-advocacy,
confidence and independence.

10.  Committee Reports

        a. Membership, German Benitez, chair

        b. Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair

        C. Legislative, Larry Lorenzo, Chair

            1. Orland Marez

11. New Business

        a. Leadership seminar April 17-18 for affiliate and chapter board
members and invited members (Leadership seminar: $325, for transportation
if requested/needed)

        b The National Federation of the Blind National Convention will be
held July 3-8, 2026, in Austin, TX.  Link:
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention-prep

(National Convention, First Timer,  air fare: $250)

12. March Birthdays:

13. Open Discussion (Next meeting April 28)

14. Adjourn

Helpful Links:

1.  Fundraising | National Federation of the Blind
<https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders/chapter-eight-fundraising#General%20Information>

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

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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

nfbnm.alc.president at gmail.com

505-672-9626

Live the life you want.

www.nfbnm.org

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

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

Leadership seminar: $325, for transportation if requested/needed

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

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