[Iabs-talk] Chicago minutes August 2016

Tue Sep 6 05:49:50 UTC 2016

Hello 
   Thank you! I thought so but just wanted to make sure. Hope to see you there soon.
Sent from my Macbook Pro 13

> On Sep 5, 2016, at 23:44, David Meyer via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Zachary,
> 
> The next Chicago Chapter meeting will occur on Saturday, September 10. The
> location is the Exchequer Pub and Restaurant, 226 South Wabash in Chicago.
> The meeting itself will begin at 1:00 P.M.
> 
> If you wish to join the Chicago Chapter, dues are $5 annually. They may be
> paid at any chapter meeting. Hope to see you there.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: IABS-Talk [mailto:iabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zachary
> N. Griego-Dreicer via IABS-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 12:14 AM
> To: Illinois Association of Blind Students List
> Cc: Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer
> Subject: Re: [Iabs-talk] Chicago minutes August 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 Sent from my Macbook Pro 13
> 
>> On Sep 5, 2016, at 19:47, David Meyer via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER MINUTES
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2016
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The meeting was called to order by Second Vice-President, Jemal Powell 
>> at
>> 1:01 P.M.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Presidential Reports
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Old Business: Denise Avant announced that we need door prizes for the 
>> state convention. Please bring items that are easy to carry.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> There was no new business.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 P.M.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Respectfully Submitted,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> David Meyer, Secretary
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
>> 
>> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
>> 
>> 
>> 
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