NFBI Board

President

Denise R. Avant
Phone: 773-991-8050
Email: davant1958@gmail.com

First Vice President

Deborah Kent Stein
Phone: (773) 203-1394
Email: dkent5817@att.net

Second Vice President

David Meyer
Email: datemeyer@sbcglobal.net

Secretary

Glenn Moore
Email: gmoore3rd@gmail.com

Treasurer

Patti S. Gregory-Chang
Email: pattischang@gmail.com

Board Members

Bill Reif
Email: billreif@ameritech.net

Marylou Grunwald
Email: mgrunwald@sbcglobal.net

Adrienne Falconer
Email: afalc2@gmail.com

Cathy Randall
Email: chr47@mchsi.com

Steve Hastalis
Email: steve.hastalis@gmail.com

Patricia Olson
Email: moonriver@mchsi.com

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois does not speak for the blind, it is the blind speaking for themselves.

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July 23, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 23, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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July 29, 2017

Chicago Chapter Picnic July 29, 2017 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lincoln Park Zoo, Landmark Cafe, Chicago
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July 30, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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July 31, 2017

Springfield BELL Academy July 31, 2017 - August 4, 2017 Springfield YMCA
For info or to volunteer please email
PattiSChang@gmail.com

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August 5, 2017

Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change) August 5, 2017 @ 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: 641-715-3273 code N F B I.

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August 6, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading August 6, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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At Large Chapter Meeting (641-715-3273 code 6324) August 6, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 6324 ( N F B I )
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August 11, 2017

NFBI will have a Table at One-Touch Conference August 11, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chicago
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August 12, 2017

Four Rivers Chapter Meeting August 12, 2017 @ 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).

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Chicago Chapter Meeting August 12, 2017 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S. Wabash, Chicago, http://exchequerpub.com/menu/
meetings chaired by Chapter President Debbie Stein.

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Chicago Chapter fundraiser: Sox vs Royals August 12, 2017 @ 6:10 PM - 7:10 PM Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
IL-Talk post: http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/il-talk_nfbnet.org/2017-April/016122.html
Guaranteed Rate field info: http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/cws/ballpark/index.jsp

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August 13, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading August 13, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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IABS Board Teleconference (code IABS) August 13, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 712-770-8004 code 238004
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August 20, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading August 20, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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August 26, 2017

F2F (Face to Face) Board Meeting August 26, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
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August 27, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading August 27, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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September 1, 2017

Deadline to Request Assistance to Attend State Convention September 1, 2017
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September 2, 2017

Final day to RSVP for Oktoberfest (or to cancel without obligation to pay $25 admission) September 2, 2017 PattiSChang@gmail.com
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Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change) September 2, 2017 @ 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: 641-715-3273 code N F B I.

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September 3, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading September 3, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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Denise Avant

Saturday July 22nd, 2017

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Friday July 21st, 2017

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Friday July 21st, 2017

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Sincerely,
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Friday July 14th, 2017

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Monday July 17th, 2017

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Saturday July 15th, 2017

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Saturday July 15th, 2017

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Saturday July 15th, 2017

Hello everyone!
Well, it’s almost that time again. We will be starting a new book for our LIFE Braille reading group!
Wouldn’t this be a good time to brush up on your Braille? Come join us on Sunday, July 23rd, at 5 p.m. Please call 641-715-3273. Code 5433.
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Robert Hansen

Saturday July 15th, 2017

Hello everyone.
This is an exciting time in the LIFE Group. We will be finishing our current book; Daddy’s Little Girl this Sunday, July 16th, and starting a new one next Sunday, July, 23rd. We will start on page 411. time is at 5. Please call 641-715-3273. Code 5433. Hope you ordered your new book; Two Dead Girls, by Stephen King.
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Friday July 14th, 2017

Anyone having trouble getting to the NFB Talent show from the link? They must be having technical difficulties. I'll keep trying! ... See MoreSee Less

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