[Ctabs] Minutes 9/13/15

[Justin Salisbury]

Thanks, Kate, for taking this minutes for us!

Justin Salisbury, NOMC
Graduate Student
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu>
Twitter: @SalisburyJustin

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me.

Martin Niemöller

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Subject: [Ctabs] Minutes 9/13/15

Hey everyone!
                Below, you will find the minutes for our meeting tonight.
Thanks to everyone for coming out; and thank you very much to Mr. Wales for joining us as our uest speaker!

Best,
Kate

CTABS Minutes 9/13/15

Called to order: 9:26 p.m.

Attendance: Justin, Kate, Edward, Nathaneal, Ivy, Pamela, Edgar, Hamit, Michelle, Gary

Recitation of NFB Pledge

Secretary Report: Motion to hold off on Secretary's report until next month; motion carries

Treasurer's Report: We have closed the checking and saving accounts for CTABS, creating a restricted fund in our affiliate treasury

Guest Speaker: Nathaneal Wales, CT Treasurer and Scholarship Committee member

Our scholarship program: Lots of applicants already, so get your application in soon and do it well!
Most important factor is academic excellence. We look for experience in the Federationist or motivation to add to our movement!
Leadership, service, new perspectives are key.
Range from 3,000-5,000; offers up to five winners.
Must attend the State Convention, including students events (legislative workshop)

Please reach out to Nathaneal via email at ntwales at omsoft.com<mailto:ntwales at omsoft.com> if any questions arise.

Winners will be notified via telephone in mid-October. Feel free to call our office to check on the status and completion of materials received.

Coccomo Program: quarterly grant program to help members financially when purchasing necessary technology, professional attire, etc.

Adjournment: 10:12p.m.

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