[il-talk] FW: ICBV Office Update December 21, 2016
denise avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Thu Dec 22 06:31:51 UTC 2016
From: Kathy Ungaro [mailto:icbv at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:02 PM
To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: ICBV Office Update December 21, 2016
ICBV Office Update
December 21, 2016
*1) Calendar of Events
*2) Privatization of Our Rest Areas
*3) Version 2.5 of Sendero’s iPhone GPS
*4) Afraid of Falling on Icy and Snow-Packed Sidewalks?
*5) E-Mailing on Your Apple Divice
*6) AppleVis Community Chooses Golden Apples of the Year
*7) How to Ue Facebook’s Search to Find Anyone or Anything
*8) Hadley New Venture Competition
*9) Hadley Why Community Service? What’s in it for me?
*10) This Week on Eyes on Success
*11) Blind Man Sets Out Alone in Google’s Driverless Car
*12) Broker News Burdette Beckman
Wonderful Pistachios
*13) Broker News Saverino & Associates
Ruiz & El Monterey Calorie Disclosure Information
*14) Broker News Saverino & Associates
Mars Goodness Knows Rebateable Item
*15) RSA Buying Group Information
**1 Calendar of Events
January 14, from 4:00-8:00 PM
Are you looking to reacquaint with old friends, make new friends, or perhaps, just do something to get rid of those January blahs? The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois Chicago Chapter has the activity just for you!
Come join us and play a relaxing or spirited game, engage in a spirited or
relaxing conversation, or, simply enjoy some of the best pizza and salad
that Chicago has to offer. For the low price of $25 you can do all of this
and much more. Besides all of this, you even have the chance to drink an
unlimited quantity of soda without bearing the burden of the extra Cook
County tax.
So, come and join us at Exchequer on January 14, from 4:00-8:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of eppicurian delights. Finally, bring a favorite game you wish to play. You just might find a partner to enjoy that game with you!
Please make your reservations with David Meyer on or before January 7. He can be reached by phone at 708-209-1767 or via email at
<mailto:datemeyer at sbcglobal.net> datemeyer at sbcglobal.net .
Hope to see you there!
David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
SAVE THE DATE
April 18-21. 2016
NAMA and NFBEI/RSA Training in Vegas
>From Terry Smith, NFBEI - Mark your calendars now! The NFBEI and the RSA Management Group will be conducting a half-day training for Randolph-Sheppard stakeholders in conjunction with the NAMA One Show in Las Vegas April 18-21. The One Show is an amazing 3-day event that includes educational seminars, high profile keynote speakers, and the largest exhibit hall in the industry with literally hundreds of companies showing cutting edge equipment and new vend products. The RSA training will be from noon to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18th.
We realize that travel funds are limited and approval to go to Las Vegas can be challenging. However, it will be well worth it if you can attend. If I can help with any additional justification when you submit your request, I'm happy to do so.
SAVE THE DATE:
September 12-15, 2017
NABM BLAST 2017
Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel
Tradeshow September 13th
Mark Your Calendars Now!!!!
Visit <http://www.blindmerchants.org/> www.blindmerchants.org for more information as it becomes available. For more information, contact Nicky Gacos at <mailto:nickycolorado at netscape.net> nickycolorado at netscape.net or call him at (908) 464-5359 or contact Terry Smith at <mailto:terrysmith at epbfi.com> terrysmith at epbfi.com or 865-599-7148.
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**2 Shared by Terry Smith, NFBEI
I know this is an extremely busy time of year and this is very short notice but the Randolph-Shepard Program needs your help. The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administratio is seeking comments on possible expansion of commercialization at interstate rest areas. The deadline for submitting comments is December 27th and that is just 6 days away. We need to have comments submitted by blind vendors operating interstate rest area vending in as many states as possible. This is not like the DOD comments. We are not trying to generate thousands of comments but we would like 100. We are asking that you urge your rest area vendors to submit comments. Their livelihoods are literally at stake. If you as the Committee Chair want to submit comments, that is fine too.
Attached you will find 2 documents. The first is the letter being submitted by NABM President Nicky Gacos. The second is a template for a letter that rest area vendors can use. Please note they have to delete where I wrote "Insert Interstate Rest Area Number," "Insert State," and "Insert Name" at the end and put in the correct information. They can then go to the link below and copy and paste their comments or submit them as an attachment. It couldn't be easier.
Go to:
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FHWA-2016-0021-0001
Several vendors have submitted comments already and some misinformation is being included in their comments. They are saying that half of the vendors in the nation operate rest area vending and this is not correct. The rest areas provide a living for 17%-18% of our nation's Randolph-Sheppard vendors which is still very significant. Some have made the argument that a micro market is a vending machine; however, for multiple reasons we do not believe we should weigh in on that question. Micro markets are not practical at the rest areas anyway and we anticipate the FDA limiting placement of the micro markets to restricted areas. We have also had some welcome expansion of commercial activities so that opportunities for the blind can be expanded. Although all of us would like to see that, it is naive to think advocates will go to battle to change the law just to let blind vendors make the money. The states want the money and a more likely scenario is that the blind vendors will be cut out entirely or at least marginalized.
Our friends in D.C. are telling us to expect another legislative attempt to commercialize the rest areas. We defeated such an effort in 2012 but it will be a much harder fight this time. But we need to be prepared for that fight. We will keep you posted on any developments.
Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have questions or want to discuss this further, please let me know.
Terry Smith, NFBEI
ALSO - Shared by Donnie Anderson, ICBV Chairman
This is a reminder that the comment period for The privatization of our rest areas ends December 27. If you (99.7% of blind managers ", SLAs and staff have not) please do so with the following link.
www.regulations.gov <http://www.regulations.gov/>
In the docket search field, enter “FHWA-2016-0021”
Please see my comments below that I submitted on October 11th 2016. The incoming Trump administration has signaled to the legislature that it favors this policy regardless of the impacts the blind managers and will make it a priority to commercialize your rest area. Blind vendors will very likely not have the income that they wanted or even perhaps any income whatsoever from our nations rest stops. The incoming Trump administration and conservatives in Congress have the interests of big business not our BEP businesses and they are chomping at the bit to boot you to the street. Their priority is the shift text pair of dollars to private corporations which is been going on for years it will just be ramped up now. Without a fight they will change the landscape of this economy - disabled, less educated, poor folks, browns and blacks will all be ground under this obnoxious machine so get active!
I'll tell you who has been active - very active and very excited -in their comments and that is the private companies looking to siphon off public dollars to be spent on their private corporations in that famous "public/private partnership" that dooms your future earning potential not just at rest areas but everywhere.
See my comments below and make your own known. This is the first step into getting it together to resist this on slot and believe me it will be a massive attempt to crush the blind vendor.
"There is no doubt that the federal law and it's implementing regulations regarding retail and food service activities at rest area sites are governed by the Kinnelley amendment to the Randolph-Sheppard act. With that understanding any changes to what is done and practiced commercially at rest areas would be governed by that law. The Randolph Sheppard community would gladly embrace expanded entrepreneurial endeavors that would benefit the traveling public and expand opportunities to blind individuals across the nation's highways. We support expanded commercial activities that allow for blind entrepreneurs to focus on local and regional suppliers of healthy food options and locally produced items. The Randolph-Sheppard community including the blind managers themselves have invested millions of dollars over the years in vending equipment to satisfy the needs of the traveling public. We are ready and willing to expand into gift stores and larger commercial endeavors. Any public private partnerships should be governed by the existing Randolph-Sheppard community themselves as is set forth in the Act. Any attempt to privatize the rest areas and eliminate or marginalize the independent blind entrepreneur (simply push the vending machines in a corner while an outside company runs a retail shop) will be met with strict legal and civil resistance. Obviously this is not an issue to be left to the states and any assertion to do so citing "overregulation" would be done by typically a very well healed private construction contractor or retail operator with an agenda to privatize federal regulation and services. This is most certainly a FHWA program utilizing federal dollars that fund highways and in part rest areas and should be governed by federal oversight. I would argue in fact that more needs to be done through federal oversight when rest areas are closed due to certain states inability to function in the best interest of its citizens as in the entire past year in Illinois. Thank You."
Donnie Anderson
Chairman, Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
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**3 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief, State of Illinois
Announcing the release of version 2.5 of Sendero's iPhone GPS apps:
. Seeing Eye GPS (subscription in North America),
Davis, CA
December 19, 2016
Thanks to continued underwriting from Guide Dogs NSW ACT Australia, we have over 10 improvements in the Sendero version 2.5 iPhone GPS apps including collaboration with BlindSquare to generate routes.
Warning: Before you install the update, share your user points of interest
with your email; otherwise, they will be deleted from the app. You can then
click on the attachment of the email on your phone to import them into the
new version.
What's New in Version 2.5
1. Ability to select a destination within BlindSquare and be able to
select a Sendero GPS app to create a route to that destination.
2. Ability to create route to an address in your Contacts database.
3. Simplified the process of adding a User POI with the following
changes:
a) Added a Record User POI gesture, one-finger double tap and hold on
the location screen to go directly to the Add User POI screen.
b) Automatically default to the 'User' category so that users do not
have to do the extra step of selecting a category if they are not going to
share user POIs.
c) Create a free-text field for tags so that the user can type their
own tags and add further information about the user POI.
4. Added a shortcut gesture to go directly to a list of nearest points
of interest. Perform a one-finger double tap, hold and release on the POI
tab, (only available when VoiceOver is on).
5. Revamp nearest POI search to be more consistent and relative to
user's immediate location.
6. Increased the number of POI's in announced in the LookAround wand.
7. Added a Submenu screen on the location screen to announce less
essential information such as altitude, GPS accuracy and speed.
8. Added an accuracy filter for Side of Street indication in routes.
Now if the POI has a questionable location, such as in the middle of the
street, the app will not announce the side of the street for the route
destination.
9. Fixed bugs introduced in iOS 10 including correcting the background
functionality.
10. User Interface improvements include:
a) Streamlined User Interface to reduce duplicate announcements.
b) Fixed the voice over cursor issue.
c) Fixed low vision contrast issues, border color to all buttons.
d) Removed irrelevant POI categories, "points_of_interest" and
"street_address."
11. Under the POI tab, the Beacon feature has been
temporarily removed.
Countries and regions available as of 2016:
USA, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada, UK, France, Ireland, New Zealand,
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey
and Israel.
As always, make the most of your phone's portable convenient functionality
by using it in conjunction with Sendero Maps on the PC, on the Apex or on
the Braille Sense to explore and familiarize yourself with an area. Find the
iPhone apps in the App Store and the other Sendero products at
< <http://senderogroup.com/products/shop.html#GPS> http://senderogroup.com/products/shop.html#GPS>
<http://senderogroup.com/products/shop.html#GPS> http://senderogroup.com/products/shop.html#GPS
There is no telephone technical support for Sendero iPhone apps so use the Frequently Asked Questions
< <http://senderogroup.com/products/SeeingEyeGPS/segpsfaq.html#support> http://senderogroup.com/products/SeeingEyeGPS/segpsfaq.html#support>
section to address most items. Send suggestions or questions not addressed by the FAQs
< <http://senderogroup.com/products/SeeingEyeGPS/segpsfaq.html#support> http://senderogroup.com/products/SeeingEyeGPS/segpsfaq.html#support> to <mailto:iphone at senderogroup.com> iphone at senderogroup.com.
There is a link to the updated version 2.5 Seeing Eye GPST manual from
inside the program. You can find it at User Guide
< <http://senderogroup.com/support/supportseeingeye.html> http://senderogroup.com/support/supportseeingeye.html>
To purchase the Sendero iPhone GPS apps, go to iTunes, the subscription
versions are free to download, but when you launch for the first time you
will be prompted to select the one-month free trial or a subscription plan
for either one-year or 30-day unless. The non-subscription version, Seeing
Eye GPS XT, requires a purchase before you download.
Contact Sendero Group:
<http://www.senderogroup.com/> http://www.senderogroup.com
phone: 888 757-6810
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**4 Shared by Second Sense
New in Our Product Center - It’s been a tough winter in Chicago. There sure more snow and ice to come. Are you afraid of falling on icy and snow-packed sidewalks? Introducing Yaktrax, an ice-traction device for those snowy, icy days! YakTrax stretches over the bottom of your shoes providing excellent grip and anti-slip protection when walking on icy or snow packed surfaces. YakTrax are lightweight and provide great traction with patented skid lock coils. Sizes come in small, medium and large. Call Brian Hollandsworth at 312-236-8569 for sizing help and to place your order.
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**5 Shared by Second Sense
Emailing on Your Apple Device - Do you find emailing on your iPhone confusing? Come to Apple Exchange on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm to learn how to use the Apple email app to compose, send, reply and more on your iPhone or iPad. We also want to talk about your experience with any app you have found helpful or maybe not so helpful. Apple Exchange is a place to expand your knowledge and share your frustrations or successes with your Apple product. The more we share, the more we learn! To register for Apple Exchange, call our front desk or email David Flament. david.flament at second-sense.org <mailto:david.flament at second-sense.org>
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**6 From the AppleVis Editorial Team
Hello from the Team at AppleVis. It’s that time of year again, when we ask the AppleVis community to choose its Golden Apples of the past 12 months; read on to see which apps and developers have been shortlisted for an award in 2016 and to learn how to cast your own votes.
First launched in 2012, the AppleVis Golden Apple Awards is our community's opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the hard work and dedication which developers have put into making and maintaining great and accessible iOS and macOS applications over the last twelve months.
To be eligible for consideration for the Golden Apple Awards of 2016, an app must:
* Be fully accessible to blind and low vision users;
* Have been launched, significantly updated, or meaningfully maintained during 2016;
* Be from a developer with a demonstrated commitment to full accessibility for blind and low vision users; and
* Be best-in-class in terms of design, functionality, and operation.
Candidates for Developer of the Year must:
* Have an exemplary commitment to making their apps fully accessible to blind and low vision users;
* Be receptive and responsive to the needs of blind and low vision users in a timely manner; and
* Have delivered significant new features or updates to their app(s) during 2016, particularly updates which directly benefit blind and low vision users.
Voting will close at 23:59 PDT on December 23, 2016. Voting is open to all registered users of the AppleVis website; if you are not already registered and would like to vote, you can <http://www.applevis.com/user/register> create an account now. The voting form can be found <http://www.applevis.com/blog/advocacy-applevis-ios-apps-mac-apps-news/cast-your-votes-now-applevis-golden-apples-2016> here (note that you will need to be logged in to see the voting form at the end of that post).
Below are the nominees for each award:
Best iOS App
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/1password-password-manager-and-secure-wallet> 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet
* <https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/djay-pro/id1056681903?mt=8> djay Pro for iPad
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/social-networking/twitterrific-5-twitter> Twitterrific 5 for Twitter
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/social-networking/vorail> Vorail
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/education/voice-dream-reader> Voice Dream Reader
Best iOS Game
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/audio-game-hub> Audio Game Hub
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/blindfold-rs-games> Blindfold RS Games
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/dice-world-dice-friends> Dice World - Dice with Friends
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/my-baby-sim> My Baby Sim
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/timecrest-door> Timecrest: The Door
Best Assistive iOS App
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/books/bard-mobile> BARD Mobile
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/bespecular-help-blind> BeSpecular - Help The Blind
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/blindsquare> BlindSquare
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/knfbreader> KNFBReader
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/travel/nearby-explorer> Nearby Explorer
Best Mac App
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/productivity/1password-password-manager-and-secure-wallet> 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/games/blind-legend> A Blind Legend
* <http://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/news/downcast> Downcast
* <http://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html> LaunchBar
* <http://chaptersapp.com/> Podcast Chapters
Developer of the Year
* American Printing House for the Blind (Nearby Explorer)
* BBC Media (BBC News, BBC Sport, BBC iPlayer & BBC iPlayer Radio)
* BeSpecular (BeSpecular - Help The Blind)
* DOWINO (A Blind Legend)
* Meyume (Weather Gods)
* Pixtas (Vorail)
* Sneaky Crab (Timecrest: The Door)
Cast Your Votes Now
<http://www.applevis.com/blog/advocacy-applevis-ios-apps-mac-apps-news/cast-your-votes-now-applevis-golden-apples-2016> Here is the link to the page on the AppleVis website where you can cast your votes for the nominees that you believe to be most worthy of being an AppleVis Golden Apple
With all our best wishes for the Holiday Season and the New Year!
The AppleVis Editorial Team
<http://www.applevis.com/> www.applevis.com
If you enjoy or benefit from what we do at AppleVis, please consider supporting us by making a single or regular micro donation at <http://www.applevis.com/donate> www.applevis.com/donate
Newsletter:
<http://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-newsletter> AppleVis Newsletter
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**7 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC
HowToGeek tells us "How to Use Facebook's Search to Find Anyone or Anything:" Follow the link
http://www.howtogeek.com/282908/how-to-use-facebooks-search-to-find-anyone-or-anything/
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**8 Shared by Colleen Wunderlich, Director, Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired Forsythe Center for Employment and Entrepreneurship <http://www.hadley.edu/fce.asp> (FCE) is launching its 2nd annual New Venture Competition
Hadley is inviting new, current or recent FCE students to submit their business plans for a startup venture for a chance to win cash awards totaling up to $30,000. Entrants must have enrolled in at least one FCE module for consideration of their business plan. However, it’s not too late to become an FCE student and participate in the competition. A module can be completed in a matter of hours.
“We are thrilled to once again help support the launch of new businesses in this fun, exciting way,” said Colleen Wunderlich, Director, Hadley FCE. “Last year we awarded over $27,000 to three businesses that are continuing to grow. We look forward to once again helping our students turn their product or service idea into a real business.”
Contestants will need to move quickly, though, as the entry period ends when the clock strikes 11:59 pm CST on March 15, 2017. Winners will be recognized and receive their awards at the 2017 semiannual meeting of the Hadley Board of Trustees on June 8, 2017.
Randolph-Sheppard vendors can enroll in FCE courses under the Entrepreneur of Excellence Certificate program. Businesses covered by the Randolph-Sheppard priority are excluded from the competition; however, blind vendors are encouraged to apply if their business plan is for a private sector venture separate from and unrelated to their Business Enterprise Program facility.
Participation and submission rules can be found at hadley.edu/nvc. <http://www.hadley.edu/nvc> To enroll in the Entrepreneur of Excellence Program, please visit Hadley.edu/ <http://www.hadley.edu/FCE.asp> nabm or call Student Services at 800-526-9909.
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**9 Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Seminars at Hadley Presents:
Why Community Service? What's in it for me?
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM CST; 16:00 GMT
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I get involved in community service? Where do I even start?” The benefits of community service are many — to you as a volunteer, and to the organization.
Join Seminars at Hadley as panelists Darian Smith and members of the National Federation of the Blind Community Service division share their insights and experiences to help you get started.
Dawn Turco, Hadley Senior Vice President and member of the Seminars at Hadley team, will moderate this 60 minute discussion. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar. This seminar is audio-only, and space is limited. Please register only if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for Why Community Service! http://hadley.edu/SeminarDetails.asp?sid=348
Reminder: Hadley Winter Break Closing
Closed December 19 — January 2, 2017
Please Note: Assignments are not graded during school closing.
On behalf of everyone here at Hadley, we wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season!
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**10 This week on Eyes On Success:
1651 Helping Yourself While Helping Others (Dec. 14, 2016)
Joining a low vision support group can be beneficial for sharing thoughts
and ideas about living with low vision and meeting new friends. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jim Fleming of Visionaries, a small support group in upstate New York, and Alice Crespo of Helping Hands for the Disabled, a large support group in New York City, about what they do.
1652 Favorite iPhone Apps (Dec. 21, 2016)
There are hundreds of accessible apps for iPhones. Many of these apps even perform similar functions. But, which apps should one choose and which might be the most useful? This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk about some tips for using the iPhone with VoiceOver as well as some of Pete?s favorite apps and the ones he uses most often.
The audio and show notes can be found at:
www.EyesOnSuccess.net <http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/>
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**11 Shared by Donnie Anderson, ICBV Chairman
I thought you might like this story from the Washington Post
Blind man sets out alone in Google’s driverless car
After 2 million miles of testing, company says level of confidence is high that cars can perform. Click link for full story.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/blind-man-sets-out-alone-in-googles-driverless-car/2016/12/13/f523ef42-c13d-11e6-8422-eac61c0ef74d_story.html
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**12 Broker News Burdette Beckman, Ray Salvador wants you to know –
Take a look at the new USG program for Wonderful Pistachios as well as the Jan – March 2017 Purchase Power Promotion. Really strong pricing on these, please communicate to your USG members
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**13 Broker News Saverino & Associates, Mario Cortese
Ruiz and el Monterey has sent out the plan for their burritos in 2017 to be compliant with calorie disclosure mandate that went into effect for vending machines on Dec 1st 2016.
Call me 630-217-1480 for the calorie labels and let me know how many of these you will need going forward.
Calorie disclosure should be printed on the front of the package by March/ April 2017.
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**14 Broker News Saverino & Associates, Mark Saverino wants you to know – Mars has come out with a new Goodness Knows bar, in apple, peach, and cranberry. They are gluten free, no artificial colors or sweetners, and non gmo. These are included in your Mars rebate.
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**15 RSA Buying Group Information
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all a joyful holiday with your family, friends and loved ones.
Remember that each ICBV/RSA Member must purchase their own case of NEWS Item in order to qualify for rebate. If you have not yet purchased your case please do so immediately so that you do not forget and lose your entire Frito Rebate.
4th Quarter Frito NEWS items are
1.5 oz LSS Lay’s Potato Chips Southern Biscuits and Gravy - 64 count – UPC 59040
1.5 oz LSS Sunchips Whole Grain Veggie Harvest Tomato Basil and Cheese -64 count – UPC 62358
Here are the deals for the week.
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OR
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Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$1.44 per box - 2.5 oz. ALL FLAVORS
CHOBANI GREEK YOGURT
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$0.25 per case 5.3 oz Yogurt – Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry Black Cherry and Raspberry
$1.00 per case 5.3 oz Flips – Key Lime Crumble, Almond Coco, PB Dream and Salt Caramel
FERRERO
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$2.40 per case - Nutella & GO!
$.45 per box - 1 oz. Tic Tac Fresh, Orange, Strawberry and Wintergreen Mints
$1.65 per case - 3.4 oz. Tic Tac Bottle Pack Freshmint and Orange
$3.50 per case - Ferrero Rocher 3 pack
$3.50 per case - Raffaello 3 pack
FLAP JACKED MIGHTY MUFFINS.
Deal Date: DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$2.00 per case Flap Jacked Mighty Muffins – ALL FLAVORS
FRITO LAY – ITEMS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL MARKETS
Deal Date: OCTOBER 3 - DECEMBER 31, 2016 – TAKE DELIVERY BY JANUARY 15, 2017
Rebates Products
$1.92 per case LSS Lay’s Kettle Chips Original (61178)
$1.92 per case LSS Lay’s Kettle Chips Mesquite (61177)
$1.92 per case LSS Lay’s Kettle Chips 40% Less Fat Jal Cheddar (25111)
$1.92 per case LSS Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn (44439)
$2.40 per case 2 oz. LSS Grandma’s Mini Choco. Chip (61503)
$2.40 per case Munchies PB Crackers (19960)
$2.40 per case Munchies Toast PB Crackers (19959)
GOOD HEALTH/UTZ/GOOD HEALTH
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$.02 per unit – 1 oz. Veggie Straws and Veggie Chips w/ Sea Salt 24 ct. (00305 & 00526)
$.02 per unit – .75 oz. Baked Grilled Cheese Puffs 72 ct. (00106-7)
$.02 per unit – .75 oz. Baked Mac N’ Cheese Puffs 72 ct. (01186)
$.02 per unit – 1.5 oz. Zapp’s Voodoo 60 ct. (6154)
$.02 per unit – 1.5 oz. Zapp’s Sour Cream and Creole Onion 60 ct. (6155)
$.02 per unit – 1.5 oz. Zapp’s Dirty Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt 60 ct. (51015)
$.02 per unit – 1.5 oz. Zapp’s Dirty Jalapeno Heat 60 ct. (51002)
$.02 per unit – 1.0 oz. Zapp’s Cajun Crawtator and Jalapeno 60 ct. (6148 & 6005)
$.02 per unit – 2.0 oz. Zapp’s Cajun Crawtator 25 ct. (6022)
GOODNESS KNOWS – NEW 150 CALORIE MARS PRODUCT
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
10% per case Cranberry, Almond and Dark Chocolate Bar
10% per case Peach, Cherry, Almond and Dark Chocolate Bar
10% per case Apple, Almond, Peanut and Dark Chocolate Bar
GRANNY B’S COOKIES
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$.08 per cookie All individually wrapped frosted, iced Cookies
HEALTHY WARRIOR CHIA BARS
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Rebates Products
$2.25 per case - PB Cacao Protein Bar - UPC 852684003460
$2.25 per case - Honey Almond Protein Bar - UPC 852684003477
$2.25 per case - Lemon Goldenberry Protein -UPC 852684003446
$2.25 per case - Dk Choc/Coco/Sea Salt Protein-UPC 852684003453
$1.75 per case Healthy Warrior Chia Bars-ALL OTHER FLAVORS
HINT WATER
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case – 16 oz. 12 packs - ALL FLAVORS
KIND BAR
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
$1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
$1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Caramel Almond & Sea Salt
$1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew
$1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Cranberry Almond
LOVELY CANDY CO.
Deal Date: BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1 - THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
12% per case - Lovely Candy Items – ALL FLAVORS
MY GOURMET TUNA KITS
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$3.24 per case 3.5 oz. My Gourmet Tuna Kits – ALL FLAVORS
NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOGS
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$2.50 per case Nathan’s Individually Wrapped Pretzel Dogs
OTIS SPUNKMEYER
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$0.72 per case 6.5 oz. Muffins – ALL FLAVORS
$0.24 per case 4 oz. Muffins – ALL FLAVORS
$0.34 per case 4 oz. individually wrapped Big Cookie – ALL FLAVORS
PEARSON CANDY
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$37.44 per cs Vend Salted Nut Roll, Nut Goodie and Sea Salt Caramel Nut Goodie, Peanut Butter SNR, Maple, Vanilla or Sea Salt Caramel Bun Bar, Bit-O-Honey Single
$20.16 per cs King Size Mint Pattie (91830) or King Size Mint Pattie 3oz. (91831)
$30.24 per cs King Peanut Butter SNR (91600)
PEPSI – ORDER THROUGH AUTHORIZED PBC ONLY
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER, 2016 –DELIVERED BY JANUARY 7, 2017
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case 20 oz. Mountain Dew 24 count – All flavors EXCEPT Regular and Diet
$1.50 per case 16 oz. Kickstart 12 count – ALL FLAVORS
$1.50 per case 20 oz. Sierra Mist – ALL FLAVORS
PLANTERS PEANUTS
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$2.88 per case 2 oz, Planter’s Peanuts and Cocktail Nuts
SINGLE CUP COFFEE
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$4.00 per case Single Cup Skinny Girl K-Cup
$4.00 per case Hurricane K-Cup
$4.00 per case Donut Shop K-Cup
POPCORNERS
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$0.75 per case Popcorners – ALL FLAVORS
SKINNY POP POPCORN
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case - .65 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
$1.00 per case - 1 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
$2.00 per case - 4.4 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
$2.00 per case - 4.4 oz. Black Pepper and Sweet Popcorn
SPLENDA
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$2.00 per case 2000 ct. Splenda 2000 ct Bulk Sweetener Packets -82241300
$2.50 per case 100 ct. Splenda 12/100 ct Sweetener Packets - 82241100
$2.50 per case 400 ct. Splenda 4/400 ct Sweetener Packets - 82241200
$1.00 per case 500 ct. Splenda 500 ct Bulk Sweetener Packets - 82241500
$3.00 per case 50 ct. Splenda 12/50 ct Sweetener Packets – 820001
SPECIAL DEALS AVAILABLE THROUGH VISTAR – BONUS PROMOTION
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$6.00 per case Kind Bar – Mango Apple Chia and Pineapple Banana Kale
$5.00 per case Kashi Go Lean Bar – Dark Choco and Nuts, Peanut Hemp Crunch
$4.00 per case Kashi Granola Bar – Honey Almond Flax, Trail Mix Granola
$3.00 per case Kind Bar – PB Dark Choco and Protein, Dark Choco Nuts and Sea Salt
$4.00 per case Lorissa’s Beef Jerky – Ginger Teriyaki, Korean BBQ, Sweet Chili, Szechwan Peppercorn, Assorted Shipper
$0.50 per case Chobani Yogurt – NF Blueberry, NF Raspberry, NF Strawberry and NF Cherry
$0.50 per case Skinny Pop Popcorn – Original, White Cheddar, Pepper Sweet
STARBUCKS – ORDER THROUGH AUTHORIZED PBC ONLY
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER, 2016 –DELIVERED BY JANUARY 7, 2017
Rebates Products
$2.00 per case 15.2 oz. Starbucks Energy plus Coffee – ALL FLAVORS
WYOMING BEEF JERKY
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
15% per case Wyoming Beef Jerky – ALL FLAVORS
MUSCLE MILK
Deal Date: THROUGH MAY 31, 2017
Rebates Products
$1.50 per case All Flavors
Indefinite End Date
BEANITO’S
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case Bean Chips and Puffs - ALL FLAVORS
BOLTHOUSE FARMS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.30 per case Bolthouse drinks - ALL FLAVORS
COLD STONE CREAMERY
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.50 per case All Flavors of Milk Shakers
COOL HAUS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
20% per case Choco. Chip, Van Bean, Snickerdoodle, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
DAISY’S BAKERY, INC
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
8% per case Individually Wrapped Muffin, Cake, Brownie, Pie, Cookie – ALL FLAVORS
GOETZ CANDY COMPANY
Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
Rebates Products
$3.00 per case -1.9oz. Caramel Creams
JJ’s PIES
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.80 per case JJ’s Bakery Boxed Pies – ALL FLAVORS
J&J FOODS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
5% per case Kim & Scott’s IW Flavored Soft Pretzels and IW Pretzel Melts
5% per case Mary B’s IW Biscuit Breakfast Melts
5% per case Corazona’s HeartBar Oatmeal Squares
HINT WATER
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case Hint 100% Natural Goodness Water – ALL FLAVORS
J&J FOODS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
5% per case Kim & Scott’s IW Flavored Soft Pretzels and IW Pretzel Melts
5% per case Mary B’s IW Biscuit Breakfast Melts
5% per case Corazona’s HeartBar Oatmeal Squares
LUCY’S COOKIES
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.15 per case Choco Chip, Cinnamon Thin, Ginger Snap and Brownie Crisp Cookie
SEAPOINT FARMS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
10% off per case Dry Roasted Edamame
$1.00 per case Beanitos and Beanitos Puffs
STEAZ TEA
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.50 per case ALL FLAVORS
STOK COLD-BREW COFFEE
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$3.00 per case 13.7 oz Stok Cold Brew Coffee – ALL FLAVORS
TITAN TEA
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.50 per case Titan Teas - ALL FLAVORS
VITA COCO – ORDER THROUGH AUTHORIZED DPSG ONLY
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$1.00 per case 11.1 oz. Vita Coco– ALL FLAVORS
$1.50 per case 17 oz. Vita Coco – ALL FLAVORS
WELCH’S FRUIT SNACKS
Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
Rebates Products
$2.88 per case Buddy Bears, Sour Jacks, Nuclear SQWorms, Sun Maid Chocolate covered Raisins and Fisher Chocolate covered Peanuts.
$1.44 per case Welch’s School Items – ALL FLAVORS
$0.96 per case Welch’s Fruit Snacks – ALL FLAVORS except school items
$0.96 per case Gummi Factory – ALL FLAVORS
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Thank you,
Kathy Ungaro
ICBV, Business Manager
(630)234-4444
Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
Chicago, IL 60604
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