[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 1, 2010

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

 

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com

 

THIS MONTH'S MEETING

 

We will meet on Saturday, June 12, at 1:30 PM, at the Gardners' home at 106 First Avenue in Hampton, Illinois.  A Blackhawk Chapter board meeting will be held at 1 PM prior to our regular meeting.  This will be an open board meeting, and all chapter members are welcome to give their views on the issues.  

 

Our regular meeting will start around 1:30 PM.  This month, as we meet at the Gardner's along the Mississippi, we will talk about mobility using the long white cane.   We will provide some training if desired, and we will have plenty of extra canes.  For those interested, we will do a few travel routes around town or down into Empire Park.   

 

After the meeting, we'll have an early supper - meat, beverages, and tableware will be provided.  If you would like to bring a side dish to share, that would be great. We should have a good time eating, visiting, watching the bikers go by, and enjoying the boats, geese, and pelicans out on the river. Feel free to invite a friend to come with you.  Hope you can come.  Keep your fingers crossed for good weather, but we will meet as planned at the Gardners, rain or shine.  

 

For those taking the #10 East bus to Hampton, talk to Bob about directions to the Gardner home.  Bob will also be willing to meet people at the bus stop in Hampton and walk with them to his house.    

 

LAST MONTH IN REVIEW

We gathered last on May 10th at Bennigan's Restaurant in Rock Island for a luncheon meeting.  About 25 people were in attendance, with 7 chapter members riding the MetroLink bus to Rock Island from Moline to practice their mobility skills. Guests included Linda and George Villa from the NFBI Chicago Chapter, and Linda Gimble, her husband, and their puppy-in-training, 11 month old Nalia. We had a shortened meeting, a great lunch, and lively conversation.  A great time was had by all!!!

 

 

 

FUND RAISING

 

"BIRDIES FOR CHARITY 2010"

 

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 pledged 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 5-11), 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 2010 Chevy Camaro !  Other contest prizes include a John Deere riding mower, $500.00 Gift Certificate on AirTran, 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 the chapter meeting. 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! 

 

And, two persons within our chapter -- the one who collects the largest number of pledges, and the one who raises the top amount of money with their collected pledges -- will each win $25!  

 

BIRTHDAY CORNER

The following members will be celebrating birthdays:                          

             June 10 - Cindy Hines

                  11 - Harold Palish

                  12 - Pat Olson

              July 4 - Belva Thorpe

                   6 - Cheri Jirele

                  25 - Mary Randolph

           August 15 - John Statz

                  25 - Joanne Lasley

                  31 - Jo Ellen Riordan

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

July 3-8:  NFB National Convention in Dallas.  Please consider going to this great NFB event.  It's been said that this convention changes people's lives, and I believe it.  Contact Bob Gardner for more details.

 

July ??:  Possible group outing.  More details later.

 

August 14??:  Tentative date. Annual swim party.  More details later.

 

October 8-10:  NFBI State Convention in Springfield, IL, at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel.

 

December 11: Blackhawk Chapter Christmas Party at Christ United Methodist Church in East Moline.  More details to come later.  Save this date! 

 

 

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

  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rhubarb Dream Bars

 

Crust:

2 Cups flour

3/4 Cup powdered sugar

1 Cup butter (softened)

 

Mix together and press into 9 x 13" pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes

until light golden brown.

 

Filling:

4 eggs

2 Cups sugar

1/2 Cup flour

1 Cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Beat together until well blended. Stir in 5 cups chopped rhubarb. Pour over

crust.

 

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.