[il-talk] Chicago minutes draft 2.

Wed Oct 11 10:43:18 UTC 2017

Szlyk per their web site.
S z l y k

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I believe Janet Szlyk spells her name S z ly k.  I have seen her name a few times.  Just a minor correction.

Robert H

On 10/10/2017 11:40 AM, David Meyer via IL-Talk wrote:
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> NFBI CHICAGO CHAPTER MINUTES
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> MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
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> President Steve Hastalis called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. The
> meeting began with a recitation of the NFB Pledge. Steve then read the one
> minute message.
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> What is Happening
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> Steve Hastalis will be having surgery to remove prostate cancer. Denise
> Avant is now a member of the National Board. She retired from the Cook
> County Public Defenders Office on August 31. Joey Green is at his first
> Chapter meeting. Zachary Dreicer is looking for a host family for the coming
> year. He will graduate from college in September. Mary Grunwald's stamina is
> continuing to improve. The initial count revealed that 22 members were
> present.
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> Program
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> Jemal Powell and Steve Hastalis presented a program on tips and tricks which
> are useful when traveling in Chicago. Topics discussed were how to find an
> address. Even numbered addresses are on either the North or West side of the
> street. Odd numbered addresses are located on either the South or East side.
> We then discussed the route to the Changs house where our October fest will
> occur. President Hastalis mentioned at the close of the program that Jemal
> is the chairman of the state transportation committee and he is the
> vice-chair. We were invited to contact them for any assistance on
> transportation matters.
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> State Presidential Report
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> Denise Avant, state President reported on the following items. The state
> convention will occur on October 27-29 at the Chicago Naperville Marriott
> Hotel in Naperville. National President Mark Riccobono will be the national
> representative. Presenters include Sharon Ruda from the Illinois State
> Library, Martin Wilde, an audio describer of plays, Janet Sczlic from the
> Chicago Lighthouse, and Paul Rink, who operates the Free Legal clinic at the
> Lighthouse. One must call the hotel to make reservations. Room rates are
> $104 nightly, regardless of the number of occupants. Reservations must be
> made by October 6. One may register online through October 13. October 13 is
> also the deadline to submit requests for special meals as well as
> resolutions. The above mentioned items should be submitted to Patti Chang.
> Her email address ispattischang at gmail.com. Anyone wishing to go to
> Washington Seminar will need to have their application into Denise by
> December 1. Please send todavant1958 at gmail.com. Everyone was encouraged to
> sign to our list serves. They can be found atwww.nfbnet.org. There is one
> for students and one for the affiliate. Bob Gardner will be contacting
> members to schedule appointments with Congressmen to discuss our issues. The
> film Do you Dream in Color will be shown on Friday, October 6 at the Chicago
> Cultural Center. Time of the event is 6:30 P.M. We need to do all that we
> can to promote this event.
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> We now have 26 present.
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> National Presidential Release
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> National President Mark Riccobono reported on the following items.
> Regulations for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act have been enacted.
> This enactment occurred on September 5. If one wishes to donate for the
> purpose of hurricane relief in Texas, please send donations to the NFB of
> Texas. Gift cards to major retailers are most welcome. Target, Walmart,
> Amazon.com and Bed Bath and Beyond were specifically mentioned. Cards for
> Uber and Lift are also welcome. One may send a check to the NFB of Texas at
> 1600 East Highway 6 Suite 215, Alvin Texas 77511-2595. You may call
> President Norma Crosby at 281-968-7733 or via email atncrosby at nfbtx.org.
> Vera Kemp Brooks passed away in July. Tom Lye who was responsible for
> training UPS volunteers for convention also passed away. Josephine deWall
> was born on August 20.
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> Denise Avant mentioned that Illinois will be featured in the Recipes column
> in the next few months. She is requesting that we send her recipes that she
> will forward to Gary Wunder for this column. Secretaries' Report. The
> minutes were approved with the following correction. Meet in Meet the blind
> month was spelled meat rather than meet.
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> We now have a balance of $5,148.09.
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> There was no old business. In new business, Jemal mentioned that there will
> be significant changes on the Metra Electric line from Chicago to University
> Park beginning on September 11. Ken Staley mentioned that he heard from the
> Chicago Bulls who asked him if we might schedule a fundraiser with them.
> Tickets can be had for $30 each. He had no information on pricing for
> particular games.
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> The next board meeting will occur on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 P>M> via
> teleconference. Please call 641-715-3273 and use the access code "Chicago"
> (2442246.)
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> The meeting adjourned at 2:56 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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