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Date: 2026-05-18
Author: Jibran Oliveros (via Adolfo Reyna transcription 2026-07-23)
Tags: [emic-fl, board-minutes, 2026-05-18, minutes]
Location: Adolfo Reyna's
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# EMIC Florida Board Meeting Minutes — May 18, 2026 — 7:18 PM

**Source:** Previous meeting minutes transcription provided by Adolfo Reyna on 2026-07-23

## 1. Call to Order
a. Done.

## 2. Roll Call
a. Dr. Adolfo Reyna — President
b. Carmen Boney — Board Member
c. Dr. David Hewitt — Treasurer
d. Jibran Oliveros — Secretary
e. Fady Boulos — Board Member

## 3. Approval of Agenda
a. Approved.

## 4. 2025 Financial Report & Board Self-Assessment
a. Budgeted vs actual review.

## 5. 2026 Budget Projection

### a. Year-to-date review
- Significant drop on income.
- A few members have lost their job or received lower income.
- Benevolence has increased significantly.
- LSA rent $535 / mo.
- Church office $500 / mo.

### b. Approval of Next Fiscal Year Budget

#### Building / Facility direction:
- EMIC FL seeking for a permanent place to buy, rent, or lease to own.
- Building fund balance $21k.

#### Facilities:
i. Get an estimate to condition the barn:
   1) Wall and roof insulation
   2) Restrooms
   3) Carpet
   4) Air conditioning
ii. Air conditioner for the front room:
   1) Marlene donated an AC unit
   2) Omar to quote for installation

### c. Monthly Expenses Report
a. Dr. Adolfo requested a monthly expense report from now on.
b. Dr. Hewitt will set up an automated report from Intuit (QuickBooks).

### d. Missions
a. East Africa
b. Chiapas

## 6. 2026 Strategic Planning
- Review of prior-year goals and outcomes
- Strategic priorities for the coming year (1–3 year horizon)
- Major initiatives:
  - Facilities
  - Technology / Digital Ministry
  - Church Planting / Missions
- *Note from minutes: listed but detailed outcomes not recorded in this version*

## 7. Annual Bylaws Review
a. Will be reviewed individually after this meeting

## 8. Legal & Compliance Review
a. Will be reviewed individually after this meeting

## 9. Next board meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026 7:18 PM at Adolfo Reyna's
*Note: Original note says May 18 at Adolfo Reyna's — transcription shows Monday, May 18, 2026 7:18 PM — actual year reference likely refers to next meeting scheduling, but logged as transcribed. Tonight's meeting is July 23, 2026.*

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## Summary of Key Decisions & Financial Flags

- Income significant drop in 2026 YTD vs 2025
- Job losses / lower income for some members cited
- Benevolence up significantly
- Fixed recurring: LSA $535/mo + office $500/mo = $1035/mo baseline
- Building fund: $21k
- Action items:
  - Estimate for barn: insulation, restrooms, carpet, AC
  - Front room AC: Marlene donated unit, Omar to quote install
  - Monthly expense report: Adolfo requested, Hewitt to automate via Intuit/QuickBooks
  - Missions focus: East Africa, Chiapas
  - Bylaws and Legal/Compliance deferred to individual review after meeting

## Related

- [[emic_fl_board_meeting_history_2024-2026]]
- [[emic_fl_board_meeting_script_2026-05-18]]
- Upcoming: Board Meeting EATC-FL July 23 2026 7PM Zoom ID 84159670576

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