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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hey everyone!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Below, you will find the minutes for our meeting tonight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks to everyone for coming out; and thank you very much to Mr. Wales for joining us as our uest speaker!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>CTABS Minutes 9/13/15<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Called to order: 9:26 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attendance: Justin, Kate, Edward, Nathaneal, Ivy, Pamela, Edgar, Hamit, Michelle, Gary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Recitation of NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary Report: Motion to hold off on Secretary’s report until next month; motion carries<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer’s Report: We have closed the checking and saving accounts for CTABS, creating a restricted fund in our affiliate treasury<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guest Speaker: Nathaneal Wales, CT Treasurer and Scholarship Committee member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our scholarship program: Lots of applicants already, so get your application in soon and do it well!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Most important factor is academic excellence. We look for experience in the Federationist or motivation to add to our movement!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leadership, service, new perspectives are key.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Range from 3,000-5,000; offers up to five winners.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Must attend the State Convention, including students events (legislative workshop)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please reach out to Nathaneal via email at <a href="mailto:ntwales@omsoft.com">ntwales@omsoft.com</a> if any questions arise.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coccomo Program: quarterly grant program to help members financially when purchasing necessary technology, professional attire, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adjournment: 10:12p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>