[Iabs-talk] Convention Bulletin

Tue Aug 22 07:58:29 UTC 2017

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF ILLINOIS

2017 CONVENTION BULLETIN 

"STEPPING OUT WITH AUTHORITY"

On October 27, 28, and 29, 2017, enthusiastic Federationists will assemble
in Naperville to renew our dedication in the pursuit of security, equality,
and opportunity for all blind people.  

The site for our convention will be the Chicago  Naperville Marriott, 1801
Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60563 phone (630) 505-4900.  Room rates are $104
per night plus applicable taxes. Please indicate that you are with the NFBI
to get this special rate.  Make reservations by calling  (800) 228-9290.
Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or a one night deposit.
Our cutoff date for reservations is October 6. 

This year's convention will kick off on Friday with our resolutions
committee meeting.  Come learn and participate in our governing process. 

The Resolutions Committee will be chaired by Patti Chang.   ALL resolutions
must be submitted by October 13, 2017.  She  may be contacted at (773)
307-6440 or e-mail at  <mailto:pattischang at gmail.com> pattischang at gmail.com.

IABS IDOL will occur Friday evening.  Those wanting to perform during the
IABS Idol should contact IABS by e-mailing Adrienne Falconer at
<mailto:afalc2 at gmail.com> afalc2 at gmail.com.  Please put IABS IDOL in your
subject line.  

Our general session will convene on Saturday, October 28, at 9 a.m.  During
Saturday's general sessions we will hear a National Report regarding NFB
happenings delivered by our National Representative, President Mark
Riccobono.  His bio can be found at https://nfb.org.  We will hear
presentations on the blind vendor  program  from Donnie Anderson, Chairman
of the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors, the Cane Legal Clinic and
parental rights from  Paul Rink, Director of the Cane Legal Clinic, and  the
tollway project from Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of the Chicago
Lighthouse.  We will also be joined by Quinetta Wade, Director of the
Department of Rehabilitation Services, who will talk about the services for
the blind in our state. Patti Chang, Illinois Liaison for the KNFB Reader
and NFBI board member, Bill Reif, will talk about and demonstrate the KNFB
Reader for Windows . We will have a presentation on audio described plays,
hear from our national representative from the National Association of Blind
Students, and much more.

We will have a Saturday parent breakfast and a Sunday student breakfast.  We
will have both student and parent luncheons on Saturday.  In addition, there
will be a  breakout session for parents of blind children. 

Saturday evening will culminate with our annual banquet, featuring an
inspiring  address from our National Representative, our National President,
Mark Riccobono. We will also see the much-anticipated scholarship awards.  

Sunday morning's general session will begin with Braille is Beautiful and we
will hear from other blind people sharing their experiences.  Resolutions
will be voted on during the Sunday morning session.  Adjournment is
scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 29.

Advance registration for the convention made before October 13 is $5.
Registration after that date or at convention will be $15.   This year you
can register and pay online at  <http://www.nfbofillinois.org>
www.nfbofillinois.org.  If you are mailing your form and payment, the
registration form and fees for breakfasts, luncheon, and banquet should be
sent before October 13 to Patti Chang, Treasurer NFBI 6919 W. Berwyn Ave.
60656, made payable to NFB of Illinois.  Please do not send cash.  

We will host a meeting for parents of blind children at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
The student business meeting will be held on Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m.
These are both breakfast meetings.

Two breakfasts are planned.  Their cost is $10.  We will have two luncheons
for all those interested in student and/or parent issues on Saturday.  The
cost for either luncheon will be $15. The banquet on Saturday night will
start at 7 p.m. and tickets will cost $30.  

Those with special dietary needs for any of the meals should contact Patti
Chang, (773) 307-6440 or  <mailto:pattischang at gmail.com>
pattischang at gmail.com.  The deadline for such requests is October 13.

Kids' Kamp (childcare) will be available on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Kids' Kamp is free to all children ages 3 to 12 who are registered for
the convention. A separate release form must be filled out at time of
registration.

For those needing financial assistance to attend the convention, all
applications must be submitted to President Denise Avant no later than
September 1, 2016  at 3410 N. Lake Shore Dr. Apt. 4L-M, Chicago, IL 60657 or
e-mail  <mailto:davant1958 at gmail.com> davant1958 at gmail.com.  The form to
fill out for financial assistance from the James Chappell and Carmen Dennis
Memorial Fund is available on our web site at
<http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org or one will be mailed
to you upon request.

Federation conventions change the lives of blind and sighted people alike!
Don't miss out on this opportunity for change! Join us for our best
convention yet!  Come and live the life you want!!!

Patti S. Gregory-Chang Esq.

Treasurer

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

pattischang at gmail.com

www.nfbofillinois.orgFollow @NFBI on twitter

Join the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois group on facebook.

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