HAAB Backup 04/26/2001
Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board
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Documents
April 26, 2001
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 26,2001
7:00 P.M.
Golden Gate Community Center Conference Rooms A & B
4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, Florida
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NOTICES
.. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless pennission for additional time is granted by the Chainnan.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities
(including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County
Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records
Department.
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum.
II. Approval of minutes of the March 22,2001 meeting.
III. Interview of New Applicants for the Board.
IV. Determination whether to declare a vacancy on this Board.
V. Discussions: Cinco De Mayo Party.
VI. New business and public comments. **
Discussion regarding the possible future interest of this Board to address the
Immokalee Farmworkers' issues.
Discussion about future meeting with Supervisor of Elections to discuss the
Census Results.
Discussion about follow up on Victor Valdes and Sheriff's issue.
VII. Meeting adjourns.
COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID (. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
April 19, 2001
Heidi F. Ashlon
{lien T. (hodwell
Romiro Monolith
William E. Mountford
Thomas C. Polmer
Michael W. Pellij
JocquelineHubbordRobinson
Marjorie M. Student
Patrick G. While
RoberlN.Zochory
3301 Tomiomi Troil Eosl
Noples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: (9411 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774-0225
Ms. Yolanda Cisneros
1707 North 7TH Avenue
Immokalee, Florida 34143
Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Ms. Cisneros:
At its next public meeting scheduled for April 26, 2001, the Collier County Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board (HAAB) will consider your application for appointment. The HAAB invites
you to appear at this meeting and express your desire to be recommended for appointment, and I
am enclosing the agenda for your consideration.
If you have any questions or comments in the interim, feel free to contact me or my
Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400.
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Ramiro Mafiaiich
Chief Assistant County Attorney and
Liaison to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Danny Schryver, Esquire
COll~:,::!h~riff' s Office
FROM: Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney
DATE: May 3,2001
RE: Approved Minutes of the March 22,2001 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting
Sheriff Don Hunter requested a copy of the approved minutes of the Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board meeting of March 22, 2001. I am forwarding them to you for an opportunity to
review them before you send them on to Sheriff Hunter.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
RMIlm
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant
Board of Coun ommissioners
FROM:
Ramiro Mana lch, Chief Assistant County Attorney
DATE:
April 30, 2001
RE:
Applicants for the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
On Thursday, April 26, 2001, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board voted unanimously to
recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the appointments of Applicants
Yolanda Cisneros and Susan Calkins to their Board. Please place this item on the Board of
County Commissioners' agenda for consideration.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
RMJkn
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Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit a resume for
consideration. I have attached the resumes received for your review as follows:
Susan Calkins
740 High Pines Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee
within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration. Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions,
please call me at 774-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
SF
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Collier County Commission
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Naples, FL 34112
Dear Commissioners:
1 would like to serve on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee. As an educator, my
special area of interest and experience is the field of social and cultural diversity. I have
taught intercultural communication in the classroom and "on location" in Mexico. As my
vitae indicates, I have both participated in, and organized, groups and activites designed
to foster a greater understanding of the diverse social world in which we all live.
I am a registered voter in the State of Florida (Commission's 4th District) and a full-time
resident of the city of Naples. I have been a property owner since 1994 and a regular
visitor since 1974, when my parents purchased a residence here. 1 am committed to
making Collier County one of the best communities in the country in which to live. I
believe I have the skills and perspective relevant to this committee. I would be pleased
to make my contribution to the community through my participation on this advisory
conunittee.
Sincerely,
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740 High Pines Dr.
Naples, FL 34103
(941-434-8095) e-mail: ARitas540@aol.com
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Suun CalkillS
140 High Pine$ Dr.
Naples, FL 34103
941-434-8095 (telephone) e-mail: ARiras540@aolcom
Academic B.ackground:
Master of Arts. Anthropology
Wayne Stille University, Detroit, MI (1983)
Master of Social Wor1c, Community Organization
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, !vII (1967)
BaclleIor of Ans, Sociology
Stale UniVCl'Sity of New York, Binghamton (1965)
Post-graduale studies:
Inlernalional DevelClplnel\l (1993)
Michigan Srate University, Lansing, !vII
Intercultural Conununication Institute (1993)
Portland, Oregon
Employment Experience:
1967-1998 Pro&ssor of Sociology/Anthropology
Social Science Department, Macomb Community College
14500 E. Twel"" Mile Rd., Warren, Mt 48093
1987 to 1996: Director of Inlenwional Studies
Macomb Community College
(1/2 time position 1987.89; 3/4 time position 1989- 1996)
Related Administrative Activities:
CoIISDltJlnt, 1m. for Fulbright Group Projects Abroad, "Globalization in Southeastern Mcxi410 and
Belize'
Co-leader, 1991-1996 0' Mal:omb Slbdy-Travel Pr-ogram to YIl<ar.R P...iuuIa, Mexico
Project D~r. 1993, Michigan Humanities Council grant, 'Student Worlcitop on Arab Culture and tbe
Middle East"
Project Director, 1992, Michigan Humanlties Couacil Granl, 'Educators Worbbop on Arab Culture and
the Middle East. '
Project Director. 1992-93, Options Community College Project grant to establish community education
project on peace lDld COIlt1icr re$Q\ution
Project Coordinator, 1991-93, American Community College Aosociation-Kell088l3eacon College grant,
"Building Conununity for an Interdependent World Among MiclJjgan Community Colleges."
Curriculum Coordinator, J 993-95, Midwest Institute for Intern$onal Studies and foreign Languages
G<ant writing esperieuce: Michigan Humanities CO\lDcil; Fulbright Group Projects Abroad, Title VI
lntema:tional Education Business
Elective/Appointive Positions
BoanI Member, TuJ1le Labo GeIf CoIoll)', Napla, J'L 1!19S-!n
President. 1991-93, Miclligan Community Collcps fOr Global Edueation
Steering Committee Member, 1993- 1999 Michigan Community Colleges for Global Education
Steering Committee Member, 1991 - 1999 Micbisu Imemational Developmcnl Education Oweaeh
Board Mftnber, International Institllle of M_opolitan Docroit, Inc. 19'J~lm
MKlIlIlb CommllBity College Faculty Sedale, 1997 - 1993
Miclllgau TlIllk Foree ou IDtematioual Trade, 1990
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Honors and Awards
SabbatioalLeaveAwards, 1993. 1985, 1976
Fulbright.Hllys Summer Seminar, "Economic Development in Mexico and CeIlll1li America, , 1991
National Institute for Leadership Development, A Professional Development Project for Women
Adminisuators in Two-Year Colleges under auspices of American Association of Women in Community and
Junior CoUeges, 1991
Rxcel1enee in Teaching Award, Macornb Community College, 1986
Macomb Community College Service Aetivities have included: service on the Academic
Standards Committee (1993-96); founder and Chair orIhe International Education Taslr. Force (1885-1996);
Afiican.Americ:an Hislory and Cullure Cornminee (1989-1998); Mission and Goals Comnrittee of the NCA
Self-SlIIdy (1985); Health and Human Services Cooperative Educalion Advisory Committee (1984-85);
Forwn Committee (1982-1998; co-cbaic 1982-84); Steering Committee of the NCA Self-SlI.Idy (1974); and
service Oft l1UlIlel"OI.IS Social Science Division committus.
Professional AiJiliatioo8
American Anrhropological Association; Society for Applied Antbropology
Society for Latin AmeriQll Anthropology; EcotoUrism Society
International Studyffravel
1988-1999 study of tourism and developmeut or the Yuc:at2ll PeniuuJa, espeti.al\y the .......&1 regioll
lInd archatologkal areas throogh Macomb COJll1tll1Dity College's inrerdisciplinary stI.Idy tOllf, the 'Mayan
Project"(1991-96); Fulbright.Hays Summer Seminar, "ECOIIOIIlic n-.!oPmeIlt in Mexico and Central
America"( 1991); Fulbright Group Projects Abroad, "Globalization in Southeastern Mexico and Belize"
(1999). Other related travel; Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, fingland.. France,
Greece. Gennaoy, GuadalOlIpe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Kenya, Martinique, Mexico, N"lClUagUll,
Peru, Trinidad, Tobago,
Presentatiou have included:
"~ JiJ<<:luuIgeo: H_ Do They Work?" at tbe annual meeting of Michigan Libetai Arts
NetWOIk for Devdopmem, Dearborn, Ml, February 1995,
KeylUJle..udHss for "0"., World" Colf/-",,,, at Macomb COIlUllUnity Conege, May 5, 1995.
"Re.i8illlf rM OulOIl: Is It '11l1emllliolUlJ? M.lticMIt1utII? GloIHrI? 11flBI'CII/luml'l' at the anoual
Institutional Development Day Conferenc:e., Macomb COllImIlIlity Conege. March J 994
"T1re MIIJ'tlIl hoject: A No1fll..SoMth COIIIIectimo" at the annual Mic:bi1llW Liberal Arts Network fur
n-.!opmem Conference, Lansing, MI, 1993
"TIr" Stauts of rile likmI Am ill Micllif:WI: llller1lilliollm EilMctiIiott" to the Michigan Community
Colle~ Association, February 1993
"G_ Orgaitint: 1_lUI1ionalizhlK ClU't'iclllM.. to Fadlil_ C/1/h1bonniOfJ" 81 the Teaching for
a Change hltemationaJ Faculty Development ConferellC:e, Community College of Aurora, CO, July 1993
"Dilferinll Penp<<1ives o. W/uIt lr M_ /u IlftematilJllOliu. tit" 0.""'""'..,, Dinttib"" fDf' tit"
]lJfJ(J's" Anrcrican Association Community and Jumcr Collegll:l Intemationa1llntercultura1 Consortium
Annual Meeting, Seattle, W A, April 1990
"lll~g AL7'(J$! tit" CII"'~""'m: A Cdkge-Wuk Appl'OlM:It" at the lllinois Consortium for
International Studies and Programs 2nd Annual Conference, Champaign, IL, April 1989
"~nily l'rut1wsltjpslor llllerltlltio.'" A~ GIobilll..itm1cy, aM Third World
Dnelop_III" at the American Associarion Community and Iunior Coneges Imemation.aJlIntercultural
COll$Ortium Annual Meeting, Wasbington, DC, March 1989
~ fOl' rlliD"lfIIfiollGlizitrg rile ClIl'ricaillllll" 51 the American Anthropological Association annu.al
meeting, 1988
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DATE: April 16, 2001
TO: Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County
FROM: Sue Filson, Administrative Assist
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit a resume for
consideration. I have attached the resumes received for your review as follows:
Yolanda Cisneros
1707 North 7th Avenue
1mmokalee, FL 34143
Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee
within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's consideration.
Please cah.'gorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me at
774-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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From. Yolanda Cisneros Fax: +1(941)667-4323
To: SUE FILSON
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Phone
Fax Phone (941)774-3602
HELLO,
MY NAME IS YOLANDA CISNEROS.
Fax: (941)774-3602
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From: Yolanda Cisneros
P.O. Box 2508
Immokalee
FI 34143
Phone +1(941)657-4323
Fax Phone +1(941)657-4323
I AM WRI TING TO 'IOU AS I AM INTERSTED IN AI' PL Yl NG FOR THE OPEN BOARD
POSITION WITH THE HISPANIC ADVISIORY BOARD THAT MEETS IN GOLDEN GATE
AND I WAS TOLD YOU ARE THE PERSON TO CONTACT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ELSE I HAVF: ~C DO POR TflIS"
BY SNAIL MAIL: P.O. BOX 2508 IMMOKALEE, FL 34143
BY E-MAIL: YMOMNME@AOL.COM
BY PHONE: (941) 657-4323
BY FAX: (941) 657-4323 ICALL AHEAD TO TURN MACHINE ON)
BY CELL: (941) 842-1039
AT WORK: (941) 368-4456
THANK YOU
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Hello,
I am not sure what information you need for this,
My name is Yolanda Cisneros
my address: 1707 North 7th Avenue
maiting: P.O. Box 2508
city/state: Immokalee, Florida 34143
I am a registered voter in Coltier County and have rIVed in this county for
almost 10 years. I am a full timelyear round resident. If there is other
information you need, please let me know..
Yolanda Cisneros
4/13/2001
Donna Fiala
District 1
James D. Carter, Ph.D.
District 2
Tom Henning
District 3
Pamela S. Mac'Kie
District 4
Jim Coletta
District 5
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Mr. Ramiro Manalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
And HAAB Staff Liaison
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
RE: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2001
Dear Mr. Manalich:
In your meeting minutes of February 22,2001, Mr. Pena mentioned, "The CCBC doesn't seem to
want to support social services". I don't believe this is the case at all. The present make up of
the Commission is very positive to the need of social services.
Sometime in the near future, I would welcome the opportunity to attend one of your board
meetings. I do appreciate the time and effort that the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board puts in.
Please let me know if I can ever be of service to you and your committee. I do care.
Sincerely?
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Commissioner, District 5
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NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001
7:00 P.M.
Golden Gate Community Center Conference Rooms A & B
4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, Florida
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NOTICES
.. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless pennission for additional time is granted by the Chainnan.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities
(including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County
Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records
Department.
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum.
n. Approval of minutes of the March 22,2001 meeting.
III. Interview of New Applicants for the Board,
IV, Determination whether to declare a vacancy on this Board.
V. Discussions: Cinco De Mayo Party,
VI. New business and public comments. **
Discussion regarding the possible future interest of this Board to address the
Immokalee Farmworkers' issues
Discussion about future meeting with Supervisor of Elections to discuss the
Census Results.
Discussion about follow up on Victor Valdes and Sheriff's issue.
VII. Meeting adjourns
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After several unsuccessful attempts to reach you by phone and cell phone, I have faxed the attached to your
office and am also attempting this e-mail.
Tonight is the meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. They will be considering your request for
appointment to their Board and you are invited to appear. The word documents contain the agenda notice and a letter
we attempted to send you by regular mail to your residence, which was retumed to us due to no receptacle available.
If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact me. Kay 774-8400
COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID (. WEIGEL
COLmR COUNTY ATTORNEY
April 20, 2001
HeidiF_Ashton
Ellen J, (h,dwell
Romiro Manolich
William E_ Mountford
Thomas C Palmer
Michael W. Pellit
Jacqueline Hubbard Robinson
Marjorie M. Student
Patrick G. White
Robert N. Zachary
3301 Tamiami Troil East
Naples, Flarida 341l2~4902
Telephone: (941) 774~8400
FAX: (941) 774~0225
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Members
Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled for April 26, 20001
Deaf Members:
The next meeting of the HAAB is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 7:00 P,M. at
the Golden Gate Community Center. Enclosed is the agenda notice and backup for this meeting.
If you are unable to attend, you must contact either me or my Assistant, Kay, before the meeting
to explain your reason for not appearing,
If you have any questions relating to the enclosures or the HAAB in general, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, a=)
(J~0r~
Ramiro Maiialich
Chief Assistant County Attorney and
Staff Liaison to the Collier County
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID (. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
April 19, 2001
Heidi F. Ashton
Ellen 1. (h,dwell
Romiro Monolj(h
William E. Mountford
Thomas C. Palmer
Mi{hoel W. Pellit
Jacqueline Hubbord Robinson
Marjorie M. Student
Patrick G. White
RobertN.Zochory
3301 Tomiami Trail East
Noples, Flarido 34112-4902
Telephane: (941) 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774-0225
Ms. Susan Calkins
740 High Pines Drive
Naples, Florida 34103
Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Ms. Calkins:
At its next public meeting scheduled for April 26, 2001, the Collier County Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board (HAAB) will consider your application for appointment The HAAB invites
you to appear at this meeting and express your desire to be recommended for appointment, and I
am enclosing the agenda for your consideration
If you have any questions or comments III the interim, feel free to contact me or my
Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400,
Si~
Ramiro Maoalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney and
Liaison to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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Collier CO\lllty Commission
3301 U.S. 41 E.
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Commissioners:
1 would like to serve on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee. As an educator. my
special area of interest and experience is the field of social and cultura1 diversity. I have
taught intercultural communication in the classroom and "on location" in Mexico. As my
vitae indicates, I have both participated in, and organized, groups and activites designed
to foster a greater understanding of the diverse social world in which we all live.
I am a registered VOlor in the State of Florida (Commission's 4th District) and a full-time
resident of the city of Naples. I have been a property owner since 1994 and a regular
visitor since 1974, when my parents purchased a residence here. 1 am committed to
making Collier County one of the best communities in the counlIy in which to live. I
believe I have the skills and perspective relevant to this committee. I would be pleased
to make my contribution to the community through my participation on this advisory
committee.
Sincerely,
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Susan Calkins
740 High Pines Dr.
Naples, FL 34103
(941-434-8095) e-mail: ARitas540@aolcom
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Susan Calkins
740 High Pines Dr.
Naples, FL 34103
941-434-8095 (telephone) e-mail: ARitas540@aolcom
Academic Background:
Master of Arts. Anthropology
W~ne State University, Detroit, MI (1983)
Master of Social Worlc, Community Organization
University ofMichigllD, Ann Arbor, MI (1967)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
State Uni~ of New York, Binghamton (J965)
Post-graduale studies;
International DevelClpDlellt (1993)
Michigan Stare University, Lansing, M1
Imercu1tura1 Communication Institute (1993)
Portland, Oregon
Employment Experience:
1967-1998 Prote...,f of Sociology/Anthropology
Social Science Department, Macomb Connollllity College
14500 E. Twelve Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48093
1987101996: Director of Inlernarional Studies
Macomb Community CoUej,'"
(1/2 time position 1987.89; 3/4 time position 1989- 1996)
Related Adminisrrative Activities;
CoDSolt2nt., 1999. for FoIbright Group Projects Abroad, "G1obali2ation in Southeastem M~ and
Belize-
Co-leader, 1991-1996 o(Matomb Shu1y-Travel Program to Yllcatan P..,insula. Mnko
projeet Director. 1993, Michigan Humanities Council gnlI1t, "Student Worhhop on Arab Culture and the
Middle East"
Proje;:t Dirtc:lor, 1992, MichiglUl HumanUies Council Grant, "Educators Workshop on Arab Culture and
the Middle East."
Projed Dirtc:tor. 1992-93, Options Community College Project grant 10 establish community education
project on peace llDd COIltIiCl resclution
Project Coordinator, 1991-93. Ameriea1l. Community College Association-Kellogg Beacon College gram,
"Building Community for lUl Interdependent WOrld Among Michigan Community Colleges."
Curriculum Coordinator, 1993-95, Midwest Institute for International Studies and Foreign Languages
Gnut writing e.qlelicacc: Michigan Humanities Council; Fulbrighr Group Projects Abroad, Title VI
Imemational Educatiou Business
Elective/Appointive Positions
Board Member, Turtle l..ake. Golf CoIooy, Naples, FL 1995-!l7
President. 1991-93, Miclligan COmmunity Colleges (or Global Education
Steering Comnnttee Member, 1993- 1999 Michigan Community Colleges for Global Educatiou
Steering Committee Member, 1991 - 1999 Michigan !menlational Development Ed...cation Outreach
Board Member. IotemationallDstitllle of MetropolltaJl Detroit. Inc. 1993-1999
Maromb Comml1Rity CoUege Fa~ulty Sedate., 1"7 - 1998
Michigan Tuk Force 00 Intemarioual Tnde, 1990
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Honors and Awards
Sabbatical Leave Awards, 1993, 1985, 1976
Fuibrighr-lIays Summer Seminar, "Economic Development in Mexico and Cemral America," 1991
National Institute fur Leadership Development, A Professional Development Project far Women
Administtalors in Two-Year Colleges under auspices of American Association of Women in Community and
JUllior Colleges, 1991
P.xcellence in TeachinG Award, Macomb Community College, 1986
Macomb Community College Service Activities have included; service on the Academic
Standards Committee (1993-96); founder and Chair of the IntetD81ioD81 Education Task Force (1885-1996);
Aftican-Amencan History and Culture Committee (1989-1998); Mission and Goals Committee of the NCA
Self-Study (1985); Health aod HumaI1 Services Cooperative Educalion Advisory Committee (1984-85);
Forum Committee (1982-1998; co-cbair 1982-84); Steering Committee of the NCA Self-Study (1974); aIld
service on numerous Social Science Division committees.
Professional A11'iliatioD8
American Anrbropolosical Association; Society fur Applied Anthropology
Society for Latin American Anthropology; ECOrourism Society
International Studyffravel
1983-1999 study of IOllrism and dcvdopmtlll of the Yucatan Peniusula, espttiaJly the coastal region
and archaeological areas through Macomb ColllIl1DD.ity College'S imerdisciplinary study tour, the 'Mayan
ProjeCl"(1991-96); Fulbright-Hay. Summer Seminar, "Economic n..ve!opmenl in Mexico and Central
America"( 1991); Fulbrigln Group Projects Abroad, 'G1obal~on in Southeastern Mexico and Belize"
(1999). Other related mYel: Antigua, Barbados. 8elize, Dominica, Ealador. Egypt. England. Fl"l\fIce,
Greece. Gernumy, Guadaloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Kenya, Martinique, Mexico, Nicarngua,
Peru, Trinidad, Tobago.
Presentations have included:
"lnIvouWoruzl ExduUlges: How Do They Wark?" attbe arwual meeting of Michigan Liberal Arts
Network fur Developmem, Dearborn, MI, February 1995,
KeJI- A4dNss for "0"" World" Cottfuellce at Macomb Community CoUege, May 5, 1995,
"Revising rhe QUll"': Is It 'IntemIIliOlIll1? .~1? GtolHlJ? Ilftet'CIIlturulr at the annual
lnstitutioD81 Development nay Conference, Macomb CommUDity College, Man:h 1994
"Tire MIIJ'tl1I Project: A Nun/o-Sourh COllllection" at the amwaI Michigun Liberal Arts Network for
Deve1OjlI1lCllt Confer<:n<:e, Lansing, MI, 1993
"TIJ" StatIIs of rIre Liberal Arts in Michigan: Ilftertralioftal EdMctWolI" to the Michigan Community
College Association. FeblUllry 1993
"GI"IJDn1OI3 O~t: IlIrenumolliUlZing CturiCJd..m to FaciJiJll1" CollabOfalioll" at the Teaching for
a Change ImernationaJ Faculty Development Conference, Community College of Aurora, CO, July 1993
"Differing ~1>eS 011 W1uJt It MelitIS to IntcmatiolUJliV! tlte Currk"r.",: Dint:tWIISfor tlte
1990's" American Association Community and JUDior Colleges lntemationalllntercultural Coosortium
Annual Meeting. Seatrle, W A, April 1990
"IIItr!rnatioltalizing Aarw- tit" Q",.;.,,,1,,",, A ColIegt:-WuIe Appl'OllCh" lit the lllinois Consortium for
International Studies and Program. 2nd Annual Conference, Champaign, IL, Apri11989
"Co/lege/Commutrily PartDUSIlips for llltenuniollal A..",,,,,,eB, Global LitmlC)', aJUl Third World
DnaopMmt" at the American Association Community and Junior Colleges Intematinnalllntercultural
Consonium Annual Meeting, WasIlington. DC, March 1989
StnItt:lfinfor llllullOtiottaJizjng rIre Clln'kulu"," lIlthe American Anthropological Association annual
meeting, J 988
COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLlIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
April 19, 2001
HeidiF,Ashton
,lien J, ("dwell
Romiro Monolith
William E. Mountford
Thomas C. Palmer
Mi(hael W. Peltit
Ja(quelineHubbordRobinson
Marjorie M. Student
Patrick G While
Robert N. Zochory
3301 Tomiami Troil Eost
Naples, Flarido 34112-4902
Telephone: (941) 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774-0225
Mr. Leo R. Cardona
557 106TH Avenue, North
Naples, Florida 34108
Re: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Mr. Cardona:
In accordance with Ordinance No, 91-37, as amended, and Ordinance No. 86-41, as
amended, if a advisory board member fails to attend two consecutive board meetings without a
satisfactory excuse, the board shall apply to the County Commission to have the position
declared vacant. At its next public meeting scheduled for April 26, 200 I, the Collier County
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) will consider whether to ask the Board of County
Commissioners to consider your seat vacant on this Board, I am enclosing a copy of the agenda
notice. I urge you to appear at this meeting if you desire to remain a member of the HAAB, If,
however, you do not wish to continue your position on this Board, you can send a letter of
resignation to Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, and
provide me with a copy of this letter.
If you have any questions or comments in the interim, feel free to contact me or my
Assistant, Kay Nell, at 774-8400,
Sincerely,
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Ramiro Maiialich
Chief Assistant County Attorney and
Liaison to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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David C. Weigel, County Attorney
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDA Y, APRIL 26, 2001
7:00 P.M.
Golden Gate Community Center Conference Rooms A & B
4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, Florida
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NOTICES
** Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the Chairman.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities
(including, bul not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County
Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records
Department.
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting called to order and determination of quorum.
II. Approval of minutes of the March 22, 2001 meeting.
III. Interview of New Applicants for the Board.
IV. Determination whether to declare a vacancy on this Board.
V. Discussions: Cinco De Mayo Party.
VI. New business and public comments. **
Discussion regarding the possible future interest of this Board to address the
Immokalee Farmworkers' issues.
Discussion about future meeting with Supervisor of Elections to discuss the
Census Results.
Discussion about follow up on Victor Valdes and Sheriff's issue.
VII. Meeting adjourns.
mSPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
of
April 26, 2001
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
David Correa, HAAB Member Leo Cardona, HAAB Member
Frank Loney, HAAB Member
Pete Cade, HAAB Member
Sofia Pagan, HAAB Member
Robert Pina, HAAB Member
Elvin Santiago, HAAB Member
Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison
Also Present:
Victor Valdes, Editor, Las Naciones News
Yolanda Cisneros
Susan Calkins
The April 26, 2001 meeting of the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
(HAAB) took place at the Golden Gate Community Center and began at approximately
7:12 P.M. A quorum of six (6) members was present.
A motion was made by Elvin Santiago to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2001
meeting and the motion was seconded by Frank Loney. A unanimous vote of 6 to 0
occurred in favor of approving the minutes with corrections to the names of Mr. Pina and
Ms. Cisneros where mentioned in the minutes. The other correction in the minutes was
to note that Elvin.Santiago was absent at the March meeting.
There was a discussion regarding Mr. Santiago's absence in March. A motion was made
by Frank Loney to consider the absence an excused absence and the motion was
seconded by David Correa. There was a 6 to 0 vote in favor of the motion. The excusal
of Mr. Santiago's absence was based on a misunderstanding as to whether the meetings
were to be held on the last or the fourth Thursday of each month. It was also clarified at
this time that the intent was to have the meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Interview of Applicants for
Membership on the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
The Hispanic Board proceeded to interview applicants for membership on the HAAB.
The first was Yolanda Cisneros. Chairman Correa introduced her. She stated that she
lives in Immokalee and is involved in organizations and in the community. Yolanda
indicated that she wants to be an active participant in the HAAB. She commented that
she had seen the HAAB do positive things. She has been a patient advocate of East Point
Hospital. That job will not conflict with her services on the Board. Mr. Victor Valdes,
Editor, Las Naciones News stated that he had known Yolanda for some time and that she
works hard for Hispanics and for the community and recommended her for appointment
to the board. A motion was made by Frank Loney to recommend Yolanda for the longer
HAAB term now available. Elvin Santiago seconded the motion and a vote of 6 to 0 in
favor of the motion occurred.
Susan Calkins was the next interviewee. She explained that she has taught sociology and
anthropology. Cultural and social diversity are part of those subjects of study. She stated
that she is not Hispanic but that she has skills and perspecti ves which will be valuable to
the Hispanic community. She wants the Hispanic community to be heard by the county
and for the county to respond. She believes that there are issues of minorities and the
institutions. She mentioned that she has previously organized forums in the community.
She values multi-ethnic communities as a year-around resident. She speaks a small
amount of Spanish. A brief discussion was held by the members regarding the role of the
HAAB and prior activities of the HAAB. A motion was made by Elvin Santiago,
seconded by Robert Pina, to recommend Ms. Calkins for an appointment. The vote was 6
to 0 in favor of the motion.
Staff liaison, Ramiro Maiialich reminded the Board members of the attendance
requirements in the HAAB ordinance. He explained that member Leo Cardona has had
many absences due to schedule conflicts. David Correa commented that he believed that
medical studies were interfering with Leo's attendance. David Correa stated that Leo
Cardona is a good person, but that he must be replaced under the terms of the ordinance,
as his presence is needed at the meetings. Elvin Santiago made a motion to declare a
vacancy, which was seconded by Frank Loney. The vote was 6 to 0 to approve the
motion.
Cinco De Mavo Discussion
The members discussed whether or not the HAAB should have a formal presence at the
Cinco De Mayo celebration in Immokalee. Frank Loney mentioned that perhaps Las
Naciones News could carry information about the HAAB to those in the community who
will be interested in the celebration. However, he commented that he thought it was too
late this year for the HAAB to attempt to organize a meeting at the festival. Yolanda
Cisneros mentioned that there is a fee to set up a booth at the festival. Some HAAB
members said that they might be able to attend the event individually. It was thought that
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next year would be a better time to have a formal organized HAAB presence at the
festival. Frank Loney thought that it would be appropriate to begin in January to
organize for the May event. Yolanda Cisneros indicated that she would explore
organizational efforts on behalf of the HAAB for next year.
Farm Worker Issues
HAAB members discussed past failed efforts to convince the Board of County
Commissioners to become invol ved in the farm worker issues. Staff Liaison Ramiro
Mafialich informed the Board members that Farm Worker Representative Lucas Benitez
had indicated the continuing interest of his organization for having the assistance of the
HAAB and of the Board of County Commissioners regarding the farm worker issues.
Frank Loney thought that that the HAAB should send correspondence in support of the
farm worker to the Board of County Commissioners. He also suggested that there be a
meeting in Immokalee about this subject. It was decided by the HAAB members that on
Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at the Immokalee Community Park that a
meeting would be held to discuss farm worker issues.
Elvin Santiago commented that he is aware that the growers face pressures from the
Economic Free Trade Treaties which have recently been passed and the low overseas
wages and lack of environmental controls which allow foreign countries to produce fruits
and vegetables at lower prices. He also thought that there were some isolated situations
where Hispanics are taking advantage of other Hispanics in this industry. Frank Loney
commented that he had observed many inhumane conditions in the general community of
Immokalee and in this particular industry. Robert Pina questioned why there are not
strict housing standard regulations in Immokalee because such regulations exist in other
states.
Census/E1ections
A brief discussion was held by the Board members regarding the recent census data as it
relates to Hispanics and the voting patterns for Hispanics in Collier County. Elvin
Santiago mentioned that it is obvious that there is too small of a percentage of minority
voting in the County. David Correa stated that there was a need to educate and get
Hispanics to vote and participate in the political process. Frank Loney suggested using
the churches to get voter registration efforts in place. However, he observed that such
efforts have had very little success in the past. He mentioned that perhaps the availability
of voter registration information at grocery stores would be of assistance. He also
suggested that all minorities should work together on the voter registration efforts and not
just concentrate on individual nationalities.
The Board asked Liaison Ramiro Mafialich to invite the Elections Supervisor to discuss
this topic at a future meeting.
Robert Pina reminded the members that there is an affordable housing workshop at the
Board of County Commissioners meeting room on May 15.
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VaIdes/Sherlff Issues
David Correa asked the members if there were additional concerns regarding the previous
months discussions and presentations by Mr. Valdes and the Collier County Sheriff. On
this point, Mr. Valdes commented that he has many issues still pending with the Sheriff.
He referenced the letter from the Governor's Office to the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement regarding investigation of the Collier County Sheriff's Office. He says that
the investigation was flawed because the investigator did not want to review exhibits or
the entire list of witnesses that Mr. Valdes provided. In fact, Mr. Valdes claims that 90%
of the witnesses were not interviewed. He says that the investigator only looked at issues
regarding Deputy Edison and not the broader corruption and misconduct allegations
which Mr. Valdes has raised in the past. Mr. Valdes commented that, in 1989, he
presented allegations to the sheriff and offered proof. He says that Attorney Melinda
Riddle and other community business people also approached the sheriff. Mr. Valdes
mentioned that his upcoming forum would layout evidence previously presented to the
sheriff. Mr. Valdes stated that he also has a lawsuit against the sheriff because of 12
arrests and 11 no action results stemming from those arrests against him. Mr. Valdes
briefly mentioned the Federal Court trial which he has pending and a video which had
been used to prosecute him. Mr. Valdes stated that he would defend himself against the
video and petjury charge which are pending against him. He said that his civil case is
currently on hold. He says that the tape which is the subject of the perjury charge was
suspiciously in the custody of the police officer at the officer's home for a period of five
years. He says the tape was not produced in discovery. Mr. Valdes concluded by
inviting the HAAB to attend his upcoming forum regarding civil rights violations in
Collier County. He also requested that the HAAB review the information and proof
which he has produced in the past and has summarized in his Las Naciones Newspaper.
The bottom line, according to Mr. Valdes, is that the sheriff knew that the Edison
corruption was going on and that the sheriff did nothing. Instead, Mr. Valdes claims that
the sheriff's office harassed him.
Commissioner Coletta Correspondence
Liaison Ramiro Maiialich made the members aware of correspondence received from
Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta about the Hispanic Board. A copy of said
letter is attached. In regard to Mr. Coletta's letter, member Pina clarified that his
comments in the previous minutes referred to by Mr. Coletta's letter merely had to do
with affordable housing. His point was since there was no funding from the county there
were also no federal dollars being received.
The HAAB requested Liaison Ramiro Mafialich to thank Commissioner Coletta for his
interest in attending a future HAAB meeting and to coordinate for that to occur.
The meeting of the HAAB adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m.
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Prepared by: Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff
Liaison
Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on this _ day of
2001.
David Correa, Chairman
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Donna Fiala
District 1
James D. Carter, Ph.D,
District 2
Tom Henning
District 3
Pamela S. Mac'Kie
District 4
Jim Coletta
District 5
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Mr. Ramiro Manalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
And HAAB Staff Liaison
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
RE: Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of February 22,2001
Dear Mr. Manalich:
In your meeting minutes of February 22,2001, Mr. Pena mentioned, "The CCBC doesn't seem to
want to support social services". I don't believe this is the case at all. The present make up of
the Commission is very positive to the need of social services.
Sometime in the near future, I would welcome the opportunity to attend one of your board
meetings. I do appreciate the time and effort that the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board puts in.
Please let me know if! can ever be of service to you and your committee. I do care.
Sincerj?
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