HAVOC

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      February 2^nd , 2005                               Newsletter editor:  Paul Burge 

             OFFICERS       

                 PRESIDENT………..…............(386) 760-3180 ……David Dixon

                 VICE PRESIDENT…………...(386) 322-7955 …… Paul Burge

                 SECRETARY…………………(386) 763-2464 …….Grace Harris

                 TREASURER…   ...(386) 676-2942  W: 274-0648..Carol Carmella

                 CORRESPONDING SEC’Y…(386) 676-2435..........Barbara Goldstein

Call to Order ……………………………………President, David Dixon

Introductions:

Speaker:  Gloria Luther, Volusia County Health Department

                 Healthy Volusia Project

Minutes of January 5 , 2004 Meeting ………Grace Harris, Secretary

Financial Report………………………………Carol Carmella, Treasurer

Business……………………………………………President Dixon

                                      Committee Reports:

Nominating Committee Report ,,,,………………Dominick Sileo

Membership/Publicity……………………………...Nick Nagy

Pedestrian Safety………………………………….Michael Porter

Accessibility………………………………………..A.J. Devies

Member/Guest Comments:

Adjournment:

President’s Message

February, 2005

I am continually amazed at the great turnout at the HAVOC meetings. There were 33 members and guests present at the January meeting. Thanks to the great work of Nick Nagy, Membership Chairman and all of you who talk up HAVOC wherever you go. HAVOC now has approximately 74 paid members. We have gained new members at every meeting. I get many calls from interested individuals after the meeting notices come out in the News-Journal.

I want to encourage everyone to attend the February annual meeting of HAVOC. Officers for the New Year will be announced and voted on and we have a great program lined up by Gloria Luther about the Healthy Volusia project. It is the time of year following the holiday feasting and New Year’s resolutions when we are all thinking about having a healthier lifestyle. 

A lot of progress is being made on accessibility issues and we need to keep up the momentum. My resolution is to see everyone involved in one of the committees to further the goals of HAVOC for improved quality of life for all disabled citizens of Volusia County.

David Dixon, President

386-760-3180, Seemor@bellsouth.net

HAVOC

Jan 5, 2005 Meeting Minutes

President David Dixon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

There were 27 members and 6 guests.

 President Dixon introduced the speaker Robbie Devillers.

          She talked to us about a Support Coordinator. Coordinator can offer you small case load allows more personal focused attention for you and your family. Over 25 years of experience with people with physical disabilities. They will help you discover other alternatives to help you reach your highest quality of life. For more information call Robbie Devillers 386-761-9838 or email: helping_hands@695online.com

At this time President Dixon talked about the lost of one more 

Havoc member Lucy Albanese. At this time we all had a moment of silent in honor of the 3 Havoc members that we lost in the last year.

Introductions were done at this time.

Dec 1, minutes were approved by everyone.  Motion to accept the   minutes were made. Seconded and approved by all.

President Dixon asked for Committee Reports.

Carol Carmella, Treasurer: Reported a balance in the checking account as Dec 1, 2004 there was $1,185.69. As of Jan 5, 2005 there is $1,121.87.  Motion made and seconded also approved by all members. She also has a new home # 676-2942.

Michael Porter, Pedestrian Safety Chairman: He talked about the beaches. He is working on to get fully accessible benefits. He has contacted the superior small lodging program and the Hotel/motel owners, the country, the beachfront cities, and the public in general.

 AJ Devies, Accessibility Chairman: She personally spoke with Frank Bruno regarding lack of handicapped access to our beach and the restrooms, water fountains, shower, and parking spaces at each ramp between Granada blvd. and cardinal Ave. in Ormond Beach. She requests every Havoc member to contact his or her city and county representative. This will help!

Nick Nagy, Membership/Publicity Chairperson: He wanted to thank all of our visitors. He also mentioned that their has been no results from the Penny Saver listing that he knows of. As there have been with the News Journal.

Dominick Sileo, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee: He talked about the committee nominating people in to office. We still need a nomination for President.  We had Al Rush but he is now in the hospital and he said he really doesn’t want the position. Give Dominick Sileo a call if you have someone in mind. # 767-9847

Joan Cleary, Fundraising Committee: You my buy 50/50 tickets before the meeting and after the meeting. Drawing will be held after the meeting is adjourned.

Denise Boehner, Sunshine Lady: She has nothing to report at this time.

(Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.)

Respectfully Submitted:

Recording Secretary, Grace Harris

MEMBERS CORNER

A vacancy for the Correspondence Secretary has a need to be filled. If anybody is interested and also for any other office also. Contact Dominick Sileo, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. # 767-9847

Alan Rush is out of the hospital and at home now. I’m sure he would like a Welcome Home / Get Well card.

1223 Tenth St. Holly Hill, Fl. 32117

A. J. Devies

Chairman, HAVOC Accessibility Committee: 386-238-5815  ajdevies@att.net

Officer Daniel Garcia

Daytona Beach Police Department

Traffic/Parking Enforcement Specialist

Office: 671-5366 from 8:00am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Cell: 547-9781 at other times

1-800-949-4ada (1-800-949-4232) ADA Tech Support - SE-DBTAC
Answers questions on ADA for individuals and/or businesses
Comprehensive list of publications from which to order - most are free
You can request ADA Technical Assistance CD-ROM, which contains
the most important publications.  Publications are also available in
large print, Braille, and other formats.

 

1-800-514-0301 Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division
ADA information, publications

 

1-800-669-9777 HUD/FHA
 Fair Housing information, publications

 

1-850-488-7082 FL Commission on Human Rights
 Investigates and mediates FHA and ADA complaints even if you
    file the complaints with DOJ or FHA.
    NOT a toll-free number

 

1-877-ada4you (1-877-232-4968) State of FL ADA Working Group
    This is the State-level ADA Coordinator.  They are not yet fully
    organized, so they generally refer you to the internet or one of
    the above organizations.

Michael Porter, Pedestrian Safety Chairman:

Community Legal Services of Mid Florida

28-A Orange Avenue

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-4310

          386-255-6573

        Interested in G.E.D. or College classes, Home Ownership, Housing  counseling , Credit repair , starting your own business and obtaining  Business capital. Call Mid Florida Housing @ [386]252-7200

           U.S Department of Transportation

           Aviation Consumers Protection Division

           Toll-Free Hotline for airline Disability-Related Problems

           7 am – 11 pm Eastern Standard Time, daily

           1-800-778-4838 (voice) 1-800-455-9880 (TTY)

I attended Lucy Albanese's funeral last Saturday at Epiphany Catholic Church. The eulogies by her family, friends, and pastor, and the music were a beautiful tribute to a lady who I did not know until after she passed away.
       Lucy seemed to be a woman who was so unselfish no matter how serious her problems were, she did not want to burden others with them.  What an example she left us all.

Marion Schoeller

February Birthday’s & Event’s

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18

Pisces: February 19 – March 20

February Birthstone: Amethyst