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Minutes 09-09-98 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Ron Washam, Chairman Wilfred Hawkins, Support Services Joy Currier, Vice Chairperson Manager Blanche Girtman Stephanie Mingo-McCoy Brenda Lee Williams Floyd Beil, Alternate ABSENT Maynie L Boles Belky Cruz Betsy Wallshein Sheilah G. White I. OPENING, PLEDGE, PRAYER Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and asked Dr. Beil to lead the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. II. ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary called the roll and a quorum was declared present. III. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Chairman Washam welcomed Charlie Fisher to the meeting and thanked Mr. Fisher for his attendance at all the meetings for the S.T.A.R. Program. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL Ms. Williams moved that the Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Currier. Motion carried unanimously. MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 V. MINUTES APPROVAL – Regular meeting of August 12, 1998 and Workshop meeting of August 26, 1998 Ms. Williams moved that the minutes of both meetings be approved. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Currier. Motion carried unanimously. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Washam announced that there will be a workshop on America’s Promise th Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Mr. Fisher stated this is a planning meeting for the summit and a representative from this Board would be welcomed. Vice Chair Currier indicated she would attend on behalf of this Board. Mr. Hawkins announced that the City of Boynton Beach will be applying for All-America City in the year 2001/2002. Preparations are underway now, as this involves a tremendous application process. A contingency of people from the City will be needed to attend the competition wherever it is held to make the presentations. Mr. Hawkins stated that one of the key components to winning the award is to demonstrate community involvement and community participation, such as America’s Promise. VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Mr. Fisher asked if any Board member would like to volunteer to assist with the Children and Youth Advisory Board’s Youth Expo, which is scheduled for November 7-8, 1998 at the Boynton Beach Mall. There will be entertainment on two stages, as well as competition, art, drama, creative writing and photography. Mr. Fisher stated that the Sun-Sentinel was the corporate sponsor this year. Vice Chair Currier said she would also like to assist with the Youth Expo. Ms. Mingo-McCoy stated that the Juvenile Transition Center of Boynton Beach will be nd taking approximately 30-35 students to Orlando on November 20--22 for an educational fair. The children selected to go will be rewarded for their academic and behavioral progress. Also, Ms. Mingo-McCoy stated that a computer lab has been tentatively scheduled to be added to the Hester Center. Ms. Girtman announced that the NAACP Banquet would be held Saturday, September th 12 at the Catalina Holiday Inn at 7:00 p.m. 2 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on S.T.A.R. Program Chairman Washam suggested that after he updates the Board Members on the S.T.A.R. Program progress, the meeting could adjourn to Conference Room A for a workshop meeting. Chairman Washam stated that the School District has indicated they would assist in the Program. Also Jeff Industries and their transition specialist will be assisting and will participate in the mentoring. Local businesses are being approached for their participation and a list of all businesses would be available next week. Vice Chairperson Currier inquired as to the age group that will be participating in the Program, and Chairman Washam stated it is for young adults, 16 and older. Chairman Washam stated that the Holiday Inn and the Hampton Inn will be sending representatives. Chairman Washam stated that Charlie Fisher and his wife prepared a flyer, which will be discussed. Also the method of distribution of the flyers will be explored. Chairman Washam stated that it appears that participation will be greater than anticipated and the program should be a success. Hopefully, it can be offered at the same time on a yearly basis. Chairman Washam thanked the Waldmans for their assistance and Charlie Fisher. Also, United Cerebral Palsy will be participating as they have a youth job program. Chairman Washam circulated the flyer for the Board’s review and comments. Vice Chair Currier inquired if the representatives from the training program that is offered at the Boynton Beach Mall would be participating, since they were to be invited back to the Board to make another presentation, after their July presentation. Chairman Washam requested that they be contacted for their participation. Ms. Williams inquired if a registration form would be included on the flyer. Chairman Washam stated this could be further discussed during the workshop portion of the meeting. Vice Chair Currier inquired if the Civic Center has been made available for the job fair. Mr. Hawkins stated that an alternative site might have to be considered and that too will be discussed at the workshop. 3 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 IX. NEW BUSINESS None. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting properly adjourned at 7:30 p.m. and the members proceeded to the workshop portion of the meeting to be continued in Conference Room A. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) 4