[Fabs] FABS Minutes: October 2021

[Miranda Kilby]

Great job on the minutes! Let’s go FABS! You guys are fabulous

-- 
Miranda b. Kilby
Ph: (352)942-0417

> On Oct 18, 2021, at 7:46 PM, sewer Quneibi via FABS <fabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone!
> 
> I hope everyone’s day is going well. Below are the minutes from our October
> meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Sewar Quneibi
> 
> FABS Secretary
> 
> students at nfbflorida.org
> 
> *FABS *
> 
> *Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes *
> 
> *October 17, 2021*
> 
> 1.     Call to order
> 
> ·       Meeting was called to order by President Jannik at 6:02 PM
> 
> 2.     Roll call
> 
> ·       All board members were present
> 
> ·       Guests: NFBF President Paul, Jorge, and Tampa Chapter President
> Miranda
> 
> 3.     The Pledge was recited by Jannik
> 
> 4.     Secretary’s report: Sewar Quneibi
> 
> ·       At the convention’s business meeting dues were collected and we
> currently have 17 members and supporters, and 12 official members. We hope
> to continue growing. In addition, elections took place and officers were
> selected. President: Jannik Pesch, Vice President: Z’Leah Liburd,
> Secretary: Sewar Quneibi, Treasurer: Meliora Hatcher. The marketing
> Committee was formed, consisting of Grace Patterson, Elijah Grant, and
> Thomas Dukeman.
> 
> ·       Currently, a flyer has been created and the Secretary and marketing
> committee are working on distributing it to college campuses to recruit
> blind students.
> 
> ·       Three social medias are set up: Facebook, Instagram:
> blind_students, tiktok: blind_students_fl
> 
> ·       To conclude we are currently working on a logo design for FABS
> 
> Motion to accept made by Tashara. Motion seconded by Z’Leah. All were in
> favor.
> 
> 5.     Floor was open for discussion
> 
> ·       Z’Leah wanted to mention that the Facebook currently has 40
> followers and Instagram has nine. Paul was happy to hear that!
> 
> 6.     Treasurer’s report: Meliora Hatcher
> 
> ·       At the convention:
> 
> 50/50 raffle was held were $220 was raised, $110 was won by Elijah and $110
> was FABS’s profit.
> 
> Donut fundraiser raise $72
> 
> Donations: $160
> 
> Membership fees $170
> 
> Final balance: $622
> 
> Motion to ept by Elijah. Motion seconded by Sewar. All were in favor
> 
> 7.     Floor was opened for discussion.
> 
> ·       Jannik announced that PayPal, Cash App, and other apps are in the
> process of being set up.
> 
> ·       Paul also announced that there is currently an additional estimated
> $2000 in the FABS bank account that was raised from the previous group of
> students but is now for the current group.
> 
> 8.     New members (Tashara Cooper, Tom Dukeman <thomasdukeman at outlook.com>,
> and Yassir Boborquez <Jose.yassir.bohorquez at gmail.com>) introduxed
> themselves.
> 
> 9.     The treasurer’s report was corrected.
> 
> ·       Treasurer Meliora called for the floor to correct the previously
> mentioned balance.
> 
> There is a total balance of $512
> 
> Motion to amend by Elijah. Motion seconded by Sewar. All were in favor.
> 
> 10.  A potential new member, James, was introduced.
> 
> 11.  James explains what Blind Inc is.
> 
> ·       Blind Inc is a NFB Structure discovery training center. It includes
> classes on travel, cooking, sports etc.
> 
> ·       Camille describes it as a Highly intense deeply immersive
> experience. During your stay you are living in a dormitory off campus where
> you carry out tasks on your own, such as cooking, cleaning, and commuting.
> Whether you are completely blind or not you carry out the remaining in
> shades.
> 
> 12.  President Jannik asked if there were any questions regarding list
> serve and WhatsApp group chat
> 
> 13.  Paul announces that a logo needs to be approved.
> 
> ·       Jorge adds on that a logo will be created for FABS to speed up the
> approval process and remain on brand.
> 
> ·       A flyer will need an approval as well.
> 
> 14.  Constitution is reviewed by President Jannik.
> 
> ·       Paul addresses that the constitution needs to be sent for approval.
> 
> 15.  The upcoming scholarship, which opens this December, is discussed
> 
> 16.  Tashara recounts her experience winning the state scholarship.
> 
> ·       She recalls having a wonderful time as she was paired with a
> mentor.
> 
> 17.  Announcement that there is a NFBF and NABS meeting at 8 PM EST.
> 
> ·       The NFBF meeting will now be held over zoom.
> 
> 18.  It was acknowledged that FABS T-shirt is still for sale for $20
> 
> 19.  Adjournment
> 
> ·       Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Jannik. Motion was seconded
> by Z’Leah. All were in favor.
> 
> ·       Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM
> 
> *************
> 
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> 
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> of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
> to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
> constitution.
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