[IL-Talk] september minutes second draft

[David Meyer]

NFBI At Large Chapter
Minutes of Meeting held Sunday September fifth, 2021

Members Present: President Dave Meyer, Marilyn Green, Leslie Hamric, 
Secretary Bill Reif, , Debbie Pittman, Danny Mandrell, Maurice Tanter, 
Yvonne Agyarko. Guests: Presenter Jeanetta Price, Missy Hagan, Cam eel 
Richardson, and Brian Patton.

The meeting opened with a what is happening in which members could 
share successes, health concerns or other things they want to share. 
Danny mentioned that his sister and niece have both developed covid-19. 
Debbie had 3 great nephews and a niece who had covid-19 but are now well.

Jeanetta Price, who is the three-time elected President of the NFB 
Community Service Division and owns the nonprofit company  Blind Girl 
Magic,  presented regarding the way in which her company started 
through t-shirt sales. The company offers one-on-one training through 
Jeanetta and volunteers in social skills, adjustment-to-blindness, and 
technology skills. She plans to soon expand beyond t-shirts to many 
other products with similarly positive inspirational messages. Jeanetta 
can be contacted via phone or text at 4 0 9-3 4 4-1 0 0 5 or via email 
at the1andonlyprice.jeanetta at gmail.com.

Dave led the Chapter in reciting the NFB Pledge.

The minutes of the meeting held Sunday August first 2021 were read 
through the zoom screen sharing option and approved as amended. One 
amendment will clarify that chapter dues are two dollars per year. 
Marilyn moved, and Linda seconded, a motion to again table presentation 
of the May meeting minutes until Secretary Reif received further 
information necessary to establish attendance and other information 
documenting who attended and what happened. The motion passed.

Dave reported that the September Presidential Release was not yet 
available in a form he could play.

Marilyn presented the State Report, thanking those who attended the 
August 28th Board Meeting in Lisle. She reminded people our convention, 
which is themed stronger than the pandemic,  will take place October 
22nd through 24th at the Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel. The online 
registration form is accessible and should be completed there. Those 
needing assistance can contact Marilyn at 3 1 2-3 4 3-8 3 9 6 Patti 
Chang at 7 7 3-3 0 7-6 4 4 0, or Dave Meyer at 7 0 8-2 0 9-1 7 6 7 home 
or or 7 0 8-6 0 6-7 0 9 1 cell. Those paying by check should send it to 
Treasurer Michal Nowicki, 5128 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago 60656. Marilyn 
encouraged people to pay At Large dues through the form, which would 
pay their Chapter membership through December 31, 2022. We had not yet 
been assigned a national or an IABS rep. Debbie is working on the 
Braille is Beautiful script and can be contacted at 7 7 3-2 0 3-1 3 9 
4. Registration deadline is October 7, after which convention 
registration moves from $5 to $20 and $5 is added to the cost of each 
meal, including the banquet. Finally: Marilyn  mentioned the Boards 
adoption of Covid-19 protocols, including a requirement that a negative 
test result be emailed to pattischang at gmail.com within 72 hours of convention.
Dave asked about the At Large Pizza Party. Marilyn said we are 
negotiating with the hotel for a buffet or a Grab and Go meal option 
Friday night because the hotel restaurant will be extremely understaffed.

The State Board, having won last years Battle of the Chapters, has 
chosen fight songs as the theme. The At Large Chapter voted to perform 
Eye of the Tiger. Dave will mail the lyrics to At Large Chapter members 
whose emails he has. Others should contact him at datemeyer at mysero.net.

Next Chapter Meeting is set for Sunday October 3rd at 7:00 PM. 
September Presidential Release and October if available will be played then.


Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Reif, Secretary