FFDC Board Meeting Agenda

March 12, 2024

Attendance: Gerry Ferguson, Amy Schawrt, Ben Akselrod, Debra Ann Freeman, Flor de Maria Eilets, Erica Vladimir, Jane Lindberg, Jeremy Berman, John Bartos, Jordan Stein, Julianne Ballington, Jordan Stein, Kim Moscaritolo, Kit Rezzonico, Leonard Lubinsky, Robert Jackman, Rebecca Weintraub

• Treasurer’s Report: The current account balance is $21,725.
• Upcoming Meetings agenda:
  • March
    • Presentation from David Jones (timing TBD, Bob to provide)
    • Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee resolution for the Club t consider re: endorsement of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act. 
      • To be included in the newsletter ahead of the meeting.
    • Discussion of the social media guidelines
    • Update on Election petitioning and planning for summer and fall.
    • Update from the State Committee report by Erica and Jeremy.
    • Erica to provide update on the state of the State budget.
  • April
    • Mark Levine (outreach)
    • Voting on remaining tax resolutions
  • May
    • Julie Menin (invited)
    • Media Literacy Forum
  • June
    • Congressman Nadler (confirmed)
    • Aging in place forum – not confirmed yet. Amy to follow-up regarding length of the forum.
    • Judge Shah Ally's request to talk about Civil Court to the Club
      • Discussion to include operations and what we can offer and hear feedback, court efficiency discussion, community groups and boards.
      • Decision to reach out and ask for additional information and see if we can move this to the Fall.
    • Election Update
      • Petitioning
        • Rebecca Seawright petitioning with the club TBD.
        • Jerry to reach out to her to discuss on a date.
      • Planning for the summer and fall
    • Events
      • Lex Club St. Patrick’s event
        • We have 20 tickets; priority goes to the board and then decision to offer to working group leaders. Board members to
        • Amy to coordinate tickets with the working group chairs.
      • 10^th anniversary of Club founding/ Spring Fundraiser
        • Venue under discussion: Liederkranz Club. Fully accessible and an elevator.
        • Kim to circulate the proposal to the board.
        • Discussion regarding ticket prices and host committee levels
        • Board voted to approve $20,062 for the budget. No opposition or abstentions.
        • Event Committee to have a follow-up and provide direction to board members regarding how best to get involved and support.
        • Debra to investigate a piano player.
      • Trivia event with Lex Club
        • Jordan to be the quiz master.
        • Set up; if you bring a completed petition sheet you get a free drink.
        • Event at Iggy’s
      • Family focused event in the Spring (Gabe to own)
      • Earth Day (April 20)
        • FFDC to partner with xx to support Earth Day event.
        • Plug at the March meeting.
      • Social Media Guidelines for Working Groups (attached)
        • Board to review and provide final edits by Monday.
        • Decision to then present the guidelines at the next General Meeting.
        • Discussion to have position statements from groups or club members.
          • Social Media Committee to discuss position statements.
        • Housing and Climate/Environment working Group member survey of coop/condo ownership. 
          • Climate / Environment discuss the impact of Law 97 on coop / condo ownership.
          • Decision to discuss path forward re: zoom
        • March 20 Amy Being Honored by Governor Hochul for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion1
        • Rally for Education Funding on Monday 18^th 9:00 AM
        • Call the meeting to adjourn.