[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of June 3

Wed Jun 5 14:34:38 UTC 2024

Critical Actions:

June Presidential Release:

The June
<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases>
Presidential Release #539 chapter version is available for chapter meetings.
There will not be a presidential release in July. The next live presidential
release is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., eastern.
Zoom TBD.

Convention

NFB24 Registration and Virtual Experience:

The early registration for the National Federation of the Blind National
Convention is now closed. Onsite registration in Orlando will be available.
The
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-v
irtual-experience> NFB24 Virtual Experience registration remains open now
through convention. Learn more about convention at
<https://nfb.org/convention> nfb.org/convention. 

Volunteers Needed:

Are you interested in helping to make the 2024 National Convention a huge
success? You can help by volunteering in the Independence Market at the
National Convention! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as
demonstrators, storekeepers, and marshals. The Independence Market will be
open Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7. The hours for Thursday and
Friday are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We split this day into two shifts.
Saturday and Sunday, we are open from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. only. We usually
ask folks to volunteer one long shift and one short shift if they are able.
We certainly understand if you can only volunteer for a certain day or days.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up thus far! 

The Independence Market at national convention would not be possible without
the support, dedication, and hard work of our numerous volunteers. For more
information or to volunteer, please contact Jen White at 410-659-9314,
extension 2236, or email her at  <mailto:jwhite at nfb.org> jwhite at nfb.org
today.

Independence Market Hours:

The Independence Market will be closed starting Monday, July 1, through
Friday, July 12. The last day to order items before the convention will be
Friday, June 28. 

News:

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act Joint Letter:

On May 20, we sent a joint letter to the chairs and ranking members of the
House and Senate Labor Committees, from me and Richard Belden, the president
of SourceAmerica. The letter was to express our support for the
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (H.R. 1263/S. 533).
The full letter can be read on our
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements> Policy
Statements page.

Comments on the Department of Transportation Air Travel Service Animal
Attestation Form Renewal:

On May 23, we submitted
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/comments-regar
ding-department-transportations-renewal> comments to the Department of
Transportation regarding the department's renewal of the air travel service
animal attestation forms. Our comments made it clear that we oppose these
forms. Our full comments can be read on our
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements> Policy
Statements page. 

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	June 4: Deadline to submit proposed resolutions
*	July 3-8: National Convention; Orlando, Florida
*	February 3, 2025: Great Gathering-In 
*	February 3-6, 2025: Washington Seminar

Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement

*	Wednesday, February 7,8:00 p.m.
*	Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
*	Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m. 
*	Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. 

Chapter Presidents Calls

*	Thursday, December 7, and Sunday, December 10, 8:00 p.m.
*	Thursday, March 14, and Sunday, March 17, at 8:00 p.m. 
*	Thursday, June 13, and Sunday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. 
*	Thursday, September 12, and Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m. 
*	Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m. 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

Beth Braun
Chief of Staff
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314, extension 2369  |  <mailto:bbraun at nfb.org> bbraun at nfb.org 

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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

 <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org

 <http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org

Live the life you want!

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of members
and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every
day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.