[il-talk] Blackhawk Chapter Newsletter For October

Wed Oct 6 17:12:32 UTC 2010

HAWK TALK

The monthly newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

October 6, 2010

Editor:  Nancy Gardner

Contact Info:  Robert Gardner, President

 (309) 755-8085

 rngard1061 at mchsi.com 

Time to get out those sweatshirts, jackets, and sweaters !  It is getting chilly outside.  But, it will be nice and cozy at the South Moline Township Center for our next chapter meeting.  Get the date marked on your calendar and make plans to join us - you'll be glad you did !

THIS MONTH'S MEETING

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 16th. at 1:30 PM, at the South Moline Township Center at 637 17th. Avenue in East Moline.  Our meeting date is one week later because of the NFBI State Convention.  

Our program this month will feature the reading of a short story from an NFB Kernel book.  The story will be about aspects of blindness, and we will discuss the story after the reading.  

We will also hold elections for all chapter officers at our October 16 meeting.  There are seven officers:  president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and three board members.  The president and vice-president must be blind, and a majority of the officers must be blind.  To be nominated for an office, the person being nominated needs to be present at the meeting.  If you are interested in becoming an officer but are unable to attend the meeting, you should contact Bob Gardner to discuss the matter.  

LAST MONTH IN REVIEW

Lois led a discussion on the topic 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?  We had a good discussion of possible solutions to everyday problems.  Many of our questions focused on travel.

CELEBRATION TIME 

Blackhawk Chapter members, Linda Jasper and Don Carey, "tied the knot" on Saturday, September 18.  We wish them much happiness and joy.

BIRTHDAY CORNER

The following members will be celebrating birthdays: 

      October - We have no birthdays this month.

     November  

5      Linda Jasper Carey

25 Jay Miller

FUND RAISING

You should have received your BIRDIES FOR CHARITY pledges in the mail.  Please send in your pledge as this is our largest fund raising event of the year.  The money received from Birdies for Charity, for example, makes it possible to have our Christmas Party in December with only a minimal charge to attendees.

Our top pledge-getter, both in number AND in dollars, was Donna Miles!  Donna was presented with $25 for each category, for a total of $50.  Congratulations, Donna !

  YOUNKER'S COMMUNITY DAY . . . Coming on November 13th. - Coupon books were given out at the September meeting and will be available again at our October meeting.  The books are $5.00 each - the Blackhawk Chapter gets to keep this total amount.  Please buy a booklet(s) for yourself and ask your friends and family to participate - everyone will get their initial $5 back(there's a $10 coupon in the booklet) plus the savings they receive from the coupons, OR they can consider their $5 as a donation to the chapter.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October  8-10:  NFB of Illinois state convention in Springfield.  For more details go to the website, www.nfbofillinois.org.

October 11:  Lois and Beth will be selling coupon books at Younker's from 12-2.  If you would like to choose a date to sell booklets at Younker's, call Pat Olson at 1-309-593-2692.

October 16:  Date of our October chapter meeting. The date has been changed because of the state convention. (Our regular meeting date is the second Saturday of each month.) At the October meeting we will be electing officers for the coming year.  Please plan to attend.

November 13:  November chapter meeting

December 11: 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 ($6 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.  

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

The following recipe is from Pat Olson.  She made these for our September chapter meeting.  They were delicious.  Thanks, Pat!

Butterscotch Bars

1/2 c. butter                                    2 c. flour                                 

 ¼ t. salt
2 c. packed brown sugar                  

 2 t. baking powder
2 eggs                                           1 c. shredded coconut
1 t. vanilla                                     1 c. chopped walnuts

In 2 qt. saucepan melt butter over low heat.  Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar.  Add eggs one at a time.  Add vanilla.  
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.  Add to brown sugar mixture.  Add in coconut and nuts.  Spread in 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 inch pan.  
Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes  ( lightly brown).  Cut into bars while warm; remove from pan when cool.  Makes 36 bars. 

Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book
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