[IL-Talk] at large january minutes draft II.
David Meyer
datemeyer at mysero.net
Fri Jan 28 14:48:39 UTC 2022
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
At Large Chapter
Minutes of meeting held Sunday January 2, 2022
The meeting convened at 7:03 PM. Attending: President Dave Meyer,
Secretary Bill Reif, Marilyn Green, Gina Falvo, Pat Olson, Patrick
Olson, Debby Pitman, Linda Hendle, Danny Mandrell, Ken Schad, Eileen
Truschke, Yvonne Adjarco, Janna Hergert, and Kyle Chellino. Leslie
Hamric joined during the meeting program item. Kyle reported that his
grandfather recently passed away due to Covid-19. Gina and others
mentioned they enjoyed the New Years Eve Zoom chat that took place that
evening and would love to see it happen this coming New Years Eve.
Marilyn presented the State Report. Room registration for the NFB
National Convention to be held at the Marriott New Orleans are now
open. Address: 555 Canal near the Mississippi and the French Quarter.
The Sheridan across the street will be the overflow hotel, and will
house the Exhibit Hall. Room rate at both is $109 for singles and
doubles and $119 for triples and quads. To reserve at the Marriott,
call 800-654-3990. Applications for the National and state Scholarship
programs are now open. Applications are due by 11:59 PM eastern on
March 31 for national, and 11:59 PM central on March 31 for state.
Marilyn also discussed the Midwest Student Seminar scheduled March
18th at the Holiday Inn Ohare. Room rate is 109 per night, and seminar
registration is $100 which includes three meals. Details are on our web
site. Students between ages 14 and 22 can request DHS assistance,
provided they have open cases. We also plan to conduct the BELL
programs, in person, in Chicago and Springfield this summer, all in
addition to the Bell At Home program National will be conducting. Those
wanting more information or who may wish to mentor or otherwise assist
can contact Debbie Stein, dkent5817 at att.net. Janna said there is a need
for such programs in the Quad Cities area, and commended Patric Olson
for the work he has been doing. Marilyn concluded with mention of the
upcoming hybrid Washington Seminar beginning on February 7th. Denise,
Dustin Kather, Mary Grunwald and student Teresa Farvray will be going
to Washington, with others participating virtually.
Kyle move, and Linda seconded, that the minutes of the December 2021
meeting be approved, amended to reflect Cathy Randalls attendance. the
motion passed.
Debbie Pittman introduced the program item, a demonstration of many
features of the Amazon Echo presented by the Ohio affiliate's Community
Service Committee and a speaker identifying himself as Sam, host of The
Blind Life youtube channel with over 700 videos. He works as the
Assistive Technology Program manager at a low-vision center inKentucky.
About 20 minutes of the presentation were presented. Dave invited
attendees to email him at datemeyer at mysero.net for a link to the entire
presentation.
Due to the length of the meeting, Dave deferred discussion of possible
chapter fund raising to the February meeting and asked that
participants think about possible ideas.
There was no old or new business. the next meeting is scheduled for
Sunday February 6th at 7:00 PM. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Reif, Secretary
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