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2026-05-18 Jibran Oliveros (via Adolfo Reyna transcription 2026-07-23)
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Adolfo Reyna's

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:
  5. Marlene donated an AC unit
  6. 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 (13 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

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.


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

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