Calendar of Meetings and Events 2025
The Mitten Phone Chapter meets via Zoom. Please contact Diane Scalzi our secretary for the Zoom. Meeting information at:
We will only meet via conference call at our usual conference number, (605) 313-6098 449092# when directed to, otherwise all meetings shall be via Zoom.
If you would like to join the connections events you will need the Zoom information. For this, please contact our MCBVI President:
Casey Dutmer at:
June:
June 5, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
June 16, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
June 28, 2025 10:00 AM Mitten Phone Chapter Business Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
July:
July 3, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
July 4th-11, 2025 ACB Convention in Dallas Texas.
Room rates at the Hyatt, located at 300 Reunion Blvd., are $99 single or double, $124 triple or $149 quad, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 15%). All rooms have refrigerators and K-cup coffee makers.
To make reservations online go to
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DFWRD/G-AMCB
If you prefer to make reservations by phone call (214) 651-1234, and use group code G-AMCB. If asked the Hyatt is located at 300 Reunion Blvd. The cut-off date to make reservations is Monday, June 9, but don’t delay, make your reservations today! For any convention-related questions, please contact Janet Dickelman, convention chair, at (651) 428-5059, or via email, janet.dickelman@gmail.com.
July 19, 2025 10:00 AM MCBVI Board Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
July 21, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
August:
August 4, 2025 12:30 PM Lighthearted Call via Zoom.
August 7, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
August 18, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
September:
September 4, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
September 15, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
September 27, 2025 10:00 AM Mitten Phone Chapter Business Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
October:
October 2, 3, 4 &5, 2025 Save The Date!
52nd Annual State Convention
Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired (MCBVI)
WHEN:
Thursday, October 2 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
4747 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Phone: 616-957-0100
Hotel Rate: $113 plus county and state tax per night
Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.
Join us for our second in-person convention!
Theme: “Leading Through Adversity: Exploring New Possibilities”
Early Registration: Take advantage of our $40 early registration fee, available until June 1, 2025! If paying by credit card, add $4.00 to your charge. After June 1, registration will increase to $50.00. If paying by credit card, add $5.00 to the charge. People who register early will be entered into a drawing for $100 to be drawn during the convention. To register early, please contact Dakota Burch, by phone or email
989-327-4233
mailto:dakotaburch1993@gmail.com
October 20, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
November:
November 6, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
November 17, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
November 22, 2025 10:00 AM Mitten Phone Chapter Business Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
December:
December 4, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.
December 15, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.