[il-talk] Blackhawk Chapter Newsletter

[Robert Gardner]

HAWK TALK

 

The monthly newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

 

 

Nov. 1, 2008

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

 

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com

 

 

 

It's November!  Lots of things going on this month - national election (be sure to get out and cast your vote), Veterans' Day, and Thanksgiving.  Be sure to get out and enjoy this crispy, cool weather.

 

 

THIS MONTH'S MEETING

Our next chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, October 11, at 1:30 PM, at the South Moline Township Center - 637 17th Avenue in East Moline. The program this month will be a discussion of "what if."  What if you were in a particular situation?  What would you as a blind or visually impaired person do?  What if you had to do a certain task.  How would you do it?  The meeting will be led by Lois Montgomery, and we would like everyone to participate in the "what if" discussion.  

 

 

 

LAST MONTH IN REVIEW

 

    At last month's meeting,  we elected officers and board members for the coming year.  The following people were elected : Bob Gardner, President; Lois Montgomery, Vice President; Donna Miles, Secretary; Kathy Abbott, Treasurer; and Patrick Olson, Jay Blanchard, and Don Carey were elected to the board.  A big "THANK YOU" to our past slate of officers and to those who have agreed to serve for the coming year.  We appreciate your willingness to serve.

    Jay Blanchard is back from ICRE Woods.  He, and his friend and new chapter member, Leah, told us about some of their experiences. We also had a NEWSLINE demonstration by Lois Montgomery. 

 

 

 

FUND RAISING

 

 

YOUNKER'S COMMUNITY DAY . . .

Coming November 15th. - Coupon books have been given out at the meetings.  The books are $5.00 each - the Blackhawk Chapter gets to keep this total amount.  Please buy a booklet for yourself and ask your friends and family to participate - everyone will get their initial $5 back plus $5 more with a $10 coupon added to the savings they receive from the coupons OR they can consider their $5 as a donation to the chapter.  Books will be available at our chapter meeting (Nov. 8). Younker's Community Day profits help to offset the expenses of our Christmas Party.

 

50/50 Raffle

      

50/50 raffle tickets are being sold and a winner will be drawn at our Christmas Party.  They are being sold for $1 each or 6 for $5.  You can buy tickets at the chapter meeting.

 

 

BIRTHDAY CORNER

 

The following members will be celebrating birthdays: 

         November 5 - Linda Jasper

                 25 - Jay Miller

                 30 - Ed Matalik

         December 9 - Loretta Beckwith

                 18 - Jay Blanchard

            

          

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

November 15 - Younkers' Community Day

 

December 13 -Blackhawk Chapter Christmas Party & Dinner at Christ United Methodist Church located at 3801 7th. Street in East Moline. Please be at the church by 5:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, and the party will end at approximately  8:30.  You must get your tickets in advance - the last day to get tickets will be December 1st. Tickets will be available at chapter meetings ($5 per person) or by calling Lois Montgomery at 762-3414. We will be having a "Silent Auction" again this year, so donations of homemade goodies would be greatly appreciated.  Please plan to come - guests are welcome. Come for an evening of fun, fellowship, and great food.  You won't want to miss the program - the bell choir from Christ United, The Belles, will be playing for us!

 

 

 

RECIPE CORNER

 

  HELP !!!!  Please submit your favorite recipes.  You can give written recipes to me at the chapter meetings, send them email (address in letterhead), or mail them to me at: P.O. Box 191, Hampton, IL 61256. Thanks! Nancy

 

 

MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE (Most dangerous chocolate cake recipe in the world!)

 

1 Coffee Mug

4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)

4  tablespoons sugar

2  tablespoons baking cocoa

1  egg

3  tablespoons milk

3  tablespoons oil

3  tablespoons chocolate chips  (optional)

   some nuts (optional) 

   Small splash of vanilla

 

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well .  Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in  the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate

chips and nuts (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

 

EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)

 

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?  Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of

the day or night!