[NFB-NM] At Large Chapter agenda for October 23, 2026

[Tonia Trapp]

Please join the At Large Chapter of the

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Date: Friday October 23,2026

Time: 1:30-3:00 pm

Place: Albuquerque State Convention Registry room



Come early and buy your 50/50 raffle ticket from Laci.

Winner will be announced at the end of the meeting.



Contact information:

Janet Montoya

Phone: 505-672-9626





1.     1:30 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, Sec/Tres

5. Approval of today’s agenda.

6. Approval of the August 25,2026 meeting minutes, see attached

7. Approval of the September 22,2026 meeting minutes, see attached

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

9. Speaker: Pablo Zavala Jimenez.  Pablo will discuss how attending the Alamogordo Orientation Center has impacted his life and how the skills he learned help him live a more independent life and be more successful.

10. Presidential Release: nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-10/presidential_release_october_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-10/presidential_release_october_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3>



11.  Committee Reports

a)     Membership, German Benitez, chair

b)     Fundraising, Laci Reynolds-Harmon, chair: Thristan Tucker, Co-chair

c)     Legislative, Orlando Marez, Chair



12. October Birthdays:



13. Open Discussion (Next meeting Monday, November 16-election)

14. Adjourn
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Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President

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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