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  

Three ways you can reserve your hotel room: 

(Single Bed - $94 per night OR Double Beds - $104 per night)

1.      Reserve online at: www.chateauhotel.biz

     User Name: ILASNDEA

     Password:   IADCONF

2.       Call: 866-690-4006

3.       Email: Angie Hall at ahall@chateauhotel.biz

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Forum motions shall not have any amendments (except for minor editorial changes by the Forum Committee).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Motions not addressed or acted upon by the end of the Conference shall die.
8. All voting on motions shall be done by use of voting flags.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. No relay interpreting shall take place during Conference business session, except when procedural questions are called.
16. 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.

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

•  Conference Registration Information! 

•  Consumer Stipend Program (pdf online)

•  Deaf Oscars Night!   Deadline June 1, 2009

•  Exhibit Booth Request Form    Deadline May 11, 2009

•  Miss Deaf Illinois Pageant Entry Form    Deadline April 17, 2009

•  Program Book Advertisement Rates   

•  Sponsorships

What is the Consumer Stipend Program for?

     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.

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.

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. 

Dana Craig, 2009 IAD Conference Chairperson has an exciting news for you! Click here to view her vlog!