[Fabs] Minutes for July meeting

[Paul Martinez]

On 8/11/14, FABS President via Fabs <fabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> greetings all,
>   I would like to remind or invite you all to join us on this months
> Fabs conference call. This will take place on August 17 at 6 PM. To
> join us call 209-647-1000 and the access code is 401665. We will like
> all to be in attendance to share tips and tricks, on going back to
> school. I encourage you to join us in our movement to continue to live
> the life you want!
>
> Paul M. Martinez
> President
> Florida Association of Blind Students
>
> paul09ms at gmail.com
> 813-390-572
>
> Miranda Kilby
> Vice President
> Florida Association of Blind Students
> 352-942-0417
> mbkilby at gmail.com
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Greetings all,
Below and attached are the minutes for our meeting in July. Please
look over them before our meeting on Sunday.

Minutes for FABS July meeting

Meeting begins at 6:03 pm

Attendance: Paul, Miranda, Rafael, Anita, Rashad, Kathy, Jorge, Derik,
Helga and Isaac

Treasurer's report
The bank account. As of July 20, 2014 has a balance of 5011.95
dollars. Miranda motion that we approve the reports read and Jorge
second the motion. Rafael also reported that FABS was the top seller
for the state raffle and we will be receiving a room for the next
state convention. FABS SIGNED UP FOR THE PAC PLAN AND WILL BE
DONATEING 5 DOLLARS per month. Rafael suggested we obtain a debit card
and the team agrees.
Secretary Report:
Miranda and others filled in for Kimberly a discussed June's meeting.
Avita discussed changes on the reimbursement policy.

National convention:
Discussed experiences from nationals
Paul thanked everyone for helping at nationals, and those who helped
before convention.
Goals for the next 6 months
Avita states we should bring awareness to the community with education
about blindness. Paul agrees and states we could work something out
with the nearest mall for a white cane walk and Miranda suggested a
walk-A-thon/fundraiser.
Rashad thinks we should make a mentoring project. Rafael added this
should not just be for high school student but can also be for college
students. Paul said he will get right on it and send everyone a brief
survey to begin the project.

T-shirts
Polo's ar. 25   with logo and 30 dollars with name and it does not
matter what color is chosen.

State convention
We need to start talking about a social and two workshops.

Upcoming State and National fundraiser
We would like to go with our theme live the life you want for our fundraiser.
For example, cruise, air fair or other for

Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm


Paul M. Martinez
President,  Florida Association of Blind Students

NFBFL Board Member

Treasurer, Florida State Wide Chapter
Paul09ms at gmail.com
Ph: 813-390-5720
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