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Illinois Association of Blind Students Board of Directors

President

Emma Meyer
Cell: 815-735-4714
Email: meyeremma13@gmail.com

1st Vice President

Dustin Cather
Email: cather.dustin@gmail.com

2nd Vice President

Amy Bosko
Email: amy.liz0922@gmail.com

Secretary

Elizabeth Sprecker
Email: rupasprech@att.net

Treasurer

Glenn Moore
Email: Gmoore3rd@gmail.com

Board Members

Kaitlin Ryan
Email: kjoryan99@gmail.com

Ellen Bartelt
Email: embartelt@gmail.com

Ayoub Zurikat
Email: ayoub.zurikat.nfb@gmail.com

Alex Gamino
Email: guppygamino@yahoo.com

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Maurice Paret at the podium during Spring Student Seminar 2019.

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Mark Riccobono delivering keynote at Columbia College during our connections luncheon.

A gentleman in a suit and tie standing on a wooden stage behind a purple and grey podium that says "Columbia College Chicago". Above him are some spot lights on a track line and a taupe curtain behind him.

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Audience from the back of the room. Participants are at round tables. We can also see the head table.

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President Riccobono (second right) is shown with several sponsors and supporters of the event, including left to right, Ed Vitu, Paul Rink, Dr. Janet Szlyk and John Gordon (right). Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

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National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono is shown addressing the NFB session at Columbia College on March 19. Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

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Shown is the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, Denise Avant, (right) introducing the panel members. Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

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Here is a crowd shot of the event. Attendees are shown enjoying their lunches and socializing at the NFB session held at Columbia College on March 19. Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

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Shown left to right are the speakers at the NFB event on March 19: NFB President Mark Riccobono; Nelly Gamino, parent of Alex Gamino and employee of Advanced Group; and Josh Loevy of Loevy and Loevy. Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

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Luke Scriven, assistive technology manager at The Chicago Lighthouse, demonstrates a new device to a session attendee. Photo Credit: Dominic Calabrese

2019 Washington seminar pictures with Jan Schakowski, Steve, Dustin, and Ellen.

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Calendar of Events

June 1, 2019

Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change)

June 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lincoln Library, 326 South 7th, Springfield. in the Carnegie Room South (first floor)

Greater Springfield Area.
Contact chapter president, Bill Reif, for more Info at billreif@ameritech.net or 217-801-2996.
meeting will be accessible also by conference line: 605-313-4819 code N F B I.

June 2, 2019

LIFE Group weekly reading

June 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.
At Large Chapter Meeting (605 313 4819 code 6324)

June 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 6324 ( N F B I )

June 8, 2019

Four Rivers Chapter Meeting

June 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville, IL 62220

Contact chapter president Brian Sumner for more info (ColaBoy1965@gmail.com 618-236-6310).
Chicago Chapter Board meeting

June 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Exchequer Pub (prior to Chapter meeting)
Blackhawk Chapter Meeting

June 8, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hope Creek Care Center, 4343 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, IL

call-in option:
6 0 5-3 1 3-4 8 1 9

code: "HAWK" (4 2 9 5)

Chapter president, Patrick Olson, 309-592-1313
Chicago Chapter Meeting

June 8, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S. Wabash, Chicago, http://exchequerpub.com/menu/

meetings chaired by Chapter President Steve Hastalis (Steve.Hastalis@GMail.com).

June 9, 2019

LIFE Group weekly reading

June 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.
IABS Board Teleconference (code IABS)

June 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 4227 (IABS)

June 10, 2019

NFB BELL Academy - Springfield

June 10, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
First Christian Church 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703

To learn more about NFB BELL Academy and to apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-academy

June 11, 2019

NFB BELL Academy - Springfield

June 10, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
First Christian Church 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703

To learn more about NFB BELL Academy and to apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-academy

June 12, 2019

NFB BELL Academy - Springfield

June 10, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
First Christian Church 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703

To learn more about NFB BELL Academy and to apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-academy

June 13, 2019

NFB BELL Academy - Springfield

June 10, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
First Christian Church 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703

To learn more about NFB BELL Academy and to apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-academy

June 14, 2019

NFB BELL Academy - Springfield

June 10, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
First Christian Church 700 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703

To learn more about NFB BELL Academy and to apply please visit
https://nfb.org/bell-academy

June 16, 2019

LIFE Group weekly reading

June 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

June 22, 2019

Blackhawk Bowling Event

June 22, 2019 @ 11:20 am - 1:20 pm
QC Family Entertainment Center, 4401 44th Ave., Moline, IL

Participants will need to pay $3.49 for shoes and pay for whatever food they want. Lane costs will be covered by the chapter.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact the chapter president, Patrick Olson, at 309-592-1313.

June 23, 2019

LIFE Group weekly reading

June 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

June 29, 2019

Chicago Chapter Bowling

June 29, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Lanes, 2646 West Fullerton, Chicago

June 30, 2019

LIFE Group weekly reading

June 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
605 313 4819 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.