[IL-Talk] minutes for may at large meeting

[Patrick Olson]

Thanks Dave.
    I would appreciate the Zoom meeting information so that I can attend.

Sincerely,
      Patrick Olson

On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 4:31 PM David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> At Large Chapter
>
> Minutes of meeting held Sunday, May first, 2022
>
> The meeting began at 7:09 PM. Members Present: President David Meyer,
> Vice President Linda Hendle, Secretary/Treasurer Bill Reif, Marilyn
> Green, Leslie Hamric, Kyle Chellino, Danny Mandrell, Yvonne Agyarko,
> Pat Olson, and Jemal Powell. Visitors: Eileen Truschke, Michal Nowicki,
> and Ken Schad.
>
> Kyle moved, and Linda seconded, that approval of the April minutes be
> tabled. The motion passed.
>
> Bill, Dave and Debbie Pittman prepared an application by which past and
> current Chapter members can apply for assistance to the NFB National
> Convention provided through funds recently obtained through our popcorn
> fund raiser. Our treasury is now $1,413.16, consisting mostly of funds
> so raised. Those who need an application or assistance in completing it
> can call Dave Meyer at 708-606-7091 or email him at
> datemeyer at mychero.net. The application will also be made available via
> the il-talk or IABS-talk listserves. Leslie suggested that people shop
> sites including orbits.com, travelosity.com, cheaptickets.com or
> through United or Southwest directly. She also reminded dog users
> planning to fly to convention that it is now necessary to complete an
> application that will allow them to bring their service dogs. One must
> also be completed for the return trip. Dave mentioned the Southwest
> Airlines has a number through which persons with disabilities can
> register. Jemal mentioned that for those who may not want to pay the
> over $300 air fare from Chicago, Amtrak's  City of New Orleans still
> serves the area.
>
> The April Presidential Release was not presented as its information is
> now dated. The May Presidential Release will be presented live on
> Monday, May 2nd and will be available on the web.
>
> Marilyn presented the State Presidential Report. Chappel applications
> for National Convention financial assistance are available at
> www.nfbofillinois.org and can be submitted through midnight tonight.
> Convention Registration deadline is May 31st. The registration deadline
> for either the Marriott or the Sheridan is June 1st.
>
> The NFBI face-to-face Board Meeting will be August 27th at the Chicago
> Marriott Naperville. State convention will be 10/29 through 10-30 2022.
> There will be some preconvention activities. Further details will be
> distributed as plans develop.
>
> Chicago bell will be June 18th through the 29th, with the springfield
> bell August first through the fifth. BELL at Home runs concurrently
> with Chicago BELL.  Debbie is still looking for participants and
> mentors for each program. Those interested in helping will need to
> submit to a background check if they have not had one in the past year.
>
> Discussion of chapter contributions was deferred to our June meeting,
> by which time we know whether anyone is seeking assistance to National
> Convention.
>
> Next meeting will be Sunday June fifth at 7:00.
>
> Bill moved, and Marilyn seconded adjournment which happened at 8:03.
>
> Respectfully Submitted,
> Bill Reif, Secretary
>
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Sincerely;
     Patrick Olson
     309 235-8074