[il-talk] chicago minutes april 2017

Thu May 25 03:00:54 UTC 2017

Gina,
I'm sorry you will not be able to attend National convention this year. However, your health is what is most important. Hopefully with prayers and good medical care, you will come out of this situation just fine.

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Subject: Re: [il-talk] chicago minutes april 2017

Hats off to you David meyer for doing an excellent job as secretary. I can't imagine filling your shoes. It's a hard job. I won't be attending national convention because I'll will getting eye injections in my right eye. I went to my retina doctor on May 10. I have bleeding behind my right retina; I received my first injection and I go back June 14 for another injection. Things have been rough but hopefully will get better. Gina Falvo

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> On May 23, 2017, at 10:43 PM, David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
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> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
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> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER
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> MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2017
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> Chicago Chapter President Debbie Stein called the meeting to order at 
> 1:00 P.M.
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> Introductions-What’s Happening: Gina Falvo has spent the past several 
> months caring for her mother. Joan Porter broke her ankle in two 
> places and is recovering in the hospital. Ken Staley’s youngest 
> brother passed away due to cancer. Eileen Truschke’s sister passed 
> away with bone cancer. She also announced that she and Ken Schad have 
> been together for 40 years. Howard Wilson is now cancer free. Gary 
> Jones has received a new guide dog. David Meyer reported that Teresa 
> has cancer in her colon and possibly in the lymph nodes as well. She is receiving chemotherapy at this point.
> 
> There were 28 members present.
> 
> Program A: David Meyer talked about what is going on in state legislation.
> HB2626 the Parental Rights for the Blind Act passed out of the 
> Judiciary Civil committee in March. It must go before the full house. 
> Dave asked President Stein to read a letter she wrote advocating for 
> the passage of this bill. Prior to reading the letter she mentioned 
> that anyone wishing to use the letter under their signature could do 
> so.  Several members encouraged all of us to call or write our 
> legislators for the purpose of gaining support for this bill.
> 
> Several members agreed to write letters to legislators. Finally, 
> President Stein asked that we solicit the support of family members 
> and friends for this issue.
> 
> Secretary’s Report: Because of the brief amount of time that minutes 
> were available for everyone to read, it was moved seconded and passed 
> to dispense with the minutes this month with the idea that they along 
> with the minutes for April would be approved at the June meeting.
> 
> Program B: Mary Grunwald presented a program where she encouraged all 
> of us to be visible. She pointed out that not only would it help us 
> individually to get outside to do things, it also makes us as blind 
> people visible to the public. Being blind and visible educates the 
> public, as well as affording each of us the opportunity for improved physical health.
> 
> Treasurers Report: Steve Hastalis gave the treasurers report for the 
> first quarter of 2017. He reported the following. Beginning balance, 
> January 1, 2017, $5,587. Income, $688. Expenses, $630. Ending balance 
> as of March 31, 2017, $5,645. The report was approved as given.
> 
> Presidential Reports:
> 
> National Presidential Release, Mark Riccobono, President, National 
> Federation of the Blind reported on the following items. We have 
> available a number of print Kernel books available. Individuals or 
> chapters may order them a case at a time, with each case consisting of 
> 50 books. The following books are available. Oh Wow, Safari, Reaching 
> for the Top in a Land Down Under, Not Much of a Muchness, The Lessons 
> of the Earth, Imagine and Celebrate. These books may be ordered 
> through the Independence Market. The Jernigan Institute staff is now working on the tenth anniversary Youth Slam.
> We are looking for artistic representations to use to advertise the 
> Youth Slam which will occur this summer. The exhibit must include a 
> current National Federation of the Blind logo, the phrase National 
> Federation of the Blind Tenth Anniversary Youth Slam, and it must be 
> “stem” related. The file must be a high resolution PdF or ETF file. 
> All submissions must be in by April 28.The winning design will be illustrated on Youth Slam Tea shirts.
> Nominations for the Blind Educator of the Year award must be into the 
> committee chairman, Dr. Eddie Bell by May 1.Nominations may be emailed 
> to him at ebell at latech.eduPresident Riccobono encouraged all of us to 
> stay abreast on federal legislation. We have been asked to oppose 
> HR620 as it would significantly weaken the Americans with Disabilities 
> Act. The Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act has been 
> introduced in the house as HR1772 by Congressman Phil Roe of Tennessee 
> and Joe Courtney of Connecticut. The Access Technology Affordability 
> Act has been introduced as
> HR1734 in the house and as S732 in the Senate. The Time act has been 
> introduced as HR1377. There is currently an opening in the 
> Governmental affairs Team. If you are interested in this position, 
> please send your resume and cover letter to 
> officeofthepresident at nfb.org. Jeff Kearsey passed away on April 2.
> 
> State Presidential Report: Denise Avant, President of the National 
> Federation of the Blind of Illinois reported on the following items. 
> We have submitted an application for a Bolotain Award on behalf of our 
> Freedom Link program. Our student Seminar will occur on April 22. The 
> official flyer is now on the website. One may register either online 
> or at the door. The seminar will take place at the Holiday Inn Midway. 
> The National Convention will occur in Orlando Florida on July 10-15. 
> President Avant encouraged all of us to attend if possible. If one 
> wishes for financial assistance for the convention, they may apply to 
> the Chappell-Dennis fund. Applications must be into President Avant by 
> May 1. They may be emailed to her at davant1958 at gmail.com. Denise will 
> have Jernigan tickets to sell at the June meeting. The cost of each 
> ticket is $10. The winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2018 National convention plus $1,000.
> We will have Bell programs in Chicago and Springfield following the 
> convention. If you are interested in volunteering for these 
> activities, you may email Patti Chang at pattischang at gmail.com. 
> Finally, Denise is looking for a convention theme for the state 
> convention. Please send any ideas to davant1958 at gmail.com.
> 
> Fundraising Committee: Ken Staley reported that our Beggars Pizza 
> fundraiser will occur on April 19 at the downtown location, 310 South 
> Clinton Avenue, Chicago. Please hand in a flyer with your order and 
> Beggars will give us 20% of the bill, excluding tax and gratuity. The 
> White Sox fundraiser will occur on August 12, featuring the Sox VS Kansas City. The cost is $30 per ticket.
> Orders must be in by May 1. They may be emailed to David Meyer at 
> datemeyer at sbcglobal.net or you may call him at 708-606-7091.
> 
> Old Business: Steve Hastalis mentioned that the next CTA ADA Advisory 
> Committee will take place at CTA headquarters on Monday, April 10 at 
> 1:00 P.M.
> 
> New Business: Bill Reif mentioned that we have six cosponsors for hb2626.
> There will be a Transportation Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 
> 19 at
> 7:30 P.M. Call 641-715-3273 and use the code transit, (8726748.) The 
> July picnic will occur at the Landmark Café, Lincoln Park Zoo on 
> Saturday, July 22.
> 
> Elections: The following individuals were elected to offices and board 
> positions for the coming year. President Steve Hastalis, First 
> Vice-President Patti Chang, Second Vice-President Jemal Powell, 
> Secretary David Meyer and treasurer Marco Giannotti. Board members are 
> Denise Avant, Howard Wilson, Gina Falvo and Melisa Fuller.
> 
> The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 P.M.
> 
> Respectfully Submitted,
> 
> David Meyer, Secretary
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