[IL-Talk] Reminder NFBI State Board Meeting Tonight 7 pm

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Hello all,

This is a reminder that there will be a state board meeting tonight. All are
welcome to call in at 7 pm. Call in number 605-313-4819 Code 6324.

The agenda is below.

 

 

 

 

 

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

Board Meeting Agenda

Date: February 23, 2020

Time: 7 pm

Call In 605-313-4819, Code 6324 or one touch mobile 605-313-4819,,6324 

 

I.                     Roll Call 

II.                   Reports

Approval of Secretary's Minutes - David Meyer sent February 18, 2020

4th Quarter Treasury Report - Patti Chang sent February 18, 2020 

Good news - Donation Patti Chang Treasurer

Update on Grants - Patti Chang and Cathy Randall, 

Sales Update - Marilyn Green

Table At National Convention 

 

III.                 State Programs Update

NFB and NFBI Scholarship Programs - Debbie Kent Stein

Internship - Debbie Kent Stein

Freedom Link - Debbie Kent Stein and David Meyer 

Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning Program - Debbie Kent Stein

Washington Seminar - Marilyn Green

Midwest Student Spring Seminar - Dustin Cather 

Assistance to Downstate chapters for Membership Building 

 

IV.                 National Convention July 14-19 Houston Texas 

Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Applications - April 15, 2020

Chappell Dennis Application - May 1, 2020 

Illinois Volunteers for Independence Market

 

V.                  State Convention October 30-November 1, 2020 Sheraton
Lisle Naperville Hotel  

Suggestions for National Representative

Suggestions for Breakout Sessions

Suggestions for Convention Theme Ideas

Youth Track STEM EQ Program 

Kid Camp

 

VI.                 Old Business 

Advocacy Flier - Michal Nowicki 

Scooter Project In Chicago - Denise Avant

Accessible  Pedestrian Signals Update - Denise Avant

Zoom Conference Call for Affiliate Meetings - David Meyer

VII.               New Business

ABA Resolution 106 - Supporting Amendment of Air Carrier Access Act - Denise
Avant

 

VIII.             Adjourn

  

 

 

Denise R. Avant, Esq.

President,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

773-991-8050

Live the life you want.

 

For more information about NFBI,

Go to www.nfbofillinois.org