Good morning everyone,
I hope that you all are doing well. Here are the minutes from our meeting
that was held back on January 16th. As always, if you have any questions or
concerns, please let me know. You will find the minutes below this message.
Have a great day!
FABS Monthly Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2025
Online via Zoom
The meeting started at 7:02pm
7:02pm: Role Call
All board members were present
There are 8 members.
7:03pm: Pledge by Elijah
7:04pm: One Minute Message by Z’Leah
7:06pm: Treasurer’s Report
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Beginning Balance: 1,585.55
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Money Spent: $335.00
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Money Received: $0
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Ending Balance: 1,250.55
Jose made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Niklas seconded; all
were in favor.
7:10pm: Secretary’s Report
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This was sent out by email on December 21st.
Jose made a motion to approve the Secretary’s report as sent, Elijah
seconded; all were in favor.
7:12pm: Membership Committee report
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RS Games Social on January 11 had 12 members and lasted about 4 hours
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Revamped the FABS welcome doc and added a Linktree to keep all links in
one place
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The next thing is to post videos on how to become a FABS member., and
more
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A flyer is in the works
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The next social is on February 8, with the next membership committee
meeting on January 31.
7:13pm: Fundraising Committee report
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Meli had stated if they have any ideas to reach out to her.
7:14pm: Scholarship announcement
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Due March 31
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Submit needed documents, along with application and an interview with
President Tate
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Go to nfb.org/scholarships for more info
7:15pm: Washington Seminar Priorities
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The three priorities are the Websites and Software Applications
Accessibility Act, Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act and the Blind
Americans Return to Work Act.
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Three seminarians discussed these priorities and why they are important.
Jose motioned to adjourn the meeting; Natalie seconded; all were in favor.
The meeting ended at 7:46pm
Resources
AAPD (American Association of Peoples with Disabilities) Internship:
https://www.aapd.com/fall-internship-program/
Free Beginners and Advance JAWS Training through Blind Professional
Network:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oUsjRjnWK1t1wp1kGCU5PxIwvyOEqaHleTaPQYjjdTuPIA/viewform
Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program | Library of
Congress:
https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/nls-aspiring-leaders-internship-program/
National Federation of the Blind Student Scholarship:
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program
Kenneth Jernigan First Timers Scholarship:
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship
John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship:
https://rfkhumanrights.org/our-impact/education/john-lewis-young-leaders/
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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