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FCB Preconvention Executive Committee Meeting
June 2, 2023
An Executive Committee meeting was held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, Florida. The meeting began at 4:00 PM. Those members in attendance were: Sheila Young, President: Mikey Wiseman, 1st Vice-President; Cassandra Jessie, 2nd Vice-President; Sally Benjamin, Membership Secretary; Mary Tyson, Recording Secretary; and Mark Lear Treasurer.
Mikey made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 23, EC meeting. Motion was seconded by Mark. Motion passed.
Unfinished Business:
Sheila advised that RSVF has dissolved and documentation to the effect was received from Colton Knight. A check will be submitted to Mark Lear prior to June 7, 2023 in the amount of $1,760. They can officially be removed from the special interest affiliate lists on the website.
The two meetings which were to be held; one with Sheila and Mikey and the other with Sheila, Mikey and Mary were held as promised.
Janeen Lea sent a proposal for the Activities Committee but did not include a goal or budget. Sheila asked if we wished to proceed with this request on Sunday at the business meeting or wait until this information was provided? Mikey made a motion to move forward with the Activities Committee proposal on Sunday. Motion was seconded by Mary.
New Business:
Committee Chair changes will be announced on Sunday morning.
Shelley Sawyer spoke about the Board approval of $300 to purchase Braille FCB business cards which will include the name, phone number and website address of FCB. We can get 250 printed by National Braille Press for $340. An amount of 500 was also available for $480. Mikey is prepared to support the additional expense if a QR code can be incorporated onto the card.
Mikey made a motion that an additional $200 be approved to purchase these cards from NBP if the QR code can be incorporated. Motion was seconded by Mark. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mikey and seconded by Mary. Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted by
Mary Tyson,
FCB Recording Secretary