THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 59 No. 5
May 2022
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Rochdale Hosts Career Fair Fair Pictures on page 17
(l. to r.) Corey Jones, Kevin McSloy, Kelvin Pantaleon, David George, Sergeant Fueller, Chief Adolph Osback, Officer Newell, Captain Gaither. (l. to r. front) Katrise Dowdell, Dolores Benner, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz. (Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).
Career Fair for Cooperators
By Olayemi Okeniyi
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n the spring of 2020, , the COVID-19 pandemic triggered job loss in the labor market on a scale not seen since the Great Depression. Now that infection rates are down and businesses in New York are starting to reopen and masked mandates are being dropped, many people expect things to snap back to normal. However, what is normal in a post pandemic world is the fact that there is no quick fix and many are still reeling from the effects. Rochdale Village is well
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aware of the current state of employment in the nation; and how it has affected the Queens community, specifically Cooperators. That is why Rochdale’s Management gave cooperators the first chance at job opportunities here on the campus by hosting a career fair on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Managers from Public Safety, Maintenance Dept., Power Plant and Management office were on standby to give possible employees a clear insight of the job opportunities and answer questions. Selected candidates were able to complete applications on the spot.
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The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 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: 718276-5700 extension 3360..
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Sheila McKenzie Treasurer Derrick Shareef Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Jean Hall
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Smith Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams George Simon (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Budget & Finance Derrick Shareef Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Ed Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Lisa Stark Public Safety Clifton Stanley Diaz Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Parking Sheila McKenzie Information Technology Maryam Smith Hubbard
MANAGEMENT
Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Manager Jay Williams
Assistant Managers Herbert Freedman Wilfred Rodriguez
Controller
William Young
Director of Maintenance
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President’s Message Greetings Rochdale Village Cooperators, The spring season is soon coming to an end with summer quickly approaching. We are already having some hot days, please be mindful and avoid being in the sun for a long period of time and remember to stay hydrated. Note that we are still being affected by covid. Even if the mask mandate has been lifted, I strongly suggest that cooperators wear a mask especially when you are out doors. Please continue to stay safe and look out for your neighbors. Project The upkeep of the façade infrastructure of the buildings is one key area that affects the quality of life at Rochdale Village. Currently brick work is being done on Buildings #5, #6, #7, #8, #15 & #16 as mandated by the NYC building department. There is a lot of noise due to the project. With some cooperators still working from home I know the noise can be a distraction. Therefore a quiet space with the access of Wi-Fi is being provide at the community center. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
- by Jean Randolph-Castro
Safety During the warm weather there are a number of cooperators who uses bicycles, skateboards and scooters around the campus. Note that these are prohibited from being used on the walkways and I urge everyone to be respectful and obey the rules and regulations as it pertains to the use of these devices.
Youth development In an effort to keep the youth active and out of the streets during the summer holidays, we are having a number of informative expos and hiring events that would be of great benefit. The Youth Planning Committee under the direction of Chairperson Mr. Gary Hawkins, held a successful Union Labor Expo on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Presentations were given on a number of different union jobs, how an individual can join and learn an apprenticeship program while at the same time making an earning. The event was well attended and a wealth of information was distributed. The Human Resource office also had a successful job fair on Thursday, May 19 2022. We had a great turn out applying and being interviewed for a number of positions. Please stay tuned and look out for
President, Jean Randolph-Castro
more information on another job fair coming soon. Upcoming Events The Community Relations Committee will be hosting the annual Health Fair in the big mall on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. I would like to encourage everyone to come out and get free information on many of the health issues that affects us daily. The Community Center Committee will be hosting a Father’s Day celebration in the Courtyard on June 19, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. There will be games and lots of fun. Come out, let us celebrate the fathers of Rochdale Village. Peace, Love & Blessings. Jean Randolph-Castro
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The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors will be on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m..
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Rochdale Hosts Queens Clergy Breakfast
By Cynthia Bernadine
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n Thursday, May 5, 2022, the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee hosted the Mayor’s Office, Agency Commissioners, and Clergy from New York’s diverse religious landscape for the Queens Clergy Breakfast organized by Rev. Dr. Phil Craig of Greater Springfield Community Church (GSCC) and former New York State Senator Malcolm Smith. In February of this year, New York City Mayor used an executive order to create the Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnership (OFCP), an office to foster better relations between the community and New York’s faith-based groups. At the helm of the OFCP is Pastor Gilford Monrose. Monrose is the lead Pastor of Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day and the founding president of two Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations. Mayor Adams stated, “Our faith community has gone above and beyond the past two years, working tirelessly to keep our people fed, safe, and healthy, mentally and physically. It’s past time that the city recognized the critical role they play in uplifting people across our city.” Adams hit the ground running as soon as he took office, and was on board to
bring together and strengthen partnerships between faith-based and community leaders; and the breakfast served as a great resource to discuss challenges that the diverse communities of Queens are facing during these unprecedented times. The program opened with a Blessing from Rev. Cathleen Williams followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem sang by Minister Tiffany Handrix. The program’s host Rev. Dr. Phil Craig gave a resounding speech on ‘Purpose and Promise’. According to Craig, the purpose is to create events that will not only benefit ourselves but will benefit others in need. He added that “the promise is to make sure there is follow through with partnerships and next steps.” In keeping said, “promise”, Craig is organizing another event to be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at York College, which will provide community resources for any and all individuals as well as houses of worships, community-based organizations and non-profits that have been affected the most. Rochdale Village Board President and Community Relations Committee Chair, Jean Randolph-Castro who gave the welcome address told the Bulletin that the breakfast was a phenomenal affair that she was proud to be a part of. Going into detail, she explained that it was aspirational to facil-
itate this meeting and networking opportunity between commissioners and clergy from the different religious denominations and Rochdale. She added that it was a particular honor to work with Rev. Dr. Phil Craig and former State Senator Malcom Smith and she was looking forward to seeing the outcome of the breakfast as it benefits Queens in the future. In keeping with the theme on the importance of partnership, dialogue and working together, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards addressed guests and promoted cooperation as a means of combating crime within the Borough. Unfortunately, Mayor Adams who was scheduled to speak was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. In his absence, Pastor Monrose gave special remarks before the Q and A session while guests ate a hearty breakfast and strategized together. This informative community event was sponsored by Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee, Greater Springfield Development Corporation, Northwell Health, New Greater Bethel Ministries and Connective Strategies. We look forward to seeing what next steps will bring forth.
More Pictures on pages 18 & 19.
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
-- by Jay Marion Williams Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for May 2022 We are excited to announce that Jay Williams is the new majority owner of Marion Scott Real Estate (“MSI”) and General Manager of Rochdale Village. Although many Cooperators know Jay, we thought it would be helpful to give a little background. Jay was born in Queens and graduated from Pace University with a BA in Computer Science and studied as Associate Fellow at Pace’s Dyson School of Art & Science. He has spent the last 15 years at Rochdale in varying capacities. In the beginning, Jay started his family here and all three of his children were born at Rochdale. At that time, he was managing hundreds of apartments in Queens and Harlem when MSI recruited Jay to manage 300 apartments in Brooklyn. After a few years at MSI, Jay became the Assistant General Manager of Rochdale Village, a position he has held for the past 8 of his 18-year property management career. He spent the first couple of years working closely with Marion Scott and Alex Freedman, learning the intricacies of Rochdale. In the last 6 years, he has worked closely with Herb Freedman, Lance Williams (former Assistant Manager) and Wilfred Rodriguez (current
Assistant Manager). In that 10-year span, over $70 million of capital improvement work has been completed to update Rochdale’s infrastructure. MSI has managed Rochdale Village for most of its 30-year history and it is only fitting that a former Rochdale Cooperator is the new owner. In Jay’s new endeavor on familiar ground, he hopes to continue to improve Rochdale while working sideby-side with the Board and Community. Customer service, shareholder communication and financial stability are his high priorities. Alex Freedman is the new minority owner of MSI and Vice President. Many Cooperators know Alex from the 6 years he worked at Rochdale but here is some additional background information. Alex received his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List and served as a Senior Editor of the Journal of International Law and Business. After law school he worked as a real estate attorney at Thacher Proffitt & Wood, where he managed all aspects of loan closings for major investment banks and then as a corporate attorney at Kramer Levin
Naftalis and Frankel, a firm with over 50 years in the real estate. Alex began his tenure in 2010 at MSI where he currently helps to oversee the management of the MSI portfolio. Throughout his career at MSI, he has coordinated the closings of over $170 Million in loans for affordable housing, $70 Million in capital projects and directed the structure for the day-to-day operations in the communities. He has also worked on acquisition/rehabilitation projects in New York City and upstate New York. While working at Rochdale with Marion Scott and Jay Williams, Alex helped to close Rochdale’s 2014 refinance and begin the 8-year journey of capital improvements for an aging Rochdale. That work included New Boilers, replacing roofs, Big Mall renovation, Community Center renovation and building lobby renovations, to name a few. Both Jay and Alex are excited about the opportunity to continue to serve the Rochdale community and continue the MSI tradition of preserving safe, beautiful and affordable housing in New York City.
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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Year Ended March 31, 2022 (FISCAL 2022)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization, and Income taxes decreased $(357,000) to $6,690,000 as compared to $7,048,000 in the Budget Below you will find an explanation
of
the
significant
changes in each category:
the charge for repairs in their unit. For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, vacancy rent increased $35,000 over the Budget. The increase is related to more cooperators moving out than was anticipated in the Budget. Commercial rental revenue – For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Commercial rental revenue increased $149,000 to $5,609,000 as compared to $5,460,000 in the Budget. This decrease was principally due to the following.
Controllable Income is defined as income less variable expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of Operation efficiency of the Company). It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Account 420.20 and 420.40 - VaInterest, Taxes and Depreciation and cancy Losses for both malls increased to approximately $(86,000) Amortization). for both Mall 1 and Mall 2 comOperating Revenue and Expense bined. This increase in vacancy losses is principally due to the Budvariances are explained below: get being prepared before the full impact of COVID was known. It is REVENUE Total revenue For the Year End- anticipated that these vacancies will ed March 31, 2022 increased decrease in FY 2023. $1,510,000 or 1.8% to $83,546,000 as compared to $82,036,000 in the Community Center revenue (acBudget. This increase is explained counts 441.10 thru 441.35) For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, in the Revenue analysis below: Community Center revenue deApartment revenue - For the Year creased $(129,000) to $86,000 as Ended March 31, 2022 Apartment compared to $216,000 in the Budrevenue was in-line with the Bud- get principally due to the Budget get at $72,847,000 as compared to reflecting the partial return to op$72,565,000 in the Budget. The erations in April 2021 and the Comfollowing accounts contributed to munity Center return to operations this slight decrease as compared to has been delayed due to impact of COVID. the Budget: Account 410.20 Vacancy loss – apartments available for rent – For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, vacancy loss increased $(311,000) to $(646,000) as compared to $(335,000) in the Budget. The increase in Vacancy Loss is principally due to the Budget being prepared before impact of COVID-19 was known. As of March 31, 2022, there were 54 vacant units. Account 410.50 – Surcharge rent (rent related to cooperators being billed an additional charge due to their income being higher than the income limit) – For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Surcharge rent increased $145,000 to $1,801,000 as compared to $1,656,000 in the Budget.
Other revenue & Interest For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Other income increased approximately $1,041,000 to $2,700,000 as compared to $1,659,000 in the Budget. The increase is principally due to the following: Account 450.90 – Miscellaneous (account 450.90)– For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Miscellaneous revenue increased $976,000 to $1,276,000 as compared to $300,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally related to a $774,000 National Grid rebate and a $272,000 rebate from our safety program that Rochdale received that was not anticipated in the Budget.
EXPENSES Account 410.60 – Vacancy rent Total expenses - For the Year – is the income Rochdale receives Ended March 31, 2022, increased from cooperators moving out and $1,181,000 to $76,855,000 as com-
pared to $74,987,000 in the Budget. creased $226,000 to $322,000 as This increase is explained in the fol- compared to $96,000 in the Budget. This increase Compactor expense is lowing expense accounts: principally due to the delay in the installation of the Auger Project. Administrative For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, The Augers will ground up the trash Administrative expenses increased into small pieces and decrease the # $423,000 to $5,702,000 as com- of containers that would need to be pared to $5,279,000 in the Budget. emptied. In FY 2023, we should see This increase is principally due to the impact of these cost efficiencies. the following: Account 597.50 – Landscape SeaAccount 545.45 – Projects Salaries sonal – There was no expense For increased $149,000 to 225,000 as the Year Ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $76,000 in the Budget. compared to $144,000 in the BudWe have completed our research of get. There was no expense for this the GAAP requirements regarding account because the Maintenance capitalization of certain employee’s Department has been unable to hire payroll who devote 100% of their any seasonal Groundsmen in FY time to projects. We will be dis- 2022. cussing this with Mitchell Titus and Maintenance and operating costs finalizing during the audit. For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Account 555.30 – Consultants – Maintenance and Operating costs inFor the Year Ended March 31, 2022, creased $2,868,000 to $14,650,000 Consultants costs increased approx- as compared to $11,782,000 in the imately $134,000 to $434,000 as Budget. This increase is due to the compared to $300,000 in the Bud- following: get. The increase is principally due to additional expenses for consul- Account # 615.10 – Carpentry suptants on projects that were not an- plies For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Carpentry supplies expense ticipated in the Budget. increased $140,000 to $344,000 as Account 555.70 – Other Profes- compared to $204,000 in the Budsional fees - For the Year Ended get. This increase is principally due March 31, 2022, Other profession- to an increase in prices for kitchen al fees decreased approximately cabinet supplies, wooden doors, (86,000) to 21,000 as compared to wooden molding and Metal doors $99,000 in the Budget. The de- and Metal frames. Also, there was crease is due to the Budget antici- an increase in requests for carpenpating the Wells Fargo Costs for the try work to be done in occupied and 6-month forbearance would be in vacant units due to work in the prior FY 2022; however, those costs were year being delayed due to COVID. recorded in FY 2021. Account # 615.40 – Floor tiles For the Year Ended March 31, Janitorial & Grounds costs For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, 2022, Floor tile expenses increased Janitorial and Grounds expenses in- $306,000 to $594,000 as compared creased $74,000 to $8,206,000 as to $288,000 in the Budget. This compared to $8,132,000 in the Bud- increase is principally due to (1) get. This increase is principally due a shortage of supplies which increased the price from $3.15 per sq. to the following: ft to $4.20 per sq.ft. (2) an increase Account 590.11 – COVID Related in requests for floor tile replaceExpenses – For the Year Ended ments which is related to the impact March 31, 2022, there were ap- of covid delaying work in the prior proximately $237,000 of Covid Re- year due to COVID. lated expenses (Masks and Sanitary etc.) – The Budget did not anticipate Account 615.60 – Plumbing For the Year Ended March 31, these expenses. 2022, plumbing costs increased apAccount 595.20 – Compactor ex- proximately $186,000 to $414,000 pense – Compactor expense in- as compared to $228,000 in the
May 2022 Budget. This increase is related to an increase in the cost of supplies and there were additional supplies purchased in anticipation of implementing the water conservation project which has been delayed due to COVID. Account 620.15 – Electrical For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, electrical costs increased approximately $934,000 to $1,390,000 as compared to $456,000 in the Budget. This increase in electrical costs is related to the LED upgrade project for 20 Pump rooms which were not budgeted for. Account 620.50 – Apartment repairs For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Apartment Repairs increased approximately $1,258,000 to $3,058,000 as compared to $1,800,000 in the Budget. This increase is related to repairs being delayed in FY 2021 because of COVID. In FY 2022, there has been a higher demand for these repairs which has resulted in increased costs. It should be noted that in FY 2021, Apartment repairs were significantly lower.
The Rochdale Village Bulletin how much of the extraordinary cost of operating our back-up generator for the rebuild of the Turbine generator will be covered by the Boiler & Machinery Insurance Policy. Account 651.20 - Fuel Heating and gas For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Fuel Heating and Gas decreased approximately $(1,820,000) to $5,668,000 as compared to $7,489,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to (1) actual invoices trending less that was anticipated in the Budget, (2) the impact of the new rate classification from National Grid that management was able to obtain through a 3rd party Energy broker (3) the % seasonality of spreading the Budget cost over 12 months changing from prior years due to cooperators working from home.
Account 651.30 - Water and Sewer For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Water and Sewer expense increased approximately $621,000 to $5,731,000 as compared to $5,110,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due the Budget projecting a savings from the water Account 620.61– Maintenance conservation project that has been – Public Areas For the Year End- delayed due to COVID and resied March 31, 2022, Maintenance dents working from home which re– Public areas decreased approxi- sults in an increase in water usage. mately $(218,000) to $(98,000) as compared to $120,000 in the Bud- Other Power Plant Expenses get. This decrease is related to the For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, capitalization of certain expenses Other Power Plant expenses inand most of our common space creased $222,000 to $5,266,000 as work being done by our in-house compared to $5,044,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the folstaff. lowing: Public Safety For the Year Ended March 31, Account 665.15 - Diesel Genera2022, Public Safety costs decreased tor $(1,279,000) to $5,156,000 as com- For the Year Ended March 31, pared to $6,436,000 in the Budget. 2022, Diesel Generator expense inThis decrease is principally due to creased approximately $692,000 to the Budget reflecting a full staff and $704,000 as compared to $12,000 in Public Safety staff is not at full staff. the Budget. This increase is principally due the Budget not projecting the need for rental of backup GenPower Plant erators to keep the Power Plant op1. Fuel and Utilities For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, erational. NOTE: It should be noted Fuel and utility expenses decreased that we are in the process of work$(1,165,000) to $7,044,000 as com- ing with our Insurance Broker and pared to $8,209,000 in the Budget. Insurance Company to determine This decrease is principally due to how much of the extraordinary costs for the rebuild of our Turbine genthe following: erator will be covered by the Boiler & Machinery Insurance Policy. Account 651.10 - Fuel – Oil For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Fuel – increased approximately Insurance Expense $646,000 to $1,150,000 as com- For the Year Ended March 31, pared to $504,000 in the Budget. 2022, Insurance expenses increased This increase is principally due to $630,000 to $7,202,000 as comthe additional fuel costs incurred pared to $6,572,000 in the Budget. to run the rental of backup genera- The increase is principally related tors that were not anticipated in the to the Rochdale insurance policies Budget. NOTE: It should be noted renewal in November 2021 where that we are in the process of work- the renewal costs were higher than ing with our Insurance Broker and anticipated in the Budget. The most Insurance Company to determine significant policy increase was the
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General Liability. There have been We are considering investing in cersignificant industrywide increases tain software products that will allow Rochdale Village Inc. to work related to COVID. with our vendors to have invoices electronically transmitted to RochReal Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, dale and uploaded to our software. Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expens- This project was delayed due to es decreased $(84,000) to $4,415,000 COVID-19. We anticipate that this as compared to $4,500,000 in the project will be brought to the Board Budget. This decrease is related to in FY 2023 the actual invoices being slightly Computer Software soluless than anticipated in the Budget 2. which is related to the impact of pre- tion – This project is currently bevious Article 78 settlement which ing evaluated. We are also investiwas related to allocation of corpo- gating certain software products to rate expenses at 11.8% which saves replace our current software. This Rochdale Village approximately will upgrade our current computer $400,000 to $500,000 per year. In system to a windows-based system. addition, we have finalized the sec- We anticipate looking at this project ond article 78 legal proceeding re- again once the COVID issue is related to depreciation which will solved. We anticipate that this projincrease the allocation of corporate ect will be brought to the Board in expenses from 11.8% to 16.5% and FY 2023 save the Company an additional Overall, Rochdale Village approximately $200,000 per year. 3. As noted above, the allocation of Inc.’s Controllable Income results 16.5% of corporate expenses to the For the Year Ended March 31, 2022 Power Plant will save Rochdale ap- reflect that Rochdale Village Inc.’s proximately $600,000 to $700,000 results are approximately 5% below the FY 2022 Budget. in Shelter Rent tax per year!!! Note: HCR has agreed to let Rochdale Village prepare the Shelter Rent calculation incorporating the allocation of the 16.5% of corporate expenses. This will result in a more accurate calculation and has been submitted to HCR and they submitted the calculation to DOF for processing without any comments.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFOMATION 1. PPP (Payroll Protection Program) – In April 2020, we received a $6,029,300 PPP loan that was be used to keep all employees employed. As required by the regulations, the funds were used to pay employees payroll, benefits and utility expenses. This loan was recorded in a separate cash account and set up as a liability until the loan is forgiven. We have completed our submission of all required documents to Citibank for forgiveness and Citibank approved $6,005,000 for loan forgiveness and Citibank has submitted the Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval. The SBA has asked Citibank for additional Financial information which was provided. We are still waiting to hear back from the SBA.
Employee Benefits For the Year Ended March 31, 2022, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(1,218,000) to $8,621,000 as compared to $9,840,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the payroll expenses accrued at year end for payroll paid in April 2021 that related to the last week of FY 2021. When this was paid in April 2021, the accrual was adjusted, and the individual payroll accounts reflect the payroll expense in April. The net impact between employee Reserve Funds (Wells Farbenefits and payroll is $0. In addi- 2. tion, In March 2022, the accrual for go and HCR)- The reserve and escrow balance was $42,242 ,641 as the last week of payroll. of March 31, 2022. Bad Debt Expense Loan Forbearance – Wells For the Year Ended March 31, 3. 2022, Bad debt expense (a non- Fargo granted Rochdale a loan paycash expense) increased $1,218,360 ment forbearance for 6 months from to $1,722,360 as compared to May 2020 to October 2020. This $504,000 in the Budget. This in- payment forbearance amounted crease is due to an increase in Ten- to approximately $8,655,000 for However, ant and Commercial receivables due the 6-month period. to the impact COVID and the courts Wells Fargo required us to pay the $8,655,000 amount back over a not open for legal proceedings. 24-month period at $360,631 per All Other Expenses were relatively month beginning in November of 2020 and ending October 2022. in-line with the Budget. NOTE: The Company is current in this repayment plan. Looking forward 1. Paperless Solution – This project is currently being evaluated.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2021 and 2022
Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2022
Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2020, 2021 and 2022
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Controller’s Report
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Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2022
Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2020, 2021 and 2022 Actual vs. Budget
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Public Safety Report
- by Chief Adolph Osback
Public Safety Monthly Report April 2022
Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND Village Public Safety Department during the month of April 2022. Public PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4283 Safety maintains 24 hour / 7 days a week coverage. *DIRECTED VERTICALS: 357 COMPLAINTS: TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 4640 1. During the month of April 2022, the Public Safety Department has PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND REFFERED 946 all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT. 558 officers responded to a total of (109) loitering and (130) noise complaints TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE: 1504 from Cooperators which were resolved as follows: COOPERATOR ESCORTS: 141 a) Founded-Compliant- (61) Loiterers complied with officers’ AIDED SICK/ INJURY & ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: 85 directives to leave and (40) of the noise complaint sources corrected the volume of the noise. TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: 141 b) Unfounded Calls- (36) unfounded loitering complaints and MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: 1556 (81) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard). ARREST(S): 5 c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals & noise IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (12) received GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS: 5 violations for loitering and (9) received a violation for noise VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 74 complaints. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 0 EVICTION(S): 0 For the month of April 2022 there was a grand total of (5) arrest made on VIOLATIONS Rochdale Village Grounds. The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community. DVR UNIT ACTIVITY: RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS VIOLATIONS ISSUED RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS FIRE INCIDENTS TOTAL INCIDENTS
11 39 06 05 00 61
TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • Conducted (130) Directed & Routine Verticals. • Made (2) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (17) violations to include (7) for loitering and encountered (31) Loiterers during routine & directed patrols. • Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (17). • Conducted (12) Tenant Verifications TOWING ACTIVITY The Public Safety Department towed (17) vehicles and issued (176) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex. Routine & *Directed Vertical Patrols by Rochdale Public Safety Officers and Supervisors: Vertical patrols are conducted daily. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops, and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports.
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:
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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz Vice Chairs Talib Bey and Shiela McKenzie
Public Safety Information from the desk of Chief Adolph Osback
As seen in last month’s crime report Rochdale Village is currently experiencing a 40% decrease in overall crime, in contrast the rest of NYC is battling with a 42% Increase in Patrol, a 62% increase in Transit and a 9% increase in Housing. Although Rochdale Village continues to remain one of the safest neighborhoods in NYC, we continue to struggle with crimes involving identity theft and Domestic Violence incidents. In March 2022 the Public Safety Committee along with the NYPD gave a presentation on ways to avoid identity theft and most of the information presented can be found at: https:// www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/law-enforcement/crime-prevention-and-safety-tips.page. The 3 principle ideas in identity theft prevention are: 1. Never give out your ersonal information to anyone
on the phone unless you initiated the call. 2. If someone asks you to pay a bill with a gift card it is a scam! 3. Never click on links via email/text asking you to confirm and provide banking information unless you recognize the sender. If in doubt, contact your banking institution immediately. We are currently working with the 113th Precinct Domestic Violence Unit to have them return to Rochdale Village and periodically set up informational Kiosks in the lobbies of selected buildings in order to bring awareness and information to our community. In the meantime, they can be reached at 718-712-2986 or Email: 113pctdvo@NYPD.org. Stay safe, be proactive and say something if you see something! Adolph Osback
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Senior Center Hosts Art Exhibit
By Olayemi Okeniyi hile most people spent the COVID-19 lockdown in a cycle of binge eating food or binging on TV shows or social media, members of the Rochdale Village Senior Center spent the time growing their creativity. Instead of accepting the isolation, they put their hands to work in dynamic and new ways, creating jewelry, paintings, masks, head pieces and rugs. The astonishing results were put on display in the red brick area of the Community Center on Friday, May 20, 2022. According to the Senior Center Director, Sheree Shivers, going into the pandemic was daunting for a very social group like the Senior Center. Being a part of the most vulnerable people to the disease did not help. A box of art supplies was put together and delivered to inter-
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ested seniors. At the start, many seniors, most of whom were not tech savvy, also had to learn how to go online, as well as log in and out of Zoom to meet their friends and teachers. She spoke on the pride she felt when she saw the handy work of the Rochdale’s older residents. Rochdale Village Board President, Jean Randolph-Castro, who was honored at the event for her continued contributions to Rochdale’s Seniors, had this to say, “I have a saying, you deserve the best, accept nothing less.” She explained that over her five consecutive, three year terms on Rochdale’s board, the seniors have always motivated her with their attitude to life. She added that her continued goal was to work hard and continue to maintain and even improve that quality of life for Rochdale’s seniors
as well as all cooperators. She called Sheree Shivers an icon for her work with the seniors. RVSS President, Kevin Dilworth, was also presented with an award for all his efforts for the senior and youth communities within Rochdale. He was especially credited for running around behind the scenes by applying for grants to ensure that the community had the access to necessary funding for things done during the pandemic. Chairman of the Rochdale Village Board, Clifton Stanley Diaz, congratulated the honorees. “It’s easy to see the beautiful work done over the pandemic, while most people were at home.” He explained that the Senior Center held a special place in his heart because his mother loved going there. “I will always support senior efforts because
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that is how I show my love for Rochdale. I just do the work for the love of Rochdale, and I hope you love Rochdale too,” he said. Senior, Rachel Iroku, thanked the teachers for their patience in teaching her things she did not think she could do. “This whole experience taught me that even at my age there is still more, I can do, still more that I can learn.” Shirley Sillekens, one of the Senior Center’s older members, led the charge. She jumped on Zoom and was known to never miss class. “We did not just sit at home twiddling our thumbs.” She explained that, “the community and the activities where what helped us get through the pandemic, I love everything about our community.”
(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore.) (l. to r.) Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro and RVSS President Kevin Dilworth with their awards.
The seniors tried their hands at several different art mediums.
Guests take in the beautiful work by the seniors.
(Right picture front) Shirley Sillekens and facilator Molaundo Jones (l. to r.) Roslyn Jones, Yvonne Sombers, Sonia Petgrave, Maria Corbin, Varonica Holland, Yvonne Oliver, Mary Powell, Rachel Iroku, Dorial Inniss, Cynthia Litaker, Judith Charles, Ernestine Herbert, Carolyn Jackson, Janette Caines, Susan Clarke, Gwen Henderson, Valerie Canty, Maureen Richards, Kathy Johnson.
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Anthony Blake
Alanda I. Edwards
Ed Miller
~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ EASTER THOUGHT By Anthony Blake
MOTHER’S DAY BLESSING By Alanda I. Edwards
The Earth sky draws dark The torment of Thy It was the Hour, Minute and moment Sacrifice The Lord being beaten and torn Being forced to wear thorns The cross standing tall being set Heavy Rain and Thunder adding to the effect The flash of lightning being the words from Heaven The sacrifice begins Birth to end Jesus praying and speaking words of gestures during his final hours hanging on the cross His last words “It is Done” The Lord’s mission was completed, but we still have a beginning to fulfill in the gospel He rose from the grave redeeming our souls King of Kings Lord of Lords Easter being the day of Revelation We are the image of the Lord’s creation The Savior is the Present, Tomorrow and Future We are connected in Spirit and Truth Blessed it is all who believe Don’t let the Devil take over and deceive Risen above all
You’re not forgotten so this poem comes with a special gift filled with God’s blessing and gratitude. It’s never too late to be thankful for the special things and encouragement you give and do. To Mother, Auntie, Grandma, or someone who’s like a mom – simply a nurturer God richly bless you. We salute this Mother’s Day season and all the year through With a Mother’s Day blessing poem saying we love you, we adore you Who can its proverb speaks of who can find a virtuous women we all seek to be his children will call her blessed in all his endeavors so we salute you this season like the spring season as the spring flowers come in on our beautiful manicure campus with all its splendor colors pink, yellow, white, green
LOVE By Ed Miller When he speaks my name, It is like his caress on my cheek. His voice, a beckoning of love Bringing desire to my loins. For me alone, he plays a song. The bow caresses the strings With melody and tunes saying, “You are mine! My woman!” I have born him many babies, A sign of our loving union, Beautiful as our embrace, Wondrous as our love. The place wherein we lay, No palace can replace, The fire within my breast Burns with eternal flame. No one can doubt the caring That bonds our souls together. Behold, my name is Sally, Sally Hemmings not SLAVE!
God bless our moms young and old. Mother’s Day Blessings!
Thank you to all who contributed to the poetry corner over the years! If you are interested in submitting an original poem, spoken word or art design please send your work and contact information to ookeniyi@rochdalevillage.com for more information contact the Bulletin Office at extension 3600.
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Our Rochdale Vil MOMMY AND ME CELEBRATION
Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee celebrates Mother’s Day by hosting annual card and jewelry making event on Friday, May 6, 2022. (Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).
Children showing off cards they made.
Crafting builds skills and friendships.
Jewelry making is always a big hit, every piece is unique.
Youth Planning Committee Volunteer Tina Young
Board Vice President Janine Cross enjoys Mommy and Me treat.
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE CAREER FAIR
Rochdale Village Management gives cooperators the first chance at job opportunities that opened up on the campus by hosting a career fair on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).
(l. to r.) Board President Jean Randolph-Castro oversees room full of applicants.
(l. to r.) Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Chief Adolph Osback, and applicant.
Public Safety, Maintenace and the Power Plant were all represented at Rochdale’s career fair.
THE FIRST ANNUAL UNION LABOR EXPO 2022
(Photo credits: Larry ‘Love’ Moore) Board Director Gary Hawkins (center) was among several people recognized by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at the Union Labor Expo on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Expo was started to strengthen those who have union jobs by bringing them together and disseminating useful information through educational seminars.
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE 2022 Queens Clergy Breakfast.
(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE 2022 Queens Clergy Breakfast.
(l. to r.) Board Secretary Joyce Williams, Vice President Janine Cross, Vice President Shelia McKenzie, Director Maryam Hubbard, Joe Evans, Kelvin Pantaleon, Assistant Secretary Jean Hall, Conrad Duverney, Claude Laborde, President Jean Randolph-Castro, Tony Feurtado, Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz and David George.
(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).
Community leaders and Clergy from New York’s diverse religious groups attended.
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ochdale’s esteemed instructor Dr. Ron Felder took a bow on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. This was his final day of preparing students to take the GED exam. There is no doubt that Felder put in the work in his profession, retiring after 35 years of working for the New York City Board of Education, with 27 of those years spent teaching at Rochdale Village where he helped over a hundred students to acquire their GEDs. Speaking with the Rochdale Village Bulletin, Felder discussed the importance of continued education. “For adults who were unable to finish their high school education for whatever reason, the GED program is a wonderful thing.” He explained that there are many reasons why people come into the program. Many employers require the GED, for others it’s a chance to fix a past mistake and in some cases, people want to do it for themselves.
Thank You Mr. Felder!
The GED program is run out of the Rochdale Village Community Center and will continue in the capable hands of Eva Knight, Natasha Crawford, and Symone Hendrix. All three are instructors who worked closely with Felder, and who will now work to improve on his legacy. Felder himself may be retired, but is not slowing down anytime soon. Next up for the good teacher is full time pastoral duty at the 2nd Calvary Baptist Church, Brooklyn. He says he is also looking forward to traveling and singing with his gospel choir, ‘Voices of Inspiration’, and we wish him well. Anyone interested in learning more about Rochdale’s GED program, their process, or is ready to look into how they can earn their Diploma can register by emailing eknight4@d-79. com or texting 347-292-1433 for more information. You can also find the instructors in the Community Center Mondays to Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Eva Eva Knight, Knight, Ron Ron Felder, Felder, and Natasha Crawford. and Natasha Crawford.
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Ron Felder and Community Center Director Julia Shaw
SENIORS GET CREATIVE WITH HEALTH & WELLNESS
By Cynthia Bernadine
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he Senior Center five-week Health and Wellness cooking workshops kicked off on Monday, May 23, 2022 with Chef Kenrick Louison. Louison spent the first class whipping up healthy meatless meals and showing the seniors how they too can get creative in their own kitchens and still produce delicious foods that can help promote lower cholesterol, good blood pressure and reduced inflammation. After a lifetime of cooking and eating one way, many people become overwhelmed when faced with the prospect of changing their cooking and eating habits. In order to make and maintain good changes while cooking, the process shouldd be pleasant. Having enjoyable experiences in the kitchen is vital for a senior’s overall health and functioning. Seniors can still be creative and prepare easy enjoyable meals, even if they do not have the same energy and ability that they once did. For more information about this or other workshops, contact the Senior Center at (718) 525-2800 Extension. 100.
(Photo Credit: Mikell Richards)
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - May 23, 2022
R19-22: BAKER, GREENSPAN & BERNSTEIN, ESQS., TO EXTEND THEIR LEGAL RETAINER AGREEMENT Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Lisa Stark WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. has received a request from Baker, Greenspan & Bernstein, Esqs., to extend their Legal Retainer Agreement as General Counsel, for the period commencing July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors have found the services of Baker, Greenspan & Bernstein, Esqs. to be satisfactory and in the best interests of the Corporation; and WHEREAS, a new Retainer Agreement containing no increase for the first year and a 3% increase during the second year was distributed to the Board Members prior to the Legal & Management Meeting of May 19, 2022, and was subject to discussion thereat; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. hereby approves the Retainer Agreement of Baker, Greenspan & Bernstein, Esqs., as General Counsel for the period commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2024, with no increase during the first year and a 3% increase during the second year. FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams AGAINST Khedda Hayden-Ryan ABSTAIN Keysha Beasley Jean Hall
ABSENT Letisha Azizah Maryam Hubbard Ten for, one against, two abstentions, two absent; motion passes. BOARD MEMBERS Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Timothy Mercer - First Vice-President Janine Cross - Second Vice-President Edward Douglass - Third Vice-President Sheila Mckenzie - Fourth Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Jean Hall - Assistant Secretary Derrick Shareef - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah (Not Present) Keysha Beasley Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard (Not Present) Also Present from MSI Real Estate Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq. - Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller David George - Assistant Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief Public Safety Corey Jones - Director of Power Plant
Rochdale Village Seniors Celebrate Older American Month The Rochdale Village Senior Center held an event on May 13, 2022, to celebrate Older American Month. As part of the program for the event, Senior Center Director, Sheree Shivers, took time out to thank her staff and others for the work they had done throughout the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
(l. to r.) Senior Center Director, Sheree Shivers, Majorie Canion, Anthonia Akinbola, Board Treasurer Derrick Shareef, Roselle Hayward, Helen Robinson, Ty Hankerson, Valerie WareHayes, Senior Center Coordinator Evelyn Wilson and Case Manager Wali Baraka.
(l. to r.) Senior Center Case Manager Wali Baraka, RVSS Accountant Darius George, Bett Williams, Norman Brewer, Timothy McFadden and Calvin Davis.
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MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 12, 2022
Maintenance Committee Chairperson Janine Cross 1. Announcements Fence project Updated status on the convector project Updated status on reopening of the community rooms Questions and concerns of the shareholders Solutions 2. Discussion Fence Project: Group 5 has been completed The parking lots are still being worked on, completion date TBD Convector Project: Started in Group 5. Building
19 and 20 are completed. They have replaced the old convectors Group 3 will be the next group to get replacements Filter replacement Project: Groups 1-3 will be the first groups to receive a replacement filter for those who need it. There’s an alternative; shareholders can wash the filters The project will not be in Group 5 nor any other Group that has had their convectors replaced Community rooms Project: Renovations had begun in different Groups and buildings Buildings 3, 4, 8, 10, and 16 are completed. However may be missing some appliances like refrigerators, stoves and or grills. So they are not yet ready to be reopened for community use/renting Buildings 1, 5, 17 and 18 are in the works of being completed. Buildings 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, and 20 have not been started and start date is TBD. 3. Roundtable Shareholders Concerns and Questions: Building 19 and 20 are not satisfied with the completion of the convector replacements. There are
complaints of noise coming from the convector. There is a hissing/humming train sound. Shareholders are saying it is a nuisance and are unable to sleep with it on. The noise comes on during the night time. Building 20 shareholders are apprehensive about the change because they were told by Building 19 that certain materials that was promised are not being used. Instead they are using card board as a replacement and not telling shareholders. Some shareholders are complaining of big holes being left on the side of the convectors not being filled. Leaving the job to be unfinished. Filters needs to be clean but shareholders are unable to clean it due to lack of knowledge. Laundry room door key throbs are not working for certain doors. Building 20 shareholders are complaining that their community room is being taken up by construction workers using it as a lunch room and a break-room. Building 17 shareholders are complaining of smoking in stairwells. Building 15 ramp door is not working with the new clicker key throb. Suggested solutions:
Porter company and maintenance will look into the replacement of valves in the converters to possibly diminish the hissing/humming sound that shareholders might be hearing. Maintenance and the Porter Company will look into the holes that are being left on the side of the converters after replacement to see what can be done, and what can be filled into the holes so shareholders can feel safe. Maintenance committee will look into a DIY tutorial for shareholders to learn how to properly and efficiently clean their filters while waiting for a replacement. Community rooms will be used for demonstration and DIY tutorials for shareholders The community center will be made available for those who cannot use their community rooms Keller’s email will be given to shareholders at the next meeting to voice their comments and concerns. Shareholders who are elderly will be given complaint sheets under their doors. Present: Board Members, Shareholders, Porter Company Next meeting: TBD
COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE Community Center Meeting Monthly Meeting May 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Community Center Committee Chairperson Ed Douglass Location of Meeting: Community Center – Room 16 Location of Meeting: Community Center – Room 16 Meeting Agenda: Father’s Day Event Music Festival Fall Festival The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, by Chairman Ed Douglas. 1st Order of Business – Father’s Day Event
Father’s Day event will be held on June 19, 2022 rain or shine (we have a tent if it rains) Event will be held in the Courtyard Time: 1p.m. to 10p.m. We will have boardgames, bingo, spades, dominions, etc. This is a BYOBB, so no food will be served. Please bring your own food and Cigars. We will, however, sell drinks such as beers, water, and wine coolers. Chairman Douglas will be setting up at 11:00AM that morning. Anyone interested in coming out to help set up, please feel free. 2nd Order of Business – Music Festival The Music Festival will be held for all 4 Saturdays in August: Groups only – All groups will be paid $1,500; churches get a donation of $1,000 Week 1: Gospel – If you know someone, please bring a tape by our next meeting in June. Week 2: Jazz – Chairman Douglas will see if he can get someon. Week 3: Reggae – Chairman Douglas will see if he can get someone. Week 4: R&B – If you know someone, please bring a tape by our next meeting in June We will sell burgers, hotdogs, sausage, chips, sodas, water, and coolers. Prices will be raised for food T-Shirt Color - Turquoise Blue w/White Lettering saying “Rochdale Village MusicFest & white music notes
3rd and Last Order of Business – Fall Festival The Fall Festival will be held on September 11, 2022 The selling of tables will be handled slightly different from the past. We will sell spaces on July 9th: 9am – 11am for Rochdale Village residents “only”. Must bring proof of address. 11am – 4pm we will sell space to everyone else We will have bouncy house, water slides, ask Tim Mercer to look into getting rock climber Chair Douglas will look into getting the City Park closed for events Assignments:
T-Shirt Color - Orange w/Brown Lettering saying “Rochdale Village Fall Festival. Can we look into this as I’m told this was a t-shirt from last year? Jean Castro will handle the food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) The meeting was closed at 8:00 PM Minutes submitted by: Tina Young – Secretary Minutes approved by: Eddie Douglas - Chairman
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Expected completion date: End of October Shop drawings phase by Architectural Sign Group (ASG). ASG for the Signs & SKY TECH RESTORATION for the supports are awarded by the board. Walkthrough: 5/25/21 Bids Due 06/17/21. Pylon: Two (2) bids received (SKY: $145+K) and GENESYS: $177 + K)
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NORC Celebrates Mother’s Day with Painting Class
NORC Program Director Phara Carolei toasts the mothers.
Board President Jean Randolph-Castro and Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz get creative.
Back to Broadway – Rochdale Seniors take in Dinner and a Show
By Cynthia Bernadine
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n Tuesday, May 25, 2022, Rochdale’s “Jewels” of Jamaica headed back to Broadway almost 2 years since productions had its last curtain call back in 2019 due to COVID-19. Excitement filled the air and smiles lit up 137th Avenue while seniors not so patiently waited to board one of two buses that will take them from Queens to the Theater District of Manhattan. Noticeable was Event Coordinator,
Evelyn Wilson’s outfit; adorned with one sparkly glove, high pants with peeking white socks, it was obvious that MJ the Musical was on the itinerary. Broadway and Dinner has been a Senior Center tradition planned by Center Director, Sheree Shivers and Evelyn for years. A day for seniors to take in one of New York’s famous Broadway shows followed by dinner in the City. So it was a sad day when the pandemic caused a symbol of New York to go dark
Senior Center Coordinator Evelyn Wilson.
ultimately dimming the lights of many including our Seniors who looks forward to the exhilarating experience one feels when the orchestra begins to play and the curtain rises. Center Director, Shivers stated, “We were very excited to be able to get our seniors out for a day with family and friends after being inside for so long. We are happy that the Senior Center is able to bring back this tradition, which makes us feel like we are finally getting back to some
They wanna be starting something.
kind of normalcy. The Center would like to thank City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for sponsoring our first Broadway and Dinner trip.” MJ the Musical is based on the life of Michael Jackson and showcases musical hits from his career that spanned over four decades. After the show, seniors enjoyed a hearty meal at Dallas BBQ in Times Square before heading back to Rochdale.
Blame these smiles on the boogie.
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