[il-talk] Blackhawk Chapter Newsletter For June

[Robert Gardner]

HAWK TALK

 

The monthly newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

 

 

June 4, 2009

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

 

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com      

 

 

THIS MONTH'S MEETING CANCELLED

 

Our June meeting was to be a picnic at the Gardners'.  Due to the death of our grandson and the resulting family commitments, we have cancelled that event.

 

Bob and Nancy thank the Blackhawk Chapter and its members for their prayers, gifts, and expressions of sympathy.  We also thank you for our daughter, Abby, and our son-in-law, Brian.  

 

 

 

 

 

LAST MONTH IN REVIEW

 

Our last meeting was held on Saturday, May 9.  We enjoyed a luncheon at Bennigan's Restaurant in downtown Rock Island. About five or six adventurous souls took part in a group-ride on the bus from the Moline bus terminal to the restaurant. Pitney was the only four-legged participant.  We enjoyed a nice meal and visiting with each other.  Harold Palash, our chapter's most senior member (87 on June 11th), was our guest speaker.  He told about what it was like in the early days of the Federation. The chapter honored Harold by presenting him with an uncirculated Louis Braille silver dollar.

 

 

FUND RAISING

 

BIRDIES FOR CHARITY

 

Chip in for your chance to win!

Once again, the Blackhawk Chapter will participate in this great fund raiser. Our chapter will receive every penny of pledge donations we collect from this fund raiser -- plus a bonus (10%) from the Birdies for Charity Fund.

 

 

 

HOW IT WORKS

 

Make a one-time flat donation, or pledge one cent or more per birdie.  After the tournament (July 7-13), you'll be mailed an invoice of your pledge amount due.

AND . . .

Guess the number of birdies made by the Tour Pros during the tournament for your chance to win the grand prize, a 2009 Chevy Malibu Hybrid !  Other contest prizes include a John Deere riding mower, tickets to any AirTran destination, a John Deere walk-behind mower, a WaterPark car wash 26 week VIP package, and over 100 other great prizes!

 

SO . . .BE A BIRD . . . CHIP IN TO WIN!

 

 "Birdies" forms will be available at any chapter gathering. Those wanting additional forms to give to friends should contact Lois Montgomery at 762-3414. Please talk to your family, friends, and neighbors about "Chipping in for your Charity!"  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  Remember to fill out a pledge for yourself, too! 

 

AS A SPECIAL INCENTIVE, THE PERSON COLLECTING THE MOST PLEDGES WILL BE AWARDED A PRIZE OF $25!  

 

 

 

 

LOUIS BRAILLE COIN RAFFLE

 

In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a commemorative Louis Braille silver dollar.  The coin, issued as a collector's item, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille code, the method used by the blind to read and write print copy.  

 

An uncirculated Louis Braille silver dollar can be purchased for $33.95 by going to the website, www.usmint.gov.  $10 of that purchase price will go to the National Federation of the Blind to promote Braille literacy.  

 

However, you have another option to obtain a Louis Braille commemorative silver Dollar.  Our chapter is raffling off one of the coins as a fundraiser.  One chance is $1 or 6 chances for $5.  The drawing will be held at our chapter swim party on July 18.  See Lois Montgomery to purchase chances.  

 

 

BIRTHDAY CORNER

The following members will be celebrating birthdays: 

          

         June 10 - Cindy Hines

              11 - Harold Palash

              12 - Pat Olson

 

         July  4 - Belva Thorpe

               6 - Cheri Jirele

          

       August 15 - John Statz

              23 - Dave Jirele

              25 - Joanne Lasley

              31 - Jo Ellen Riordan

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

July 3-8:  NFB National Convention in Detroit.  Please consider going to this great NFB event.  Contact Bob Gardner for more details.

 

July 18 :  Swim party at the Montgomery's.  We will gather poolside at 3 PM, then enjoy pizza and soft drinks later.  Those attending are asked to donate $5 toward the cost of this event.  

 

PLEASE NOTE

 

There will be no regular Chapter meetings or mailings of Hawk Talk during the months of July and August. We will keep you informed of special activities during those months.

 

 

 

 

RECIPE CORNER

 

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

 

 Broccoli-Rice Casserole 

  

  from Jo Ellen Riordan

         

      1 pkg. broccoli

      3/4 stick margarine

      1 med. onion, diced

      1 can of cream of mushroom soup

      1 8oz. jar cheese whiz

      1 cup minute rice, uncooked

       

      Melt margarine, in skillet. Add onion and broccoli. Cook on low heat. Put in the can of mushroom soup and add jar of cheese whiz, cook until cheese whiz is melted. Stir in 1 cup minute rice and pour into a casserole dish.  Bake at 350º for 1/2 hour. 

       

      This is very yummy for the tummy.