[il-talk] chicago minutes april 2017

Thu May 25 12:22:17 UTC 2017

Thanks Denise. Gina

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> On May 24, 2017, at 9:54 PM, denise avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Gina,
> I am sorry to hear that you will not be able to come to convention. I always look forward to your presence there. But it is important that you take care of your health first. We of course will be thinking of you.
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> Denise R. Avant, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> Live the life you want.
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> From: IL-Talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gina Falvo via IL-Talk
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> Cc: Gina Falvo <falvog52 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] chicago minutes april 2017
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> 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
>> 
>> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
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>> 
>> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER
>> 
>> MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2017
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Chicago Chapter President Debbie Stein called the meeting to order at 
>> 1:00 P.M.
>> 
>> 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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