Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper April 2013 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 49. No. 4

April 2013

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SERVING OVER 25,000 COOPERATORS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

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President’s Message - 2

Milling and circle repaving at RV - 3 General Manager’s Report - 4 Energy Saving Earth Day tips - 12

Signs of Spring: RV engages in a variety of grounds maintenance and construction

Department of Transportation, pictured above, expeditiously repaves Rochdale Village circles after weather damage. See more photos of this and other construction activities on pages 3 and 16.

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Happenings around RV - 14 Logo/Slogan Contest Winner Revealed - 20 Emmett Till play a huge success - 21 Board Resolutions - 28

Management provides informative tour of Power Plant to RV Board of Directors

(l to r) Power Plant Facility Manager Gil Francisco gives Board of Directors Kamal Saleem, Mario Turner, and Tracey Irvin a tour of the power plant to learn more about the resource that powers the community.

(Story on page 16)

NYPD & Hip Hop Summit Youth Council host “Rap 2 Bridge the Gap” connecting police and youth (New York, NY) - New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Charles Fisher and his son Randy Fisher, joined by August Martin High School Principal Gillian Smith, students and members of the Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council (HHSYC) announced Wednesday the beginning of a new initiative aimed at closing the communication space between police and the city’s youth.

The “Rap 2 Bridge the Gap” program was the inspiration of the Fishers, well-known community activists who established the HHSYC in 2001.

(l to r): Principal Gillian Smith (August Martin HS), 3 youth from August Martin, Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box, WNYCTV), Randy Fisher. (r to l): 5 youth from August Martin, Charles Fisher, Commissioner Raymond W. (Continued on page 12) Kelly, (in the back) Sharieff Fisher (Queens College Chapter HHSYC).

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Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President’s Message

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,800 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-2765700 ext. 336.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board David Jeffries President Janine Cross Vice Presidents Jean Castro Timothy Mercer Joe Evans Talib Bey Treasurer Eddie Douglass Assistant Treasurer Joseph Mathieu Secretary Tracey Irvin MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Joe Evans David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Ronald Hollie Tracy Irvin Joseph Mathieu Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Ahmed White Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Joseph Mathieu Community Center Edward Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Janine Cross Maintenance Ahmed White Orientation Jean Randolph-Castro & Janine Cross Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Going Green Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Alex Freedman, MSI & Lynn Walker, RVI

Controller

April 2013

— by Janine Cross

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et’s not forget that

Rochdale Village is a cooperative. Some definitions from Dictionary. com of ‘cooperative’ include: adjective working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit. demonstrating a willingness to cooperate. pertaining to economic cooperation: a cooperative business. noun • a jointly owned enterprise engaging in the production or distribution of goods or the supplying of services, operated by its members for their mutual benefit, typically organized by consumers or farmers.

• Also called co-op, cooperative apartment.

• a building owned and

managed by a corporation in which shares are sold, entitling the shareholders to occupy individual units in the building.

• an apartment in such a building.

In particular, I like the first adjective of working together. Cooperation is key in making Rochdale not just an apartment complex, but a community. We as your Board of Directors are always looking for new shareholders with new ideas. We urge you to join a committee. You can make a difference in committees such as: Budget and Finance, Commercial Services, Community Center, Community Relations, Maintenance, Public Safety, Senior Citizens, Youth Planning and Going Green.

For more information, contact

Janine Cross

the Board Office at 718-2765700 x336.

We are happy to again host Group Meetings in our Circles. This is another chance for our shareholders to cooperate and be part of our community through sharing of ideas and information. We welcome your participation as we provide information on the business of running our cooperation.

Enter to win $2,000 in the Rochdale Village 50th Anniversary Film Documentary Contest!

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ights,

camera,

action!

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors is holding a special contest for the best short film documentary based on the history of Rochdale.

RV residents are encouraged to produce, direct and edit a quality film that will be featured at the 50th Anniversary culmination gala. The winner will receive a prize of $2,000.

This 5-15 minute film documentary should effectively address the cultural significance of this historic event and include at least one past and one present resident from the Rochdale Village community. The deadline for film submissions is no later than 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 3.

All submissions should be dropped off, in DVD format, at the Rochdale Village Management Office to the attention of Diane Watson. Good luck and may the winning film submission be yours!

Darius George

Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones

Security Chief Thomas Mason

Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco

Human Resource Director Elizabeth Goldsmith

General Counsel

William R. Greenspan

the next meeting of the rochdale village board of directors is May 20, 2013

April 2013

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NYC D.O.T. begins repaving Rochdale Village circles

By Corey Jones

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ver the years, the

Coop circles have been ravaged by weather and excavations. The Rochdale Village Maintenance Department reached out to the Department of Transportation in an effort to eliminate pot holes and trip hazards within the circles.

Fortunately, the D.O.T was extremely responsive to the corporation’s request. It took the office approximately one week to follow up on our initial inquiry.

Flyers were posted to inform cooperators that the streets needed to be clear for the repavement process.

Once the cars were moved, the milling of the old asphalt began.

The milling machine removed the old asphalt and scarified (cut and scratched) the under surface to create scuffed areas for better adhesion of the new asphalt that was poured the following day. The process in each circle took about two days to mill and three days to install new asphalt.

At the projection of the D.O.T., this new asphalt is expected to last for years to come.

Pavement renovations taking place one circle at a time. Circle 3 above.

“State of the District” address held at York College Performing Arts Center by

Susan Van Brackle

New York City Council member Ruben Wills recently held his first “State of the District” address at the York College Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 13.

A wide array of concerned citizens that live throughout Council District 28 came to hear what, if anything, has been accomplished in the area over the last three years.

People also came to find out what other initiatives are in store for southeast Queens going forward.

The venue was awash with local politicians and other notable guests. Nicole Bell, fiancé of Sean Bell, was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the occasion.

The general theme of the address was “Changing the Conversation” while the overarching message of the Saturday morning address was creating inclusiveness through diversity.

A stream of spiritual leaders from Council District 28 and beyond warmly welcomed guests in the audience and delivered multicultural benedictions.

According to Council Member Wills, “Council District 28 has zero failing schools.” He also advised that over “$10 million dollars has been raised in concert with Council Member Leroy Comrie, to fund technology upgrades in schools.” These funds are dedicated to among other things bandwidth increases inside of over 80% of district classrooms, building new libraries, renovating existing ones and ensuring that children remain educationally competitive by equipping schools with smart boards

and iPads. The funding was also said to be used to expand student education in the medical, science, arts and technology fields.

A few other initiatives that are in sight for promotion in Council District 28 are efforts at legislation to combat community gun violence, the sale of synthetic drugs, funding of youth activities and summer youth employment programs in southeast Queens. The Councilman is also committed to job creation and plans to introduce, job fairs and active employment kiosks inside of every council office.

Rochdale flies flags at half-staff for Boston, along with rest of the nation

By Susan Van Brackle

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ochdale Village recently

observed the executive order handed down by President Barack Obama, to have American flags flown at halfstaff from Tuesday, April 16 until sunset on Saturday, April 20. The nation’s flags were flown at halfstaff to show support for victims of the recent terrorist bombings that occurred during the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts on Monday, April 15. Two devastating bomb blasts left four innocent, young victims dead and more

than 100 citizens terribly injured.

Thanks to an observant citizen in the community of Watertown, Boston police were able to corner then capture Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, a 19 year old Chechen-born bomber after a heavy exchange of gunfire.

Unfortunately, the month of April is beginning to earn the dubious distinction of being a month that is dedicated to mischief. As if it were not enough to start the month with April Fools’ Day, an annual holiday that is widely celebrated by playing practical jokes and hoaxes on people, many statisticians are trying to “connect the dots” between

the numerous tragic events that have taken place in April.

In a recent news segment on NBC’s Today Show, anchorman Matt Lauer rattled off a series of notable incidents that have coincidentally, happened during the month of April.

For example, people will never forget the chilling Columbine school shootings that took place in Jefferson County, Colorado on April 20, 1999.

The Virginia Tech shooting massacre in Blacksburg, Virginia happened on Flags flown half-staff near RVCC April 16, 2007. Twenty years ago, the Branch Davidians’ standoff in Waco date, the Oklahoma City bomb attack Texas ended in a fiery siege on April occurred downtown on the Alfred P. 19, 1993. Two years later on the same Murrah Federal Building.

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Watch for details in the May 3rd Weekly Sheet.

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April 2013

Monthly Report

-- by Marion Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for March 2013 STATE APPROVED OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT There are still a considerable number of shareholders who refuse to sign the new lease approved and mandated by the New York State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR). Before we are forced to take legal action or move to eviction we will make one last ditch effort to get them to comply. Legal counsel will draft the language to facilitate compliance or cancellation of the lease.

Many shareholders are calling HCR directly to ascertain management’s authority to rewrite and issue a new lease. The State representative invariably relates the following: When she took over supervision of the housing company there were four (4) different types of leases in the file. The small occupancy agreement booklet (not a DHCR approved co-op lease, but was used in the 60’s) was found, a modified agreement lease was found, a lease with different provisions than the small booklet was found, and the new occupants had an HCR co-op lease approved by us.

The different leases were attributed to three different managers who took over the site during the last 40 plus years. The initial changes were made by MSI to get rid of the archaic language regarding carriage houses, milk bottles in hallways, door knockers, cb radios and tricycles contained in the initial lease. Some of the

most of the staff has been pleasantly received and their production has been outstanding. There is no I in team and we must insist that every employee gives a full day’s work; even if it interrupts their comfort zone and singularity.

old leases said you must get the managers permission to install a television.

Nine years ago DHCR completely amended their regulations and instructed management that all residents at Rochdale Village must have the same lease. Management and Legal Counsel rewrote the existing lease to cover all of the amendments mandated by HCR and several provisions required by Board of Director resolutions.

ROCHDALE WORK FORCE Because of mandatory Cooperative Insurance coverage, changes in the Power Plant and the laborious task of getting 12,000 new leases signed there has been a great increase in the amount of work the staff has to perform. We have asked

some of the staff members who are not fully occupied to pick up the slack.

This great increase in the quantity of work, which, in consequence of the division of labor, the same number of people are capable of performing, is owing to three different circumstances; first, to the increased dexterity in every particular work person; secondly, to the saving of time which is commonly lost in passing one kind of work to another; lastly because of the computer which facilitates and reduces labor, and enables one person to do the work of many.

Management’s goal has always strived to increase the skill, dexterity and judgment of the staff, which necessarily increases the quantity of work they can perform. The transition to multiple tasking for

GROUP MEETINGS As we resume informational group meetings we have compiled the various phases of the housing company’s financial picture for their edification. The goal of this meeting is to take some of the mystery and misconception out of the corporate finances and explain our budgetary and financial systems. In addition, we are presenting information on the list of completed, ongoing and upcoming capital projects we have been working on. The list is impressive. The Board has scheduled two meetings for the month of April, the 10th and the 24th.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE The grounds crew has been diligently preparing the ground for the upcoming season. Our Maintenance Deputy Director is in the process of hiring a company to prune and trim the trees. We may have to cut back some of the trees on Guy R. Brewer Blvd because they are preventing a clear site line for the cameras installed by 113th Precinct facing our property and the Rochdale Village cameras facing the boulevard.

Five things you may not know about the RV Grand Ballroom 1. Stage walls possess artistic venetian plaster and hand painted faux marble detailing.

2. The chandeliers were expertly hand-strung by RV contractors.

3. The dance floor is comprised of oak and mahogany wood.

4. Entertainment equipment includes multiple 1000 watt speaker systems, and a 20 foot HD projection screen.

5. The ballroom is equipped with WiFi.

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Monthly Report

-- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — March 2013 Over the past few years, the Projects Department has implemented “Green” products and Energy Saving equipment into the construction. In conjunction with Management and Maintenance, the Projects Team carefully elected materials to be utilized in construction to meet the current standards for recycled material and energy conservation equipment. Not only was the team able to utilize these items, we were able to buy the products at cost savings to Rochdale Village.

The Projects Department bid out Maintenance Contracts that allows Rochdale Village to order work on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Maintenance Contracts save costs because they are bid utilizing unit pricing for work. It also allows the work to be accomplished swiftly, sometimes within 24 hours. Project Management will continue its due diligence in ensuring that quality and service are met during the performance and completion of all projects in our portfolio.

I. Following is the Status of Schedule ‘B’ Projects: SHOPPING CENTER ELEVATOR: Project Completed.

TURBINE GENERATOR #2 OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Project completed.

BOILER/BURNERS (Power Plant): Lizardos Engineering and Projects will meet with National Grid on April 16, 2013 to discuss rebate options for this Project. Design stage is underway to install two (2) new package boilers in place of the 50 year old “Iron Works” boilers.

The new boilers will save Rochdale

contract of Xinos Construction Corp. in the amount of $140,000.

HCR approval was received on 4/4/13. The Contractor will rip out and the existing corridor roof membranes in Group 1 and replace with the same material EXCITER REPLACEMENT: Phase I of Project is complete; used in the other (4) groups. This Phase II is scheduled to commence will ensure that the roofs receive a spring of 2013. The Power Plant 20 year full system warranty. has scheduled the air conditioning shutdown to occur on May 20, 2013. BUILDING EMERGENCY Siemen’s Electric is scheduling all GENERATOR UPGRADES A/E: HCR approval was received sub-contractors and Engineers to tieon 4/4/13 for the above referenced in main side of the switchboard. project. Invitation to bid letters was sent to prospective contractors DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR detailing a site inspection on 4/16/13 OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Project placed on-hold pending with bids due by 4/30/13. resources to fund the work.

ELECTRICAL WORK (Electrician) The Contractor, Northeast I. Non Schedule B Projects: Electrical Contractors, completes LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 work as assigned by the Rochdale BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Xinos Construction Corp. Village Maintenance Department. has returned to work at Rochdale All work is accomplished in Village. They are continuing façade accordance with New York Building repairs to Buildings #15 & 16. The Codes and work is being performed Contractor intends to start repairs at by a Licensed NYC Electrician.

Buildings #1, 3, 6 & 13 the week of April 15, 2013. The Projects Team AUDITORIUM A/C CONTROLS: A purchase order has been issued met with NYCDOB/Façade Division on 4/3/13 to discuss Local Law 11 to Thomas Brown Assoc. to connect Report submissions. Subsequently control wiring to the Air Handler another meeting has been scheduled unit. A purchase order has been to meet at the DOB office on 4/16/13 issued to Boilermatic Inc. to rebuild chiller bundle for supplemental air to further discuss LL 11 Reports. conditioning.

EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS: Roof repairs were conducted on POWER PLANT NEW WATER Buildings #9, 10, 11, 13 & 14 due DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: Project approval pending to reports of leaks. After all repairs are completed, Projects will notify inspection by NYSHCR engineer.

Building Managers so they can POWER PLANT CONDENSATE schedule interior repairs.

TANK ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: Condensate tank replacement CORRIDOR ROOF REPAIRS On 3/25/13 the Board has been approved by the Board. approved a Change Order to the However; due to scheduling Village a considerable amount of money on maintenance and fuel usage. A budget estimate will be formulated by Lizardos over the next month, for distribution.

difficulties, the project will commence during the Power Plant fall shutdown.

CRAWL SPACE PIPING AND INTERIOR SPACE PIPING: This project is awaiting HCR approval of credential submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work.

SITE UTILITIES/ UNDERGROUND PIPING: This project is awaiting HCR approval of credential submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work.

COMPACTOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Invitation to bid letters was sent to several compactor companies.

Unfortunately, only one company expressed an interest in providing a bid. As a result of the lack of interest, Projects will revisit this item to see what could be done differently to invoke greater participation in the bidding process.

CAT-1 &CAT-5 ELEVATOR TEST: Testing has commenced utilizing the same QE-1 for both inspections.

This alleviated the need to have the elevators shutdown on two separate occasions for each test.

RESURFACING OF PAVEMENT IN CIRCLES: The NYC Department of Transportation started grinding the streets down in Circle # 1 on April 4, 2013. Signs are placed in the circle to inform people to ‘Do Not Park’.

Projects has been corresponding with the NYCDOT and will provide a schedule for paving, once it becomes available.

Please Help Keep Rochdale Village Clean— Say No to Litter.

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April 2013

Controller’s Report -- by Darius George, Controller

Financial Overview - March 2013 March culminated in the end of the fiscal year 2012 – 2013. Unaudited results from operations have net income of $6,038,389 from revenues of $71,610,682. The revenue number came below estimates by $696,811. A broader look at revenues show a vast reduction in vacancy loss for the year and year over year. All unrentable apartments were restored and sold which generated an additional $9,947 and $17,088 annually. The corporation experienced reduction

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in interest income, commercial electric usage, laundry income and other tenant charges. The shortfall in revenue was less than 1% of the projected amount.

Cash inflows for the month of March were $6,707,925 whereas cash outflows were $6,588,989. Sources of cash inflow were from cooperators carrying charges, commercial tenants, apartment sales and transfers and releases from Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $411,325. Outflows of cash

for the month were mortgage payments, capital investments, insurance, real estate tax escrows, wages and employee benefits and vendor payments.

As of March 31, working capital accounts consisted of accounts receivable in the amount of $1,616,883.07, accounts payable and accrued expenses in the amount of $2,800,313.92. Cash available as of March 31, were $4,012,241 an increase month over month of $92,261.

As of March 31, cash held

in various escrow accounts to fund contingencies and capital improvements are $20,956,579.

The replacement reserve account is funded monthly in the amount of $195,133. That account is held and controlled by New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

In addition, the corporation has a self-insurance escrow account with a balance of $1,520,370 to fund past and future losses not covered by existing and past insurance policies.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXFILER INFORMATION RETURNS

RS regulations require that all entities filing Information Returns such as FORM-1098 provide accurate information and in cases where taxpayer identification is required, it must be verified.

In the event that the data filed does not correspond with the Internal Revenue Service record, the TAXFILER may be charged up to $100.00 for each return that

isnot correct as required by Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6721.

Rochdale Village, Inc. submitted to the Internal Revenue Service informational returns for the tax years 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

In each year, the housing company was assessed penalties due to incorrect social security numbers in Rochdale Village tenant database.

The aggregate penalties over the last four years amounted to $39,950.00.

Shortly, the housing company will request that all cooperators of record provide their social security number in order to update and correct its records. It is important that the name that appears on the social security card be the same on the housing company tenant roll.

If your social security card has a hyphenated name, then your name in Rochdale Village, Inc. database must also be hyphenated. Rochdale

Village, Inc. is cognizant of the privacy issues involving sensitive personal information and will take all necessary steps to secure the integrity of its records collection and maintenance procedures that limits access to tenant files.

Rochdale Village, Inc needs your cooperation to comply with these federal regulations to avoid future penalties.

Darius George Controller

NEW HOURS FOR ROCHDALE VILLAGE LEGAL DEPARTMENT Beginning February 4, 2013, the Legal Department will see cooperators by appointment only. There will be no walk-ins. Available times for appointments with the legal department are set forth below:

Mondays: 12:00pm-3:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm Wednesdays: 9:00am-12:30pm To schedule an appointment with the Legal Department at one of these times, please stop by the management office and speak to the receptionist, Gwendolyn Springle. You can also call Ms. Springle at (718) 276-5700 during normal business hours to schedule an appointment.

Please note that Jacqueline Young has replaced Selina Johnson as the Legal Coordinator.

This schedule for appointments is being implemented in order for Ms. Young to efficiently carry out her duties, including scheduling court cases.

Please note the Legal Department typically handles matters that include (but is not limited to) arrears and cooperator complaints.

We thank you in advance for you cooperation with this policy.

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Controller’s Report

-- by Darius George, Controller Summary of Corporate Funds Cash Receipts & Disbursements - March 31, 2013 at March 31, 2013 EXHIBIT I

EXHIBIT I

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OPENING CASH BALANCE

RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Section 8 Rent Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Rooftop leasing- Wireless communications Laundry Credit check fees Ground lease Parking lots transmiters Insurance reimbursement Transfer from Wells Fargo Repair escrow Employee Cobra Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Managing agent- payroll reimbursement Marketing fee Other office expense Office supplies Data processing fees Training and subscription Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Legal Collection expense Eviction expense Other professional services EXHIBIT I Page 6 Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) Total Administrative Expenses

MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Floor machine Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Other Janitorial Expenses Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor bags Landscaping Snow removal Ground equipment repairs Parking lots expense Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Licenses and permits Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs and controls Bathroom supplies Floor tiles Convector supplies Plumbing supplies Windows and Blinds Paint & glass supplies Other Maintenance & Operating Expenses Contracted Services - Intercom - Electrical - Plumbing - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Pump and roof fans Building repairs- Façade and mansonry Replacement - Corridor roofs Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses

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$

3,919,980

5,299,421 305,905 3,600 8,600 33,435 256,105 104,398 5,975 260,419 2,400 2,000 1,480 7,864 411,325 1,318 3,680 6,707,925 26,675 10,601,230

50,048 2,400 17,646 1,649 1,854 1,432 8,660 17,583 7,107 25,210 35,200 4,149 3,295 800 177,032

3,132 1,786 4,824 5,756 2,875 15,207 11,517 5,785 143,787 2,617 4,008 2,910 9,155 14,029 5,833 7,525 12,066 47,182 11,383 14,112 3,680 3,758 11,410 148,067 54,811 106,698 41,252 3,596 297,942 151,364 14,074 208,511 188,280 1,381 1,560,313

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Detail Officers Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Surveillance equipment Paid Detail administrative expense Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses

11,805 2,315 1,813 1,826 1,075 18,834

POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Fuel - Cooking gas Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Violation and inspection Office expense Licenses and permits Diesel generator Turbine generator Boiler Cooling tower Pump rooms CS- Consultants CS- Electrical Distribution System CS- Building maintenance Mall#1 Cooling Tower water treatment Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses

1,086,612 25,758 8,596 5,301 69,840 1,145 2,130 1,328 9,498 52,203 112,244 1,075 1,578 2,179 2,486 1,381,974

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Equipment Ouside labor expense Furnishing & Fixtures Security refund Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) Total Community Center Expenses

EXHIBIT I

1,065 2,150 3,215

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1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds

EXHIBIT I

Page3 4,014,241 17,465 19,782 4,051,488

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Capital Improvement Equity Brokerage Money Fund Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds

110,508 80,455 1,516,041 4,329 519,276 2,230,609

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Replacement Reserve - Checking Completion Repair Escrows Total Escrow Funds

8,435,191 141,991 10,278,574 18,855,756

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Pension Litigation escrow Vapor intrusion Soil and Groundwater remediation Debt Service Escrow- Wells Fargo Securities Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS

460,574 939,550 1,001,159 375,427 724,237 3,609,392 7,110,339 32,248,192

$

The corporation cash, investments and escrow balances as of March 31, 2013 was $32,248,192.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $4,131,943.00. The The corporation cash, investments escrow31, balances as of$32,248,192.00 March 31, 201 The corporation cash, following investments and escrow balances asand of March 2013 was accounts are encumbered:

The available to pay expenses $4,131,943.00.

The amount available to payamount operating expenses areoperating $4,131,943.00.

Theare following accountsThe are fol en BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Refund of Past Cooperators equity Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Deposit -Landlord Tenant attorney Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow 401k Form 5500 Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance Pension contribution Flexible Spending Account contribution 401k employee contributions NYS sales tax Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance

4,107escrows (a) Debt Service escrows (a) Debt Service 12,917 (b) Self Insurance (b) Self Insurance 5,343 (c) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Contingency 22,368and Replacement Reserve Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (d) Commercial Tenant(d)Security Deposit (e) Equity Capital Improvement Equity (e) Capital Improvement Completion Repair Escrow (f) Completion Repair (f) Escrow 1,425,774 (g) Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Real Estate Tax Escrow 94,730 (h) Insurance Escrow (h) Insurance Escrow 32,689 (i) Pension litigation escrow (i) Pension125,000 litigation escrow (j)Environmental escrow 70,133 (j)Environmental escrow

3,609,392 1,520,370 8,577,182 519,276 110,508 10,278,574 460,574 939,550 1,001,159 1,099,664 28,116,249

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2,560 2 616,950 261,048 220,687 The Companyfrom mustNYS obtain approval from NYSRenewal Homes &toCommuni The Housing 2,847 CompanyThe mustHousing obtain approval Homes & Community disbursed Housing Company must obtain approval 240,877 from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts. from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts. from NYS Homes & Community Renewal 174,616 80,495 to funds contingency and Thedisbursed self insurance escrowfrom fund isthe restricted

by Board resolution.

Funds can The self insurance 50,690 escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be replacement reserve accounts. used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self the pe 13,745 insured.

It also claim belowinsurance the company liability insurance retention insured. It also covers claim below thecovers company liability program.

The self insurance escrow fund is retention restricted 10,005 2,406 by resolution. can only beaccounts used TheBoard debt service, insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow ac The debt service, insurance, completion repair andFunds real estate tax escrow 3,425,254 to pay damages and other claims against the under the refinancing terms of theagreement mortgage refinancing agreement with W were created under thewere termscreated of the mortgage with Wells Fargo 6,588,989 Multifamily Capital, Inc. the period it was self insured. corporation during Multifamily Capital, Inc. $4,012,241

It also covers claim below the company liability insurance retention program.

The debt service, insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were created under the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

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April 2013

Controller’s Report -- by Darius George, Controller

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Accounts Receivable Activity - Mar. 31, 2013 Description

Arrears

Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess NG Check Fee Others Totals

Charges

3,220,639.39 431,429.87 3,514.71 140,011.99 33,824.92 277.61 24,058.08 59,578.19 978,252.12 76,334.67 75,578.62 4,888.40 1,546,786.42 6,595,174.99

5,356,238.03 25,976.79 277,286.01 101,562.50 74,704.38 18,332.93 5,854,100.64

Adjustments

Payments

(164,068.01) 9,552.63 (12,714.12) 42,403.43 343.75 (44.96) (39,557.89) 15,000.00 4,665.00 375.00 191,145.37 47,100.20

5,248,375.78 19,173.54 25,976.79 264,432.09 9,926.57 177.26 103,929.05 16.78 48,623.65 17,036.31 7,458.02 585.92 201,836.99 5,947,548.75

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 54,954.01 b)Section 8 subsidy 36,170.18 c)SCRIE subsidy 66,223.26 d)DRIE subsidy 5,794.58 e)STAR 404.68 f)Bad debt & other adjustments 521.30 164,068.01 2. Commercial arrears are $206,553.92 including electricity balance of $66,301.78 and water & sewer in the amount of $100.35 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total

Tenant Arrears Report Ending March 31, 2013 CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -

Residential Number

Tenants Amount Due

Community Center Report For March 31, 2013

Commercial Number

Tenants Amount Due

One month

1,654

280,653.94

42

71,112.97

Two months

489

205,530.88

9

14,405.36

Three months

344

158,536.68

9

11,911.68

Four months

302

116,961.01

6

2,945.22

5-12 months

543

477,361.33

8

37,272.94

12+ months

364

377,839.23

6

22,973.31

1,616,883.07

45

160,621.48

Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -

1,858 Residential Number

Tenants Amount Due

Commercial Number

Tenants Amount Due

One month

58

61,672.32

-

Two months

47

94,666.38

-

Three months

51

52,879.06

-

Four months

32

29,295.33

-

5-12 months

116

479,185.30

1

10,214.62

12+ months

489

4,001,676.99

5

41,732.53

Sub-Total

592

4,719,375.38

5

51,947.15

GRAND TOTALS

6,336,258.45

1,406,019.22 16,800.85 (88,362.55) 103,292.66 103,730.92 12,946.63 1,554,427.73

212,568.63

REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue

$

$

2,150.00 4,250.00 6,400.00

EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Recreation Specialist - Porters Programs Equipment leasing Outside Labor expense Recreation and office supplies Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)

$

$

7,036.47 2,840.30 26,247.94 1,065.00 (5.47) 37,184.24 (30,784.24)

Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $2,200.00 and made refunds of $2,150.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.

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Public Safety Report -- by Chief Thomas Mason

Public Safety Monthly Report March 2013 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of March 2013.

Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING: During the month of March 2013, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of one hundred seventy-nine (179) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1. Conditions corrected – one hundred-sixteen (116) loiterers complied with officer’s directive to leave.

2. Unfounded – sixty-three (63) loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 3. Violations issued – ten (10) loitering violations was issued During the month of March the following arrests were affected: There were a total of 6 arrest(s) and 3 in-house detained for the month of March 2013; the incidents are as follows: Arrests for March 2013 March 3, 2013 – Bldg. #5, a RV Officer responded to a call from a distressed RV Officer; the arriving officer attempted to detain a male who was attempting to cause physical injury to the officer; in the scuffle to detain said male he was identified as an emotionally disturbed person; the officer was injured; the male was finally detained and the officer was transported to the hospital. Not a Rochdale resident.

March 5, 2013 – Bldg. #1, a RV Officer assisted the NYPD Juvenile Department in the detainment of youths observed on the side of the building during school hours; one male was detained and transported to the 113th Pct. Not a Rochdale Resident.

March 8, 2013 – Bldg. #8, a RV Officer responded to a complaint of a known perpetrator in the building; the perpetrator was found on the 1st floor; he was notified of a RV Trespass Notice on 3/1/12 that he refused to sign; upon a lawful search an unlit marijuana cigarette and a RV Kerri Key was found on his person; the Kerri Key was database tracked and found to be an active leaseholders property; notice of violations were issued to the lease holder in care of perpetrator for criminal trespass, unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal activity, and illegal possession of RV property. Not a Rochdale Resident.

March 11, 2013 – Bldg. #19/ 12th Floor Stairwell, a RV Officer was alerted to individuals loitering in the stairwell; upon arrival the officer observed a young male and an inappropriately exposed young female in a sexual act being observed by a young male onlooker; the male who was observing was detained while the male participant took flight; the female was also detained; both juveniles were escorted to Central; their parents were advised and both were released to their guardians; violations were also issued for disorderly conduct, refuse ID, loitering, and failure to comply.

Are Rochdale residents.

March 17, 2013 – Bldg. #1/ 12th Floor, a RV Officer was advised of individuals loitering in the stairwell; upon arrival two males were caught in possession of marijuana; one male was a youth and escorted to Central and parents notified; the other male was placed under arrest for criminal trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana; a clear zip lock bag of marijuana was found on his person; he was transported to Queens Central

Booking; violations were also issued for loitering and in possession of a controlled substance. One male is a Rochdale resident.

March 27, 2013 – Lot #4, a RV Officer responded to a complaint of a vehicle blocking the entrance gate; upon arrival the officers witnessed NYPD removing an individual from under a car parked in a cooperators space; the perpetrator was arrested and later identified as a male who committed armed robbery off-site and fled to RV property; a firearm was also recovered; violations were also issued for disorderly conduct, larceny, and criminal activity. Is a Rochdale resident.

March 30, 2013 – Corner of Bedell Street, NYPD Officers attempted to detain three males; they took flight in separate directions onto Rochdale property; one male was apprehended; he was found in possession of a loaded firearm; he was taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a weapon; violations were also issued for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal activity, obstruction of governmental property, failure to comply, and criminal possession of a weapon. Is a Rochdale resident.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY Total Incidents = 36 Total Risk Management = 18 Violations = 0 TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed sixteen (16) vehicles during the month of March for violation of parking rules on the complex.

SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.

VERTICALS: 1317 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 3004 4321 TOTAL: TOWING: 16

34 WARNINGS ISSUED: ESCORTS: 156 3168 SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: MAINTENANCE CALLS: 286 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3454 INCIDENT REPORTS: 154 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1951 ARREST(S): 6 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 3 TOTAL: 9 VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 80 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 3 EVICTION(S): 4

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CWCOA health initiative brings “Diabetes Center of Excellence” to Southeast Queens Dr. Robert Evans and Richard Wildzunas by

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he NYC Department of Health (DOH), has reported that diabetes is an epidemic. Diabetes is a serious illness that is increasing rapidly in New York City and around the country. In just the past 10 years, the number of people with diabetes has doubled with 1 in 8 adult New Yorkers (about 800,000 people) having diabetes; a third of which don’t know it yet.

National and State of New York reports support the Community Wellness Centers of America, LLC (CWCOA) healthcare initiative for developing a “Diabetes Center of Excellence”, and establishing a continuum of care program for the early detection and treatment of diabetes.

The goal of CWCOA in developing a “Diabetes Center of

Excellence” is to bring into the community an integrated private sector and government approach that significantly improves current health disparities throughout the community and addresses the chronic diabetes health issues that are prevalent within Queens County.

This diabetes initiative will provide the pro-active measures that are required in bringing about the necessary healthcare services and preventive programs into the community of Jamaica.

The cost of diabetes in the United States has soared from $174 billion in 2007 to a staggering $245 billion dollars in 2012, according to a new study recently released by the American Diabetes Association.

That’s a stunning 41% increase in just five years, far higher than the rate of inflation. The direct cost of the disease for medical care is $176 billion, and the remaining

indirect cost of $69 billion includes lost productivity because a person misses work for treatment, gets too sick to work, or dies too young and thus stops contributing to the work force too soon.

“One in 10 health care dollars is being spent directly on diabetes and its complications,” said Dr. Robert Ratner, the American Diabetes Association Chief Scientific and Medical Officer.

The ADA considers diabetes a national epidemic, stating that 26 million Americans already have diabetes and that up to 79 million people have prediabetes, meaning that they are at high risk to eventually develop the disease.

CDC data show low prediabetes awareness among Americans.

Only 11 percent of the 79 million Americans with prediabetes are aware they have the condition. The danger of prediabetes is that it can

progress to full-blown diabetes, with all the complications that the condition entails, including heart, kidney, circulation and vision problems.

“Diabetes is a killing disease in the African-American community, but a disease that may be controlled, according to James R. Gavin III, MD, chair of the American Diabetes Association’s African-American Program. “By keeping fit, eating right and getting regular exercise, we can decrease our risk for diabetes quite substantially,” he said. “This is a disease about which we can do a great deal, but only when those affected are informed and empowered to take the kind of control of this disease that is now possible.”

Reducing undiagnosed diabetes is a priority in diabetes prevention and control. Healthy People 2020 includes an objective to increase the percentage of adults with diabetes whose condition has been diagnosed.

NORC’s Senior Companion Program training opportunities available

By Susan Van Brackle

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ORC’s Senior Companion Program is an ongoing training opportunity that Rochdale cooperators may not be aware of.

The seven-year-old Senior Companion Program is a federally funded initiative that has income and age eligibility requirements that must be satisfied in order for volunteers to participate.

The qualifying income criteria requires that individual applicants earn no more than $13,000 per year while family household income can be as high as $26,000 per year. The program accepts trainees aged 55 years old and above.

The Henry Street Settlement is responsible for providing a host of valuable instructional methods to NORC volunteers that are involved in the Senior Companion Program.

Applicants receive valuable training in general geriatrics so that they may work with area Rochdale Village seniors that are homebound, frail or not getting out very much.

The Senior Companions receive monthly training in various topics ranging from education on medications to identifying senior related stressors and how to approach them. Senior Companions are supported by and report to onsite case managers. The trainees are

required to share their activities with the case managers and to advise them of what they are experiencing in the field. Although Senior Companions get in depth training as part of the program, they are required to confer with their on-site case managers on a regular basis.

Once every other week, the Senior Companions must meet with their case managers at NORC to discuss their client. Then, once a month, Senior Companions must also meet with a Henry Street Settlement coordinator to acquire ongoing training. According to NORC Director, Sherba Austin, “This program is well supervised on both sides.”

Initially, the Senior Companion Program maintains a rigorous schedule. There are two full weeks of all-day training sessions at the Henry Street Settlement location.

After the initial two-week training period is completed, the Senior Companions alternate their training locations between Rochdale Village and Spring Creek in Brooklyn.

One of the benefits of participating in the Senior Companion Program is that the government pays a small stipend to those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Henry Street Settlement, which runs the program, supervises all training of NORC volunteers that become Senior Companions.

NORC represented at a recent Rochdale Village Health Fair Currently RV’s NORC has five longstanding participants in the Senior Companion Program but more are needed. “The Senior Companion Program is an excellent service to our seniors and it is basically something that a lot of seniors request but, there are not enough companions to support the demand,” says Ms. Austin.

Every so often volunteers are subject to review by Henry Street Settlement to ensure that their basic information has not changed.

Income affidavits must be filed and a new medical exam must be taken to verify that participants are still eligible for the program.

Keep in mind; Senior Companions are not Home Health Aides. They are limited in the scope of what they can do. The program does not allow for overnight stays, house cleaning or meal preparation.

Trainees are instructed on how to be an effective companion and escort.

They sit with seniors and provide a physical presence in the home if there is not one. Trainees work with seniors for a maximum of fours days during the week and no weekends.

For additional information, please contact Nadine Robinson about the Senior Companion Program at the Rochdale Village NORC office at 718.949.3499.

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Energy Saving tips for Earth Day and beyond from the Ecological Conservation Committee (formerly the Going Green Committee) Decorate Green Live plants. Invest in a few live plants for your home. Not only will they add a personal touch, but plants are a great way to improve indoor air quality.

Go used. While the shiny new stuff at the big box stores looks enticing, it is so much better to go retro and get used stuff instead. Visit a thrift shop or check out craigslist to see what is available.

Buy locally. Don’t mess with shipping or otherwise transporting a ton of stuff from one place to another. Instead, buy locally to save on the transportation to and from each move.

Get it free. Check out listings such as Freecycle or Freesharing that provide free classifieds full of stuff people don’t want anymore.

Recycled furniture. Get creative with your furniture and use recycled parts to make awesome, unique furniture. One idea is to place an old door across two file cabinets for an instant desk.

Photos. Decorate your walls with personal photos. Either tack them up on their own or create easy and fun frames out of anything from tin cans to leather belts.

Bulletin board. Make a bulletin board out of old wine corks for a one-of-a-kind board that costs almost nothing and keeps corks out of the landfill.

until you need it again.

Sleep computers. Use less energy to power your computer by putting your computer in sleep mode after 15 minutes and turning it off at night.

Power strips. Connect all your electronic devices to power strips, and then turn everything off with the flip of a switch when you are not in your room.

Showers. Save both water and energy when you take shorter showers.

Energy-efficient refrigerator.

Refrigerators run constantly and require lots of energy to stay cool. Be sure the refrigerator you purchase for your dorm room is energy efficient.

Report leaks. Immediately report any leaks such as dripping toilet, sink or shower to maintenance. A leak can waste incredible amounts of water in a short time.

No air conditioning. If you can, try to get by without air conditioning.

If this isn’t possible, turn down the A/C while you’re away instead of turning it all the way off. It will take less energy to get it back up to a comfortable temperature.

Natural light. If you get natural light from your windows, make sure your overhead lights are turned off whenever possible.

Organic bedding. Find sheets, blankets, and pillows that are organic when purchasing bedding for your room.

Love your small space. Use this situation to practice reducing waste and curbing consumerism. You’ll for drying t-shirts, cotton and linen find your space is not only cleaner, clothes, and lingerie. but you are living greener.

Wash Green No dryer sheets. If you want your laundry to smell fresh without the chemicals of the dryer sheets, put a few drops of an essential oil on a washcloth and throw it in with your clothes. Cleaning products. Clean your homes with simple and all natural products such as baking soda, vinegar, tea tree oil, or lemon juice.

Wash Full loads of laundry.

Throwing a blouse or a pair of pants alone into the wash is a waste of water, energy, and detergent. Make sure you are running a full load of laundry each time you use the washing machine.

Cold water. Wash laundry in cold Green Living around the House Dusting. Use an old piece of water to save on the energy needed clothing or old towel to dust. Instead to heat water. Unless you have of one-time-use dusting clothes full stubborn stains or odors, cold water of chemicals, these reusable rags will get your clothes clean. Cold can easily be thrown in the laundry water also preserves the life of your with your clothes. If you miss your clothes so they last longer. furniture polish in a can, try a natural Hang dry clothes. Not all your Green Energy Saving Tips clothes need to be dried in a dryer. version using olive oil instead.

Water off. Don’t keep the water Light bulbs. Whenever possible, switch In fact some clothes actually do running while brushing your teeth or the light bulbs in your room to energy- better when not dried that way. shaving. Instead, turn off the water saving compact fluorescent bulbs.

Buy a sturdy drying rack and use it

Green Beauty Facials. For the ultimate in pampering, make your own facial scrubs that are also earth-friendly.

Mouthwash. Make your own ecofriendly mouthwash using herbs, mineral water, and essential oils.

Toothpaste. Skip the tube of toothpaste that uses manufacturing, packaging, and transportation to your store and use homemade toothpaste with baking soda, coconut oil and water.

Hair conditioner.

Another way to save on packaging and manufacturing is to make your own hair conditioner with simple ingredients such as eggs, avocado, honey, or yogurt.

Body scrub. Make a simple, yet luxurious, body scrub with just a bit of oil, sugar or salt, and a few drops of essential oil for scent.

Shampoo. No matter what hair type you have, there is always a recipe that can be found for an eco-friendly shampoo you can easily make right in your dorm room.

NYPD & Hip Hop Summit Youth Council state “Rap 2 Bridge the Gap” (Continued from page 1) “Whether it’s promoting literacy, fighting poverty, or combating violent crime, they can always be counted on to bring people together to achieve these goals, including young people and the police,” Commissioner Kelly said. “I’m confident this program will be a big success because of their dedication.”

The initiative, which began Wednesday at August Martin High School in Queens with more than 100 students and will be extended to additional schools citywide, involves groups of young people in open forums candidly asking police officers about sensitive issues ranging

in topics from legal definitions to police-involved shootings, from departmental disciplinary processes to school safety, from stop-and-frisk to community policing.

“We have been working with Commissioner Kelly and his staff for months to roll out this project and we wanted to make sure that all components were in place to address issues related to Stop, Question and Frisk, as well as bridging the communication gap between students, youth, young adults and the NYPD,” said Charles Fisher, founder and chairman of the HHSYC. “We know the project works and

will be a great tool to keep crime down,” said Randy Fisher, executive director of the HHSYC Commissioner Kelly said the police and the community working together have already made this a far safer city. Crime is down by more than 80% from 20 years ago, following a year in which New York saw the fewest murders in 52 years.

Shootings and shooting victims also are down 25% this year. And New York has the lowest ratio of teenagers carrying guns of any major city in the country, according to a recent report from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“It is important that our youth know that their voice matters,” Principal Gillian Smith said. “We all carry the responsibility of making our schools and community safe.

Silent voices and bystander behavior must shift.”

Commissioner Kelly added that the NYPD will also team with the HHSYC to promote existing police department programs that already service tens of thousands of young people, including the youth police academy, summer employment, the Police Athletic League (PAL), and the department’s youth soccer and cricket leagues.

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The Wait is Over!

For the 50th Anniversary of Rochdale Village, we are pleased to announce the launch of the NEW Rochdale Village Bulletin Website.

Now you can see your favorite community newspaper online with stories, pictures and information that are of interest to you any hour of the day; seven days a week.

Check us regularly for event notices and late breaking news.

Place ads and classifieds. Share photos and be social with us.

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Public Safety Report - March 2013 Continued from page 9

Classification Amount 1. Illegal Move In/Out...............................................................5 2. Negligence..............................................................................1 3. Harboring a Pet.....................................................................4 4. Noise Complaint....................................................................5 5. Disorderly Conduct..............................................................7 6. Trespassing............................................................................3 7. Fire Hazard...........................................................................2 8. Loitering..............................................................................10 9. Harassment............................................................................1 10. Damage to RV Property.......................................................1 11. Illegal Occupant....................................................................1 12. Resisting Arrest.....................................................................1 13. Reckless Endangerment.......................................................3 14. Disturbing the Peace.............................................................1 15. Failure to Comply...............................................................13 16. Littering.................................................................................1 17. Criminal Activity..................................................................4 18. Petit Larceny.........................................................................1 19. Health Hazard.......................................................................5 20. Smoking in Unauthorized Area...........................................2 21. Obstruction of Administration............................................1 22. Foul Odor..............................................................................3 23. Possession of Controlled Substance....................................2 24. Walking on Grass..................................................................1 25. Possession of Weapon...........................................................1 26. Unauthorized Possession of RV Property...........................1 Total............................................................................................80

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Happenings around Rochdale Village RV resident builds longstanding bonds with senior community

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longstanding Rochdale resident Gloria Thomas generally knows her by her bright smile and sunny disposition.

As the self proclaimed “Ambassador of Rochdale,” it is no surprise that her career path ultimately lead to becoming a relationship manager in the Chase Bank branch in Rochdale’s large mall. Gloria recognizes that building bonds is just as important in business as it is in life.

Assisting the senior population of Rochdale Village is one of the greatest rewards of her current role.

“They are my primary customer base,” says Gloria. I want them to know that they are being taken care of” and that she recognizes that “Rochdale Village has a unique demographic.”

Ms. Thomas has been a Rochdale Village resident since 1971. Her trajectory to a career path in finance had a somewhat unique beginning. As a graduate of both the High School of Fashion Industries and Fashion Institute of Technology, Gloria worked 20 years in various

Always in fashion, Gloria Thomas recognizes that RV relationships are important marketing capacities for the garment industry. During that time, she also became the president of the Fashion Industries Alumni Association.

When asked what, if any, is the correlation between finance and fashion, Thomas replied that her “problem solving skills were honed in the fashion industry; like the ability to look at problems from different angles.” She was able to take those transferable skills and transform them into a vocation of finance and business development. Now that’s a clever remix!

Variety Drug Store’s prescription for education at RV

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Charney, owner of the Rochdale Village Variety Drug Store in mall number 2, has a strong belief in the power of education. On Monday, April 8, Sam had the opportunity to meet esteemed educator Adelaide L. Sanford, M.Ed., Ph.D. and other prestigious honorees, at a gala awards ceremony for their numerous years of accomplishments in black education.

At 88 years old, Dr. Sanford is the founder of the Adelaide L. Sanford Institute whose mission is “to serve as a clearinghouse for best practices as they relate to the holistic education of students of African descent and to provide a collegial framework for the sharing of culturally responsive and exemplary pedagogy, programs and schools that have produced high achievements among students of color.”

Sam’s support for all things education also extends to the community in which he serves. am

Friend, Deanne Annis (left), Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford (center) and RV’s Sam Charney (right) at the Gala Since 1988, the Variety Drug Store has been presenting $100 scholarships to the valedictorians of P.S. 80 on 137th Avenue here in Jamaica, Queens.

Employees of the Variety Drug Store also share in the festivities of bestowing the annual scholarship.

Many have taken turns presenting the award at commencement as have previous summer interns of the store.

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Upcoming SEQKWA Wrestling Award named for Family Champion

By Susan Van Brackle

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f you spend a little time

chatting with Board Member Joe Evans, his conversation will invariably turn to thoughts about SEQKWA (the Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association). It is not just because Mr. Evans spearheads this sports initiative that practices twice a week at the Rochdale Village Community Center or, that the SEQKWA Grizzly Bears have a respectable record of competitive wins both at home and on the road. No, the enthusiasm that Joe Evans exudes for the game of wrestling, and the program he oversees, genuinely stems from his Champion Navy man Hallow Wilson (right) takes contender to the mat (picture shared generational roots.

What many people do not compliments of Dr. Robert J. Evans) know is that for Mr. Evans, the art wrestling in amateur competitions of wrestling is a family affair. On that he performed as a Navy man the website called “themat.com”, out of Hawaii in the Armed Services it lists championship wrestler during the 1950’s and 60’s.

Hallow Wilson, who is the uncle The entire Evans family is of Joe Evans, as the first African- extremely proud of their wrestling American contender to be given the heritage and familial ties to this noted prestigious AAU (Amateur Athletic heavyweight pioneer. Historically, Union) award in heavyweight the art of wrestling is not new. It is Greco-Roman wrestling in 1960. said to be “one of the oldest forms Considering the tumultuous times of combat” with styles and concepts of the 1950’s and 60’s, earning this that are akin to the martial arts.

In literature, wrestling has been esteemed honor could not have been an easy fete. It is no wonder lauded in composed works like that Hallow Wilson is noted to be Homer’s “Iliad”, a Greek poem which a pioneer of “African-American recounts highlights of the Trojan War Wrestling Firsts” in 2008 by the and dates back to 800-725 B.C. Early wrestling scenes have also National Wrestling Hall of Fame been discovered in ancient Egypt, and Museum.

According to the book entitled, Babylon and Greece in the forms “Wrestlers at the Trials” by of vivid wall murals and sculptures.

James V. Moffatt, Hallow Wilson Many of the grappling holds depicted gained recognition as much for in the primeval scenes are still being his competitive techniques in used in competitions today.

International Freestyle and GrecoThe SEQKWA wrestling Roman wrestling as he did for his program is set to hold its primary commanding stature (at 36 years old awards ceremony at the Rochdale he was said to be well over six feet Village Community Center on tall and a formidable 385 pounds).

May 18 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm in And, in a 2008 article by rooms 12, 13 and 14. To honor the Senior Writer Mark Palmer for memory of Uncle Hallow, the first the website Intermat.com, it states ever Hallow Wilson Medal will be that “In 1962, Wilson and Rudy awarded to the children who have Williams were the first blacks to participated in this past season’s wrestle for the U.S. at the world SEQKWA program. championships.” It is for these Eugene Evans Jr. and Tamara accomplishments and more that Grubb, grandchildren of Joe Evans Mr. Wilson has gained his rightful and co-Presidents of the SEQKWA place among the list of honorees program stressed that the motto for compiled by the National Wrestling the program is “strength in family”.

Hall of Fame.

For tickets to this historic event, Uncle Hallow was said to have please contact Tamara Grubb at honed his craft for Greco-Roman 516.729.4882.

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Board Members tour RV Power Plant

By Tracey Irvin

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Saturday, April 20, 2013, Rochdale Village management was gracious enough to invite the Board Members from the cooperative for a tour of the acclaimed RV Power Plant.

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Earth Day 2013 - then and now

Earth Day was born in 1970, it grew out of the need to celebrate, herald and take action to preserve all of the natural abundance that the Earth has given to man. During that time, devastating pollution, smog and waste due to unregulated industrial production was ravaging the earth.

According to the Earth Day Network, the first Earth Day was hen

the plant which will enable them to make more informed decisions when voting on projects and contracts.

The board members that were present for the Power Plant tour included Tracey Irvin, Mario Turner, and Kamal Saleem. Gil Francisco, Facility Manager and Alex Freedman, Assistant Manager provided this in depth and informative tour.

a major-league call to action and considered by many to be the first “modern environmental movement.”

Cities and individuals alike were encouraged to clean up their neighborhoods and towns. It was the first time that people were asked to “recycle and reuse” rather than to throw away and pollute. The first research about the alarming effects of using aerosol spray cans and

its impact on the ozone layer was revealed. People were genuinely concerned that at our rate of industrial neglect, the world would become a soupy, radioactive cesspool for our children’s children.

Fast-forward to today and you’ll see that Earth Day has grown up to be an international icon at the ripe old age of 43. Not only has the act of recycling, composting and repurposing become

Please adhere to Maintenance’s efforts to preserve the Co-op’s nature-filled environment

a part of our natural vocabulary, it has become endemic to our lives and global survival.

Grounds improvements throughout Rochdale Village

(left) Loader truck removes old asphalt and tree roots from the Group 3 playground. (center, right) Playground 10A before and after resurfacing.

(left) Rochdale Village Groundsmen remove dead branches and prune living ones. (center, right) Workers maintain bushes by the small mall.

(left, center) D.O.T. arrives in full force to fast-track the repavement process in Rochdale Village circles. (right) Groundsmen install new benches by the RVCC.

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Rochdale Village Counts Down to

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Years of Sustained Educational Resources

Images taken with the permission of the Queens Public Library, central branch

In 1968, John V. Lindsay was Mayor of New York City, and the first battle of Saigon ended during the Vietnam War. Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Apollo 8 enters orbit around the moon, and Rochdale Village erected a library on its very own grounds. Since then, the Rochdale Village Branch of the Queens Public Library system has provided cooperators and neighboring patrons alike with access to extensive educational resources, literacy programs, culture clubs and state-of-the-art digital equipment. For 45 years and counting, the Rochdale Village Branch has been a bulwark of educational support to this community.

As you walk into the doors, the bronze plaques pictured above grace the vestibule of the library itself. What many may not know is that the original library was called the “Locust Manor Branch” and it wasn’t actually located near the grounds of Rochdale Village at all. The closest library for this community was located at 116-06 Merrick Road. Now how’s that for distance learning!

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Baskets galore at the NORC Silent Auction! Winners took away baskets full of miscellaneous goodies ranging from cosmetics to cookware.

Ms. Azzie Judd (left), aka the “Basket Bandit”, skillfully out bid competitors at the silent auction making off with a bevy of creative designs

Happy parents, children and friends received tasty Easter basket loot during the Youth Planning Committee’s Easter egg hunt.

Mario Turner supplies a youth with a free Easter basket to begin hunting for the golden egg.

August Martin HS youth stand with Principal Smith, Charles Fisher, Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Randy Fisher, Chief Philip Banks, III, and Assistant Chief Brian Conroy.

(Standing l to r): Lieutenant Darlene Quinones, Detective Jeffrey Etheridge, students from August Martin, Randy Fisher, Charles Fisher, students from August Martin, Lieutenant Gaby Celiba, Administrative School Safety Manager Wanda Acevedo. (kneeling): students from August Martin, Officer Charles Mack; Lieutenant Charlie Bello.

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Over 200 cooperators attended Shades of Truth Theatre’s “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” drama. A cast of five skillfully executed the entire narrative, receiving an ovation from the audience at its conclusion.

The cast of “Whistle in Mississippi” along with Youth Planning Committee members and supporters who made the program happen

Derrick Watkins and Gloria Williams are a small sample of the generational diversity represented during the play.

Rochdale Village Seniors out and about during their trip to the amazing Sight and Sound Theatres to see Noah the Musical.

Cooperators don’t forget that our MetroCard bus comes to Rochdale on the first Tuesday of every month in the parking lot of the Rochdale Village small mall!

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Congratulations

to the Winner of the Rochdale Village 50th Anniversary Logo/Slogan Design Contest!

Winning Design by Charles Dalencour, age 14

After receiving several creative submissions for the 50th Anniversary slogan and logo design contest, the Rochdale Village Board of Directors thoughtfully selected the design featured above by RV resident, Charles Dalencour. The Rochdale Village Board of Directors would like to thank all of the artists who participated by entering their works of art.

In the days ahead, please be sure to watch for celebratory banners on the grounds and collectible merchandise that you can own in anticipation of Rochdale’s 50th Anniversary! Let’s get this party started right!!!!!

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Youth Planning Committee rocks at the RV Easter egg hunt

By Susan Van Brackle

that parents and children both had a good time. t was Easter eve and all Also in attendance were team throughout the grounds the members from the Young Leaders squeals of excited children Institute. The youth volunteers could be heard all around. The were available at every turn to assist sprawling green lawn just outside of with face painting, supervising safe the Community Center play at the bouncy entrance was the place house and providing for fun at the Rochdale directional information Village Easter egg to visitors and guests.

At 2pm sharp under hunt and party.

This well attended bright blue skies and Photo courtesy of Tamara Grubb event attracted over balmy temperatures, 100 lively youths. the festivities officially Group games, relay began. For safety, the races, a scavenger Easter egg hunt was hunt and that all time broken down by age favorite called “Cat group ranging from 4-6 and Mouse”, kept years old, 7-9 years old children busy for the Mario Turner, Youth then 10 years and older. majority of their visit. Planning Committee Chair There was a golden The Rochdale egg in each group for Village Youth Planning Committee, participants to find.

The RV Marching band wowed the which is headed up by Board Member Mario Turner, thought of every detail crowd by playing for a full hour. Mr. for this event, which included Easter Turner shared, “The Easter egg hunt basket giveaways, a bouncy house was truly a successful event. We had more participants than we had baskets. and festive face painting.

Mr. Turner was on hand to I look forward to doing more exciting personally distribute decorative youth events like this for our kids in The Easter egg hunt attracts a crowd of guests, features a jumping jambobaskets, Easter treats and to see the future. We need more of that.” ree, face painting, and a performance by RVCC’s Drum Extraordinaires.

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“The Lynching of Emmett Till” provides a fresh dose of history for residents

By Lelio Dalencour

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esidents

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droves to see the Shades of Truth Theatre production of “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” in the new Grand Ballroom. The quality drama provided an intergenerational experience enjoyed by youth, adult, and senior populations. The story was new to some and a solemn reminder for others.

The play highlights the events leading up to Emmett Till’s untimely and brutal death in Mississippi during the 1950s. Till was accustomed to a life of freedom in the north, but was unprepared for the discrimination that awaited him in the south. His fatal encounter with the Bryant family left him horrifically savaged and unrecognizable. The actress who portrayed his mother explained vivid details to the audience, who listened intently. The funeral scene brought a flurry of unbiased press to reveal to the country the cruel injustice that still plagued America.

The end of the drama featured a surprising plot twist—one that

Board Member and Youth Planning Committee Chair Mario Turner introduces the Shades of Truth cast and begins the Q&A forum. symbolized Emmett Till as having the same free spirit as young males today.

The production starred Augustus Wilson as Emmett Till. Other cast members portrayed Roy Bryant, his wife Carolyn, and Emmett’s mother and uncle. The actors who played the Bryant family doubled as opposing lawyers in the latter portion of the drama.

Shades of Truth has performed “Whistle in Mississippi” for the last five years on tour. The company has been to Rochdale in the past, receiving positive reviews for

their strong performance of “The Meeting,” a fictional encounter between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Planning effectively advertised the event around the community. As a result, over 200 people populated the auditorium and gave the cast a standing ovation.

During the forum, the audience asked the cast questions about their acting experience with the company, as well as details on the background of the true story. Regarding Emmett Till’s murderers, Shades of Truth

Artistic Director Mark Green explained that those responsible for Till’s death admitted to the murder after the court acquitted them. They were protected from legal action due to the law of double jeopardy.

However, they were not protected from the community. Their business was boycotted, and the wife divorced Mr. Bryant. Yet the victimizers never showed any remorse.

“He [Bryant] actually blames Emmett for ruining his life,” Mr. Green remarked incredulously.

“I’d like to thank everyone who came out to support me and help make the production such a huge success,” said Mario Turner, Board Member and Youth Planning Committee Chair, in reference to the event. “With God’s grace there will be more to come.”

Mr. Turner gave special thanks to Carolyn Jackson of NORC, Garland Ward, Norris Batts, and Rhonda Thompson for their efforts.

To develop new initiatives in your community with Youth Planning, attend committee meetings on Fridays at 7pm in the Club Lounge or call (718) 276-5700 ext. 336.

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Upcoming Events at NORC

NORC will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

NORC Outreach Program - May 2013 No Outreach on WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2013 WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2013, BLDG #13 WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2013, BLDG #17 WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2013, BLDG #2 WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2013, BLDG #7 Program/Social Services Information Benefit & Entitlement Information, Blood Pressure Screening from: 10:00am - 12:30pm, Room 19

NORC Nurse’s Schedule

Mondays and Thursdays: 9am - 4pm; Blood Pressure Screenings - Mondays only, 9am - 12pm. Other healthcare services, call VNS Nurse for appointment at 718-949-3499.

Senior Companion Program Must be 55 years old with low income (Guidelines for income required)

• Must volunteer 20 hours weekly • Earn a small tax-free stipend • Initial 2 week program & training • Paid Sick Days & Paid Vacation Days Please register at the NORC office: Room 19 or call 718-949-3499 Health care proxy forms available in the NORC Office Room 19.

The New York Health Proxy law allows you to appoint someone you trust to make health care decisions for you. Please contact your case manager for additional information. (718-949-3499)

Services Pathmark May 6, 9:30am, Room 19. Cost $10.00

Rochdale Village NORC Fundraiser Elegant Silver Tea Party & Fashion Show

Tanger’s Outlet in Deer Park May 7, 9:30am, Room 19. Cost $10.00

Saturday, May 04, 2013

Aqueduct Racino Wed., May 8 & 22, 9:30am, Room 19. Cost $7.00

2:30pm - 7pm Grand Ballroom In Rochdale Village Community Center. Tickets sold at NORC Office Room 19/20. Contact: NORC, (718) 949-3499 Carolyn Jackson: (646) 258-0324, Sherba Austin: (917) 834-4923, Nadine Robinson: (917) 379-4434

Yonkers Empire Wed., May 15, 9:00am, Room 19. Cost $15.00

“Unleash The Power Of Age” Panel Discussion: Rochdale Village NORC Seniors ‘Having Their Say’ May 17 - National Older Adults Month 10am - 1pm at York College - Room AC-3B04

Seminars (Thursdays @ 1:15pm in the Club Lounge) “Understanding Mental Health Needs” May 9 - Charlene Lane, Ph.D. (York College) “Affordable Home Care” May 16 - Mab Urani, RN (Most Excellent Home Care)

Tanger’s Outlet in Riverhead Tues., May 21, 8:00am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 The above services are transportation only.

Call for appointments – 718-949-3499 AARP Driver’s Safety May 13, 2013

Game Day! Tuesday, May 21, 2-5pm, Rooms 17 & 18 Admission is $3. Come out and have some fun!

Rochdale Village NORC Friendly Visitor Program

Weekly Meetings

Volunteer a few hours weekly to visit with our sick, homebound, isolated and frail seniors in their homes. Your visit will make a difference! Join the NORC Group, call 718-949-3499.

Volunteer Workshops - Tuesdays, 1:15pm, Room 17 “Mind over Matter” Support Group - Thursdays, 10:30am, Room 17 Living Independently Support Group - Mondays, 1:15pm, Room 17 Creative Dance for Seniors - Wednesdays, 1:15pm, Room 18 NORC Senior Advisory Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 1, 1:15pm, Room 17 Creative Dance for Seniors - Wednesdays, 1:15pm Room 18.

NO Creative Dance on May 1.

Volunteers Needed

Seeking retired professionals with experience in social work, nursing, computer literacy for clerical support.

Seeking volunteers to assist planning events and fundraising efforts.

Contact Carolyn Jackson or Ms. Austin, NORC Director @ 718-949-3499 Volunteers Meet every Tuesday at 1:15 pm in Room 17

VAN SERVICES (Doctor appointments, shopping, trips, etc.)

9:30am-3:00pm. Call NORC Office for appointments (718) 949-3499

169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica NY 11434 • Tel: 718-949-3499 • Fax: 718-949-2935 Naturally Occurring Retirement Community • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

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Rochdale Village Community Center Events Programs, Trips & Events

Youth Programs • Spirit of Excellence • RVCC Women’s Development Center

Programs The Drum Extraordinaire & Elite Marching Band Class

The RVCC Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. classes are held Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm in Room #8 for ages 10-14 and 15-19.

RVCC Sports & Fitness Karate Classes

Martial arts classes for children and adults, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in the Community Center, Room 11. This program is more than a karate program. One major focus of this program is increasing self-esteem and awareness. Classes for children are held Saturdays (11am - 1pm) and Mondays (6:00-7:00pm) while adult classes are Wednesdays (7pm-8pm). Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440.

The Clay Sisters Arts, Crafts & Needlework Program Thursdays & Saturdays @ 1pm - 6pm Community Center Room 5

SEQKWA

The Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association is hosting ongoing registration for its wrestling program in the RVCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm - 8:00pm in Room #10.

GED - Free Basic Education Classes

Improve your reading and writing skills. Monday-Friday from 8:30 -11:30am. 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Pre-testing available. Contact the RVCC for additional information.

Moore2Salsa

Salsa Class for adults is offered on Sundays @ 4:00pm. For additional information contact moore2salsa@gmail.com.

Defensive Driving Dates for 2013

Defensive Driving is held on Saturdays from 7:45am - 2:00pm in the Club Lounge. Below are the following dates for 2013: Call the RVCC to pre-register at (718) 276-5700 x337 or 339.

May 18 June 29 August 24 September 28

October 26 November 23 December 28

169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 337/339 • Fax: 718-276-7504 “The Spirit of Excellence”

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Rochdale Village Senior Center You are invited to become a member of the Rochdale Village Senior Center. We value your support. Register and enjoy all the benefits the center offers: daily delicious, nutritious lunch for congregate program and home bound seniors.

Calendar of Events Posted at Senior Center Weekly Activities • Daily Activities

The following activities are offered: arts & crafts, bingo, card playing, movies, walking for fitness, low impact aerobics, educational seminars, line dancing, yoga, Tai Chi, transportation to/from center.

Wii Sport/ Fitness

10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm

Mondays

Stay Well Exercise Alert & Alive Discussion Bingo Movie

Thursdays

8:00 am Walking Club 8:00 am Walking Club 10:00 am Aerobics 9:00 am Aerobics 11:00 am Bingo 10:00 am Yoga 1:30 pm Spanish Class

Tuesdays Fridays 10:45 am Chair & Floor Exercise 10:30 am Tai Chi 11:00 am Dance Class 11:00 am Bingo 1:00 pm Drama Class 1:00 pm Arts & Crafts 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games

You are invited!

For all activities, call 718-525-2800

Gospel Celebration

Game Day

**Correction**Internet and E-Mail Workshop Four Week Workshop, contribution $40.00. Next workshop will begin Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Workshops will be held on Tuesdays - Morning Session 10:00am - noon or afternoon session, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Please call to register.

Yoga

Card Games

with

NORC

Every third Tuesday from 2-5pm in Rooms 17 & 18. Come and have some fun!

Bingo Try your luck and come join us for exciting Bingo games at the Rochdale Village Senior Center.

Movie Videos Come and enjoy lunch and a movie with us.

Movies are shown on Wednesdays at 1PM. Light snacks will be served.

Saturday, April 27, 2013 in the Rochdale Ballroom at 4pm. Tickets $20 (adults), $10 (children under 12 years old) **Correction**Computer for Beginners Four week session, contribution $40.00. Mondays, Morning class 9:00am - 10:30am and afternoon class 11:00am - 12:30pm. Next workshop will begin May 6, 2013. To sign up call the Senior Center office.

Exercise Equipment

Come out and learn the basics of the Wii program every Wednesday Afternoon. Seniors can also use our new treadmill and exercise bike. Call the Senior Center at 718-525-2800 for more details.

Monday-Friday Wednesdays 10:00 am Social Hour Coffee / Tea 12:00 pm Lunch is served 11:00 am Bingo 1:00 pm Pool and Card / Board Games

and

Weekday Transportation Available transportation to and from the Senior Center on weekdays. For more information, call 718-525-2800.

Metro Card Van The Metro Card Bus comes to Rochdale on the first Tuesday of every month in the Rochdale Village Shopping Center behind HIP Cleaners from 1:30 - 3:30pm. Sign up at RV Senior Center.

SCRIE Applications

for

Seniors

Benefit Counseling The Senior Center provides assistance with SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption), STAR, and Food Stamps application. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

Birthday Celebrations

Bingo

Arts & Crafts

169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691 “Serving Vibrant Seniors” • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

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~Poetry Corner~ A Prayer for Peace

By Tracey Irvin

So that destroying all weapons of war, Burying all animosities and differences, We may hear the Divine Harmony of Your Love, For Peace & Healing to our friends, family, and Preserving our blue-jewel-earth-planet, neighbors of Rochdale Village.

Spinning the dance of a Mother’s Infinite Tenderness, We are deeply aware of the tragic cycle of recent That draws all into Unity in one Compassionate and continuing violence around our community Heart. and the world. As we each find our own way Bestow the Blissful Smile of sun and rain which through the complex maze of inner feelings, it is Your Divine Presence is useful to know that we are not alone in our Making Peace grow in our hearts as seeds for a struggles or in our hopes. Even as tragedy and new era, suffering have occurred to so many people now and Birthing the song of non-violence throughout history, there have also been passionate Which blesses our world with Peace insightful voices calling for peace and healing Take care of yourselves and take care of each other.

Fountain of Everlasting Peace and Healing Balm, Lovingly submitted, Wash over our wounds of war, violence, and Tracey Irvin, Board Member hatred, A Mother’s Day Thought Scrub deep the stains that destroy the fabric of

By Anthony Blake Your Existence, Mend the tattered threads of the Cloak of Your Mothers are like diamonds Majesty, Precious to the feel and they complete the family seal The delicate web of the universe which is Your They teach right from wrong Life and Love...

A prophet of non-violence You have raised up for Also teach in how to get along Sharing their experiences Truth, Helping you scope in situations Reflecting the Source of Your Unfathomable When Father’s are not around Wisdom, Flowing from the One Great Abyss of Creation’s It’s the Mother’s who stand their ground Mothers can be found along with grandmothers Glory, We cannot leave them out Open our minds to hear Your Voice speaking If I did, I would get one big shout Peace this day, Grandmothers are the backbone Born from One Cosmic Egg, we are one family They share their knowledge in what needs to be shown in You, Help us to learn forgiveness, kindness, tolerance, Heaven sent, but spiritually made Grandmother’s are the one’s with the wisdom Greatness of mind and heart,

They hold the loving child close to their bosom Grandmother’s can let the child know who is the parent Also never take them for granted Mother’s are the one’s we call Mom They are the one’s who help us to stay calm A Mother’s message, “Always remember what you see is what I prepared for you in being the key”.

God’s Wonder

By Gloria Williams Woke up early morn as pretty as could be God had touched with pure delight Every blade of grass, building lamp post, sidewalk, every tree Did not hear the bird chirp loudly As I usually do.

Did not see them fly about.

Maybe they were listening too.

Snow all around me wonders sheer delight God is still on the throne Morning, noon, and night It gave me a sense of satisfaction that I have lived to see so many beautiful miracles come out of poverty There are many things to hope for many battles still unwon.

We’ll all look back in wonder to see What our mighty God has done

Peace

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - March 29, 2013

Resolution 21-13: WHEREAS, the Board hired Xinos Construction Corp. (“Xinos”) to repair corridor roofs in the amount of $588,000 and Xinos completed the work specified in the Request for Proposal successfully; and WHEREAS, Rochdale conducted a final walk-thru with the roof manufacturer, Johns Mansville, for the purposes of obtaining warranty documents, at which time the manufacturer stated they could not provide warranties for the roofs in Group 1 because the existing membranes are more than twenty years old; and WHEREAS, upon further review, Rochdale discovered that the oversight with respect to the existing membranes was due to the fact that existing plans for the roofs specify that the existing membranes were replaced in the past ten years but the work was never completed; and WHEREAS, Project Management negotiated with Xinos to obtain the lowest possible cost to have the membrane removed and Xinos agreed to replace the existing membranes, at a cost of $140,000.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Board of Directors accepts a Change Order to the contract of Xinos Construction Corp. in the amount of $140,000.

Moved by: Ron Hollie

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

Talib Bey Ron Hollie Lisa Stark

Edward Douglass David Jeffries

Mario Turner Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu Ahmed White

Joe Evans Kamal Saleem

c) In connection with Parcel “A”, Rochdale Village, Inc. will release any and all rights it might have remaining under the original February 21, 2006 Agreement, as amended, and in return therefore D&F-SP Development LLC will construct an approximate eight (8) story tax credit multi-family affordable rental housing as depicted in the attached, approximately between the existing senior eight (8) story building facing Baisley Boulevard and the Long Island Railroad tracks. Rochdale Village, Inc. and/or its designee, at the end of the tax credit period, shall have the right to receive ownership of the building and land subject only to the existing financing on the building and the tax ramifications resulting from said transfer.

At the present time, it is expected that the mortgage remaining at that point would be somewhere under $2 million and under the present tax code, there are no present tax ramifications that the parties are aware of.

The obtaining of the tax credits and the commencement of construction shall take place within fifteen (15) months of the execution of the documents called for in order to effectuate the above and if same does not take place, then the portion of this Agreement affecting Parcel “A” shall be of no force and effect, and all of the rights that Rochdale Villlage, Inc. may have under the original Agreement shall be reinstated.

Moved by: Ron Hollie

ABSTAIN ABSENT Gary Hawkins Timothy Mercer

get tax credits to build an approximate eight (8) story affordable housing multi-family building. If successful, Rochdale Village, Inc. will receive at closing $2.5 million. During the option period, D&F-SP Development LLC shall pay Rochdale Village, Inc. the sum of $2,000 per month, maintain the property in all respects and insure it.

Seconded by: Edward Douglass

MOTION TO TABLE Moved by: Mario Turner Seconded by: Kamal Saleem Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro

Seven for, one abstention, seven absent; motion passes.

Resolution 22-13: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. entered into an agreement as of February 21, 2006, as amended, relating to the vacant land on Baisley Boulevard, with D&F-SP Development, LLC, which included the payment to Rochdale Village, Inc. in connection with the construction of forty homes on Parcel “A” and the potential building of a co-op/condo hi-rise on Parcel “C”; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors, through a motion, have authorized the deeding back of the land in Parcel “C” and the issuance of the releases called for in the Agreement of February 21, 2006, as amended; and WHEREAS, thereafter negotiations were conducted by Management and then by Management and Counsel with D&F-SP Development LLC for a more global settlement of the matters between the parties and those matters were fully discussed by the Members of the Board in attendance at the Legal and Management Meeting of March 19, 2013, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Management, Counsel, the President and/or the Secretary are authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the following: a) D&F-SP Development LLC shall issue a deed to Rochdale Village, Inc. for Parcel “C”. b) Rochdale Village, Inc. and D&F-SP Development LLC shall enter into an Option Agreement on Parcel “C” giving D&F-SP Development LLC an option for two (2) years to obtain tax credits and close on the re-purchase of the land in Parcel “C”. D&F-SP Developmnet LLC are attempting to

Talib Bey Mario Turner

FOR TABLING Joe Evans

AGAINST TABLING Ron Hollie Lisa Stark

Edward Douglass Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

Kamal Saleem

David Jeffries

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

Four for tabling, five against tabling, six absent; motion to table is defeated.

Edward Douglass Timothy Mercer Joe Evans Talib Bey Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

FOR THE MOTION Ron Hollie Lisa Stark

David Jeffries

AGAINST THE MOTION Kamal Saleem Mario Turner ABSTAIN ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

five for, three against, one abstention, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 23-13: The motion is to have the Rochdale Village Going Green Committee Expo on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 9:00 to 4:00 P.M., in Mall 1, main floor.

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We are also requesting $1,000 to help pay for related materials, refreshments for the vendors and any money that is not spent will be returned to Rochdale Village.

Moved by: Kamal Saleem Seconded by: Ron Hollie Talib Bey Ron Hollie Kamal Saleem

FOR Edward Douglass David Jeffries Lisa Stark

Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Mario Turner

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 24-13: On behalf of the Youth Planning Committee, I Mario Turner, is hereby requesting use of the auditorium in its full capacity for the presentation of “Whistle in Mississippi”, a play based on the lynching of Emmett Till, on April 21, 2013, from the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. It is planned that this play be presented as an intergenerational event along with NORC and the Youth Council at a cost of $3,200 of which $2,500 would be for the actor’s performance and $700 would be for the cost of the tickets, decorations and food. The tickets will be sold at a price of $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

Water, soda and food will be sold and all monies made from tickets will be returned to operations.

Moved by: Mario Turner

Seconded by: Edward Douglass

Talib Bey Ron Hollie Kamal Saleem

FOR Edward Douglass David Jeffries Lisa Stark

Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Mario Turner

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 25-13: On behalf of the Youth Planning Committee, I Mario Turner, am hereby requesting use of the Community Center Room (9A) or any other; based on Management’s discretion to facilitate the program that is of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts. Using RTA as a model, our RTA-in-Community Project will work with the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee to create a positive environment where the participants will learn to meet responsibilities, provide mutual support and make meaningful contributions. Our facilitators will engage youth in creating and performing a play emerging from subjects such as bullying, gangs or family issues, to be presented in a community setting. Using a “devised theatre” approach, the words and stories come from participants, providing deep emotional resonance and a greater personal stake. In this format, the play builds through writing, improvisation, collaboration and negotiation, but the end product and performance process are traditional, with a director in the lead and scripts in hand.

This project will proceed in approximately three stages, and conclude with the final performance which is tentatively scheduled for December 2013.

Stage 1: Is built on Trust, Community & Communication Building. (It is a three to four month process.) RTA’s goal is to build trust and community by engaging the youth twice weekly in exciting art-based activities that offer a chance for the youth’s voices to be heard and for key issues to surface. Activities will include: Theatre games Music/dance activities Basic improvisation.

Stage 2: Consists of Development of Scripts, which is a two to three month process. Our goal will be to take themes that surfaced during Stage 1 and begin to develop a script defining characters, dialogue and stage movement.

Activities will include: The building blocks of a play writing as a group (guest speakers, RTA alumnus, Manny Borras) Text Analysis and plot development Stage 3: Consists of Rehearsal, Scene Study and Performance which is another two to three month process. Body and voice warm-up exercises Stage blocking Memorization tools. The names of all persons working with RTA involved with the youth will be supplied and a background check will be conducted.

Moved by: Mario Turner

Seconded by: Ron Hollie

Talib Bey Ron Hollie Kamal Saleem

FOR Edward Douglass David Jeffries Lisa Stark

Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Mario Turner

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 26-13: On behalf of the Youth Planning Committee, I Mario Turner, is hereby requesting use of the grounds outside the Community Center for an Easter Egg Hunt and other activities including a blow-up bouncer to be powered through the Community Center. The date of this event will be March 30, 2013 from the hours of 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. In the event of the weather not being permissible for that I would like to be able to use rooms 12 and 13 to be able to conduct it indoors.

I am also asking for $1,300, $662 if you look on the inventory list is for the candy, easter egg baskets and so on and so forth. There is an itemized list attached to this request, as well as $550 for the bouncey -- the thing that the kids go inside and jump around in, and in addition I believe $200 for food for the after party meet and greet, for the parents to get to know me as the Youth Planning Coordinator and I want to do a survey as well afterwards.

Moved by: Mario Turner

Seconded by: Edward Douglass

Talib Bey Ron Hollie Kamal Saleem

FOR Edward Douglass David Jeffries Lisa Stark

Janine Cross Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Mario Turner

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Obituaries Irma Shirley Wradge

Anthony “Born” Quinn Beckwith

April 27, 1938 - February 2013

September 20, 1961 - March 19, 2013

rma Shirley Wradge was born March 8th, 1923 in Harlem Hospital, New York, N. Y. She was the third child & only daughter born to the late William Henry Wradge & Gerline Lydia Wradge. Shirley, as she liked to be called, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2013.

Beckwith was born September 20, 1961, in Brooklyn, to Rose Beckwith and to the late Goler Van Beckwith, Jr. Anthony Beckwith, also known as “Born,” was employed with Rochdale Village, Inc. for 23 years.

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She spent her early childhood and young adult life in Harlem NY attending & graduating from P.S. 138 & Julia Richmond High School. Following her graduation from high school in the early 1940’s, Shirley relocated to Washington D.C. where jobs with the government were in demand.

Through a mutual friend she met & married a handsome up & coming artist named, Charles Mills. They were blessed with two daughters, Denise & Renee. Throughout their 35 years of marriage, they settled & raised their family in Brooklyn & Queens, N.Y.

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Tony enjoyed dancing, singing and making everyone around laugh. He was always the life of the party. Being around family and friends was his greatest joy and reminiscing about old times. He was a loving, caring, and very generous person.

He was called home on March 19, 2013.

Anthony Beckwith was preceded in death by his father, GolerVan Beckwith, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: His one and only son Kashiem She worked as an administrative assistant at Floyd Bennet Field, VA Beckwith; his mother Rose Beckwith; his siblings, Debra Beckwith Harris, Hospital in Brooklyn and finally retiring with 21 years of service from Queens Calvin Beckwith, brother-in-law, Earl Harris; his long time companion Hospital Center. Throughout her career she received numerous certificates Regina, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, & awards for her outstanding performance, but the most prestigious of other relatives and friends. awards received was a citation from the Women’s Advisors Committee. The award was presented to Shirley by New York Mayor, Ed Koch followed by “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own a magnificent reception at Gracie Mansion. understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct your Shirley attended church at St. Clement Pope, St. Catherine of Sienna and paths.”

Christ the King in Queens, N. Y. until her declining health at which time she Proverbs 3:5-6 took comfort in attending Mass via television.

Shirley was very gracious and was always the “Hostess with the Mostess”.

She had unconditional love for every member of her family and friends; a genuine huge heart of gold. She never forgot anyone who touched her heart and soul, as she touched many herself. She was a member of the horticulture club & her main hobby was knitting in which many of her friends & family received hats, scarves & beautiful afghans. She enjoyed playing single/ double solitaire, pokeno & bidwiss... a love of these games was passed on to her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Shirley very much enjoyed traveling to places near & far like the Tropical Islands, Hawaii, Italy, Brazil, Canada & all over the United States.

Irma Shirley Wradge was preceded into death by her brothers, Theodore & Douglas Wradge. She leaves to mourn her loving daughters, Denise Collins of Tamarac, Florida & Renee Chester of Queens, N.Y.; her grandchildren Ken Collins, Craig Chester, Jeffrey Collins, Danielle Collins & Cherise Chester; great grandchildren (Gigi as she was known to them all) Monique, Cori Jr., Brianna, Destiny, Evan, Craig Antony, Isabelle, Trent and a host of family & friends.

We will deeply miss Shirley’s style & grace, the true “lady” she was to us all.

We wish to express our appreciation for the comfort received during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you.

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Rochdale Village Community Calendar

May 2013

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Senior Citizens 1 Committee Rooms 12/13, 10am

Public Safety 2 Committee Meeting Club Lounge, 7pm

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Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

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Young Men’s Mentoring Program Room 17, 7pm

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Ecological 7 Conservation Committee (formerly Going Green Committee) Club Lounge, 7pm

Community 8 Relations Committee Mtg. Club Lounge 7pm

Maintenance Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm

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Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

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New 11 Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge 10am

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with Norwegian Cruise Line on the PRIDE OF AMERICA 10 Days / 9 Nights October 24, 2013 For Reservation or more information, please contact Edith Culbertson - (718) 525-2800.

Please encourage family, friends, neighbors, and church members to join us!

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Community Relations Committee hosts a day at the Movies for Women In Film Festival

By Susan Van Brackle The scent of fresh popped popcorn wafted through the air at the first ever Women in Film Festival at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom. Board Member Jean Castro and the Community Relations Committee hosted this extraordinary event in the Rochdale Village Community Center, which totally wowed the crowd.

Cooperators were also invited to shop with an assortment of vendors that were set up in the lobby of the “red brick area”. People were encouraged to enjoy the variety of films that were featured at various times during the day.

During film intermissions, guests could not resist but stop

into the Club Lounge for a bite of scrumptious southern cuisine and refreshing beverages. Community leaders, along with cooperators, guests, family and friends, streamed in and out of the ballroom enjoying the day’s festivities.

The film festival showcased three phenomenal movies, which opened with a documentary about the “Queen of Jazz”, Ella Fitzgerald. Director Tyler Perry’s film “For Colored Girls” was featured second and the movie “Imitation of Life” was the last film shown. In consideration for Rochdale’s senior citizen population and those who are hearing impaired, closed caption was provided during The first feature film was a documentary about “Queen of Jazz” Ella Fitzgerald. the film “Imitation of Life”.

The Grand Ballroom’s cushioned system and over 20-foot high comfortable theatre environment that chairs, multi 1000-watt speaker definition projection screen made for a kept moviegoers completely engaged.

Guests, politicians, and cooperators spend a leisurely day at the Women in Film festival.

Multiple vendors showcased a variety of wares at the fair.

Community Relations Committee Minutes for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 The Community Relations Committee Meeting took Managing Editor, Susan Van Brackle. Kudos for our great team collaboration. place Tuesday April 9, 2013 in the Club Lounge as The second half of the meeting we talked about our Karaoke event which scheduled. We talked about our successful Women In will take place May 18, 2013 in room 12/13. It will be a night of full of fun Film event which took place in the Grand Ballroom. for the cooperators. Admission is free. Soda, water, potato chips and set ups The response from the community by popular demand will be sold. The committee discussed our annual upcoming Health Fair in requested for a repeat on such a great event. Everything the big mall on June 15, 2013. We talked about the Board Administrative went great on the red brick area with the vendors and Assistant sending out letters to all vendors requesting their participation also the Club Lounge where we dined and chatted, which was also successful. such as: The mobile breast testing, the mobile fire department, and the The Community Relations Committee generated eleven hundred dollars mobile diabetes testing. The Community is anticipating 25-30 vendors in ($1,100.00) from the event, including the vendors table fees and selling of the mall. The Committee will have coffee, tea and bagels for breakfast and food. Special thanks were given to the Committee members Debbie Brown sandwiches for lunch which will be ordered from the Café. and Tina Young for a job well done. In addition to that, volunteers were also thanked such as: Norma Dean, Carolyn Jackson, and Director Sherba Meeting adjourned.

Austin, from the N.O.R.C office and John Scott, President, Social Services.

The Committee greatly appreciates the support from the Community Center: Respectfully Submitted, Executive Director, Veloney Smith; Ron Borden, Program Assistant, and our Jean Randolph-Castro

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Refreshments and Set-ups

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