[IL-Talk] [IABS-Talk] At Large chapter meeting minutes-March 2021

[Leslie Hamric]

I have three corrections. First, Linda Hendle's name was spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is Hendle. Second, I was present at the March meeting, I just came in a bit late. Third, there was no indication as to when our next meeting will be taking place written down in the minutes. If I recall, the next meeting is on April 6 at 7 PM central and this is when   elections will be held. Is this correct?
Leslie


Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

> On Mar 28, 2021, at 8:45 AM, Marilyn Green via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Illinois at Large Chapter Meeting March Notes:
> The meeting is called to order March 9, 2020 at 7:07 P.M. The people
> who attended the meeting are Ellen Bartelt, Marilyn Green, Denise
> Avant, Dustin Cather, Dave Myer, Cathy Randle, Debby Pitman and Linda
> Hindle. Members went around and shared what they are thankful for
> since the last meeting. Many members are thankful they got their
> shots. Debby Pitman led everyone in the NFB pledge.
> Programing: Denise Avant and Dustin Cather attended the meeting to
> discuss Washington Seminar. Illinois had nine people who were on the
> seminar team. We were able to meet with all of our congress members,
> but Mary Miller. We are still trying to get a meeting with her office.
> There are four issues this year dealing with excessive. Access
> Technology Affordable Act. This bill has been introduced in the house
> as HR 431. Illinois has eight co-signers for this bill. The other
> three issues the NFB are looking for a congress person to support the
> issues.
> National Presidential Report: Registration for national convention is
> open. The cost is free this year because it is virtual. Maryland will
> be hosting the convention. More information about convention will be
> on the web site soon. This month a bill was passed that all moving
> cars have to make noise. Debby Stein did a lot of work on this bill.
> BELL applications are out for families to apply. The program is for 4
> to 12 years old. There will be 3 sessions during the summer.
> State Presidential Report: Debby Stein is the person to reach out to
> if you want to be a mentor for BELL. We had a state board meeting on
> February 21 with the members. The state is working on a virus help
> plan for members look for that soon. Midwest Seminar will be taking
> place March 19, and 20. Registration has already closed. The topic
> will be diversity and inclusion. The deadline for the national and
> state scholarships is March 31, at midnight.
> Old and New Business: There was not any new or old business. Meeting
> ended at 8:50 P.M.
> Signed Ellen Bartelt will be on the web site soon. You do not have to
> go to a separate form to register to vote. You can do it on the form.
> Today is a bill being place into law that all cars must make noise
> when they move or stop. Debby Stein did a lot of work on this bill.
> BELL applications are out for students across the country who are 4 to
> 12 years old. This year BELL will be done at home again. Students will
> receive boxes in the mail. This is an exciting program for blind
> students to work on their braille. There will be 3 BELL sessions
> during the summer.
> State Presidential Report: Debby Stein is the person to reach out to
> if you would want to be a mentor for BELL this summer. Both the state
> and the national scholarships are due on March 31 at midnight. We had
> our last board meeting on February 21 for our members.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Marilyn Green, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> 312-343-8396
> www.nfbofillinois.org
> 
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