Contact
Dana
Craig, 2009 IAD Conference Chair, if you have any questions.
Note from 2009 IAD Conference Chairperson ~ Dana Craig:
If you have any special accommodation(s), you must
notify me (Dana) at:
danacraig@att.blackberry.net BY May 30, 2009
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HOTEL ROOM INFORMATION:
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Three ways you can reserve your hotel room:
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(Single Bed - $94 per night OR Double Beds - $104 per
night)
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1. Reserve
online at:
www.chateauhotel.biz
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User Name: ILASNDEA
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Password: IADCONF
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2. Call:
866-690-4006
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3. Email:
Angie Hall at
ahall@chateauhotel.biz
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IAD GENERAL MEETING
PROPOSED STANDING RULES
2009 IAD Conference
- The credential committee, at the start of opening ceremonies of the first
business meeting, shall report the number of official members registered as
present with proper credentials. The credential committee shall make a supplementary
report (update and affirmation of quorum) at the beginning of each general
meeting until adjournment.
- Prior to the first official general meeting, the President shall appoint
a committee of six (6) voting members, one from each of six (6) chapters (Chicago,
Fox Valley, Illini, Heartland, Jacksonville, and Springfield) to review and
approve the Conference minutes within thirty (30) days of the close of the
Conference.
- The top ten (10) motions from the six Forums shall be presented by respective
Facilitators when called by the President. Upon completion of Forum Facilitator
presentations, members shall then debate and act upon Forum motions.
- Forum motions shall not have any amendments (except for minor editorial
changes by the Forum Committee).
- Motions introduced in the general meeting shall be submitted using the required
Motion Form and in an appropriate format – motion, maker, person making
second (if needed), rationale, and fiscal impact.
- Generally a maximum of six (6) members, may debate each debatable item –
three (3) in support and three (3) in opposition of any motion of the floor.
Each representative, officer and observer is allowed a maximum of two (2)
minutes for debate. The pro debate shall stand on the left side; the con debate
shall stand on the right side.
- Motions not addressed or acted upon by the end of the Conference shall die.
- All voting on motions shall be done by use of voting flags.
- Members shall make use appropriate use of the voting flags provided. Green
voting flags shall indicate “Aye” vote; Red voting flags shall
indicate “Nay” vote.
- Members are requested to arrive and be seated at least fifteen (15) minutes
prior to the opening of any general meeting. They shall report to their membership
committee table to sign in, pick up their voting flags, and sit anywhere they
so wish.
- Nominations for Officers and Financial Consultants shall close at 12:00pm
on Saturday, June 13, 2009, so that candidacy qualifications can be verified
in advance for Elections during the General Meeting. Candidates are expected
to contact the Election Chair, fill out the official candidacy form, supply
proof membership, and provide background information.
- Nominations for each candidate for office or financial consultants to be
filled shall be limited to two (2) speeches – one (1) nominating speech
of no longer than three (3) minutes. In addition, the candidate may also speak
on his/her own behalf for no longer than three (3) minutes.
- Elections for Officer positions and Financial Consultants shall take place
by ballot, except when there are uncontested candidates for specific positions.
At the time of casting votes, no one shall know for whom members’ votes.
- All reports and other material for the permanent record or official proceedings
shall be in appropriate print or electronic format and given, immediately
on presentation to the Secretary.
- No relay interpreting shall take place during Conference business session,
except when procedural questions are called.
- Members shall not talk with the official Parliamentarian while the general
meeting is in session. If there are any questions or concerns, members shall
communicate with the President who in turn can communicate with the Parliamentarian
if necessary.
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PROPOSED GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULE
2009 IAD Conference
Friday, June 12, 2009 and Saturday, June 13, 2009
The President establishes the General meeting agenda, working closely with
the official Parliamentarian, and other Board members as may be deemed necessary.
Subject to change
SESSION I - Friday, June 12, 2009 |
| 1:30 – 2:00 PM |
Member Check-in by Membership Committee |
2:00PM - 2:15 PM |
President’s Opening Welcome
Appointment of Conference Minutes Review Team
Chicago, Fox Valley, Illini, Heartland, Jacksonville, Springfield
Approval of General Meeting Standing Rules
Approval of General Meeting Schedule
Parliamentary Procedure Review |
2:15PM - 6:00PM |
Bylaws Review & Disucssion and Voting |
6:00PM |
Recess |
SESSION II - Saturday, June 13,
2009 |
| 12:30 - 1:00 PM |
Member Check-in by Membership Committee |
| 1:00 - 1:15 PM |
Parliamentary Procedure Review
Necrology |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
State of the IAD presentation |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM |
Standing Committee Reports
Membership
Legislative
Finance |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM |
President's Remarks |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM |
Conference Priorities - Voting Process |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM |
New Business |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM |
Election Process
Announcement of Official Candidates
Announcement of Consultants
Elections> |
| 5:00 PM |
Adjournment |
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Forms available online for:
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What is the Consumer Stipend Program for?
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The Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois (SILC)
created a Consumer Stipend Program to enable persons
with disabilities to attend conferences related to
disability issues that they otherwise would be unable to
attend due to financial constraints.
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IAD By-Laws - Do
you see anything that needs to be changed on its by-laws? If
so,
click here for the file (pdf) to print out and send to
IAD Vice President, Marietta Coufal. |
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Keep visiting
the Blogs/Vlogs web page! Susan announced the extended
deadline to the SPECIAL deal for the members!! Plus
Shelley shared about the exciting entertainment / banquet
plans!! So come on and
CHECK THEM OUT.
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Dana Craig, 2009 IAD Conference Chairperson has an exciting news for you!
Click here to view her vlog! |
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