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HAAB Backup 05/27/1999 Backup Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting May 27, 1999 NOTICE OF l.VIEETING .A..NI> AG ENI>A COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Golden Gate Community Center, Rooms A & B Naples, Florida ** * ** *** ** * ** * ************* ******** * * * * * * *** * *** * ** AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum. II. Meeting called to order. (A) Approval of minutes of the April 22, 1999 meeting and ofthe Apri129, 1999 Special Meeting. (B) Approval of excused absences from the April 22, 1999 meeting and of the April 29, 1999 Special Meeting. III. Election of a new Chairman. IV. Discussions regarding: (A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB. (B) Discussion by Frank Rodriguez regarding English as Official Language of Collier County Government. V. Presentations by Board members. Discussion by Faye Reddick regarding the possibility of holding HAAB meetings in Immokalee and to promote public awareness of the HAAB to the community of Immoka1ee. VI. Old business. VII. New business and public comments. ** Election of a new liaison for the Collier County School Board's Diversity Steering Committee. VIII. Meeting adjourns. ** PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERlTOPIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB. COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 [elephane: (941) 774-8400 FAX (941) 774-0225 Email: attorney@naples.net May 20, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Manolich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. PeHit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary Mrs. Janie Soliz Post Office Box 2982 lmmokalee, Florida 34]43 Re: May 27, 1999 Meeting to the Hispanic Affairs AdvisOIY Board Dear Mrs. Soliz: Enclosed is the agenda for the May 27. 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) meeting. The HAAB will be reviewing applications for appointment at this meeting for purposes of providing their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. You are invited to appear before the Board at this time to discuss your interest in becoming a member and to answer questions from the HAAB in regard to same 1 understand that you are not currently a registered voter. In order for you to be appointed to the HAAB, it will be necessary for you to register to vote and to provide evidence of your registration to Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners. prior to date that the Board of County Commissioners makes its selection. ]fyou have any questions, feel free to contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400. Sincerely, 6-::' . Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM/kn enclosure cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney MEMORANDUM FROM: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County AttiJ;,fL4-- June 7, 1999 TO: DATE: RE: Applicants Seeking AppointmentJReappointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board At its regular meeting held May 27, 1999, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) considered the following applicants for appointment: Leo R. Cardona Christopher O. Bent Frank Loney - reappointment (term expires June 25, 1999.) HAAB voted unanimously that the above applicants be recommended for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners. The next HAAB meeting is scheduled to be held on June 24 ]999. Please have the Board of County Commissioners consider the above applicants for appointment/reappointment to this Board. Thank you for your assistance in this regard. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMIkn attachments cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney HAAB Members COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX (941) 774-0225 Email: attarney@naples.net May 20, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Mafialich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. PeMit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Studenf Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary Mrs. Janie Soliz Post Office Box 2982 Immokalee, Florida 34143 Re: May 27, 1999 Meeting to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Mrs. Soliz: Enclosed is the agenda for the May 27, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) meeting. The HAAB will be reviewing applications for appointment at this meeting for purposes of providing their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. You are invited to appear before the Board at this time to discuss your interest in becoming a member and to answer questions from the HAAB in regard to same. I understand that you are not currently a registered voter. I n order for you to be appointed to the HAAB, it will be necessary for you to register to vote and to provide evidence of your registration to Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, prior to date that the Board of County Commissioners makes its selection. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400. Sincerely, c;;?: . . Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM/kn enclosure cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tarniami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX (941) 774.0225 Email: allorney@naples.net May 20. 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Maiiolich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary Mr. Leo R. Cardona 557 ] 06111 Avenue North Naples, Florida 34108 Re: May 27, 1999 Meeting to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Mr. Cardona: Enclosed is the agenda for the May 27, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) meeting. The HAAB will be reviewing applications for appointment at this meeting for purposes of providing their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. You are invited to appear before the Board at this time to discuss your interest in becoming a member and to answer questions from the HAAB in regard to same. If you have any questions, feellfee to contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400. Sincerely, Or' - p/~) Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM/kn enclosure cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney RECEJVEL.' March 20, 1999 Leo R. Cardona 557 106th Avenue North Naples, Florida 34108 (941) 513-9748 MAe 2 oj 19S9 i::.l ~ ; _,,',.. .' . .~''',' " Sue Filson Collier City Administration Office 3310 East Tamiami Trail Naples, F]orida 341 Dear Ms. Filson: This letter is to demonstrate my intention for an appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. At the present time, I reside in Collier County and am a registered voter. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and I am currently working on post- baccalaureate studies in Clinical Laboratory Medicine at Florida Gulf Coast University. I am interested in civic and community affairs, especially here in Collier County. would appreciate your consideration towards my appointment. r,C'...<:l 'j C~ MAR 0 9 1999 ~Qar1 07 Count] Ccmmissione:$ March 2, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners Ms. Sue Filson, I would like to request to be considered for another term on the Hispanic Affiars Advisory Board. I was advised to write a request to you, so that it could become a matter of public record. I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration for another term on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Sin9~re}y, jy, 1- .' <.-~l_--/ I Frank Loney . / :3 / Ie! h I Ii ..51: 3</113 cc: Ramiro Manalich, Chief Assistant County Attorney HAAB members Rcr';::"Vl=C .C",,-I_l - .. 'R '1 ., '\ClClS ~!.C\I L ; -- .... ~ ,~:','_'._\:I',~:" ::~~; c:.~ ,')1\; . ~\;.{, :'. " . February 24, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building F Naples, Florida Re: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment Dear Ms. Filson: This correspondence is to express my interest in the above referenced position. My name is Janie Soliz, I have been a resident ofIrnmokalee since 1965 - therefore I am very familiar with the issues that are pertinent to our community. I believe that it is important that Immokalee is represented in the Hispanic Advisory Board. I have an interest in this community, I own a business and intend to raise my children here. I am positive that I can be an asset to this advisory board. Sincerely, \ (: C ~ , t / \ c:1 ~ <S /) (I,'? r:v..,d-.I S 1 ~L\ '- 1 '1 .~ 00tj jl\ ~U 'boLv/ ''\ ,}v.vt lJI'iVv March 20, 1999 RECE1VE[: Leo R. Cardona 557 106'h Avenue North Naples, Florida 34108 (941) 513-9748 ~jAP ~ ~, leee :Vl .' c.. .........__ j:'.1 -..... ..:;;;~ -:' ,,_,;-;'; .:. ~ Sue Filson Collier City Administration Office 3310 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 341 Dear Ms. Filson: This letter is to demonstrate my intention for an appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. At the present time, ] reside in Collier County and am a registered voter. ] have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and I am currently working on post- baccalaureate studies in Clinical Laboratory Medicine at Florida Gulf Coast University. I am interested in civic and community affairs, especially here in Collier County. would appreciate your consideration towards my appointment. r, !:,l.... ,::1 '1 C~ MAR 0 9 1999 ~Gard Of Count} CCfmlissione"s March 2, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners Ms. Sue Filson, I would like to request to be considered for another term on the Hispanic Affiars Advisory Board. I was advised to write a request to you, so that it could become a matter of public record. I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration for another term on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Sinc6rely, .;. 1 ./ /. .' '--_____~I, - / I Frank Loney . ~ h ~ .:51: J:JJ let ,il 3'-1//3 cc: Ramiro Manalich, Chief Assistant County Attorney HAAB members Pcr,c1'Vl=C .,c'\..,~j "- ; ".\.R i1 "'\C:9S ,'1..1 " . -' -; ".' ,~ :'.,'.'~~\',;.." :~7l1';::.~ ,.)I~;' ~~..L ~. '-' -.' February 24, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building F Naples, Florida Re: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment Dear Ms. Filson: This correspondence is to express my interest in the above referenced position. My name is Janie Soliz, I have been a resident of lmmokalee since 1965 - therefore I am very familiar with the issues that are pertinent to our community. I believe that it is important that Immokalee is represented in the Hispanic Advisory Board. I have an interest in this community, I own a business and intend to raise my children here. I am positive that I can be an asset to this advisory board_ Sincerely, \ c: C ~ _ t / \ ,C;1 _//') . ;f (r;1 ;f\~ I~ Ii N... ./ /,l-\ 0( I '/ ~O. ~z\"lj " .<,t! , .V" jj./'i'j'J MEMORANDUM TO: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Boar~ty Commissioners Ramiro afialich: Chief Assistant County Attorney FROM: DATE: June 8,1999 RE: Vacancies on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Prank Rodriguez' term will expire on June 25, 1999. Mr. Rodriguez has informed my office that he does not intend to reapply, leaving a vacancy to be filled. You have forwarded to my attention applications from persons interested in appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. One applicant, Andrew J. Fox, Jr., has not yet had an opportunity to appear before the Hispanic Board for consideration. The next meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is scheduled for June 24, 1999. I intend to notifY Mr. Fox to appear before the Board at that time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMIkn attachments cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney HAAB Members COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY May 20, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Manalich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX (9411 774-0225 Email: attarney@naples.net Board Members Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Re: May 27, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Members: Please find enclosed the agenda for the May 27, ]999 HAAB meeting. In addition, I am enclosing copies ofletters from applicants seeking appointment or reappointment to the HAAB. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774- 8400. Sincerely, ~~ Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RMlkn enclosures cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney NOTICE OF l.VIEETING .A..NI> AG ENI>A COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, MAY 27,1999 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Go]den Gate Community Center, Rooms A & B Naples, Florida * * * ** *** * *** * *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * ** * * * *** * *** *** AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum. II. Meeting called to order. (A) Approval of minutes of the April 22, 1999 meeting and of the Apri129, 1999 Special Meeting. (B) Approval of excused absences from the Apri] 22,1999 meeting and of the April 29, 1999 Special Meeting. III. Election of a new Chairman. IV. Discussions regarding: (A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB. (B) Discussion by Frank Rodriguez regarding English as Official Language of Collier County Government. V. Presentations by Board members. Discussion by Faye Reddick regarding the possibility of holding HAAB meetings in Immokalee and to promote public awareness of the HAAB to the community of Immoka1ee. VI. Old business. VII. New business and public comments. ** Election of a new liaison for the Collier County School Board's Diversity Steering Committee. VIII. Meeting adjourns. ** PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERlTOPIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB. RECEJVE.c., March 20, 1999 Leo R. Cardona 557 106'h Avenue North Naples, Florida 34108 (941) 513-9748 ~.j . \ P ~ ~ lGGG ;vtJ.."" l.. _J ~....__ ) ~: l -. .,,"'" "_,,Id " Sue Filson Collier City Administration Office 3310 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 341 Dear Ms. Filson: This letter is to demonstrate my intention for an appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. At the present time, I reside in Collier County and am a registered voter. ] have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and I am currently working on post- baccalaureate studies in Clinical Laboratory Medicine at Florida Gulf Coast University. I am interested in civic and community affairs, especially here in Collier County. would appreciate your consideration towards my appointment. ne',.,;:l 'j c~ MAR 0 9 1999 ~card <)7 Ccune! Ccrrmissione"s March 2, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners Ms. Sue Filson, I would like to request to be considered for another term on the Hispanic Affiars Advisory Board. I was advised to write a request to you, so that it could become a matter of public record. I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration for another term on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. Sin9~re}y, jy / . ./ "";~l..-'/' I Fyank Loney . ~. .st: / JJ Iclh,l' . ~'/ 113 cc: Ramiro Manalich, Chief Assistant County Attorney HAAB members RECEJVEC \i.~R D1i99~ ..., ,_ :'...'.,~:\r;-..' ':01ti':1.;~~.:. <"k ~\;.{,"'-'. '-' r February 24, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building: F Naples, Florida Re: Hispanic Advisory Board Appointment Dear Ms. Filson: This correspondence is to express my interest in the above referenced position. My name is Janie Soliz, I have been a resident of Immokalee since 1965 - therefore I am very familiar with the issues that are pertinent to our community. I believe that it is important that Immokalee is represented in the Hispanic Advisory Board. I have an interest in this community, I OV.TI a business and intend to raise my children here. I am positive that I can be an asset to this advisory board. Sincerely, cI OCI /,-1 ~~(\ ,(S'1,7 CC:;?-.I s -:::+\~ \'1 .~. 0(t ,j :t\ I ~ \). \~I"Lv' ,\,y,t ,/jJ'i'iV COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tarniami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 felephane: (9411 774.8400 FAX (941) 774-0225 Email: attorney@naples.net May 20, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Mafialich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. PeMit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary Mr. Leo R. Cardona 557 106TH Avenue North Naples, Florida 34108 Re: May 27, 1999 Meeting to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Mr. Cardona: Enclosed is the agenda for the May 27, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) meeting. The HAAB will be reviewing applications for appointment at this meeting for purposes of providing their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. You are invited to appear before the Board at this time to discuss your interest in becoming a member and to answer questions from the HAAB in regard to same. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or my Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400. Sincerely, 0.. tfl~7 Ramiro Mafialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RMJkn enclosure cc David C Weigel, County Attorney HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING of May 27, 1999 at the Go]den Gate Community Center, Naples, Florida PRESENT: ABSENT: Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB Pete Cade, HAAB Member Frank Loney, HAAB Member Faye Reddick, HAAB Member Maria Grimaldo, HAAB Member Rarniro Mafia1ich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member David Correa, HAAB Member Also Present: Chris Bent, Applicant Leo R. Cardona, Applicant Russ Reddick, General Public Victor Valdes, Las Naciones Anthony Bove', Knights of Columbus Ralph Balzarano, Knights of Columbus The May 27, ]999 meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Collier County (HAAB) commenced at approximately 7:15 P.M. There was a quorum of five (5) in attendance. A motion was made by Frank Loney to approve the minutes of the April 22, 1999 meeting with corrections and attachments. Pete Cade seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. Regarding the minutes of the April 29, ]999 joint meeting with the Black Affairs Advisory Board, Mr. Valdes mentioned that the minutes had omitted his comments. Mr. Valdes indicated that he would send a summary of his comments to be included. Frank Loney suggested that approval of the April 29, ]999 minutes should be deferred so that Mr. Valdes' comments could be included. Chairman Rodriguez agreed. Rarniro Mafialich read for the record the resignation letter of member Dr. Kate Warner. The Board briefly discussed the absences of Maria Grima]do for the April 22, 1999 and April 29, 1999 HAAB meetings. Regarding the Apri] 22, 1999 meeting, Frank Loney made a motion to declare that absence excused and there was a second by Faye Reddick. The motion was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Loney also made a motion to approve, as excused, the absence of April 29, 1999, and Faye Reddick also seconded this motion. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion. Discussions With HAAB Applicants The Board was informed by Rarniro Mafia1ich that Frank Loney, Janie Soliz, Christopher Bent and Leo Cardona had all applied to become members of the HAAB. Rarniro Mai'ialich also informed the Board that Janie Soliz had withdrawn from consideration due to reasons of illness. Mr. Bent had only turned in his application to the Board office a couple of days before. Faye Reddick asked Frank Loney ifhe was interested in continuing to serve on the HAAB given his valuable participation in other community organizations. Frank Loney responded that there are many significant Hispanic issues before the HAAB and that he is willing to serve in more than one organization. Rarniro Mai'ialich opined that there should not be a conflict for Frank Loney tl} serve on the HAAB in addition to his voter registration activities. Pete Cade made a motion to reappoint Frank Loney for another term on the HAAB and the motion was seconded by Faye Reddick. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Chairman Rodriguez requested that Leo Cardona provide a statement to the Board regarding his application. Mr. Cardona commented that he had recently moved and registered to vote in Collier County. He said that he felt he owed a civic responsibility to Collier County and in particular to make voters that are Hispanic more aware of community issues. He said that he would be willing to donate his time and participate fully with the HAAB. He described that he is involved in graduate studies and his background in California. He described a variety of prior cultural experiences. Faye Reddick made a motion to recommend appointment of Leo Cardona which was seconded by Pete Cade and Frank Loney. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Rodriguez read a letter by Mr. Bent in regard to his application for membership. Frank pointed out that Mr. Bent had been referred to the HAAB by Father Felix Alarcon. Mr. Bent stated that he wished to participate on the HAAB because he cares. He said he had recently moved to Collier County. He described his background as being a Yale graduate and prior Navy Seal. He says he has a history of prior civic involvement including the St. Matthew's House and the lmmokalee farm workers. He has been involved in the ministry with the poor of Naples. He said he had many ideas for improvement of conditions in the Hispanic and minority community. He particularly thought there should be a day of welcome for seasonal farm workers and there needs to be a housing facility for the farm workers in Naples like the Pueblo Bonito which is in Lee County. 2 Faye Reddick made a motion to approve a recommendation of Mr. Bent for membership on the Hispanic Board. A second was provided by Maria Grima]do and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. English As Official Language Resolution Frank Rodriguez mentioned the prior letter of the Metro-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and a new letter which had been received from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in opposition to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Resolution regarding English as the Official Language. Frank mentioned that he had drafted a resolution for the Board of County Commissioners to approve. He said a letter of opposition to the English language Resolution had also been prepared by the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce. Frank Rodriguez passed out the draft resolution which he had prepared for inclusion in the minutes. He stated that he had met with several Commissioners about this topic and that he expected that this draft resolution would be presented at a future Board of County Commissioners meeting. He thought this was a great opportunity for a resolution proclaiming the values of diversity. He stated that prior diversity initiatives of the County had not been affective. He stated that the concept of diversity reaches across all races and nationalities and minority groups. Frank Loney stated that he supported the Frank Rodriguez draft resolution. He stated that he was still upset with the Board of County Commissioners for not consulting with the HAAB on the English language issue. He thought that Commissioner Carter should retract his prior comments about English as the official language. Ralph Balzarano commented that media reports indicated that the reason for the Eng]ish language resolution was for economic savings but that he considered that to be a very weak reason for passage ofthe resolution. Mr. Valdes stated that he supported the draft new diversity resolution but that he still believed there are a nurnber of anti-Hispanic and minority issues in existence in Collier County, such as the Dr. Cardona episode, and the controversies regarding School Superintendent Dan White and County Administrator Robert Fernandez. He stated that there are still white racist groups in the United States and that Commissioner Carter, perhaps by mistake, was falling in with those groups. He suggested that all Hispanics remain strongly opposed, within the law, to the English as the official language Resolution. Frank Rodriguez commented that the English only Resolution is a topic which will not go away. Leo Cardona suggested that the HAAB needed to be respectfully emphatic and state reasons against the English only Resolution such as a revenue brought into Collier County by different cultures. He thought that the Resolution was oppressive to the different multiple cultures in Collier County. 3 Ralph Balzarano suggested that there should be follow up with regard to the implementation of a new diversity resolution. A motion was made to support the Resolution concept to the Board of County Commissioners by Pete Cade. A second was made by Faye Reddick and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Rodriguez would communicate, by letter, the HAAB's support of the diversity resolution concept to the Board of County Commissioners. Anthony Bove' invited Hispanics to participate in the Columbus Day Parade. A copy of a letter on the subject is attached as a part of these minutes. He requested that the HAAB members spread the news about the Parade. He said he was trying to include diverse groups in the Parade. The HAAB consensus was to defer the Chairperson election until the next meeting. Faye Reddick suggested that meetings in lmmokalee be the subject of discussion at the next meeting. Also for the next meeting it was decided to take up the matter of the School Board Diversity Liaison selection. Mr. Valdes also requested to be placed on the agenda at the next meeting regarding the investigation of the Collier County Sheriff by the Office of the Governor. Maria Grimaldo also asked to be placed on the agenda regarding a letter about the School Board. The meeting of the Hispanic Board adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M. Prepared by: Ramiro Mafialich, Board Liaison Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on 24th Day of June, 1999. Frank Rodriguez, Chairman Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 4 05/17/1ggg 0g:75 7743502 i"' '/~59,83/1'19'1 12.:44 9415928166 "''<!,''':,:i - " '"',"." . ~:' ,,'~-:~}: ..1' . . j BCC BBBBBllllll PAGE 01 PAG. B2. ~~J m~ n.r l6. PiIIon Blr.c:tiwillunedk~ly, pleue lIC:~t mYn!8ignationlotm the H1.p8~ . ~Advi8cJtyBoard(lfAAB). I have ..~(;eplled II \\Nvmity facLlJty . -ppointal!llt artdI 'wOlsoon mocateto GeOrgia.. . It has' been my pri~to eeM! CoW'"-\' County ortfhe:HAAB.TI\i. board. . Val". put of our localgoVMlUltent and I wOllldllketo eli1l.ind my appleU..tiOn f\?rthe~iIllPp9rt that the HAAB receivei from Collier <:Wl\ty. I . hawocSt'" Miy been Unpr,Jrsed with the oul<Jtanding eff~6(RamiroMariaJj(h u IW.on. rn~ QuI~ hehu been lcnowledsftbleal,ld.d'~t .1)i)uthIS work. He r_jlli~& the:COlU1ty in a proCessional W ~pre;slv..w-'lY_ ~~~ I<ateWamer "c" . ...A resolution to stimulate a diversity initiative in Collier County. . . (Proposed draft prepared by Frank Rodriguez) The United States of America has achieved world leadership and power by developing common ties and bonds among people of diverse nationalities and cultures, working to reach the common goals of freedom, equality and the realization ofthe American dream. One of the strongest bonding elements has been the use of the Eng]ish language in National and International relations, as the common language for private, public business and official communications among its multi national, multi cultural and multi ethnic society. The State of Florida holds a most strategic geographical location, which facilitates business and other relationships with Countries of diverse cultures including Mexico, the Caribbean Nations, Central America and South America, and such a favorable location has enhanced the State's economic growth to reach a higher rate than that of the United States, to a level that if it was an independent Nation it would be the 16th largest market in the world, and the 5th largest economy of the Americas. Collier County's growing diverse population reaffirms the fact that people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who recognize the use of English as their common language, work together toward a common goal, and realize that their success depends upon supporting and stimulating innovation, teamwork and sharing of information achieved from diversity. Page I of2 The Board of Collier County Commissioners values diverse backgrounds, fresh approach to problem solving, English as a common language, and insight into the culture of all residents and visitors, and furthermore recognizes that economic opportunities and the success of generations to come in the local and global market, depends upon the continuing success of all of us advancing diversity in the public, private and corporate sectors. The Board of County Commissioners resolves and hereby publicly announces, that it encourages, supports, promotes and will lead a County wide "Diversity Initiative," throughout all County Government Agencies, Departments, appointed or volunteer Boards of Advisors, existing or new Committees to be created in future years. Furthermore will encourage the private sector to enthusiastically join this "Diversity Initiative," for the mutual benefit of Collier County existing and new residents, visitors and foreign business entrepreneurs who will be welcomed to their new "Home," in Collier County. Respectfully submitted, Frank Rodriguez Page 2 of 2 St. CEfiEafJetft Ann Seton Council 4357 \pO (Box 990254 cl'{apres (fCC 34] 16 --'~" .'.".1K af~.' ....:j ,",',.' , ,.j~,., .' Of" To whom it may concern: Second Annual Columbus Day Parade October 9,1999 10:00 AM The St. Elizabeth Seton, Council 4357, Knights ofCo]umbus is sponsoring the Sec- ond Annual Columbus Day Parade in Go]den Gate. The parade will begin at St. Elizabeth Seton Schoo] 52nd Terrace SW , and proceed along Coronado Blvd. to the Golden Gate Community Center. A wreath will be placed at a temporary bust of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. The participants include: The Knights of Columbus Color Corps, The Golden Gate VFW Ritual Team, Ronald McDonald, The County Fiver Cloggers, The Boy Scouts, The Girl Scouts, Students from St. E]izabeth Seton School, and any others that would like to join us. This year we hope to have High School bands join us as well as the rest of the Vet- erans Organizations in Collier County. We are pursuing fund raising avenues to place a per- manent Statue of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. We welcome all who would like to be a part of this tradition. If you would like to join us call for further information. Chairman: SK Anthony Bove 941-591-2416 Co-Chairman SK Ralph Balzarano 941-455-1231 ~;f/~ HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING of May 27, 1999 at the Golden Gate Community Center, Naples, Florida PRESENT: ABSENT: Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB Pete Cade, HAAB Member Frank Loney, HAAB Member Faye Reddick, HAAB Member Maria Grimaldo, HAAB Member Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member David Correa, HAAB Member Also Present: Chris Bent, Applicant Leo R. Cardona, App]icant Russ Reddick, General Public Victor Valdes, Las Naciones Anthony Bove', Knights ofCo]umbus Ralph Balzarano, Knights of Columbus The May 27, 1999 meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Collier County (HAAB) commenced at approximately 7:]5 P.M. There was a quorum of five (5) in attendance. A motion was made by Frank Loney to approve the minutes of the April 22, 1999 meeting with corrections and attachments. Pete Cade seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. Regarding the minutes of the April 29, 1999 joint meeting with the Black Affairs Advisory Board, Mr. Valdes mentioned that the minutes had omitted his comments. Mr. Valdes indicated that he would send a summary of his comments to be included. Frank Loney suggested that approval of the April 29, 1999 minutes should be deferred so that Mr. Valdes' comments could be included. Chairman Rodriguez agreed. Ramiro Maiialich!ead for the record the resignation letter of member Dr. Kate Warner. The Board briefly discussed the absences of Maria Grimaldo for the Apri] 22,1999 and April 29, ]999 HAAB meetings. Regarding the April 22, 1999 meeting, Frank Loney made a motion to declare that absence excused and there was a second by Faye Reddick. The motion was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Loney also made a motion to approve, as excused, the absence of April 29, ]999, and Faye Reddick also seconded this motion. The vote was unanimous to approve the motion. Discussions With HAAB Applieants The Board was informed by Ramiro Maiialich that Frank Loney, Janie Soliz, Christopher Bent and Leo Cardona had all applied to become members of the HAAB. Ramiro Maiialich also informed the Board that Janie Soliz had withdrawn from consideration due to reasons of illness. Mr. Bent had only turned in his application to the Board office a couple of days before. Faye Reddick asked Frank Loney ifhe was interested in continuing to serve on the HAAB given his valuable participation in other community organizations. Frank Loney responded that there are many significant Hispanic issues before the HAAB and that he is willing to serve in more than one organization. Ramiro Maiialich opined that there should not be a conflict for Frank Loney to serve on the HAAB in addition to his voter registration activities. Pete Cade made a motion to reappoint Frank Loney for another term on the HAAB and the motion was seconded by Faye Reddick. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Chairman Rodriguez requested that Leo Cardona provide a statement to the Board regarding his application. Mr. Cardona commented that he had recently moved and registered to vote in Collier County. He said that he felt he owed a civic responsibility to Collier County and in particular to make voters that are Hispanic more aware of community issues. He said that he would be willing to donate his time and participate fully with the HAAB. He described that he is involved in graduate studies and his background in California. He described a variety of prior cultural experiences. Faye Reddick made a motion to recommend appointment of Leo Cardona which was seconded by Pete Cade and Frank Loney. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Rodriguez read a letter by Mr. Bent in regard to his application for membership. Frank pointed out that Mr. Bent had been referred to the HAAB by Father Felix A]arcon. Mr. Bent stated that he wished to participate on the HAAB because he cares. He said he had recently moved to Collier County. He described his background as being a Yale graduate and prior Navy Seal. He says he has a history of prior civic involvement including the St. Matthew's House and the Immokalee farm workers. He has been involved in the ministry with the poor of Naples. He said he had many ideas for improvement of conditions in the Hispanic and minority community. He particularly thought there should be a day of welcome for seasonal farm workers and there needs to be a housing facility for the farm workers in Naples like the Pueblo Bonito which is in Lee County. 2 Faye Reddick made a motion to approve a recommendation ofMr. Bent for membership on the Hispanic Board. A second was provided by Maria Grimaldo and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. English As Official Language Resolution Frank Rodriguez mentioned the prior letter of the Metro-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and a new letter which had been received from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in opposition to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Resolution regarding English as the Official Language. Frank mentioned that he had drafted a resolution for the Board of County Commissioners to approve. He said a letter of opposition to the English language Resolution had also been prepared by the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce. Frank Rodriguez passed out the draft resolution which he had prepared for inclusion in the minutes. He stated that he had met with several Commissioners about this topic and that he expected that this draft resolution would be presented at a future Board of County Commissioners meeting. He thought this was a great opportunity for a resolution proclaiming the values of diversity. He stated that prior diversity initiatives of the County had not been affective. He stated that the concept of diversity reaches across all races and nationalities and minority groups. Frank Loney stated that he supported the Frank Rodriguez draft resolution. He stated that he was still upset with the Board of County Commissioners for not consulting with the HAAB on the English language issue. He thought that Commissioner Carter should retract his prior comments about English as the official language. Ralph Balzarano commented that media reports indicated that the reason for the English language resolution was for economic savings but that he considered that to be a very weak reason for passage ofthe resolution. Mr. Valdes stated that he supported the draft new diversity resolution but that he still believed there are a number of anti-Hispanic and minority issues in existence in Collier County, such as the Dr. Cardona episode, and the controversies regarding School Superintendent Dan White and County Administrator Robert Fernandez. He stated that there are still white racist groups in the United States and that Commissioner Carter, perhaps by mistake, was falling in with those groups. He suggested that all Hispanics remain strongly opposed, within the law, to the English as the official language Reso]ution. Frank Rodriguez commented that the English only Resolution is a topic which will not go away. Leo Cardona suggested that the HAAB needed to be respectfully emphatic and state reasons against the English only Resolution such as a revenue brought into Collier County by different cultures. He thought that the Resolution was oppressive to the different multiple cultures in Collier County. 3 Ralph Balzarano suggested that there should be follow up with regard to the implementation of a new diversity res(;'lution. A motion was made to support the Resolution concept to the Board of County Commissioners by Pete Cade. A second was made by Faye Reddick and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Rodriguez would communicate, by letter, the HAAB's support ofthe diversity resolution concept to the Board of County Commissioners. Anthony Bove' invited Hispanics to participate in the Columbus Day Parade. A copy of a letter on the subject is attached as a part of these minutes. He requested that the HAAB members spread the news about the Parade. He said he was trying to include diverse groups in the Parade. The HAAB consensus was to defer the Chairperson election until the next meeting. Faye Reddick suggested that meetings in Immokalee be the subject of discussion at the next meeting. Also for the next meeting it was decided to take up the matter of the Schoo] Board Diversity Liaison selection. Mr. Vaides also requested to be placed on the agenda at the next meeting regarding the investigation of the Collier County Sheriff by the Office of the Governor. Maria Grimaldo also asked to be placed on the agenda regarding a letter about the School Board. The meeting of the Hispanic Board adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M. Prepared by: Ramiro Mafialich, Board Liaison Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on 24th Day of June, ]999. Frank Rodriguez, Chairman Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 4 05/12/1 SSg . 0' "~59.a3/ 1999 "'.'" ,"-. '-. ,', . .", "/ " BCC BBBl'll'lI'lBl'l 0S:25 -12:44 , ~ -. ~. '~; : . '., .' . 7743502 9415928166 Dear MI. Pi1aon PAGE 01 PAGE: 1'l2 ~ VJ f!7C} EftiectiveiDune<&~ly, please aco;ept my resignationf'-otm' the HispanH; AfDidAdvisory~(HAAB). I have accepl2d a uNversityfaculty . - .PpOinlml!llt and I 'Wjhoon relocate to Georgia. . '.' It baa been'my priVilege to lIeI"\Ie Co1U~ County on theHAA1tThis board is . Vahl!1ble part of out local gO'l7etnmenl;. and I would like to ext2nd my . apprc!dation fortbegood S'l1Pport th.t the HAAB receiveifroinC:olliereoUnty. I . have especially 'been. iD1preilSed with the outstanding effo~ 'of RaurlJ'O'Manalich as limon. fn~irtAtana. he has been l<nowledgeab1ea~.cfiligent .'bOut his worle. He rey.'oi..D.f!<the:County in a proCessiorull and impressivE'way. . U~~ !<ale Warner ',. ...A resolution to stimulate a diversity initiative in Collier County. . . (proposed draft prepared by Frank Rodriguez) The United States of America has achieved world leadership and power by developing common ties and bonds among people of diverse nationalities and cultures, working to reach the common goals offreedom, equality and the realization of the American dream. One of the strongest bonding elements has been the use of the English language in National and International relations, as the common language for private, public business and official communications among its multi national, multi cultural and multi ethnic society. The State of Florida holds a most strategic geographical location, which facilitates business and other relationships with Countries of diverse cultures including Mexico, the Caribbean Nations, Centra] America and South America, and such a favorable location has enhanced the State's economic growth to reach a higher rate than that of the United States, to a level that if it was an independent Nation it would be the 16th largest market in the world, and the 5th largest economy of the Americas. Collier County's growing diverse population reaffirms the fact that people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who recognize the use of English as their common language, work together toward a common goal, and realize that their success depends upon supporting and stimulating innovation, teamwork and sharing of information achieved from diversity. Page 1 of2 The Board of Collier County Commissioners values diverse backgrounds, fresh approach to problem solving, English as a common language, and insight into the culture of all residents and visitors, and furthermore recognizes that economic opportunities and the success of generations to come in the ]ocal and globa] market, depends upon the continuing success of all of us advancing diversity in the public, private and corporate sectors. The Board of County Commissioners resolves and hereby publicly announces, that it encourages, supports, promotes and will lead a County wide "Diversity Initiative," throughout all County Government Agencies, Departments, appointed or volunteer Boards of Advisors, existing or new Committees to be created in future years. Furthermore will encourage the private sector to enthusiastically join this "Diversity Initiative," for the mutua] benefit of Collier County existing and new residents, visitors and foreign business entrepreneurs who will be welcomed to their new "Home," in Collier County. Respectfully submitted, Frank Rodriguez Page 2 of2 S1. CIJiEa&etft Ann Seton CouncH 4357 ~o CBox 990254 %Ip[es cr"C 34116 'I" ..~j.;"" ~~~....~ ~""'.KaF C ~:. ..-~.. .-........-. ".-', .', ," "'" /',,' ",,:-:(-:.,- To whom it may concern: Second Annual Columbus Day Parade October 9, 1999 10:00 AM The St. Elizabeth Seton, Council 4357, Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the Sec- ond Annual Columbus Day Parade in Golden Gate. The parade will begin at St. Elizabeth Seton School 52nd Terrace SW , and proceed along Coronado Blvd. to the Golden Gate Community Center. A wreath will be placed at a temporary bust of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. The participants include: The Knights of Columbus Color Corps, The Golden Gate VFW Ritual Team, Ronald McDonald, The County Fiver C]oggers, The Boy Scouts, The Girl Scouts, Students from St. Elizabeth Seton SchooL and any others that would like to join us. This year we hope to have High School bands join us as well as the rest of the Vet- erans Organizations in Collier County. We are pursuing fund raising avenues to place a per- manent Statue of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. We welcome all who would like to be a part ofthis tradition. ]fyou would like to join us call for further information. Chairman: SK Anthony Bove 941-591-2416 Co-Chairman SK Ralph Balzarano 941-455-1231 ~~' Saint Jude Parish 707 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, Connecticut 06468 Phone 203 261.6404 ~~ ~() :fm !Jl =~ ....... ~ ....- ...- ("J m~:j ~; ~ ~ ~:;:f'" . 0.0 0 . ~ "" .. 0 ~. ." 0 5".... O'~ ~ "0 ~::: 0 3 "ll .. ~ ~o a~ . , . " g~ So ~. bl .....("J " ~ == w"" @ -0 t9 . , .. ~~. !Jl, 0 ..... , rTl!Jl - 0 s= " 8z~ .... ~ I:"l a" G e>> ~ ""- ~~ ."'0 .,,::: .... ~;O ~~ -", ...... October 27, 199ti Dear Pastor: I am writing this letter of introduction and recommendation on behalf of my good friend, Mr. Chris Bent. Mr. Bent formerly worshipped with us at St. Mary's Parish in Bridgeport, CT. He has recently re-located to Florida and wishes to continue his active participation in the faith life of our Church, worsh~pping with your community. I also am a former memeber of St. Mary's Parish; having served their as Associate Pastor for seven years, and now serving at St. Jude's in Monroe. In my time as Associate Pastor, I prayed with Chris regularly, shared Youth Ministry with him and witnessed with him as a brother in the Cursillo Apostolate. Our parish of St. Mary's is intensely urban and predominantly Latino. The needs of the teens especially are critical. Mr. Bent, on the other hand, is neither Hispanic, nor teenaged, nor at-risk. Yet, because of the depth of his faith, and his desire to love and serve, Chris found a welcomed place in our community. He daily gave powerful witness that God's love knows no barriers. I know Mr. Bent to be a devoted Catholic, a committed Christian disciple, and ardent apostle and witness, and a caring friend. I recommend him to you and to your community without reservation. SincGl~ (Rev.) Skip Karcsinski (203-445-8300) ; o ClI: 11 .. .. ... .:I .. .. ;.. -= = (0; = t ...::10 ... .U> i ~ -< -,u-;:: .., E .. 5=iJ :2,,= MO.c .t .: " u ill.g ... oeill ... :>.5 .. oe u o m oe ". 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From 10, Roy Rogers to '",. Flosh Gordon to Tarzan 10 Neil Annslrong to John Kennedy 10 Michael Jordan... . TIlere were so ,', . . many, as Ihere : CJiris Dent are for ead~ of ... us. : ll1CSC im.li. ,.... .vidnals were celebmted and we ' plnced Ihem on pedestals wny above their humanness. Somehow '1'11, focus 1JeC.~me fame, winning, ~Iiil weallll. Winning was Ihe most Insidious. II evolved from good tri- ~ll'l1ing over evil as a young boy (pit Ie cUlTenl bOllomline empha- 'Is of profit, personal aecumula- pion. or money: Ihe new grnding ~ ~islem. Furthennore, il was mosl :inlportanl when it was nssociated wilh a single individual's SIlCCess. . i"lmplicil in all of Ihis is Ihe .~c?lion ofgoillg il.a!one, Ih.e . .p'!nnlrn of ma.~culmlly. IndIVIdual : Fltort, individuallraining, individ- mil goals, individual morn/ily. We I .IL1Ye become a saciel y lIml cele- . bl~les the individual. :". Yet. why are so many individu- ;~I~'.in pain1 Why is Ihere so much iPriiuung, so much Subslance .lilltise, so much need fur diversion, riil much Iherapy... why177 ,,;: "'hy then is U.ere so much . il.unene,u177 .' . , . ':.,Whal is happening7 Where i. ,#IC leadership'/ Why are families . nnll parents so challenged, so axhau'led177 II seems thaI in onr "io~elhemess Ihere is more n1one- i\l:S' Ihan ever. ' .' Where I work, in a soup kjtchen :1;~lhe homeless and much Ie.~s " -turtunnte. nre (he hnl'illnven. the nol . clean, and U.e under-the-inOuence , . fniiividual. ... alone, just plain 'nrl\ne ... As I allowed thClr indi- vidualncss iato my being, learning . 10 lake their hands or hug \hem as I ~uld my friends, severe ... . ;iSfi~ic human trusl has been losl. :)1\~y are aUllhere anlhe edge, .,'yf.sy oul. . .!:.t!hle firsl order of business is . t. " -rii~lr aloneness. Ilere one learns "\I!qllhe and we cannot go it "p(Qf.e. fiey need a helping hand .~~'as we all.do lhmugboullife. '-Jjjrejecllhis hand leads to where : IIlfy are. We all work very hard 10 ; lrvoid goin~ where IIley ore. Yet in our lunch bnes c.~n be found a , former Imiker, banker, sdlolar, p~ofessional, elc. TI,e stories are endless. , ':::r see lhal tl,,; most impOrtant . ; nilS.1 we need IS lrust. TIJey need tt I il~ spades. Trust menns pulling I :(Qur failll in anoll.er person. You need love 100, but lI.al is for later. , LeI me repenl this simple defini- j'tiiin: trusl means pulling}'OUr fallll : . iifimolher person '" or 10 quote a : c6iilempornry idiom, lelling go. I' '(;qrPomtions are in I1V!'ble as Ibey , :bave ignored Ihe most Important , . eJiiinenl of Iheir dynamic, !rust. ! More tempornry eiilployees ... even less employee security, duwnsi7.ing ... it goes on I dnd on ... lelIs dlance of real 'lllDms being fanned ... being I forced into going it alone. Where will il end7 Yel onlhe outskitts of alllhis there are millions of new relationships being formed in slnall communities of like needs and mosl reccntly, onlhe internet lIJrough e-mail. A search for holding and lrusL It is:e...plosive. Symptomatic ortbe need. Somelhing more than meli- "yidualism it being seardted for. . ~ Lei me digress a bill for we as ;iitdividuals and as busmesses need :a:new framework for leaderslup to. combatlhe human and moml aIII- .eer of individualism il is (excuse 1I11s concoction> whidlleads to .aIOlieness. Many yellJ'S ago as a Navy SEAL. we had a six-monlb ,,'raining period whidl is lII1id to be ,lIle most challenging of all that Is , olTered inlhe world. Voluntarily, . bne gives up all control olber dl8D :-4ieing able to say I qoil at any 'moinenl. TIlen, rou will be gone In.lO minules. lraditionRlly 7S ; P.i:r'!:ent qoil as Ihe IUlming, swim- . .!!ii\ig and Clldless eltcn:isJng, ~y :..iiil nighl: lakes ils toll ... 111~ . .wlio su....tve bond Ihrough Ihlllr ~ill and laughter like no one eJse. ;. 011 evenlually will hav.: to pan- , Ule inlo Ihe ocenn at mghl,lam -lOckout of a submerged submarine in Ihe cold. block waler using B :'l:lo~ed-circuil oxygen rebteatber. .~., Plaas. lwo 10 BENT. Pep A8 ...... :.:;.: .1 Rabbi nab..,. ........... ---- ...- .. · Contlnoed lrom Pege AID .lII1d swimming yonr Iimpclmine lu Ihe keel of some large ship. If YOII , lry 10 do Ihis alone, you will dte. if nol offCllr. So we were l1Y!ghl very.. 'J . enrly 10 never ICIlve Ihe slue of .. your swim buddy, 10 never be ,alone.llis eyes or smile tlJrough his face mllSk keel' you going and on coorse, IS feel heJow Ihe sur- . face. for hours... unlil the Inissioll . , is doue, Unlillhe nussion is done. In the SEAL Teams, or Ihe I'Teams lIS we called Ihem, ICIlm. _.J work, slealth, knowled~e, and ... lrnlning lIlade you speclRI and suc- cessful. Alnlost always successful. .Stories of success the public will ' . never hCllr of ... stories of leam- i . work ... stories of no\ f.oing il ruone. Seals don'l say , only we " when cQllUnCllliilg on success. .. . In lilY culpamle YCllrs after Ihe '~ ,Navy I was always fruslmled by I 'dle hI' service given 10 ICIlmwork. It is mudl worse loday. You canno\ have leamwork in an environment . where Ihere is IiUle Imsl. . . We and Ihe homeless need !luSI : io su....ive and 10 succeed. :COlpamllons musl slart 10 find. .1Ileir !1~gDin if Ihey \Vallllo be . /llSting players inlhe game uf life. We need 10 find our hem1 again in one Mother. By Iislening and shar- ing OIIl11ore illtimale levels will Ihe excess Ofilldividualislll be molded illlo a more powerful ellli- Iy of logelhemess alld ICIlmwork. By caring for one anolher do we fulJilllhc mandale of onr fUl'efa- Ihers alld our God. As a molher 10 a dJild. so should we be 10 Ihuse less fortunale. Slem, bUI compas- sionate. TIlen can mClI lie men. 'nJen ClII1 real heroes be found 10 be/p \IS raise our YOllng in a world where alolleness will aipple no 1IIOre.llcroes'Slill human. lIcmes . :"o!;;;. . who reach 001 nnd lruly try to lift _'!f:i:f.i'::: up !he lesser, who willnol give III' (':....: 1,' :. W1llllhey do. .:::-:: "c' '.:' Hei-e allhesOllp kitchen we nre '- '. establishing II11.~t wilh Ihe home- less nt Ihe noonlllCllI by prnying IIIe LonI'. Pmy... oulloud logeth- er. Maybe. we nil should. Oh, by lbe \Yay, I h.~ve n new swim buddy. IUtne call hhillhe t.urd. for me Ilis _lie is Jesus. ",\, .... ...... ,..;t .p.'" -' .-i , ~-';:'I '.. . I . ::.;~....... Bent .. . .O'ns O~rr';s I""glum connii"a. loro' Cmoe,ollf 11011.., of 80$(>ilolll)' ill SIom!o"f. UO _ Greenwich Time. Saturday. January 31. 1998 . . ~aking peace via e:-mail ~':HOW OFfEN HAVE WE ALL SAID WE WERE STAKTING SOME- tlil.ng over? That we had reached a ~oin.t in a project, activity, job. rela- tionship, opinion or idea where our lDlual VlSlon or approach was no longer as valid to us as when we started? Have we all not gone down . . some road or made some decision that we would not choose to do again? I suspect yes. We cannot undo the past but can prevent repeating it by learning from it. We can begin to view things differently, often the opposite of previous convictions we held to so aciamantly. So. with new eyes we do it differently. like "Starting Over." Since graduation from college. I would follow my Class Notes in the Yale Alumni Magazine, So many unfamiliar names - the familiar ones I still pictured Christopher as youth. I never went back to reunions nor did I ever put a blurb in the qass Notes. They always spoke of Q. Bent accomplishments, Job utles, exonc tnps. births, then kids going to college. reurements, and of course, now, deaths. Monetary accomplishment seemed so often' the inferred measure... as it was back in those school days. I was always uncomfort- able... weren't there possibly. oth~r goals? Somehow it felt like time to e-mail my first and only contnbuuon. . . "Chris Bent' 62 - fonner Navy SEAL and RetaillCataiogExecuuve sending his best to all. Daughters are gown and I am still searching for Please turn to BENT. Page A9 - '. ".;'", , " ... ..... ".: , ". , ". Bent --- . Continued from Page A10 what we all hopefully search for . .. the truth. For the last year ] have been helping run the New Covenant House of Hospitality Soup Kitchen in Stamford, Ct. Here in this humble facility gather those invisible for most of us. ... the poor and much less fortUnate. It is a place where what you wear. where you go, or what you drive is irrelevant. But here all is revealed. One must live from one's heart, with no trappings. ...to be accepted... and to,be able to make a real difference. It is one-on-one. day-to-<1ay, in the smells and aloneness of the unclean. that the beauty of the individual still flourishes. There can be laugllter and there can be hope. But It lies outside the dic- tates of material security. Sure, I am lucky I finally got here. Can't thank the Lord enough... Love to hook up on e-mail. Godspeed Guys." I felt a sense of freedom after sending this off. A different kind ; of calm. It was as if I had made peace with my school years. I had allowed myself to be misled by so many material pursuits for so long. Now. life matters. souls mat- ter. serving matters. I now differ- entiate between things wanted and things needed. ] search for oppor- tunities to help. Life is finally lim- itless. A new clarity provides focus. So I have started over. I am revisiting the past, witnessing the present. and visioning the furore from a completely different per- spective. There were opinions now incompatible. There were so many friends mv naivete did not serve as well. With my faith and conviction now, neither time nor money will be wasted. .. Well. that is my prayer, anyway. . Christopher O. Bent is the kitchen/office manager at rite Ne\\' Covenant House of Hospiralit\. ill Stamford. _lireenwten firM. IU.SOC'. I.I~"""U"" ""..;I. ...::7;:11' -........ ! Fighting poverty lone meal at a time By Chris Bent . Helping Others~ : There an: so many untold scOries of se1iless giving in our communi.. ty. TheblUldofhllJlCdocsworlcqui. etly a"Dd. effectiveLy, passing oourishmem from rich to poor. ~ 11:ie links in lhis Mosaic o(invis- lble compassioD are a wond.er to '-!l'"t..~ III Gzeeuwich.. there is a food gl1he:illg aclivity llw SWlS with a voLunlCCr "sueet captain,. e..entiany J~!:: door-ta-door. uldng for or non-pensh. oble food donaliOllS. After sorung. thue food giflS proceed hy .... 10 the Food Baul< of Lower Fairfield CounlY, where they ore Igoin sort- ed. Seventy Ilencicl and soup kilcl1en.s come 10 the Food Baul< IUId deliverwha1lbey receive 10 the needy. Thurchi_ is in place. all Oct. 23. 1991. John and Teri Rib. of Old Oreeuwich. give I family size C2II of Clef Bayard.. raV10li totheirsuectC3pWD. Many Bcrtin. This cln had not spent lOOnths on I darI: shelf: Teri had just bought it tbe day before. sp~cificaHy (or the purposc of donating iL She aiways shops OD Wednesdays (or sometbing that probably would nOI be don.ced by lllhcn or supplied through govern. ",enl progmtlS. She has be doing cali for five years. Ukcwise. the street captains. Many and Lais.haveuten 20 rmn. .... OUI of lbeir busy schedules for the pasl live y.... to make the col- ..... that single can of ravioli ... did fulfil! a , hope ... that citizens from all walks of life can share in rebuilding the social architecture ,..' of caring for one . another." ..~.~: ." lecuoDS along their street. The ceft. trallocauoD for collecuons occun If. Dave ficker's home on Thurs. day momials baween 9 Dei 10 LID.. Dave gOt me idea of orgamz. iDe his COllUDWUty with street cap.. tams six yeanlloaai:ilast year....s obI. 10 coU... more tbao 31.000 pounds. He named lbe prolr:lm "99 tarOne" becauselluwume In Old GreenwIch. there were 99 families who CQuld hetp lake care ot the one fanl1lv that needed. heto. E.1cn weelc the maroon \':,m irom 'leI2nbor.1o.Ne:2hbor ::.m\"e<; ::.1 Opinion IUId every other week he dcIhas the food 10 either his home orpai. Zltion (NeiBhbor_Nel~1 oa Putnam Avenue or to the Pood llOi: oa CaoaI StIeet ill SIImfcxd. That week 10 O....ber. the... of ravioli IIld ~39 other tlDDDliI of food went to tbe Fooo Buk ia Slamford. The Food BIIllt of Lower Fairfield County is IlIII by the Council of 0Iun:hes and Sya- IloluCS of Saulbwestera. COD- _UCUL 00 ilS loadinB _ aD Caoal S""1. the food il pIa<ed ill larse boa.. for ",eighio. and aon. inB by BlIIlDd Barbara. Borbara is aWl 10 lell you that she hu _ employed hy the Counc:iJ loaBer Ibao aoyooe else oa the plyra1L The followiog week. lhe New CovenlDl HOUle at Hospitalily Soup Kllcheo io Stamford _ making I run 10 the Food BIIIlt 10 lopplemenl ilS BJ'OCUY propam pllltry. The soup kitdleo I..... mealllo the homeless and lea f.... _ce 365 days I year. I1IIlnllhaJa 50.000. iodividual me.ls. ....1 koown IS the fll:l llw illilo dlI- lftbul.. several haBs of gnxeries ODce a month to morc tbaa 130 aeOdy f_li... On llW day,. wlUDleerfrom SL Leo'~Paris.b.John Ladato, whew l1ID llUs prosnm for yan. ...... Wllb mysell'. the kitdleo'I_- II' hopped in vanl in surdl at adventure :and I'e1'lenishmeat. 11ae food Bank. was out of dried PDI1a. so the can of ravioli wu added to oae of the boXC5. It wu u..._........ back lithe kitdl.... where it _ pul io the bad: hilL There it sat for . month. Pit Pohlmatt. who lives It the SL Luke's Uleworks Cuter Home- less SheJter and volunteers full time. re:&rnnged the panay. and the can of ravioli made 1t to I sbdl. Indlviduat family bags were maDe up and stacked. seven.high in rmlk cr:tes overthe ne~t two weeks.;md ~he rJ'o'101i {':!.n w:\'t. mdltrlrn in nnP' a.~~n.._ 00 'I1utnday. Dee. 11,.10:1' ...... AIlce DaviI picbd "" her --,.Ihll_ No. II' on the IiIL AIIt:e ia ~6 ytIIII aid uti his ..... ctIIlIIilt.IO Hew ClnetwII IIauae foranlhaJa 11,.... SIIe bas _ raiIID& her ID yaMI1d amuIdaIIpter by ltanllf. The WIler.. .. .... .. die mother _ their __...,. ID,... go. 0..... fiall c1IImiod -.. riiDi1y. ' , AIIt:e...... dl.aaJutI does a lac of ~......-. wwII: f... I'ailh TabenaICie Mlui!IIWJ BaPtist 0ItIn:II on ann. Slnel ill S'1ItIt. ford ",;1It GIora SwelL 'I1lillgs ....I-.ay f... AI1ce., _lhlll1Dill liIIIelobilp-. So tbIlliqla... of IDioU did lIDd a Jtoma;: aod II did tD11lU a ........ a~ tbIl oilIZlOItI fllIm III 1Nlb of life ... .... iD nbDiJd. ~ the.acial III 8 of c:ar. ilia for ODe IIaher.. be qale.. lIIIDoticetI meeha. niIm. illlhis llDrJ-fllIm.uthy 0Iaawicb uti "99 f...Ooe~lDthe Food BIIllt of Lower l'aIrfIeld CautIly io SIamfoId. lD lhe New CoYetiut H..... of HospitalilY Soot> KIIdIeo ill tha t of d1eV....-" . ,"-' 7~ur _ SIamfonI. to AIlt:a oms's ~~-bas_ill JIlIDI! f...~ Iou "- qaiedy...,. '... tha "IDoUIbIa" . of .... tea fOftllDalL . , We_be po-. utlyet__ do nail. Thole wiIbIa& 10 oII'er tbeir ...- ""cmaa Bill IlDford. 99 to 00L It 631-9091: Kereo Morrl.... HeiBbbor.to- NeiBhbor. .. 6ll.9:l01: Miry Ilgs. lhe I'oocI _ of Lower Fairfield CautIly. It 3"...9B: or Olores Ewell. FaIdt Tlbenw:le MiulDDlry BaptiaOlD&Clt.It341. B7'~. OriS' 8m1. ~ Ii... fI' NmwaUt.. u I""f!ro.. 1-,."rtl;..'n""'~..1I Gila "llier mOflarrr (II N.... CU"'flon, I u.......w ('...~.... $.I. .__....... ...___._ Strangling By Rabert A. Lev WASH1NaI'ON - Wheo Congte IIoIIICllrefDaD on tile sheifuntil Mart:. IIltiIIwtilas hldl1il.1'toat The WISb SlDi'nmI:iscDClIonide.l!!"Ybemoao , ... ID ...... the McCaill.l'eiD&old bit lItIosoftherefDaD- Wn- who emtn= tile legislati, 1laIllbIiautlohDMcCaill of ArizDnlII selIfein&oIdofWlSCllllSitLsrethreate1 .__....... righls 1hey claim to defer 1bebral-i.I... '''nflofthelelWDr! ,ply .. sppaIIina ISSIDil oa 1\aItlamcr .~:w iD tile plOSS or in Congr . deatly llIl the wy the b\I1 vinually 1Id_ otpn'".";"",, and corpotllIlc c:=;-- illfact.ilreducestlle ~..!:'rislhlt:lc.~ilSCom ca1tlD BUltlS~orer es1 ill1heir iIllt>licIIions forpublic ~ One provistDD deIiDes whether P ""......oB "oaythiD& of VII... provid _ oflo"'.....;oB Ifcdenl eicaioo' -iIIIwed with. --.lifl!l~ "---. 1lw'1 a ...,. biB dell. ."Coordio;. IIDoiUlely fadiiddeo for ODD- _ proDt.l_.....;--' groups IS _IS torunioDaandcotpXll- dons. . So if yaor motive is 10 Me achJde ceraitt otpIIizatioos hradoios aoything llwmighl .. ....... impol:l on III elet:tioIL wiIIl do you do? Why. you lOSS ex', -. bUlthe I:itcheD Iini: iiilD"cbD"_ liftu.rrft"' cmego- 1)'. ADd Ihll's jUlt whlllhe McCaio-FeinsOJd legislation ......U_the........venillll bu of the blU. "coonlinlted" : =:tl~ .... cleverly . FItst......,.&as "pDtI1IID! to any g.r ~ Widia _..4td!!lt"". is C IIlaL . 1lw'I~ptoii:.tobeSun: abIr. coven lI1ICh thinp IS questionn IlIIiIed to ........- by advocacy if' dale 1:nDw11hIl hII... her.......... ~ (Im'I1ha1 the whole poiDl. bDwever?1 Secoad. OIAI--""rriftll distributio :ii~~Ii-'=::-Z!:'= Ao~~couIdessi1yfaU 01 thallfMhtinftll if It disuibuca an ar _~id~ IDd them's. chalice that h: die IIIDe Ittide to potemiII ........ 1binL ...-i-""DI arisiag out 1 IIIIIdng ~I.......;- widt the C2lldit IIiatins to tile electioD ... elassified , 1lw speiIIthe end of any subs" betweeo the ItIlf of IIlIdvocacy Bl""' Ludy......,.&as by I otpIIizaDon l IIIssitmiseniceloflD)'pasoallWba re c ......~.~.... ". ~...J . _..\.IJ"." _~.: lIB Find au southwestern F:u feature highligh under new man: CHRISTOPHER O. BENT 150 3'" Avenue N 'Japlcs, Florida 34102 (941) 261-2675 PhlFx E-Mail: Frogfather@ao1.com 111 arketing/M edia/M ercllandising Consultant PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NEW COVENANT HOUSE (Div,ofCatholic Charities), Stamford, CT 1997-1998 Prol!ram Coordinator . Supervised all operations of soup kitchen for the homeless. . Counsel Programs for clients, . Supervised kitchen, procurement, grocery distribution program, . Coordinated volunteer programs. . Liaison with other non-profits, press, TITANSPORTS INC., Stamford, CT 1994-1996 Director of Merc/ltlndi.~inl! - WWF Sports Entertainment Group . Rebuilt Arena Live Event merchandising process and doubled sales and profits while setting per-capita industry performance records. . Completely reorganized and upgraded the merchandise catalog and doubled sales while tripling profits in one year without a database, . Established zero tolerance customer service & fulfillment program, . Instituted team building agenda based on pride in quality follow up. . Developed in-division accounting capability and responsibility to eliminate false claims and reduce shrinkage by 90%, . Worked with domestic & foreign licensees & manufacturers to maximize marketing opportunities in all company media; television, AOL store, magazine, catalog, and live events, - ~ METAMORPHOSIS ENTERPRISES INC., Stamford, CT 1990-1994 Pre,~ident . Created in-comic t-shirt direct marketing program for Marvel Comics, . Executed merchandise launch for Topp's ComicsJDracula movie, . Built state-of -the-art screen printing facility in California, . Developed retail store concept for Cousteau Society, CHRISTOPHER O. BENT PAGE TWO BROOKS BROTHERS (Division of Marks & Spencer), New York 1988-1989 DiI'i"ional Merchandi.,e Manal!er - Women's Apparel . Managed product development for apparel, accessories, shoes. . Achieved highest catalog response in history, J. CREW (Division of Popular Services) New York, NY & NJ 1986-1988 Vice Pre.,ident/General Merchandise Manal!er · Created budget and merchandised sales to 140 million, a 3] % increase in one year. . Developed multiple printing concepts/systems/projections, . Created a team spirit focused on follow up and mutual respect B. ALTMAN & COMPANY, New York, NY 1976-1986 DiI'isional Merchandise Manal!er - Women's Sportswear . Built most profitable division in company to over 30 million, Managed a staff of over 50, . Extensive involvement in Far East J.W. ROBINSON, I. MAGNIN, LORD & TAYLOR 1966-1975 - ~ MILITARY SERVICE Officer_ US Navy UDTJSEAL Teams - Recovered Gemini & Apollo Spacecraft EDUCA T10N Yale University - B.S. Business Administration AFFILIATIONS Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center - Board of Directors Youth and Adult Christian Mentoring Program Board Motivational Speaker - Team Building /(ffi~O'. C3J. ~ .( It ~nJ. Q... rl CJ<.... S--;).7- ~ ~ . - (l O-m ~ '0~ ~~~....) D 11--1/V If l (J 1/[Y P/~< Pq;)2./jVl!.--2- b Lie: C\\~'S 6~r--J' AtLs~ Ra,11- t;&Yf~ f/ido1- C~~~ . ~ /(]~0'7)!. /.5~qj. 2/iIP/:;;J..J; LED j1 (!#2Z;oAlA- A rh'! I\~r},'o Ii 0..1 s Or1 da:, ITIl 11-6 UAAIJ Ik~be ~ jI---,4,4 A3 /J(~ ,yJ-,Xf .. ! / {t /.., ,'.. '( ) 1~(1 /) .. '1/:- "l/J'.r;c:-/J ?~ r-I'YAh/2 {s <;"'. ~A\'-\A-tv-:>''S. ~"'\;.~ VIlO't3V" If /iiLte 'Rddt~ ~ ~~ ~~ A-IV ~ ;; Ji r D':- Lo Li.(, H La..J Jx."ju I;;,/ln c f (0 ctdtG f~/z).j-- f/Of,;:: (}tJ>t!T o,(j~t ~~ (~ :\~ C~ 0J~/ \~ I' . ".. ~__'_"_""_._,~n_ "~""'"_,,,,;_,,,~~.,~,~,_""" IU- To Kathryn M. Nell Date 5/27 J99 Time 1: 380m ~ ?~ While You Were Out From Dora Of Phone Telephoned Message Dora did not teleohone herself but a messaae was left that she will be unable to make meetina toniaht as she will be at her dauahter's school and also the June Meetina she will be in Cocoa Beach.. .Anv Questions. call. Operator Mary Stuczynski Copyright 1991-96. Caliente International 05/12/1999 09:25 7743502 "":~5'i',1I3/1999 12:44 94159211166 . .J',~' :.f'" ....'..: '" ',:' , ': .~,,'~; ,: " BCC 888BBBBl'l PAGE 01 PAGE: 112 ~ ~J m, Dear Mia,' Pillo1\ Eff8ctive iDun~~ly, pleue aCCllpt my l'eSignationf'onn' the HispllnH; AffairaAdvilOty'Bo;ud(IiMB). I haWilcceplied a uNversity faculty " . appoinimelltal1cU will'soon relocatetn Georgia. " , ' .' IthU'beenmy priVilegetn eel-ve CoWer County on the'HAA'B.This boardia . val~ble part of out local govehunent, and I wouldllketi. extend my appreciation for.the good support that the HAAB l:W!Ceive& from Collier (:ounty. I , Nveespec:ia1ly't-n unpreill!ed with the outstanding effons Cif'Ramiro )\1ariali<:h ..limon. lnewer:y iruI~ao.he has been lcnowledgeablea~di1igent .1i6uthls work. He r~fS the:County in a proCessioMl ilrtd impresslv4'way.. ," U ~IID(" Kate Warner "," ...A resolution to stimulate a diversity initiative in Collier County. . . (proposed draft prepared by Frank Rodriguez) The United States of America has achieved world leadership and power by developing common ties and bonds among people of diverse nationalities and cultures, working to reach the common goals of freedom, equality and the realization of the American dream. One ofthe strongest bonding elements has been the use of the English language in National and International relations, as the common language for private, public business and official communications among its multi national, multi cultural and multi ethnic society. The State of Florida holds a most strategic geographical location, which facilitates business and other relationships with Countries of diverse cultures including Mexico, the Caribbean Nations, Central America and South America, and such a favorable location has enhanced the State's economic growth to reach a higher rate than that of the United States, to a level that if it was an independent Nation it would be the 16th largest market in the world, and the 5th largest economy of the Americas. Collier County's growing diverse population reaffirms the fact that people from diverse cultura] and ethnic backgrounds who recognize the use of English as their common language, work together toward a common goal, and realize that their success depends upon supporting and stimulating innovation, teamwork and sharing of information achieved from diversity. Page 1 of2 The Board of Collier County Commissioners values diverse backgrounds, fresh approach to problem solving, English as a common language, and insight into the culture of all residents and visitors, and furthermore recognizes that economic opportunities and the success of generations to come in the ]oca1 and global market, depends upon the continuing success of all of us advancing diversity in the public, private and corporate sectors. The Board of County Commissioners resolves and hereby publicly announces, that it encourages, supports, promotes and will lead a County wide "Diversity Initiative," throughout all County Government Agencies, Departments, appointed or volunteer Boards of Advisors, existing or new Committees to be created in future years. Furthermore will encourage the private sector to enthusiastically join this "Diversity Initiative," for the mutual benefit of Collier County existing and new residents, visitors and foreign business entrepreneurs who will be welcomed to their new "Home," in Collier County. Respectfully submitted, Frank Rodriguez Page 2 of2 S1. CEriEabeth Ann Seton CouncU 4357 \pO (Box 990254 Cl'{ap[cs Cf~ 3411 b _<-1'1 ~~-, ~~-.. c}';:;.KaFC~'" '-~,' .,' ;.....--" '~.,1.,!-;';. -<< ~;,,~,/' '" -..-' To whom it may concern: Second Annual Columbus Day Parade October 9,1999 10:00 AM The St. Elizabeth Seton, Council 4357, Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the Sec- ond Annual Columbus Day Parade in Golden Gate. The parade will begin at St. Elizabeth Seton School 52nd Terrace SW , and proceed along Coronado Blvd. to the Golden Gate Community Center. A wreath will be placed at a temporary bust of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. The participants include: The Knights ofCo]umbus Color Corps, The Golden Gate VFW Ritua] Team, Rona]d McDonald, The County Fiver Cloggers, The Boy Scouts, The Girl Scouts, Students from St. Elizabeth Seton School, and any others that would like to join us. This year we hope to have High School bands join us as well as the rest of the Vet- erans Organizations in Collier County. We are pursuing fund raising avenues to place a per- manent Statue of Christopher Columbus at the Community Center. We welcome all who would like to be a part of this tradition. ]fyou would like to join us caJl for further information. Chairman: SK Anthony Bove 941..591-24]6 Co-Chairman SK Ralph Balzarano 94]-455..1231 ~~.