[Fabs] FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes- March 16th

[FABS Secretary]

Good evening everyone,
I hope that you are doing well. Below this message, you will find the
minutes from our meeting that was held on March 16th. Should you have any
questions, please let me know.
Have a great night!

FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes

March 16, 2025


Resources

Link to NFB Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship:
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship

NFB National Convention Registration:
https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=618

NFB National Convention Hotel Information:
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention-prep

Old Hotel Description from National Convention 2022:
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2022-national-convention/nfb22-navigating-hotels

Article from Washington Post Regarding Section 504:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/03/11/disability-rights-section-504-rehabilitation-act/

AFB Scholarships: https://www.afb.org/get-involved/afb-scholars-program

The meeting started at 6:05pm

6:05 Role Call

All 7 board members are present

There were  16 total participants.

6:06pm NFB Pledge by Z’Leah

6:07pm Icebreaker Question

If flying was free for a week, where in the world would you want to go?

Answers include London, Japan, and Australia

6:12pm Treasurer’s Report

Beginning Balance: $1249.55

Money Spent: $20

Money Received: $0

Ending Balance: 1229.55

Jose made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, Elijah seconded. All
were in favor.

6:15 PM Secretary’s Report

This was sent out by email on March 11th

Jose made a motion to accept the minutes as sent; Romario seconded. All
were in favor.

6:17pm Fundraising Committee Report

FABS Trivia Night is happening, per the Fundraising Committee

6:19pm Membership Committee Report

The flyer that we have been working on is complete and is being reviewed as
well as posting of some new videos, as per the Membership Committee.

6:22pm Announcements from the Affiliate

President Tate had mentioned that there was some updates regarding the
lawsuit on Section 504, SB1050, and HB1106. There was a meeting that was
held on March 26. Florida Statehouse member Kinkart-Johnson removed DBS
from the hb1106. Now, the senate bill and house bill do not match.

6:41pm: Travel Panel

Panelists: Elijah Grant of Florida, Rachel Ooi of California, and Hunter
Kuester of Wisconsin

Where have you flown to?

Kuester: 15 states, Belize and Jamaica

Ooi: 2 states, 15 countries

Grant: 3 states, Guyana, Kenya, London and Canada.

Elijah motions to adjourn the meeting, Jose seconds

The meeting ended at 7:06pm.


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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