[NFB-NM] Fw: San Juan Chapter Meeting Agenda for Sept. 17

[Tonia Trapp]

Greetings Everyone,

Come join the San Juan Chapter on September 17, 2026 to learn about Non-24 from our special guest speaker Shauna Jatho.

San Juan Chapter

The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

Regular Meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2026

Via Zoom meeting

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AGENDA

1.     Socializing time opens at 6:30p.m. Meeting will follow promptly at 7p.m.

2.     Call to order:

3.     Roll call (Mamie Becenti)

4.     Special Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho

Topic: Having Trouble Sleeping? It might be a condition called “Non-24”

5.     NFB Pledge: (Will be read by Mamie Becenti)

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 the Constitution.

6.     NFB Belief Message: (Will be read by Marsha Deschilly)

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 aspiration of all blind people.

7.     Approval of September agenda (read by Melanie Redhouse)

8.     Minutes from last meeting: (read by Mamie Becenti)

9.     Treasurer's report: (by Nathalie Martin)

10.    Presidential Release: (played by Gitana Curtis)

Link: https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-08/presidential_release_september_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3

11.    Philosophy Segment

Topic: (None due to having a guest speaker)

12.    Unfinished Business

a.     Pizza 9 Update- Naomi Yazzie

b.     Lockstreet Eats Update-Marino Redhouse

c.     Legislative Committee Update- Naomi Yazzie

13.    New Business

a.     Amend San Juan Chapter's Constitution to remove language about using a secret ballot

b.     San Juan Chapter Criteria to attend NM State Convention to receive stipend, Amount:

c.     Fundraiser Table at State Convention

d.     Action Auction Donation Amount:

e.     Door Prize Donation Amount:

f.     Blind Equality Achievement Month

14.    Announcements (if any):

a.     State Convention (October 23-25, 2026 at Sheraton Uptown)

15.    Birthdays:

a.     Nathalie Martin (Sept. 19)

16.    Plan for the next meeting: October 15, 2026

17.    Meeting adjourned:

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Melanie Redhouse

NFBNM San Juan Chapter President

Phone: (505)419-7168

Email: nfbsanjuanpresident at gmail.com<mailto:nfbsanjuanpresident at gmail.com>

The National Federation of the Blind

Website: www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>

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