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CSC Backup 05/01/1992 Children ' s Services Council of Collier County Backup Documents May 1 , 1992 � r "Children... Today's Dream - Tomorrow's Reality" Z T A. GRAND CENTRAL STATION-SUITE 366 u On TEL( ETTE ROAD,NAPLES,FLORIDA 33940 1I� TEL (813)649 8222 4<<.)eeS1. t9g0��y� OFFICERS Chairman: Bea Harper Vice Chairman: Richard Shanahan Secretary-Treasurer: Mary Ellen zumFelde The Children's Services Council of Collier County Regular Board Meeting COUNCIL MEMBERS May 1, 1992 Judge Ted Brousseau Alma Cambridge Delores G.Dry Nelson A.Faerber,Jr. Lavern Gaynor John Passidomo AGENDA Dr.Thomas Richey EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Invocation Paul C.Pinson 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Treasurer's Report 6. Executive Director's Report 7. Old Business: Committee Reports a. Cynthia Ellis. Sexual Abuse Treatment Program b. Rich & Gerri Hallas. Minnesota Plan 8. New Business: a. Meg Steinbeck. Reporting Obligation of Unfunded/ Independent Districts b. Mission. Structure/Funding of CSC of C C. 9. Community Responses. 10. Adjournment • CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY Mission Statement November 20, 1990 The Mission of the Children's Services Council of Collier County is to deliver a comprehensive plan to provide needed services that enhance the quality of life for the children of Collier County, with special emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The mission is to stimulate, coordinate and fund comprehensive quality services in an integrated, cooperative spirit with the family and community. J\`,S coUNCiz 0 "Children... Today's Dream - Tomorrow's Reality" `' ar r^ Z x, GRAND CENTRAL STATION-SUITE 366 "'� A On GOODLETTE ROAD,NAPLES,FLORIDA 33940 C` TEL:(813)649-8222 OFFICERS ,/yJ•esr. t9Qo.�.y? Chairman: Bea Harper Vice Chairman: Richard Shanahan Secretary-Treasurer: Mary Ellen zumFelde COUNCIL MEMBERS Judge Ted Brousseau PHILOSOPHY/MISSION STATEMENT Alma Cambridge Delores G.Dry Nelson A.Faerber,Jr. Lavern Gaynor John Passidomo Dr.Thomas Richey The philosophy of the Children's Services Council Of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Collier Countyis to developa plan that creates a Paul C.Pinson central focus on the children of Collier County, assess their needs and provide funds for public and private services. I CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY I The Children's Services Council of Collier County Meeting of April 3, 1992 Council Members Present Council Members Absent Delores G . Dry Judge Cynthia Ellis Alma Cambridge Nelson Faerber, Jr . Lavern Gaynor Bea Harper Dr . Thomas Richey Richard Shanahan Mary Ellen zum Felde A meeting of the Children' s Services Council was held on Friday, April 3 , 1992 , 9 : 00 AM, Collier County School Board Room. The meeting was chaired by Bea Harper . The invocation was delivered by Mrs . Harper , followed by the pledge of allegiance . The minutes were approved as presented. Motion made by Judge Ellis ; seconded by Lavern Gaynor . Mary Ellen zum Felde, treasurer, reported cash on hand as of 2/29/92 , $16 , 393 with income of 55 . 02 less regular expenses and an anticipated deficit of approximately $400 on April 15 , 1992 . A motion was made by Richard Shanahan to accept the report; seconded by Delores G. Dry . Bea Harper, remarked that today' s meeting was a momentous occasion for everyone -- that the referendum failed, but children' s needs haven' t gone away -- and that she felt very strongly the Council could be renewed with energy to keep working on behalf of this cause . Paul Pinson, executive director, pointed out that despite the outcome of the March 10 referendum, the Council is still in a position to do tremendous good and told of the many, many calls of support and encouragement he had received acknowledging the role of the Council to build, for the first time in the county, an effective children' s agenda . He then reported on a meeting hosted by the Community Foundation, April 1 , 1992 , 7 : 30 am. , Senior Friendship House Center . The purpose of the meeting was simply to try to discover how the Foundation could interact and be a part of the on-going process the Council has begun. The Foundation has a strong interest in i children. It was a good brain-storming session. A true grass-root movement initiated by the community showing great support . Mr . Pinson then reported on his meeting with Judge Hugh Starnes , chairman, Children' s Services Council of Lee County . The CSC of Lee remains an active entity despite their referendum defeat . Judge Starnes stated that the CSC of Collier County is ahead of them in terms of building community momentum and bringing together service providers which they have never been able to do. The CSC of Lee County is working through three committees without benefit of. staff . Their council is a pure volunteer effort . During the discussion on funding through foundations , Judge Starnes stated he would be very amenable to combining Lee and Collier County as a unified effort for southwest Florida , or , at least, some portion of southwest Florida, when contacting foundations , his thought being there might be an advantage to being an "area of need" rather than a parochial single county . Mr . Pinson stated the idea might have some merit . Mr . Pinson concluded his report with a personal statement that urged the Council to strongly consider remaining the active force it has become and reported his willingness to continue as executive director on a volunteer basis . Mrs . Harper commented on the immediate need of one staff member , office supplies , and office space with equipment . She hoped free space and equipment might be available; if available would mean the Council could operate on a $25 , 000 budget . She also hoped the Council would continue its efforts on behalf of sexual abuse treatment and juvenile justice programs and begin to make plans for a Children , Youth and Family Information Center . She concluded by saying there were all kinds of things that the Council can address and resolve . Judge Cynthia Ellis inquired specifically about space and possible networking with the Naples Alliance For Children. Mrs . Harper replied that work had already begun and details would be forthcoming . Commissioner Richard Shanahan commented the needs of children have been identified and it is obvious they will not diminish but continue to increase . He recommended the Council not fold its tent and expressed concern about funding . He pointed out the county has $150 , 000 allocated for a variety of services and suggested the Council file an application with the Board of ® Commission for the $25 , 000 yearly budget and then seek donations from those who believe the Council should be funded by the private sector . He also suggested the Council take a look at reconstituting its membership . Mrs . Harper remarked applications with which to fill the two Council vacancies have been held in abeyance until this meeting took place , and will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners when the Council votes to go forward ID with its efforts on behalf of the children. Judge Cynthia Ellis expressed concern about filing an application for funds; that , in essence, the Council would be in competition with worthwhile agencies now receiving monies from the county, and that it is her hope the Council , in lieu of current priority funding, will now assist agencies in setting up programs which they may present individually to the county for funding . Mr . Shanahan responded by saying that some funds are available -- that the Board of Commissioners is split whether or not funds should be allocated to social services -- that the Citizens Productivity Committee recommended to the Board it should not be in the business of funding private charitable organizations -- and that , the Board has yet to resolve the matter in the coming year . Pat Abbott , Collier County Public Health, expressed hope the Council would continue with the movement it has started and recommended the public be presented with statistics . Giles Sievers , General Director, YMCA, expressed his personal ® philosophy by stating he is convinced that to expect the government to be "thy brother' s keeper" is unrealistic and urged the Council to look toward people who do honor this philosophy and have the ability to help . Mr . Sievers would like to see the Council broaden its service representation, work with the media , and strengthen the force for good in this county that will enable the agencies who already exist to do' more good, to reach forward with their expertise . He then stated, I know my agency could be stronger and provide more beneficial programs if it had a great group of people empowering it to do that . Gerry Hallas , guardian ad litem and board member of the Cadet program, a new entity coming into the service area, validated the need for parenting programs , recommended statistics of juvenile delinquency be reported in the media in a special column informing the public of the severity of the problem, and suggested a child-oriented fund-raiser be developed whereby the children could benefit from the recreation/entertainment with proceeds going to the Council . Ginny Stevens , Program Director, Children's Center , David Lawrence Center, stated she believes one of the most direct benefits of the Council ' s efforts was the networking that was achieved -- the integrated focus of what was happening in this ID community to children. Mrs . Stevens encouraged the Council to remain determined about their efforts and be a triage for all agencies who must work together to get the job done . Paul Pinson, in answer to a question regarding foundations from an unidentified person in the audience, stated he believed foundations as a source of funding was a natural avenue to go beyond the community for funding . The general concensus among the council and the audience was that foundations are a viable alternative, but that grant writing is not always successful , the key being an introduction to the organization by a personal contact person. Gile Sievers pointed out the accomplishments of the Minneapolis CEO Group, which sees to the needs and funding of unmet needs in the Minneapolis area, as a possible alternative for the Council ' s consideration. Richard Hallas , guardian ad litem, offered to contact his son and daughter-in-law who live in Minneapolis to obtain more iinformation about the CEO Group. Dr . Thomas Richey, Superintendent of Public Schools, made three observations : 1 . the Council should maintain its presence in the community, if nothing more than to draw visibility to the needs of children through the networking process; 2 . the Council cannot go to government any longer because they, too, have reached their maximum capacity to meet the needs of the community, and that he likes the idea of confronting those persons within the last campaign that said we can do it through private resources , and he suggested the Council consider drawing together a Foundation Board as some of the agencies have done; 3 . and, the Council should explore the possibility of having someone to write grants for us on a fee basis . Judge Cynthia Ellis , stated she felt the Council should accept Paul Pinson' s offer, and the offers of everyone who is willing to help us , with open arms , and that , it was now time to establish committees among the Council . Judge Ellis volunteered her expertise to chair the priority area of juvenile justice; she was duly appointed to do so by Mrs . Harper . Judge Ellis then made a motion; that the Council continue to operate on behalf of the children in Collier County; seconded by Delores G . Dry. Delores G. Dry offered to provide a delegate to chair a committee for a sexual abuse treatment program; she was duly appointed to do so . Nelson Faerber , school board member , stated he still sits on the school board seat of the council , and that , he is going to explore an idea to seek the names of those who voted for the referendum for the purposes of fund-raising . In answer to Bea Harper 's inquiry about expertise with foundations , he suggested John Passidomo might possibly volunteer as he is associated with several of these types of organizations . Mary Ellen zum Felde accepted the appointment to chair the fund-raising committee . Robert Ritz , HRS District 8 Deputy Administrator , suggested the Council might wish to consider a structure such as the Coalition For A Drug Free Lee County which is a broad based community structure . He then addressed his remarks to Judge Ellis informing her of the American Assembly on juvenile justice for the 20th Judicial Circuit , which will be held June 13/14; the Atlantic University will be the facilitators . Bea Harper then thanked everyone for their attendance and support . A motion to adjourn was made by Richard Shanahan and seconded by Mary Ellen zum Felde . Sincerely , Mary Ellen zum Felde (IMPORTANT MESSAGE) FOR A.M. DATE i TIME P.M. M L.- OF PHONE AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CAME TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU RUSH RETURNED YOUR CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION y� MESSAGE CI . `i 1IvPluo i_— W ot,L, L . -36-rA (\NA-4_ SIGNED LITHO IN U.S.A. TOPS 9 FORM 3002S Api . COLLIER COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMPLEX C\ ,...• 4 NAPLES, FLORIDA 33962-4977 (813) 774-8097 ANNE GOODNIGHT RICHARD S. SHANAHAN MAX A. HASSE,JR. COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BURT L.SAUNDERS MICHAEL J. VOLPE JAMES C.GILES COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CLERK April 22 , 1992 Mrs. Samelia King, Director of Appointments Executive Office of the Governor TLO8 The Capitol Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Dear Mrs. King: We have been notified by the Collier County Children' s Services Council that two vacancies exist among the five members to be appointed by the Governor. Ordinance No. 98-64 states that "After soliciting recommendations from the public, the Board of County Commissioners shall submit to the Governor the names of at least three persons for each position among the five members to be appointed by the Governor, and the Governor shall appoint members to the Council from the candidates nominated by the Board of County Commissioners. " I am enclosing 6 applications from applicants interested in serving on the Children' s Services Council. These applications were approved by a majority vote on March 21, 1992 , by the Collier County Board of Commissioners for submittal to you for consideration of appointment. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me. Very'tr 'y yours, eArf Michael Volpe, Chairman Commis- .ner, District 2 MJV: sf Enclosures i _ .yam