FCB Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2023

A meeting of the Executive Committee was held on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  The meeting began at 7:00 PM. Those in attendance were: Sheila Young, President; Mikey Wiseman, 1st Vice-President; Cassandra Jessie, 2nd Vice-President; Sally Benjamin, Membership Secretary; Mark Lear, Treasurer and Mary Tyson, Recording Secretary. Also in attendance was Kati Lear, FCB Administrative Assistant.

Motion was made by Mikey to approve the minutes of the June 2, meeting.  And seconded by Sally Benjamin.  There was discussion about Cassandra being listed as absent or out of the meeting room and it was determined that she was probably just out of the room temporarily and was there for the majority of the meeting. Motion passed with the noted correction.

Motion was made by Cassandra and seconded by Mikey to approve the minutes of the August 1, meeting. Motion passed.

Sheila asked Mark if there had been any additional discussion regarding the sale of the Pensacola property. He has not heard anything at this time and will advise us if and when he does.

Mark has not heard from Michael Carlyle regarding whether or not the tax documents have been completed.  Sheila reached out and asked about the status as they were supposed to be completed by August 16, and have not been.  Michael advised that if we were assessed any penalties that he would take care of them.

Mikey made a motion that quotes be obtained from a CPA who specializes in small business and nonprofit matters.  Motion was seconded by Cassandra. Motion passed. 

Sheila asked Mikey if any individuals had been identified in the incident that occurred during the convention concerning the offensive comments made to other Council members. No identification could be made and it was decided that the matter would be addressed in general by providing the sensitivity training at Midyear and having Presidents take this information back to their chapters.

There was considerable discussion about the two outline of potential presenters of the sensitivity training program.  Mikey made a motion that we select Shannon to make the presentation and the motion was seconded by Cassandra.  Motion passed.

Mikey was concerned if the meeting is open, that virtual participants who are possibly not members of FCB might cause people to be uncomfortable and unwilling to participate in the interactivity of the session.            We want people to feel free to ask questions and feel that they are in a safe place.  We would like for only FCB members to be in attendance, but anyone, Member or not, on Zoom or in the room, if they are disruptive or disrespectful they will be removed from the session.  

It was decided that the meeting would begin at 8:45 to allow for roll call prior to the 90-minute training session.    

New Business:

ACB Holiday Auction donation was discussed.  It was decided that we would make a donation of cash to cover shipping costs.  	Mary made the motion to donate $100 and the motion was seconded by Sally.  Motion passed.

Sheila requested a stipend for those who are attending the Fall Board meeting in Jacksonville.    Mikey made a motion that FCB encumber hotel nights, per diem and travel costs for Cassandra, Mark and Kati, and Sheila while they are at meetings on behalf of FCB and ACB. Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn was made by Cassandra and seconded by Mary.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM. 

Respectfully submitted by,
Mary Tyson 
FCB Recording Secretary