HAVOC
HAVOC
NEWSLETTER
March 2nd , 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
Introductions:
Quarterly Luncheon:
Call to Order …………………………………….David Dixon, President
Transportation Update: Ken Fischer, VOTRAN General Manager
Minutes of February 2 , 2004 Meeting ………Grace Harris, Secretary
Financial Report………………………………Carol Carmella, Treasurer
Installation of Officers: Frank Bruno, Volusia County Council Chair
Committee Reports:
Membership/Publicity……………………………...Nick Nagy
Pedestrian Safety………………………………….Michael Porter
Accessibility………………………………………..A.J. Devies
Member/Guest Comments:
Adjournment:
President’s Message
March, 2005
One more year. This will be the 5th consecutive year I have served as President of HAVOC. After this year, I will turn the organization over to new leadership. I agreed to serve another year because of the positive progress made this past year on accessibility issues.
HAVOC has been an organization for 28 years and has gone through many transformations. We continue to be recognized and respected as being the number one organization representing all handicaps in the communities we represent. Because of the momentum HAVOC has gained this past year and the great turnout at the meetings, I am honored to serve another year. This will be the year for development of new leadership to take the helm and keep HAVOC on a positive course for the future.
The March 2 meeting will be the installation of new officers by County Council Chairman, Frank Bruno. On April 6, 2005 which is the regular meeting day, we will have a goal setting session. Come with ideas to share and help set the direction for HAVOC in the coming year. We need more involvement from members on the different committees and add new committees if needed. Think about where you would like to serve and be prepared to volunteer. No one person can be successful alone; it takes a team effort to fulfill the HAVOC mission.
Hope to see all of you at the quarterly luncheon meeting in March.
David Dixon, President
386-760-3180, Seemor@bellsouth.net
HAVOC
President David Dixon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
There were 22 members and 6 guests.
President Dixon introduced the speaker Gloria Luther
She talked to us about a better way to healthy living!
It’s called Healthy Volusia. It’s a partnership of Volusia County citizens and leaders. They are working together to help improve the county’s quality of health. And a community health planning. And also assessment project. For more information contact; Gloria Luther (386)274-0603 or
Visit web page at: www.healthlyvolusia.com
At this time Introductions were done at this time.
Jan 5, minutes were approved by everyone. Carol Carmella asks for a revision on her phone number, it was wrong. New number is 386-740-9319. We changed it and Motion to accept the minutes were made. Seconded and approved by all.
President Dixon asked Tiffany Kain to speak, she talked to us about a game called Sims addict. She is trying to get game made up just for the disabled. She has some great ideas and would love everyone to check out the web page. Object to write letters to Sim’s manufacturer for equality representation. http://groups.msn.com/DisabledSimsAddicts/letterstocreators.msnw
President Dixon asked for Committee Reports
Carol Carmella, Treasurer: Reported a balance in the checking account as Jan 5, there was $1,121.87. As of Feb 2, 2005 there is $1,121.87 no change. Motion made and seconded also approved by all members. Also there a balance of $35 in Petty cash. She also has a new home # 386-740-9319
Michael Porter, Pedestrian Safety Chairman: He talked about the ADA There is a law to stop anyone who builds and doesn’t
Follow the ADA laws. No one can build unless there approved and met by the standards of the ADA laws.
AJ Devies, Accessibility Chairman: She talked about cabs. There should be the same charge for everyone. Even if you have a wheel chair they have no rights to charge you more. And if you are, please report it and if they don’t do anything about it. Please let her know and she will make some calls.
Nick Nagy, Membership/Publicity Chairperson: He thanks all of our visitors. And mention it would be nice to carry some member business cards to invite new guests of the Havoc Group on you. So you could leave it in the Dr Office or when you meet new people. This is a great idea. Hope everyone can help. He talked about advertising an ad on bight house cable. Carmella & Possenti are getting the proper paper work to Nick.
Dominick Sileo, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee: He confirmed that the committee nominating for people in to office. Are:
President: Dave Dixon
Vice President: Paul Burge
Recording Secretary: Grace Harris
Treasure: Carol Carmella
Corresponding Sec’y: Pat Lapovski
At this time President Dave Dixon named each office one at a time. And asked the floor if there is any other interested parties or nomination’s to the position on the floor each time. He asked for approval of the slate of office’s as it stood. A motioned for approval was entertained. And everyone approved and motion to except as is.
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. Winner for this month was Yvonne Dixon.
Denise Boehner, Sunshine Lady: She has nothing to report at this time.
(Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Recording Secretary, Grace Harris
MEMBERS
CORNER
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.
MEMBERS
CORNER II
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 want to take this time to express my congratulations. To my Fellow officer’s and wish them the best in the coming year for HAVOC
Paul Burge
HAVOC
is having a quarterly luncheon
at the March 2nd Meeting
So Please join us and bring a favorite covered dish of yours to share
March Birthday’s & Event’s
Pisces: February 19 – March 20
Aries: March 21 – April 19
Birthstone: Aquamarine , Bloodstone
March Flower: Jonquil
