ASI update

[Guest guest]

I just want to let everyone know that ASI is in the midst of some computer

problems which is preventing us from sending out mass emails. This ongoing

problem is being worked on as I write this...

I also need to let you know that our new Exec. Director is experiencing some

health problems at the moment and may be away from the office for the

foreseeable future. However, the Board and staff are continuing their work and

we

are here for you! We hope to see many of you at our booth/tables at the

AutismOne Conference and the Autism Speaks walk.

We do plan on sending a letter to membership in the near future. The letter

will discuss a proposed bylaws change to add 4 member-elected Board positions

as well as many housekeeping measures. Also, to encourage additional

participation in ASI, we will be waiving many of the requirements to serve as a

Board officer in our upcoming November elections. If you have interest in

serving

on ASI's Board of directors, please contact me directly.

Finally, let me thank you for attending Lobby Day and our Connecting the

Pieces benefit. Both were very successful. I do encourage you to keep abreast of

the current legislation happenings in Springfield and urge you to introduce

yourself to your representatives.

Thank you for reading and feel free to contact the office or myself if you

have any questions.

L.

President - Board of Directors

Autism Society of Illinois

630-691-1270

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