BAAB Minutes 08/15/2024BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Pkwy
Naples, FL 341l6
August 15, 2024 / 6t00 PM
Members Present
John Newron (Chair)
Vincent Keeys
Hilda Cececharles
Jean-Paul
Micheal Patterson
Members Absent
Damell Johnson
Darren Beckford
Jeris Smith (Vice-Chair)
Staff Present
Maria Hopkins, Public lnformation Coordinator II / Staff Liaison
Public
Diann Keeys
Jerry Haynes
Jenny G.R. Joseph
The Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) was called to order at 6:15 p.m., with John Newton
presiding. Following introductions, Maria Hopkins outlined the BAAB's overarching goals and
expressed gratitude for the members' continued dedication. She then reviewed the meeting
guidelines, emphasizing the importance offocused discussions and adherence to the agenda. Mr.
Keeys underscored the necessity of consistent attendance for the board's effectiveness.
The possibility of reducing the board from nine to five members was raised during an open forum.
Mr. Newton suggested the board remain receptive to this idea, pa*icularly after the removal of two
unresponsive members. A motion to remove Darnell Johnson and Darren Beckford from the board
due to persistent non-attendance and unresponsiveness was made by Mr. Newton and seconded by
Mr. Keeys. The motion passed with a unanimous vote (5-0).
Michael Patterson motioned to hold the September meeting at the Golden Gate Community Center
on September 16th. Mr. Keeys seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (5-0). The
meeting adjoumed at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I. Call to Order & Welcome
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U. ADproval meetinq minutes
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III. Old Business
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IV. New Business
VI. Upcomins Meetinss
The next meeting will be held on September 16,2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Gate Community
Center.
VII. Adiourn
Having no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:00 pm.
Approved by:
Public Information Coordinator II lgnee
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