FCB Executive Committee Meeting October 28, 2022

An Executive Committee Meeting was held in Maitland at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel on Friday October 28, 2022.  The meeting was also held on Zoom.  The meeting began at 4:00 PM.    Those in attendance were: Sheila Young, President; Mikey Wiseman, 1st Vice-President; Cassandra Jessie, 2nd Vice-President; Mark Lear, Treasurer, And Mary Tyson,  Recording Secretary.  Mikey made a motion that since there were so many guests in attendance that they not be listed by name in the minutes.  Motion was seconded by Cassandra Jessie and was passed.

Motion was made by Mikey Wiseman and seconded by Mark Lear to approve minutes of the June 2, June 10, and October 10; executive committee meetings as emailed.  Motion passed.

Membership Secretary, Sally Benjamin was absent due to the passing of Her husband, William.  A moment of silence was held in his memory.  His funeral will be on Monday in Tallahassee and information has been sent to the FCB list.  
  
Unfinished Business:

The Executive Committee did some research on resources that were available for those who may require  assistance due to Hurricane Ian.  Mikey and Cassandra checked with local lighthouse and Centers for Independent Living, etc. Cassandra reported that they have been working hard to make sure that all of their clients have any assistance required, from temporary shelter, to food and clothing.

Mikey reported that there are additional services being provided to those areas which were most significantly impacted. Florida Disability Rights gave pointers on issues to watch for. They asked that people check in so that they are not inadvertently lost in the system if they have to relocate from place to place. Please let us, or Disability Rights Florida ,know of any accessibility issues regarding the filling out of paperwork, applications, etc., as the issue cannot be resolved if they are unaware.    
     
ACB Concerns – Dan Spoone reported that a committee has been formed to work with ACB media and that Mikey Wiseman has been invited to be a member of the committee and has accepted this position. Mikey stated that he is encouraged with the way things have been going and that he has received timely responses to concerns that he has brought up.  

Dan Spoone advised that there is being developed an FCB Media expectations document which he hopes will be approved at the January ACB Board meeting.

A Communications Director position is currently open so, in the meantime, any concerns should be addressed to Eric Bridges.

Cassandra, Mark and Mary all agreed that they were encouraged by the progress that has been made and they felt that the way  communications issues are being handled are going in a positive direction. 

Sheila has requested a meeting with RSVF as they are considering moving to RSVA.  

motion to adjourn was made by Cassandra and seconded by Mikey.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 PM. 

Respectfully submitted by,

Mary Tyson,
FCB Recording Secretary