[Fabs] FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes- August 18th

[FABS Secretary]

Good day everyone!
Here are the minutes from last week's meeting that was held on August 18th.
You will find them below this message. ANd of course, please let me know if
you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great week!

FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes

August 18, 2024

The meeting started at 6:07pm

Role Call by Z’Leah at 6:07pm

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   All board members were present
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   There were 4 members.


NFB Pledge by Z’Leah at 6:08pm

One Minute Message by Z”Leah at 6:08pm

Icebreaker at 6:10pm

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   If you could learn a skill instantly, what skill would it be and why?
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      Elijah and Meli want to learn a new language
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      Z’Leah and Camile want to learn the guitar
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      Yassir wants to be a pilot
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      Tom wants to learn how to garden.
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      Natalie wants to learn about what cats say.
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      Christian wants to know how to fly.
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      Niklas wants to have a good memory.


Treasurer’s Report at 6:18pm

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   Beginning Balance: $1717.50
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   Any spendings? $250.12
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   Anything deposited? $268

Ending Balance: 1,760.38

Christian made a motion to approve the report as read. Elijah seconded the
motion. All were in favor.

The Secretary’s Report for July was sent out via email. Tom made a motion
to approve the report as read. Christian seconded the motion

FABS Monthly Social Debrief at 6:22pm

Should we have it again and what should be the next activity?

Elijah enjoyed it, and has suggested a movie night

QC games for the next social night?

State Convention Highlights at 6:29pm

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   Room rates are $119 a night untaxed
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   Hotel: Southbank Hotel: 1515 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32207
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   NFB National Rep: Everett Beacon, Utah
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   Registration is $25 and banquet is $75 (up from $50).
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   Payments will be made through PayPal, no credit card transactions will
   be accepted.
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   Volunteers will be needed for the registration table. Contact Sylvia
   Young for more.
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   Volunteers needed in the hospitality suite. Contact Kaye Baker for more.
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   The Red Bus (OneBlood) will be at the convention Friday, Saturday, and
   Sunday afternoon. Contact Russ Davis for more.
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   If you want an electronic copy of the agenda, you won’t get a print,
   large print or braille copy of it unless you request it using the
   corresponding option in the form.
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   Seven members are up for election.
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   The dollar auction is happening, so bring $1 bills with you. Finger food
   will be provided.
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   The Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 12
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   You can pay your dues early.

FABS Tabling at 6:36pm

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   The cost of the table is $25.
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   We plan to do something with a raffle with cash only.

Donating to the hospitality suite at 6:45pm

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   We plan to donate $50 to the hospitality suite.

Jose makes a motion to make a motion to donate $50 to the hospitality
suite, with Elijah seconding the motion.

All were in favor.

Pledging to the affiliate at 6:47pm

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   This will be tabled as the board needs time to discuss it.

Affiliate Sponsorship Announcement at 6:51pm

This will be for first timers only.

Christian motioned to adjourn the meeting. Jose seconded the motion

The meeting was adjourned at 7:02pm


Elijah Grant
Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students
Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of
Florida
Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College
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