[il-talk] chicago minutes december 2016

[David Meyer]

NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER

 

MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2016

 

The meeting was called to order by Second Vice-President Jemal Powell at
12:00 noon.

What's Happening: Bob Widman asked that we keep Congressman Danny Davis in
our prayers. Melisa Fuller will be graduating from her business program on
January 8. She will be beginning a business venture next year. Mary Grunwald
will be beginning a program at L.A Fitness. There were 23 people present.

Presidential Reports: Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to have
a National Presidential release. In state Presidential matters, Denise Avant
reported on the following. The dates for Washington Seminar will be January
30 through February 2, 2017. Patti Chang, Steve Hastalis, David Meyer and
Jemal Powell will represent the Chicago Chapter. The next state board
meeting will take place via conference call on December 15 at 7:00 PM. The
call-in number is 641-715-3275 with the code being NFBI, (6324.) Brian
Mackey is now our new webmaster. Denise thanked Byron Lee for the many years
of service he gave in this capacity. The Illinois Scholarship application is
now on the website. Students have until March 31, 2017 to get their
applications in. Please let students know about both the National and the
state scholarship programs.

 

Treasurers Report: Steve Hastalis gave the treasurers report for the third
quarter of 2016. Beginning balance July 1, $5,294. Income, 1,684. Expenses,
300. Ending balance, September 30, $6,678. The report was approved as
presented.

Secretary's report: It was moved and seconded to approve minutes of the
September 2016 meeting. The motion carried.

Under old business, Chairman Powell mentioned that Games Night would occur
immediately following the January 2017 chapter meeting. The cost for this
fundraiser is $25. All participants will enjoy salad, soda and pizza. If you
have a favorite game, please bring it. Please have reservations into David
Meyer by January 9. 

NFBI Raffle. Winners of the 2016 raffle were as follows. Geovani Franchaese
$200, Bob Meyer, $300 and Gordon Kent, $500.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

David Meyer, Secretary

 

 

David Meyer, NFB of Illinois

Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine