HAVOC
HAVOC
NEWSLETTER
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September 1st, 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
Quarterly Covered Dish Luncheon
Call to Order ………………………………………President, David Dixon
Introductions:
Program……………………………………………Lou Veres
Seaside Music Theatre
Minutes of August 3, 2004 Meeting ………………Grace Harris, Secretary
Financial Report…………………………………..Carol Carmella, Treasurer
Business……………………………………………President Dixon
Committee Reports:
Membership/Publicity……………………………..Nick Nagy
Fundraising………………………………………..Lucy Albanese
Pedestrian Safety………………………………….Michael Porter
Accessibility………………………………………Steve Hoyte
Beach Party Picnic ………….……………………Grace Harris
Member/Guest Comments:
Adjournment:
President’s Message
September, 2004
VOTE………………………VOTE………………………..VOTE
It’s your privilege, your right and your responsibility to vote. Primary is August 31 and General Election is November 2.
There were 33 members and guests present to listen to our guest speaker, Pat Northey who gave a good presentation on the upcoming election. Ms. Northey, who is running for Supervisor of Elections, assured the group of her commitment to continue the accessible voting machine project if she is elected. She also expressed her continued interest in the Volusia County Bicycle, Pedestrian Trails network.
We are starting early this year to seek nominees for the 2005 slate of officers. If you are interested in running for any office or want to submit a name, please contact Dominick Sileo, the nominating committee chairman at (386) 767-9847.
Please remember the Beach Party Picnic coming up September 25, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet. This is a beautiful park and is completely handicapped accessible. When you approach the gate tell them you are there for the HAVOC picnic and the entrance fee will be waived. HAVOC will provide the meat, drinks and paper products. Members and guests are asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. Grace Harris is chairperson for the event.
The September meeting is a quarterly covered dish luncheon. Lou Veres with Seaside Music Theatre will present the program.
David Dixon, President
386-760-3180, Seemor@bellsouth.net
HAVOC
The President David Dixon called the meeting to order at 1:00
President David Dixon then introduced him self and ask for every one else to introduced there self. There were 26 in attendance at the meeting and 4 new guests. It was great to see new faces and even those old faces, like Irene Moses. It was great to see her there. And it was great to have everyone there. Our group is growing every month and we are glad to see everyone.
We had a special speaker Pat Northey She talked to us for about 30 minutes on voting and why we should and why it’s so important to vote. Our vote means a lot we must vote to be heard. She also talked about voters with disability and differ ways for them to vote. Also did you know you can vote early? Well you can. Also she talked about the AutoMark, this is a ballot marking system designed to provide privacy and accessibility to voters who are blind, vision-impaired, or have a disability or condition that would make it difficult or impossible to mark a ballot in the usual way. (For more information call 888-761-9266)
David Dixon talked about Medicaid, Votran will be taking Medicaid. For using the Votran to get you to your Dr appointment as long as they have the funds they will be able to sever you now. For qualified people only those who have Medicaid benefits. Call Votran for more information.
David Dixon also gave us some very sad news: he has decided to call it quits. This will be the last year of his service to the Havoc group. Its not what everyone wants but we must honor his choice. He has done a great job and we all will miss him very much.
Carol Carmella, treasure’s report was: $1,282.54 plus $159.00 for the raffle tickets total balance now is $1441.54 as of August 4.
Also please pray for Pasty Rush she is still not well and needs our support, if you would like to see her or send a card she is in Halifax Hospital. Also keep her husband in prayer to. It’s not easy for him right now either.
Lucy Albanese: for the raffle drawing, she asked the vision-impaired members to help to draw the ticket from the box at this time. Great idea don’t you think? Alice Melanson was the top seller. She got the $25 prize for her hard work.
WINNERS WERE!!
1. Tickets for Most Famous Beach was: Terry Gastro # 01393
2. Tickets for Haunts of the worlds was: Karin Stafford #01268
3. $50 Gift Certificates: Walmart was: Don Sileo #01006
4. $25 Gift Certificates: Target was: Jackie Gambro #01125
5. $25 Gift Certificates: Applebee’s: Estelle Rissell #01250
6. $25 Gift Certificates: Publix: Paul Burge #01093
7. $25 Gift Certificates: Uno’s: David Dixon #01142
8. Small Fridge 1.7 cu. Winner was: Lou Rovegno #01295
Thank you everyone who helped and
Congratulations to all the winners!!
Lucy Albanese requested us to have a 50/50 drawing and everyone voted to have it back in it was Nick Nagy made the first notation and Yvonne Dixon second it. Everyone else agreed.
We also talked about our Beach Party Picnic coming up
Sept 25,2004. Time is 11:00 am till 3:00 pm. Everyone must bring a dish. If you need more information give Yvonne Dixon (760-3180) a call or Grace Harris (763-2464)
We had a speaker name Eleanor Brown from the city of Daytona Beach a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist talk to us about special Programs for people of all abilities in addition to various activities and classes. There currently offer therapeutic recreation programs such as Camp T. Rec. The young Adult club (YAC), and Blaze Sports Club-Daytona. And Therapeutic classes, Swim classes basketball, Social Clubs. And lots more.
For more information call 386-671-3560 or email: browne@codb.us
Meeting was adjourned at 3:00
Also I would like to let everyone know for now on the name tags will be set up in the back of the room for you to pick up and please drop them off at the end of each meeting back on the table. I really need to spend more time recording so I don’t miss any information that needs to be written down. I really appreciate all the help! And if there is no nametag there for you and you’re a member Please let me know. And if there is any question just let me know before or after the meeting. Thank You!!!
Respectfully Submitted: Recording
Secretary Grace Harris
MEMBERS
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Pre-owned 21” Digital color computer monitors, while supply LASTS
$100.00 firm. Call Mike@ (CELL) 290-4927 or (pager) 989-7010
Grace Harris needs your help. The ID badges will be on the table as you come into the meeting. Please help yourself as Grace needs to concentrate on the minutes during the meeting. She can and is more than willing to assist you before the meeting if needed.
REMINDER !!!
HAVOC is having a picnic again this year. It’s being held September 25th at Light House Point Park. Let them know at the gate your there for HAVOC picnic to gain free access. The time is from 11 to 3 and is very disabled friendly.
MEMBERS
CORNER
(Continued)
The sidewalk along Dunn Avenue between Clyde Morris and
National Healthcare Drive has been seriously damaged during the resurfacing of
Dunn Avenue. The paving company will be repairing the sidewalk when they have
finished with the resurfacing. In the meantime, please exercise due caution if
you use this sidewalk. Also, please share this information with anyone you know
who visits the VA Clinic on National Healthcare Drive or otherwise frequents
this area.
Once repairs to the sidewalk are started, the sidewalk will be impassable until
the concrete has set and barricades are removed. There is an alternate route to
the VA Clinic from Clyde Morris. All others should use Mason Avenue as their
alternative route between Clyde Morris and Jimmy Ann Drive.
The above information is courtesy of Kerry Hines, Sidewalks Department, City of
Daytona Beach, and is in effect until further notice. Please spread the word
and help keep your friends and neighbors safe.
Septembers Birthday’s & Events
Birthstone: Sapphire (Hope)
Zodiac Signs: Virgo August 23 – September 23
Libra: September 25 – October 23
