[Fabs] [Correction] FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes: December 17th

[FABS Secretary]

Good afternoon everyone. Please see the corrected meeting mintues from our
meeting on December 17th. Please let me know if there are any questions.
Have a great day!

FABS Monthly Minutes

December 17, 2023

Meeting started at 6:38 PM

Role Call by Z’Leah at 6:39

All were present

Secretary’s Report by Elijah Grant: 6:54 PM
Motioned by Meliora, seconded by Tom; all were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report recorded by Meliora Hatcher (last month): 6:40 PM

Motioned by Elijah, seconded by Meliora; all were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report by Meliora Hatcher (this month): 6:40 PM

Motion by Tom, seconded by Elijah; all were in favor.

Speech from National Liaison, Gene Kim: 6:49 PM

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   More social time and events in the division, partnering with other
   divisions

Some ideas

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   Going to VR programs
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   STEM workshop
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   Advocacy workshops
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   A video screening about FABS shown at events such as the Braile
   Challenge.

Announcement about the NFB Scholarship: 6:56 PM
The deadline is March 31, 2024

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   You must attend and participate in in person at the NFB Convention.
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   Proof of blindness required which can include an eye report, a letter
   from a rehab counselor, etc.
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   An unofficial transcript.
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   You must meet with President Martinez.

Announcements from the affiliate board: None

Elijah adjourned the meeting and was seconded by Jannik; all were in favor.

Meeting ended at 7:08 PM

NFB Pledge

I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation
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.

One Minute Message:

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.



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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"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations
of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind
people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not
what holds
you back."
-National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message