BAAB Minutes 01/28/2013 2013 Black Affairs
Advisory Board
Minutes
January 28 , 2013
MINUTES OF THE BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING
January 28, 2013
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
BCC Board Room
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor,Naples, FL 34112
Members Present: Yg
Lisa(Akita) Cannon
LaVerne Franklin MAR 2 0 2 313
Vaughn Young
Jennifer Williams BY:...............
Frank Cummings .....
Debra Johnson Hubbard
Members Absent:
Alvan St. Aubyn Coke, Sr.
Staff Present:
Rhonda Cummings, Staff Liaison ,�
District 1 'd'�
Public District 2
Denise John,National Action Network District 3
Betty Adams,National Action Network, Treasurer District 4,/
District
I. Call to Order/Roll Call.
Lisa "Akita" Cannon called the meeting to order at approximately 6:02 p.m. A quorum was
present.
II. Open to the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Denise John, National Action Network — Public speaker, talked about partnering with
organizations in Collier County. This group was founded by Rev. Al Sharpton.
Denise John and Betty Adams are also members of the Black Advisory Board of Lee County.
Lisa "Akita" Cannon recommended providing a list of names/organizations that would be
interested in joining forces.
The other issues they discussed were homicides, education and health in Collier and Lee County.
III. Board Action Items
Approval of Agenda and Approval of last meeting minutes.
Misc.Corres:
IV. Approval of Agenda Date:
Jennifer Williams: I move to approve the agenda. Item#:
Vaughn Young: I second the motion.
Copies to:
June 25, 2012 BAAB Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
Motion carries unanimouslyMotion to remove Robert Williams and Alvan Coke, Jr. from the
roster of members
LaVerne Franklin: I second the motion.
Motion carries unanimously
V. Approval of October 28,2012 Meeting Minutes
LaVerne Franklin: I make a motion to approve the October 2012 meeting minutes.
Frank Cummings: I second the motion.
Motion carries unanimously
VI. Old Business
1. Discussed plans for the new year—Why are you on the board?
2. Jennifer Williams—Is interested in making sure that the community is informed and aware
of who we are. She is interested in reaching out to our community in terms of education,
voting and political issues. We need to be educated about who we are serving.
3. LaVerne Franklin—The committee is vital. We need to understand our role and how to
work within this framework. We walk a fine line. We need to understand how to get
things done.
4. Lisa"Akita" Cannon—We are an action committee.
5. Vaughn Young—We are the translators.
6. Frank Cummings—To be the voice for my community
7. DJ Johnson—People do not feel that they are a part of the community. People of color do
not identify themselves as being black.
8. A call to go to the communities and introduce ourselves and collect concerns was
discussed.
9. We need a clear understanding about what the reunion committee of Carver High School
that is being organized by the River Park Community.
10. Attendance at the Black Heritage Festival in River Park was discussed as well as the
African American Read-In sponsored by the NAACP.
11. Jennifer Williams suggested going to churches once a quarter.
12. Check again to see if we can advertise our events on the web.
13. Plan to go to Golden Gate High School—Jennifer Williams will call Golden Gate.
VII. New Business
Check again to see if we can advertise our events on the web. — The answer is yes.
;Someone will need to get with Mike Sheffield and his staff will assist with that task
Printing of 500 brochures — The County's budget will not allow for that. They can
however print 50. Since the web page is available to the group, it was suggested to use the
web as a means of communicating to the public.
Proclammation
Attend church services at Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church, March 18, 2013
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June 25, 2012 BAAB Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
June Meeting is suggested to be held at the Haitian Church. LaVerne Franklin will contact
them.
Appointment of New Member
There was no report
VII. Reports and Presentations/Local Agency Report
There was no report.
VIII. Upcoming Meetings
March 25, 2013
IX. Adjourn
Vaughn Young entertained a motion to adjourn.
Vaughn Young: I move to adjourn.
LaVerne Franklin: I second the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UANIMOUSLY.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted Approved by:
Rhonda Cummings, Staff Liaison Vice-Chairperson or Designee
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