[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of June 17

[president at nfbofillinois.org]

News:


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. 


 


Catch Up on Content and Share on Social Media:


Highlights, news, and stories are available in the most recent Braille
Monitor, Future Reflections, Nation's Blind Podcast, and Voice of the
Nation's Blind Blog. The following are National Federation of the Blind
publications for you to access and share with Federationists. These articles
and episodes are great to share on affiliate and division social media to
create discussions on various topics. 

*
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm24/bm2406/bm2406tc.htm> June
Braille Monitor
*	 <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr43/2/fr4302tc.htm>
Future Reflections, Special Issue on Cooking
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<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast>
Nation's Blind Podcast, "Fighting for Our Rights in the Courts and Beyond"

 

 


Reminders:


Give $25:


Remember, there are new elements to this year's Give $25 fundraising. When
you give $25 or more before July 6, you're entered into the Dream Big: Give
$25 Drive Drawing. Each $25 increment is a chance to win! Why "Dream Big"?
Because blindness doesn't hold you back. You could win prizes like roundtrip
transportation for two to the 2025 NFB National Convention, hotel
accommodations, registration, banquet tickets, or $2,000 cash! Thanks to our
partners at APH and HumanWare, you could also win a Monarch-a dynamic
tactile device! New this year, friends and family can make donations in your
honor, and you'll get extra entries. The drive supports funds like the
Kenneth Jernigan Fund and the White Cane Fund, and you can choose one when
you donate. To enter, visit nfb.org/Give25Donate; call 410-659-9314,
extension 2430; or send a check to National Federation of the Blind and
mention #Give25 and the fund in the memo. The winner will be announced July
8, 2024. 

 

 


Dates to Keep in Mind:


(all times eastern)

*	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. 

 

 

 

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.