HAVOC
HAVOC
NEWSLETTER
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June 2nd, 2004 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……..Carol Carmella
CORRESPONDING SEC’Y…(386) 676-2435..........Barbara Goldstein
Call to Order ………………………………………President, David Dixon
Luncheon:
Introductions:
Program……………………………………………Frank Bruno, Volusia County Council
Presentation of Charter Member Life Time Awards: Frank Bruno/David Dixon
Minutes of May 5, 2004 Meeting ………………Grace Harris, Secretary
Financial Report…………………………………..Carol Carmella, Treasurer
Business……………………………………………President Dixon
Appoint Beach Party Picnic Committee…………..President Dixon
Committee Reports:
Membership/Publicity……………………………..Nick Nagy
Fundraising………………………………………..Lucy Albanese
Pedestrian Safety………………………………….Michael Porter
Accessibility………………………………………Steve Hoyte
Social Activities…………………………………..Alan Bornstein
Member Comments:
Adjournment:
Presidents Message
June 2004
Covered Dish Luncheon
I hope all of you will attend this very important meeting since we will be honoring the charter members of Havoc. According to the history, Al and Patsy Rush (formerly Clear), Steve Hoyte, Kevin White and his mother Mary Ellen, John Albright, Norman Ensley, Howard Weingarden, Marion Brickta, Barbara Manacus, Pat Husemann (deceased), Dorothy Sweizler and Marcia Armstrong were all charter members. If anyone knows of someone who is missing from the list, please let me know or if you know someone on the list who is still around, please give them a personal invitation to attend the luncheon and ceremony.
On May 7, 2004 as chairman of the Volusia/Flagler bicycle/pedestrian task force with the guidance of Dan Burden with Walk America we conducted a walk able audit on pedestrian safety on the west side and east side of the county.
In the morning session, the audit was performed walking the streets of Deland with 20 participants. The afternoon session was conducted in the downtown area of Daytona Beach and attracted 35 participants. During both walks, all participants were educated in the use of the wheelchair concerning the curb cuts, sidewalk construction and push button locations at intersections. Also, sidewalk obstructions were pointed out for mobility and visually impaired. During our observations, we did not find any curb cuts that were up to ADA standards. The curb cut slopes were too steep and the rise was in excess of the ¼ inch rise. There was one incident of a wheelchair occupant falling forward out of the chair, another tipping over. The majority were unable to accommodate the slope of the ramp.
At a wrap up at the end of both sessions, the most common comment was “I was totally unaware of what handicapped people are subjected to”. These participants were elected officials, planners, engineers and general citizens of Volusia County.
Frank Bruno, Volusia County Councilman will be our speaker for the June meeting and will participate in honoring our charter members. Please plan to come and help us honor those that paved the way for HAVOC to become an important part of the disabled community.
David E. Dixon, President
386-760-3180
HAVOC
The President David Dixon called the meeting to order at 1:00
President David Dixon then introduced him self and introduced Seemore , the chairman of the board. And asked for introductions of those present. There were 23 in attendance at the meeting with 3 new guests in attendance. Welcome all new members.
We had a special Speaker, who talked about Job Seekers,
If you are at least age 55 and meet income requirements, you may be eligible for AARP SCESEP. It’s called AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This program helps low income, older job seekers obtain the skills and work experience needed to find employment. IT’S A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT. For more information on Job Seekers, you can call Bill at 257-2238 or go to the web page at www.aarp.org/scsep. This ended around 2:00.
President David Dixon talked about handicapped beach wheels at the beach he ask everyone to check them out and make sure their doing there job and supplying them for all handicap needs to enjoy the beach. Then he talked about two flyers he had for us.
1.) HAVOC Handicapped parking zero tolerance programs. He gave us a list of NON-emergency police numbers.
2.) Also gave us a flyer on the history of 25 years with HAVOC from 1977-2002 if any one would like a copy of these two flyers call David Dixon.
We also talked about honoring the charter members who have been with us for a long time and there will be a special awards giving to them in our next meeting to honoring them. We hope everyone will be there to honor them.
It’s that time again next month is the cover dish! Food and camaraderie. Let’s all be there and have a great time.
Lucy Albanese our chair person for fund raising. Has raffle tickets for you to help sell. So please give her a call and help out, and if you can’t help maybe you can buy some!! There cost $1 each or 6 for $5 please help us sell them.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:00
Respectfully Submitted: Recording Secretary
Grace Harris
MEMBERS
CORNER
Michael Porter: Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
128-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
Grace Harris our recording Secretary has taken over the History & ID badges for Alice Melanson. Releasing her of the mounting tasks she had accumulated. As she will be leaving us in the future.
Please turn in your ID badge at the end of each meeting. The expense to replace them has been mounting for HAVOC. Grace Harris is managing the ID badges now. They’ll also be on the table near back entrance. Get yours till Grace learns your names.
Lucy Albanese:
Want’s to remind all that raffle tickets will be available at each meeting. And If you like I could mail them to, just cal The drawing date is at our August 4th meeting. The top prize is a 1.7 cube refrigerator. And a number of 2nd place as will as a 3rd place prize. So pick up a bundle or two to sell for HAVOC.
[386] 788-8099
Birthday’s & Events
Zodiac Signs: Genini May 21st – June 20th
Cancer June 21 st – May 22nd
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