Business Meeting 13 March 2008

ABRCAA Business Meeting

VA Conference Number: 1-800-767-1750

Access Number: 34814

13 March 2008

1300-1500 (scheduled)

Business Meeting Topics

· Mini-Reunion

· Fundraising - Cook Book fundcraft.com
Coupon Book (http://attractionsbook.com)

· Reunion

·        Family Support Program
     Supply Tape for Intro Contact for the newly blinded veteran – tabled for more information.
     Christmas Program – tabled for the time for more information.

· Emergency Kit

· Web Blog

· Welcome Nick Gagliardo

· Next Meeting Scheduled

Roll Call of Officers/Attendees

President – John Sherrer (Present)

Vice President – Milton Ackerman (Present)

Secretary – Cheryl Gajadhar (Present)

Treasurer - Max Hearn (Present)

Sergeant of Arms - Glenn Shirey (Present)

Member At Large (A) – Empty

Member At Large (C) - Henry McKoy (Present)

Additional Supporting Members/Attendees

ABRC Liaison - John Joe (Present)

Family Support Chairperson - Dr. Fred Cook (Present)

Absent Officers/Members

Ambassador Director - Will Holmes (Absent)

Membership Chairperson - Don Srail (Absent)

SECRETARY REPORT

Minutes for January 2008 were previously sent out to all Officers and Board members. No meeting was conducted for the month of February 2008. No one desired the minutes to be reread. A motion was made to accept the minutes and was seconded/approved.

TREASURER REPORT

Balance Sheet for ABRCAA

For South Carolina Bank and Trust

December 31, 2007 to January 31, 2008

Last Statement as of 01/31/2008				$ 3,395.18

Income
Deposit –
Total Income				$ 000.00

Expenses

00/00/00
Total Expenses				-
End of the Month Balance (Income – Expenses = Balance)				$ 3,395.18

Fundraising Returns $ 000.00

Annual Reunion Donation $ 000.00

General Fund Donation $ 40.00

Family Support Donation $ 000.00

Total Donations $ 000.00

Life Supporting membership $ 00.00

Life Memberships $ 00.00

Supporting Membership $ 00.00

Annual toward Life $ 00.00

Total Membership $ 00.00

MINI REUNION (ongoing)

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Chairperson – Cheryl Gajadhar

Blind Center Representative – John Joe

Caterer – Same as last year –

Proposed budget $600.00

Suspense Date: 1 April 2008 For Reservations

Group Name: ABRCAA

Where: Days Inn Suites Augusta

3039B Washington Road

Augusta, GA 30907

(706) 650-1311

Price: $65.00 plus tax

NOTE: Complimentary breakfast is available for all guests

MINI REUNION

(24, 25, 26 APRIL 2008)

Thursday, 24 April 2008

For early arrivals

Friday, 25 April 2008

Day of Activities

Where Uptown VAMC

Augusta Blind Rehabilitation Center (ABRC)

(3d floor Auditorium)

Transportation will be available for those who stayed overnight at the Days Inn Suites Augusta. The bus/van will be departing the hotel at 1000 hrs for ABRC and will bring you back to the hotel at 1600 hrs. The driver will tell you were to meet at that time for a return ride.

Proposed Itinerary

1000 – 1030 Depart hotel (Days Inn Suites Augusta)(Washington Road) to ABRC (3d Floor, Classroom)

1030 – 1035 Welcome by John Sherrer, (President) ABRCAA

1035 – 1100 Paul Whitten, Chief, Augusta Blind Rehab Center

1100 – 1230 Staff (*Presentation of New Devices)

1230 - 1400 Lunch

1400 - 1600 Visit Blind Rehabilitation Center

Stay for Free Lunch

Cooked by Jack’s Barbeque Buffet/5J’s Catering

(706) 560-0543

Proposed Menu ($6.50 ea x 100)($650.00)

Baked Chicken Breast w/Italian Dressing (moist)

Barbeque Pulled Pork

French Cut Green Beans

Red Potatoes

Toss Salad

Dinner Roll

Variety of Desserts

Coffee, Tea and Water

Fundraising products for mini reunion:

ABRCAA Tshirt All sizes $10.00

Summer/Winter Cap - $10.00

ABRCAA POLO Golf Shirt

All Sizes $20.00

Auto/Home First Aide Kits $8.00

Polo shirts to order atleast 12 shirts for mini reunion.

A motion was made to accept the above mentioned plans for 2008 mini reunion and was approved/seconded.

FUNDRAISING

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· Sell coupon books – Named “Attractions, Values, and Dining Guide” (Sumter and Florence counties, NC areas)- resale for $20.00. For more information - (http://attractionsbook.com Need more interest. Tabled for the time.

· Cook Book fundcraft.com – tabled for more information.

REUNION –

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A proposed budget for decorations (Patriotic Theme) $300.00 was brought forward for approval for 2008 Annual Reunion. A motion was made to accept the above mentioned monies for the 2008 Reunion was approved/seconded.

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

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· Supply Tape for Intro Contact for the newly blinded veteran – Tabled for more information.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – Tabled for the time for more information.

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EMERGENCY KIT – Tabled for more information

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WEB BLOG – to be put on website also include a Dog Blog

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WELCOME NICK GAGLIARDO – Tabled for the time.

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Next Meeting Scheduled - 10 April 2008, 1300 hrs.