<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Hello students and supporters,<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><span>Please see below attached and in the body of the email the meeting minutes from November for FABS. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns don't hesitate to contact</span></div><div><span><a href="mailto:students@nfbflorida.org">students@nfbflorida.org</a></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:9pt 0in;text-align:center;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:28pt;line-height:200%;color:black">Florida
Association of Blind Students Monthly Business Meeting Minutes</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:9pt 0in;text-align:center;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:24pt;line-height:200%;color:black">Date: November
16, 2025</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.vncckv5e0yv6"></a><b><span lang="EN">Summary</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> The
Florida Association of Blind Students met on November 16, 2025. The meeting
included an icebreaker discussion, officer reports, an educational Thanksgiving
presentation, renewal of membership dues, constitutional updates, a convention
recap, and affiliate announcements. Financial reports for September and October
were reviewed and approved. The meeting concluded with adjournment.</span></p>
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</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.nrepdjask4l4"></a><b><span lang="EN">Roll Call (6:07 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Officers Present</span></b><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">President: Z\u2019Leah Liburd</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Vice President: Thomas Dukeman</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Treasurer: Natalie Williams</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Secretary: Niklas Ham</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Board Member: Romario Blake</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 9pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">All board members were present</span><span lang="EN">
establishing a <span style="color:black">quorum.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Other Participants</span><span lang="EN"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Chef Jerilyn Higgins</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Dominic Martinez</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Jose Bohorquez</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Affiliate President Camille Tate</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 9pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Kinnick </span><span lang="EN">Woolley</span></p>
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</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.7hrwspf0wb2h"></a><b><span lang="EN">Pledge (6:10 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> President
Liburd recited the pledge.</span></p>
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<hr size="2" width="100%" align="center">
</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.y0oxxpt3ah0s"></a><b><span lang="EN">Belief Statement (6:11 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> President
Liburd recited the belief statement.<span style="color:black"></span></span></p>
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</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.mu6rqf5t5kjn"></a><b><span lang="EN">Agenda Review (6:12 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> The
agenda was reviewed.<span style="color:black"></span></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">
<hr size="2" width="100%" align="center">
</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.ogvxwuw3v5c8"></a><b><span lang="EN">Icebreaker Question (6:14
PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"> Question:
What is your favorite Thanksgiving meal?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Martinez shared a preference for a traditional
Thanksgiving plate, including turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry
sauce, and pumpkin pie.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Bohorquez discussed enjoying a variety of foods and
trying new dishes during the holiday.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Chef Jerilyn shared enthusiasm for classic
Thanksgiving meals and desserts, particularly pumpkin pie.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Secretary Ham described a full Thanksgiving meal
including turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin
pie.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">
<hr size="2" width="100%" align="center">
</span></div>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.dgi6cjp8khe3"></a><b><span lang="EN">Treasurer\u2019s Report (6:22
PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">September 2025</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Opening balance: $1,235.40</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Money spent: $20.00 (state affiliate pledge)</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Closing balance: $1,215.40</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Notes: Zachary Ledford, National NABS
Representative, was reimbursed for a state convention banquet ticket.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Motion:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">
Vice President Dukeman motioned to accept the treasurer</span><span lang="EN">\u2019s
report as read<span style="color:black">; Martinez seconded. All were in favor.
The motion carried.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">October 2025</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Opening balance: $1,215.40</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Money spent: $256.46</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$66.46 for
ground transportation for the state convention (Zachary Ledford).</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$170.00
withdrawn by the affiliate to cover two payments made with the FABS credit
card.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$20.00 state
affiliate pledge.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Money received: $1,139.61</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$80.00 in
dues.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$80.00 from
the rideshare fundraiser.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 1in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">$979.61
donation from Kevan Worley, National Representative, following processing fees.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Closing balance: $2,098.55</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Motion:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">
Bohorquez motioned to accept the treasurer</span><span lang="EN">\u2019s report as
read<span style="color:black">; Board Member Blake seconded. All were in favor.
The motion carried.</span></span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.5n7hc1bncm95"></a><b><span lang="EN">Secretary\u2019s Report (6:27
PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Reports:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">
The September minutes and the Annual Business Meeting minutes were emailed to
the membership via the FABS listserv.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN">Annual Business Meeting Minutes <span style="color:black">Motion:</span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Bohorquez motioned to accept the annual business
meeting minutes; Board Member Blake seconded. All were in favor. The motion
carried.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN">September Business Meeting Minutes Motion:</span></b><span lang="EN">
Bohorquez motioned to accept the September business meeting minutes; Board
Member Blake seconded. All were in favor. The motion carried.</span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.40vnmlg4qjce"></a><b><span lang="EN">Presentation: Chef Jerilyn
(6:29 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> Chef
Jerilyn presented recipes and accessibility-focused tips for a healthy
Thanksgiving.<span style="color:black"></span></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.nl4obnjeqz1m"></a><span lang="EN">Turkey Preparation and Safety</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Thawing: Refrigerator thawing at approximately 5
pounds per 24 hours.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Preparation: Clean cavity, remove gizzards, pat
dry, and place lemon, onion, rosemary, sage, and garlic inside the cavity.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Cooking: Use an oven roasting bag with flour; add
celery, carrots, and onions underneath. Bake at 350°F for approximately 13
minutes per pound.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Food safety: Use a talking meat thermometer to
confirm an internal temperature of 165°F.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.eu6p8nqbdqi3"></a><span lang="EN">Recipes Shared</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Sweet Potato Casserole:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Boil potatoes for 20 minutes, cool, peel, and slice. Layer
with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Bake for 30 minutes. Optional variation
includes mashing with milk and egg and topping with marshmallows; bake 40
minutes.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Corn Bake:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Combine corn niblets, creamed corn, butter, sour cream,
Jiffy cornbread mix, and eggs. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Green Bean Casserole:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Steam or boil fresh green beans. Mix with soup, milk, and
optional soy sauce. Add French onion crisps. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes,
topping with remaining onions during the last 5 minutes.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Stuffing:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Sauté carrots, celery, and onions. Add chicken broth and butter, bring
to a boil, then add stuffing mix. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Optional
variation includes sausage-stuffed mushrooms.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Baked Apples:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"> Core and slice apples. Coat with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Microwave, add butter, and finish heating. Serve with ice cream.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.3aog55bcaicn"></a><span lang="EN">Adaptive Tools</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Talking meat thermometers.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Silicone collapsible measuring cups with tactile
markings.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Wide Y-shaped and palm peelers.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"> Contact:
<a href="mailto:chefjerilyn30@gmail.com">chefjerilyn30@gmail.com</a></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black"></span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.2nswwug1lksp"></a><b><span lang="EN">Renewal of Membership Dues
(6:45 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Annual dues are $10.00.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Assistance was offered for completing renewal
forms.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN">Pay via Zelle, PayPal, or check.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN">Complete Google form for record keeping.</span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.lk5j0e26kzhj"></a><b><span lang="EN">FABS Constitution and Edits
(6:47 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> The
following technical edits were required before final adoption of amendments
passed at the convention:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Elections section: Replace the term \u201cplurality\u201d
with \u201cmajority.\u201d</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 9pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Expulsion section: Replace gendered language with
gender-neutral grammar.</span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.ywrsp5yv6rq"></a><b><span lang="EN">Convention Recap (6:51 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">President Liburd reflected on the dollar auction,
delivering the \u201cWhy I Am a Federationist\u201d speech, and the presence of National
Representative Worley.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Affiliate President Tate described opening the
general session as President and receiving two gavels from mentors.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Martinez shared a goal of attending the next
convention in Jacksonville.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Secretary Ham discussed behind-the-scenes
responsibilities and coordination.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Affiliate President Tate emphasized the importance
of behind-the-scenes work and described the convention as one led by the
membership.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.od4em7j40c5r"></a><b><span lang="EN">Affiliate Announcements
(6:58 PM)</span></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">State Legislative
Priorities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">BRITE Act:
Ensuring Braille instruction and appropriate services for blind students.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Blind Parents
Initiative: Protecting the rights of blind parents in Florida.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Florida
Employment Act amendments: Ending subminimum wage practices for blind workers.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Federal Advocacy and
Emergency Trip</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">President Tate and Russ traveled to Baltimore and
Washington, DC, to address staffing reductions at OSERS and OCR.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Meetings were held with staff from Senator Rick
Scott\u2019s and Senator Ashley Moody\u2019s offices.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Additional Updates</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Advocacy prevented the consolidation of the
Division of Blind Services and Vocational Rehabilitation.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Washington Seminar is scheduled for January 26\u201329,
2026.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Tallahassee Seminar will occur during the first
week of December.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">\u25cf<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">The NFBF Affiliate Membership Survey is due
November 24.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:200%;margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:Play;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"><a name="_heading=h.7dp1m6ru7jcg"></a><span lang="EN">Adjournment (7:18 PM)</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1.8pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> Vice
President Dukeman motioned to adjourn the meeting; Board Member Blake seconded.
All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.<span style="color:black"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Respectfully
submitted,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Niklas Ha</span><span lang="EN">m, </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Secretary</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Florida Association of
Blind Students- National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in;line-height:200%;border:none;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black"></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>