Subject: Call for Volunteers – FAD Commi9ees & Leadership Opportunties

Join Us! Volunteer with FAD!

The Florida Associa?on of the Deaf (FAD) is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to serve on several committees and coordinator roles.

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute your skills, support the Deaf
community, and help advance FAD’s mission across the state.

We are currently inviting interest for the following Committiee and Positions:

1. Youth Coordinator / Committee
Focus on engaging Deaf youth and emerging leaders by organizing programs, leadership development
opportuni?es, and conference ac?vi?es.

2. Education Committee
Advocate for the quality of Deaf education in Florida, collaborate with schools and educators, and monitor policies affecting Deaf and hard of hearing students.

3. Legislative (Advocacy) Committee
Track state laws and policies, advocate for accessibility and rights, and coordinate with state organizations to ensure Deaf voices are represented.

4. Senior Citizens Committee
Support older Deaf adults by addressing needs related to healthcare, housing, and community connection.

5. Auditor / Finance Oversight Committee
Assist in reviewing financial records, ensuring transparency, and supporting sound financial practices

6. Fundraising Committee
Strengthen FAD’s long-term sustainability through fundraising, donor engagement, and financial growth initiatives. 

7. Webmaster / Digital Media Committee
Manage FAD’s website and social media, improve accessibility through digital content, and promote events and outreach.

8. Endowment Committee
Focus on building and maintaining a strong endowment fund, including investment strategies, donor relations and planned giving.

9. ByLaws Committee
To Ensure the Organization operates according to current and Effective governing rules.

10. Conference/Conven@on Committee.
Organizes and manages the Bi-Annual Conference. 50th Biennial – October 2027.

We are looking for individuals who are commited, and enthusiastic  about making a postitive impact. Whether you have prior experience or are eager to grow into a leadership role, your involvement is welcomed.
If you are interested in serving or would like more informa?on, please reply to this email:
VicePresident@fadcentral.org or contact us at [904-342-1115]. Kindly include your area of interest and any
relevant experience.
Thank you for your con?nued support and dedica?on to the Deaf community.
Sincerely,
Nancy Horne
FAD Vice President

 

Florida Association of the Deaf
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT

Your membership will help shape the future for the Florida Association of the Deaf.
REGISTER! TODAY!  Click here:  Membership - It is $20 a year for FAD Membership be a MEMBER! Sign up and join us! 

Future of FAD: Reconnect • Renew • Rebuild
RECAP of Conference

  • Welcome from Conference Co-Chairs

  • Brief History of FAD

  • Icebreaker Activity - "All About Florida Fun Facts! Winners
    Hand waves and congratulations to the winners of our “All About Florida Fun Facts”!
    Jaime Mariona, Caridad Castro, Milton Morales, Hila Morales, Reinaldo J. Vega, Tomas
    Rios, Phil Aiello, Mo Aiello, Louis Schwarz, Lance Weinrib, Rosemarie Weinrib,
    Maureen Whetham, Susan Malca, Glenna Ashton, Amy Lange, Billy Lange, Richard
    Ransom, Kermit Dann, Dawn Borque-Dann, Cathy Ingram, Norman Ingram, and Dan
    Matamoros.

    Each winner will receive a complimentary one-year membership in recognition of their
    win.

    Parliamentary Procedure & Bylaws Overview 

    12:30 – 2:00 PM

Rebuilding FAD: How Do We Move Forward? Member-led discussions and stakeholder input on:

  • Member Priorities & the Future of FAD

  • Governance, Transparency & Communication

  • Youth & Emerging Leaders

  • Advocacy

  • Senior Citizens Support

  • Legislative Monitoring & Engagement

  • FAD Funds & Financial Stewardship

   2:00 – 3:00 PM

  • Silent Auction, Raffles  & Refreshments

  • Wrap Up: Discussion & Next Steps

  3:30pm – 4:30 PM         Election of FAD Officers

  4:30 PM - 5:45 PM         Dinner Break  (on your own)

  7:00 – 8:30 PM               ASL CHAMP 

*Information listed here and throughout this website is subject to change.  

FAD OFFICERS ELECTION
At the Florida Association of the Deaf State Conference held in Kissimmee, Florida on
March 27, 2026, the Election Committee (Rex Moers, Mary Ann Antal, and Eddy Laird)
conducted the election process. Candidates for each position presented remarks,
followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion, including consideration of both
positive and negative aspects of each candidate. Voting was conducted, and ballots
were counted by hand by the Election Committee.
ELECTION RESULTS
Lisa Myhand, President
Nancy Horne, Vice President
Kim Lucas, Secretary
Treasurer - TBD - Interviews coming soon.