[Iabs-talk] Chicago minutes August 2016

Tue Sep 6 05:14:21 UTC 2016

Hey Dave and all,
   Just checking, when will be the next meeting? I am hoping to attend as many as I can this year. Thanks
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> On Sep 5, 2016, at 19:47, David Meyer via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER MINUTES
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> MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2016
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> The meeting was called to order by Second Vice-President, Jemal Powell at
> 1:01 P.M.
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> What's happening: Eileen Truschke mentioned that LeAnn Mayne passed away on
> June 28. Denise avant mentioned that Teresa Meyer is now in remission. Steve
> Hastalis noted the passing of Laura Mannon. There were 21 people present.
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> Program: Jemal introduced the program as a Thought Provoker. The question to
> be discussed was whether or not one should take special accommodations
> offered by the general public?
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> Secretary's report: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes to the
> June 2016 meeting. The minutes were approved with the following correction.
> The July picnic was scheduled for July 23 rather than July 21.
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> Presidential Reports
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> National Presidential Release: Mark Riccobono, President, National
> Federation of the Blind reported on the following items: The NFB EQ program
> is now happening. This is a program where students learn engineering design.
> The Maryland Bell program is occurring simultaneously. We have reached a
> settlement with Pursuant Health of Massachusetts, who has agreed to make
> their kiosks accessible. This is the first company who has made such an
> agreement with anyone. An additional lawsuit has been filed concerning
> inaccessible kiosks in New York. The National Federation of the Blind and
> Google will be doing a Train the Trainers seminar in October on the
> accessibility of Google products. The deadline for applications for this
> workshop is September 2. Questions about this seminar should be directed to
> Clara Vangerven at cvangerven at nfb.org. We should think of activities to do
> during Meet the Blind month which will occur in October. NFB will be hosting
> the general assemblies of the World Blind Union and the International
> Council for the Education of the Visually Impaired. Meetings will occur at
> the Rosen Center Hotel from August 18-25. Several NFB members have passed
> away in the previous month, including Tara Cartie, Ribecca Turley, Harold
> Hayes and Michael, Grandson of Diane McGeorge. and Harley Setterman. James
> Scheehen and Nicole Finchem were married in July.
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> State Presidential Report: State President, Denise Avant reported on the
> following. We had a grate National convention. Our delegation featured all
> of our scholarship winners from 2015 as well as several additional first
> time attendees. Our face-to-face board meeting will occur on Saturday,
> August 27 at the Chicago Naperville Marriott from 9:00 A.M. to approximately
> 3:00 P.M. Lunch will be $20 with a choice of either a turkey sandwich or
> veggie wrap. Convention assistance can be obtained by applying to the
> Chappell-Dennis fund. The form for this application can be found on the NFBI
> website. Application may be emailed to Denise at davant1958 at gmail.com.
> Applications must be in by 11:59 P.M. on September 1. Call your chapter
> President if you need assistance with the form. Our October fest will occur
> on September 17 at the home of Patti and Francisco Chang, 6919 West Berwyn
> Avenue, Chicago. The cost for this event is $25 per person. Reservations are
> due to Patti by September 10. Room rates for the state convention are $104
> nightly. Our national representative will be Joe Ruffalo from New Jersey.
> Hotel reservations must be in by October 7 with pre-registration due by
> October 14. Several agenda items are already set. Our raffle is on the NFBI
> website. Chances are $5 each. There will be three prizes with first prize
> being $500, second prize $300, and third prize $200. Finally, we were all
> encouraged to sign up for the National Preauthorized Contribution Plan, (PAC
> Plan.)
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> Treasurers Report: Steve Hastalis, treasurer, gave the second quarter
> report. Beginning balance, April 1, $6,876. Income, $1,518. Expenses,
> $3,100. Ending balance, June 30, $5,294. The report was approved as
> presented.
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> Chairman Powell then announced the following items. We will vote on proposed
> constitutional amendments in September. Our October activity will be our
> annual read-athon which will occur following the chapter meeting on
> Saturday, October 8.
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> Old Business: Denise Avant announced that we need door prizes for the state
> convention. Please bring items that are easy to carry.
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> There was no new business.
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> The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 P.M.
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> Respectfully Submitted,
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> David Meyer, Secretary
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> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
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> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
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