HAVOC
HAVOC
NEWSLETTER
July 6th, 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) 740-9319 W: 274-0648..Carol Carmella
CORRESPONDING SEC’Y…(386) 255-0488..........Pat Lapovski
Call to Order ………………………………………President, David Dixon
Introductions:
Program…………………………………………… Mark Rutledge: Metro Crime Prevention
Minutes of June 1, 2005 Meeting ………………Grace Harris, Secretary
Financial Report…………………………………..Carol Carmella, Treasurer
Business……………………………………………President Dixon
Committee Reports:
Membership/Publicity……………………………..Nick Nagy
Fundraising………………………………………..Joan Clary
Pedestrian Safety………………………………….Michael Porter
Accessibility………………………………………AJ Devies
Beach Party Picnic…………………………………..Grace Harris &
Committee
Member Comments:
Announcements:
Adjournment:
Presidents Message
July 2005
Good News, the County Council voted 4 to 3 to not purchase the Diebold Voting Machines because of the outcry from Voter advocates. Problems with this machine were numerous, the worst of which is that it does not have a verifiable paper trail in the event of a recount. I spoke before the council on behalf of all disabled people against this particular machine because although it is supported by the blind community, it will not accommodate quadriplegics. The council will be looking at a better machine to meet the needs of all disabled and to create a paper ballot that can verify votes.
Remember that our 4th Annual Beach Party Picnic will be coming up on September 24, 2005 from 11:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m. HAVOC will provide the meat and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. This is an opportunity for all members and interested parties to get together and socialize. This will be a special event so if you have any ideas on activities, please contact Grace Harris or her committee.
The program for July will be Mark Rutledge with Metro Crime Prevention. He will be talking to us about crime prevention for the handicapped and elderly and also a subject that has been in the news repeatedly on Identify Theft.
Attendance at the meetings has been from 25-35 even with rainy weather. Let’s hope for sunshine for the July meeting and a larger attendance yet.
David E. Dixon, President
386-760-3180
HAVOC
President David Dixon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
There were 21 members and 3 guests present.
At this time he asks all of to go ahead and enjoy the feast and we will resume back in a few minutes.
Introductions were done at this time.
President Dixon introduced the speaker: Jim Ryan: EOC, he talked to us about the hurricanes disaster. He brought with him flyer’s to help us get prepare for the worst. He talked about how to get ready and what things to do to be safe and how to plan ahead for cover. He also talked about the damaged homes and how to get help if it happens to your home. He talked about safety on trimming down any trees that might damage your home or others. He talked about where to go for cover like school’s and the possibility of churches. He took questions from the group and tried to answer them, the best that he could. Make sure you have all your paperwork in a safe place if you have to leave your home.
President Dixon introduced the second speaker: Susanne Wilde
She invited our group to set up for free in the Volusia County’s National Trails Day Event. Saturday, June 11 from 10 am to 2 pm
There will be food and entertainment. President David Dixon accepted on HAVOCS behalf. After a motion was made to approve and seconded. For more information call 386-736-5953
A motion and seconded were made to accept the minutes of May 4th meeting as is.
President Dixon talked about the voting machines and how they don’t have a paper trail to make sure all votes are accounted for if needed for a recount. He asked for a vote to extend the date to for approval. And to be represented by the A.C.L.U. to keep the Volusia County from purchasing 210 touch screen machines. To replace them for ones that do leave paper trails those actually are waiting to be State Certified. The group took a vote to be represented by the A.C.L.U. There was a motion from Dominick and second it by Yvonne and all agree.
President Dixon asked for Committee Reports
Carol Carmella, Treasurer: there is $989.13 as of June 1, 2005
AJ Devies, Accessibility Chairman: she was unable to make it this month. (Nothing at this time.)
Nick Nagy, Membership/Publicity Chairperson: (Nothing to report at this time)
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. The lucky winner this month was Frances Nasiatka she won $28.50. Congratulations. !!
President Dixon asked Alice to please take over as Sunshine Lady. Till she leaves and she accepted the position.
Grace Harris talked about the picnic.
The picnic will be on September 24, this is on a Saturday.
The time will be 11:00 to 3:00 pm there will be games and prizes so hope everyone come.
(Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Recording Secretary, Grace Harris
MEMBERS
CORNER
A. J. Devies
Chairman, HAVOC Accessibility Committee: (386) 676-2942 ajdevies@att.net
Officer Daniel Garcia
Daytona Beach Police Department
Traffic/Parking Enforcement
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
1-800-514-0301 Department of Justice - Civil Rights
Division
1-800-669-9777 HUD/FHA
1-850-488-7082 FL Commission on Human Rights
1-877-ada4you (1-877-232-4968) State of FL ADA Working Group
Michael Porter, Pedestrian Safety Chairman
386-255-6573 Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
386-252-7200 Mid Florida Housing
1-800-778-4838 (voice) US Department of Transportation
1-800-455-9880 (TTY)
HAVOC would like to respectfully pay respect to along time Honorary member Alan Rush and his wife Patsy Rush (Cleary). They meet and continued there lives here at HAVOC until their passing.
Alice Melanson has been reinstated as the Sunshine Lady. By request of President David Dixon during the June 1st meeting. And would like to request those with knowledge of a HAVOC member in poor health. Contact her to send them a Get Well card from HAVOC.
July Birthday’s & Event’s
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
Leo: July 23 – August 22
July Birthstone: Ruby & July Flowers: Larkspur, Water Lily
