[il-talk] may 2016 chicago chapter minutes second draft
Deborah Kent Stein
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A correction for Rebecca Schmidt's organization is TransAmerica.
Robert H
On 6/6/2016 10:46 AM, David Meyer via il-talk wrote:
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO CHAPTER MINUTES
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> MEETING OF MAY 14, 2016
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> The May 2016 meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of
> Illinois Chicago Chapter was called to order by President Debbie Stein at
1:05 P.M.
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> What's Happening?
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> Breanna Lillyman started a new job in the past month. Michal Nowicki
> finished his first year of law school and will be interning with a
> judge in San Diego. Bob Widman turned 70. Ken Schad lost a close
> relative. Eileen Truschke announced that Linda Hendel's husband is
recovering from surgery.
> Howard Wilson will be the first alternate in his weight class in judo
> at the upcoming paraolympics. He is hoping to take part in a
> tournament in Manchester England. Mary Grunwald is recovering from an
> illness. She is attending her first meeting in several months.
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> Secretaries Report
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> It was moved and seconded to approve minutes for the March 2016 meeting.
> They were approved as presented.
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> Presidential Reports
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> National Presidential Release
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> Mark Riccobono, President, National federation of the Blind reported
> on the following items. We were all urged to attend the upcoming
> National Federation of the blind convention. It will take place June
> 30 through July 5. Those wishing to preregister for the convention
> must do so soon. A new website for blind parents is under
> construction. The url will be www.blindparents.org. This website will
> include resources for blind parents, as well as mentoring
> opportunities and information on the legal rights of blind parents.
> Federationists are asked to visit the site and give feedback on the
> available resources listed, as well as providing other useful
> resources. Send your feedback to parenting at nfb.org. We may also choose to
participate in a mentoring program for current and potential blind parents.
> You may share ideas on parenting by calling 410-659-9314, EXT 2466. We
> have reached a settlement with the Uber Corporation. Uber drivers will
> now have to confirm that they have read the company policy on service
> animals, and they must serve passengers with service animals as they would
anyone else.
> Uber will create a system to allow passengers to complain more easily,
> and will deal with each complaint within a week of its filing.
> Resolutions are now being accepted for the convention. Please send
> resolutions to chairman Sharon Minecki two weeks prior to the convention.
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> State Presidential Report
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois President Denise Avant
> reported on the following. We will have a social event at the National
> convention on July 1 at 9:00 P.M. in a lounge on the lower level of the
convention hotel.
> All four scholarship winners from last year will be attending this
> year's National convention. It is anticipated that our caucus will
> occur on July 2 at 7:30 A.M. The location will be announced. We were
> all encouraged to attend the resolutions committee meeting. Jemal will
> cover the legislative and Jernigan fund meetings. Steve Hastalis will
> also attend the legislative meeting. Denise is now selling Jernigan
> raffle tickets for $10 each. Those who buy will be eligible to win a
> trip to next year's convention plus $1,000. Tickets will be available
> through the state caucus. Francisco Chang will be managing our banquet
> tickets this year. Reservations are now being taken for the 2016 State
> convention which will take place October 28-30 at the Naperville
> Marriott Hotel. One may apply for financial assistance for the state
> convention through the Chappell-Dennis fund. Applications must be into
> President Avant by September 1. Our face-to-face meeting will occur at
> the convention hotel on Saturday, August 27. You may call in at
> 641-715-3273 and use the code "NFBI" (6324). We will be selling instant
raffle chances at the National and State conventions. We will also conduct
an online raffle.
> Prizes will be as follows. First prize, $500, second prize, $300 and
> third prize, $200. The student division is selling laptop bags for $25
> each. We are encouraged to help the students in this effort. Debbie
> Stein mentioned that we had a very successful Spring seminar in April.
> She thanked all of those who helped to make this seminar a success. We
> have two Bell Academy programs this year. The Springfield Bell program
will take place July 11-15.
> The Chicago Bell program will begin on July 25. Anyone wishing to
> volunteer to become a mentor should talk to Patti Chang. Those wishing
> to submit a theme can email denise at davant1958 at gmail.com, or call
773-991-8050.
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> Treasurers Report
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> Steve Hastalis gave the treasurers report for the first quarter of 2016.
> Beginning balance, January 1, $6,634. Income, 812. Expenses, $570.
> Ending balance March 31, $6,876. The report was approved as given.
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> A head count revealed 32 members present.
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> Committee reports
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> Fundraising: Ken Staley reported that ticket orders were still being
> taken for the White Sox fundraiser on August 6. Orders will be taken
> through May 15. Howard Wilson thanked everyone who helped to make the
> Beggars fundraiser a success. This year's fundraiser is the best one
> we have ever had with beggars.
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> Membership: Robert Hansen suggested that those who are responsible for
> making fan out calls be sure to call five to seven days prior to the
> meeting.
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> There was no old business.
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> In new business, Ken Borst mentioned that there used to be a task
> force on economic and employment issues for people with disabilities.
> An organization, Disabled Americans Want Work Now (Dawn), is working
> on getting a resolution to resume this task force. This resolution has
> been proposed by Alderman Maldonado. (R 516-565.) Dawn is hoping to
> have this resolution passed in July. We will look at this resolution
> and discuss it at the next meeting. Those wishing for more information
> may contact Rene Luna at
> 312-640-3108 or 773-530-4299. Denise mentioned the Blast Conference
> which will occur May 17-20. A number of people will be speaking
> including President Riccobono, John Gordon, Bureau Chief, Illinois
> Bureau of Blind Services and denise Avant. We will have a table at this
conference as well.
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> President Stein then went on to talk about the possible closing of the
> Chicago Talking Book Center. This topic was initially taken up by the
> state board in February. At that time, the board chose not to take a
> position on this matter. Since that time, several chapter members have
> expressed concern over this possible closing. Debbie pointed out that
> this subregional library got a lot of traffic from patrons for the purpose
of placing book orders.
> Additionally, the library features and maintains a computer lab with
> software which makes these computers accessible to blind patrons.
> Following much discussion where opinions were stated on both sides of
> the issue, it was moved and seconded that the Chicago Chapter support
> the Chicago Talking Book Center by asking that it remain open. The
> motion carried with minimal descent.
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> Program
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> Our program this month featured Rebecca Schmitt a financial consultant
> from Pay America. The aim of this company is to help individuals
> become financially independent. Rebecca mentioned that there is a lack
> of information in traditional education concerning how to manage
> money. Pay America works with many insurance companies in order to
> help its customers get the best possible insurance premiums for them.
> Among other things, people should invest at least some of the money
> they have as a result of paying lower tax rates. For example, in 1944,
> the wealthiest individuals in the United States paid 94% of their
> money into taxes. Presently, the highest tax rate is just over 39%.
> Those preparing for retirement should find a way to invest in their
> own pension. This could mean among other things, opening a Roth IRA,
> One should also be mindful of debt, doing what they can to pay off
> credit cards each month. One may also put money into index funds. The
> key to investing is to diversify a portfolio, by investing in a
> variety of financial vehicles. Rebecca invited all of us to take a
> business card and possibly make an appointment with her in order to
> find out how to improve their financial situation. One may call her at
708-674-1641 Or email her at Rebecca.advisor at gmail.com.
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> Elections
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> The following individuals were elected to offices and board seats for
> the coming year. President, Debbie Stein. First Vice-President, Patti
Chang.
> Second Vice-President, Jemal Powell. Secretary, David Meyer and
> Treasurer, Steve Hastalis. Board members are Denise Avant, Gina Falvo,
> Marco Giannotti and Howard Wilson.
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> The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 P.M.
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> Respectfully Submitted,
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> David Meyer, Secretary.
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> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
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> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
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