The Rochdale Village Bulletin April 2014 Edition

Vol. 50 No. 4

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

H ppy Times

April 2014

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

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Get your resume ready.

RV is having a Job Fair!-p. 3

RV’sYouth Planning

Home Improvement Expo sponsors show RV love-p. 3

celebrates EASTER

in the community Highlights on Page 14

NORC is one step closer to a resolution-p. 13

President’s Message - Page 2 • General Manager’s Report - Page 4 • Community Room Rules - Page 10 • Help for fire victims - Page 30

Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.

President’s Message

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board David Jeffries President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Janine Cross Eddie Douglass Joe Evans Talib Bey Treasurer Lisa Stark Assistant Treasurer Joseph Mathieu Secretary Ron Hollie

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 Gary Hawkins Community Center Edward Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Ahmed White Orientation Talib Bey Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Alex Freedman, MSI and Lynn Walker, RVI

Controller

Darius George

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Greetings Cooperators, This year, the Board was very successful in implementing the projects that were voted on. Our current projects include preparing to replace the boilers in the Power Plant. We’ve also fully installed several playgrounds. This project is currently ongoing; we will complete more this summer.

New Running Track One exciting recreational project includes a running track on the Rochdale Village grounds. This is an intergenerational exercise park, which will include an outdoor jogging path and exercise equipment for adults. We plan to build this track in Circle 3 on Bedell Street, behind Building 11.

new policies is to ensure that every cooperator has an equal right to use the community and storage rooms.

The money orders will help key holders maintain better records.

Please note that community room key holders are volunteers; they operate the rooms without receiving compensation. We commend these cooperators who are willing to serve.

Small, Large Mall Refurbishment/ Metered Overnight Parking We are aggressively moving forward to securing uniform storefront signs in the small mall, as well as renovating the large mall and repaving six (6) resident parking lots.

New metered parking spots for guests of residents will be added to the large mall. Guests Boilers will pay approximately $10 The Board has voted on brand via credit card to park their car new boilers for the Power Plant. overnight. Expect this to be This is an extremely complicated implemented by the summer. project and even the logistics of shipping the boilers requires Circle Meetings extensive planning. It is a huge We have received great undertaking, but we are working constructive feedback from aggressively on this project. the residents who attended the recent Circle Meetings. During Storage/Community rooms these events, cooperators have We have completed renovating become better acquainted the building community rooms. with Management. They have While each room has a unique obtained great insight into our theme, the layout and space community’s developments, are uniform. The free storage and have also recognized the rooms in the buildings have been empathy that Management has cleaned and are ready for use to toward Rochdale Village. store your seasonal items.

Please continue to watch for The Board has successfully information on upcoming Circle implemented new policies Meetings, as another round is for storage and community being scheduled to commence rooms, including an important before the end of the summer. amendment regarding payments. This information is valuable for Going forward, all payments for cooperators to obtain.

Rochdale Village Community rooms ($50) will be made out to New Benches Rochdale Village, Inc. in money As summer approaches, orders only. The purpose of these look forward to new benches

Jean Randolph-Castro

and garbage cans with the Rochdale Village logo throughout the campus.

Low Vacancy Rate The Board and Management have worked diligently on renting apartments.

The vacancy rate currently stands at below 1%, with only 20 apartments uninhabited. This is a great accomplishment, helping achieve more income for the cooperators.

Enhancing Safety at RV As another initiative by the Board and Management to enhance safety, we’ve voted on and installed new emergency exit signs. In the past, we’ve had to use flashlights when situations arose. Now we have neon lights that stay on forever. You can see through any type of darkness or smoke to emerge from the building safely during unfortunate circumstances, like fire or blackouts. We also are working over the next few years to install new lights in the hallways that are brighter and consume less energy.

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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 Rochdale Village Board Of Directors’ Meeting is Scheduled For Monday, April 28, 2014

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Displays, giveaways and more at Home Improvement Expo

By Susan Van Brackle

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Home Improvement Expo takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 6pm in the Community Center Grand Ballroom.

The board of directors in conjunction with Rochdale’s management team has planned this first ever event in an effort to provide cooperators with exclusive resources that will assist them with sprucing up one of their most valuable assets, their apartments.

Multiple consumer brands will he

much-awaited

showcase goods and services in categories that range from household appliances, flooring, window treatments, paint and more. Insurance services will also be available on hand if cooperators want to take advantage of renewing their annual policies before the April 30th deadline.

Many cooperators may remember presentations from Myhomepayge.com at group meetings that occurred earlier this year.

Myhomepayge.com is Rochdale’s webmaster that is currently in the process of revamping the Rochdalevillage.

com website. Representatives will be here to give residents a sneak peak at what our new concierge website will look like. This event is also a chance for cooperators to register their apartment and email address with Myhomepayge.com so that they will be ready to login once the site officially goes live.

The Myhomepayge.com booth will be positioned at the Community Center entrance.

Residents, be sure to also pick up a raffle ticket that will entitle guests to receive free refreshments sponsored by community partner,

Ideal Food Basket and to win any one of the many fabulous prizes that will be given away to cooperators throughout the day.

While parents are browsing vendor displays, kiddies can be occupied in Rochdale’s Community Center Club Lounge where Home Depot is sponsoring a children’s building workshop.

The first 100 children aged 5 through 12 are welcome to participate.

There’s something for everyone at the Rochdale Village Home Improvement Expo. We look forward to seeing you there.

Job Fair comes to Rochdale Village

By Susan Van Brackle

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20 years since Rochdale Village held its last job fair. Since that time, the world of work has advanced substantially. Job applicants are required to have new and emerging skill sets that make them competitive in today’s work place. Self managed employees that t has been about

communicate effectively, possess the ability to work well under pressure, are responsive to change, committed to teamwork and have a sense of ownership of their work are just a few of the industry’s most desirable qualities for job seekers.

Rochdale Village is no exception in its search for capable and engaged team members. That is why the cooperative’s human

resources department is hosting this job fair to secure the community’s best and the brightest manpower as the corporation moves forward in completing many burgeoning capital improvement objectives.

The job fair will begin at 10am on Tuesday, April 29 inside the Community Center Grand Ballroom, which is located in the heart of the complex.

Interviewees that are

being sought include technically savvy clerical and administrative professionals, as well as candidates for the departments of public safety, maintenance, and the power plant.

Candidates should come equipped with multiple copies of an updated resume and black or blue writing pens.

Veterans are welcome.

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Monthly Report

- by Marion Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for March 2014 ROCHDALE CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT When the subject of helping the environment comes up in Rochdale Village, the discussion often turns to issues such as recycling and trees. While these are important issues, Rochdale has a much greater opportunity to help the environment and save cooperators money.

About 25% of the budget at Rochdale is spent on fuel and utilities. Over the last few years, changes have occurred which enable Rochdale to substantially lower the amount of fuel it consumes.

First, new technologies in lighting and mechanicals have made it less expensive than ever to purchase environmentally friendly equipment.

And second, the loan from Wells Fargo has provided Rochdale with the funds to purchase these items.

In total, Rochdale will spend over $15 million in the next few years for major capital projects that will reduce energy costs and help the environment.

We will continue to improve the recycling and trees, but as the 2nd Largest Cooperative in the world, that $15 million is where Rochdale will have the greatest impact.

The ultimate result will be to take possession of the apartment.

TERMINATION OF TENANCY

BY HOUSING COMPANY The state regulations provide that the Board of Directors has the right to approve a new lease/occupancy agreement subject to HCR approval.

The regulations further provide that in the event that Shareholders fail to sign any new approved lease/ occupancy agreement that the housing company may move to terminate their tenancy.

Rochdale Village has spent tens of thousands of dollars to have recalcitrant shareholders sign. The Board of Directors voted for the new lease, and they have the power to enact rules to further the needs and desires of

the corporation for the common good.

Over 95% of the community has signed the new lease. However, some of the remaining few continue to present excuses why they will not sign the lease approved by the regulatory agency HCR. Shareholders may refuse to sign, but they can’t do so and continue to live at Rochdale Village. The lease does not abridge their rights; it gives them a bundle of rights and insures that everyone in the community is following the same set of rules.

Rochdale cannot afford to spend any more funds pursuing the holdouts, except by taking these Cooperators to a court of competent jurisdiction.

MISREPRESENTATION While on the unfortunate subject termination of tenancy, another issue is inducing a lease through misrepresentation of a material fact. The prime example is where succession is granted to a household and the family member granting succession never vacated the premises. State regulations are clear that succession can only be granted if the apartment owner vacates the unit. When that doesn’t take place it is clearly a misstatement of a material fact that induces a change of occupancy and ownerships. The state regulations provide that an action or proceeding may also be commenced in court against a cooperator under the following circumstance (HCR Handbook § 1727-5.3(a)(7)): Tenant, cooperator, or other individual willfully misrepresented or concealed any material fact which would affect eligibility for admission or continued occupancy or rent or maintenance charges to be paid.

Unfortunately, there are those who want to circumvent the system and it is management’s fiduciary responsibility to prevent these instances from occurring.

Job Posting Floating Dispatcher (Public Safety) Job Summary

Position covers any shift within any twenty-four (24) hour period, seven (7) days a week as determined by coverage needed in Public Safety department. Responsible for maintaining the Public Safety dispatch desk, which is the communications hub between cooperators, security personnel and others, by telephone, radio, and in person. Must document all shift occurrences and perform other duties as required.

Skills and Attributes

Minimum high school diploma or GED required, some college or business

school preferred. Excellent customer service required along with good computer skills, typing 45 wpm and ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment. Candidate must be fluent in English with good writing and verbal communication skills. Flexible schedule is a must.

Experience

At least one year in a position requiring typing, computer skills, and working in a team environment. Previous dispatcher experience strongly desired.

Please email your resume to: rvhr@rochdalevillage.com.

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

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Monthly Report

- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — March 2014 I. Following is the Status of Schedule ‘B’ Projects: BOILER/BURNERS (Power Plant): Details on moving forward with this project should be available in our next report.

the previous contractor, Xinos Construction Corp. decided they no longer wished to work on completing this project. As a result, invitation to bid letters were mailed to several contractors and follow up calls made to schedule site visits.

Bids to obtain a new contractor to complete façade repairs were due and opened on 4/14/14. The Consultant is in the process of preparing a bid analysis and will provide a formal recommendation of the successful bidder to Management.

A resolution will be presented to the Board for vote.

DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Approval was received on 3/19/14 from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal to proceed with utilizing the services of Lizardos Engineering to prepare bid documents and oversee project through completion.

The Engineer has been issued an LOBBY CEILING Order to Proceed.

REPLACEMENTS & ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: I. Non Schedule B Projects: After demolition of the existing lobby ceiling in Building #16, it was LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 discovered that the dual temperature BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: pipes were in disrepair and needed to As reported in our last report, be replaced before the project could

be completed. Contractors were called, on an emergency basis, to provide quotes to rectify the situation.

Noble Mechanical Corporation provided the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $34,544.24.

A telephone vote was conducted on 3/5/14 in favor of hiring Noble Mechanical Corporation.

CONTRACT: All correspondence pertaining to entering into contract with Premier Compactor Systems, LLC in the amount of $4,950 per month has been sent to the NYS Homes & Community Renewal.

Their approval of the Contractor was received on 3/6/14.

ELECTRICAL WORK (Electrician): NEC continues to complete work as per Maintenance tickets.

CRAWL SPACE PIPING AND INTERIOR SPACE PIPING: Project pending NYSHCR approval of credentials submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work.

ELEVATOR CATEGORY 1 TEST WITNESS: The Board voted in favor at the March meeting to accept proposal from Savkom, Inc. to perform elevator test witnessing over the next two years.

An Order to Proceed was issued to the Consultant.

SITE UTILITIES/ UNDERGROUND PIPING: Project pending NYSHCR approval of credentials submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work.

COMPACTOR MAINTENANCE

Youth Planning: calling all residents involved in the arts and sports!

Volunteers are needed to develop an arts collective program for the Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee. Artists, poets actors & other artistic expressions are needed and welcome.

Youth Planning is also seeking coaching volunteers for sports activities such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volley ball, girls softball.

All interested can contact youth planning chair person Mario Turner @ 718810-3724 or attend any Youth Planning meetings Fridays at 6pm Room 17 in the Community Center.

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George The refinancing of the corporation’s long-term debt was the significant financial accomplishment of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. It provided flexibility in freeing cash generated from operating activities for use to perform additional capital improvements in conjunction with those set aside from the loan.

Management has recognized the need to augment foot and motor patrol of the parking lots. Some of the freed up cash is being used to install security cameras in parking lots 3B and 7. The two lots were selected due to their proximity to the power plant which has broad band internet access that provides connectivity to the cameras. Additional parking lots were excluded from this phase as the infrastructure costs required to implement the security cameras are far greater than those of Lot

Financial Overview – March 2014 3B and 7. The net proceeds from the refinance of the two mortgages were $55,526,013. The loan was the best and most effective financing tool to raise the required capital to accomplish the rehabilitation work envisioned by management and ratified by the board of directors.

The alternates to refinancing were to impose special assessments or carrying charge increases. Both alternatives considered would have raised carrying charges to levels that would make the development unaffordable. To finance the capital that was garnered from the loan would necessitate a 91% increase in carrying charges. The projected percent increase is based on an analysis of the corporation’s rent roll prior to the loan. In addition to raising funds for short and intermediate capital construction, the corporation secured a lower rate

of interest thus realizing savings in interest expense over the term of the mortgage. The new loan kept in place the escrows for future insurance and real estate tax charges and closed out the Vapor Intrusion, Soil and Groundwater Remediation and Debt Service escrows. The balance in the Vapor Intrusion, Soil and Groundwater and debt service escrows were applied against the old mortgages effectively lowering the mortgage balances. The payoff of the two mortgage notes were $8,975,279.52 and $63,888,460.03.

The repair escrow account linked to loan number 820100189 with a balance of $8,051,621.56 at the time of closing was applied against the outstanding loan balance in the amount of $18,871,672.65.

Similarly the repair escrow linked to loan number 282000693 with a balance of $112,937.02 was applied to the outstanding mortgage note in the amount of $66,566,458.11. The loan provided for the creation of a repair escrow account which was funded from the net proceeds in the amount of $37,039,058. Below is the budgeted cost for the items in the repair escrow with a 25 percent contingency factor. The contingency factor is anticipated inflation, engineering and architectural and construction management costs (Table 1).

Long term the refinancing program is projected to reduce operating costs.

The boiler replacement project is expected to produce reduction in gas consumption thereby reducing energy cost. Conservative estimates are that reduction in gas consumption would produce savings ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 annually.

The corporation had net operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 in the amount of $2,565,459 form total revenue of $72,616,847. Some revenue lines were above budgeted amount while others were below budget. The net effect is that revenues were $155,122 above budget. The revenue line with the largest percentage increase was advertisements in the Bulletin. That line rose by 273%. Another major improvement is losses from vacant units fell by $389,588 from $888,740 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 to $489,152 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 a 43% decline.

The good news on revenues is tempered by less positive news on expenses. For the fiscal year expenses rose $5,158,948 above the projected budget of $65,339,403. As with revenues some of the expense lines were under budget and others were over budget.

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Table 1 Continued from page 2 Quality of life is a high priority for the Board. We continue to work towards the safety of the cooperators through plans to provide Public Safety with additional on-the-job training, in the hopes of having a more efficient team of officers.

Safety is also a high priority, and we care about our cooperators. Please be reminded that Public Safety escort services are available throughout the Rochdale Village campus.

President’s Message and provide information for the annual income affidavits, as well as their updated insurance policies.

The affidavit process requires more staff to complete, so it is helpful when the documents are completed in a timely manner. This allows Rochdale Village to dedicate its resources to other obligations.

Don’t delay; try to get your survey and insurance policy submitted promptly so that Management can continue to get the job done.

bathrooms throughout the community. To complete this large operation, we need the cooperation of the Cooperators.

Please acknowledge the notices when Maintenance is scheduled to arrive at your building. When Maintenance comes to your floor, a resident should be home to permit them entry and avoid holding up the process of getting the chutes clean.

Please note that when the chutes are being cleaned, some dust may sift Reminder: submit your affidavits into other apartments. With your and insurance Chute cleaning help, this process will be expedited April is the month where all We are also working on cleaning and Management can move their residents are required to fill out out the air chutes in windowless attention to other projects.

As the Board President, I do not believe in procrastination. We would like to see all of these projects to completion, and in order to do this we need your support. We thank you in advance for this.

If you have any constructive suggestions or ideas, feel free to drop them off at the Board Office in the Community Center. This will give us new initiatives to pursue in the future, if they are feasible. I will be glad to review them.

Yours truly, Jean Castro Board President

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Controller’s Report Cash Receipts & Disbursements - March 30, 2014

- by Darius George Summary of Corporate Funds at March 30, 2014

The corporation cash, investments and escrow balances as of February 28, 2014 was $75,143,214.00 The amount available to pay operating expenses are $6,193,711.00. The following accounts are The corporation cash, The corporation investments cash, and escrow investments balances andasescrow of February balances28,as2014 of February was $75,143,214 28, 2014 encumbered:

The amount available The amount to pay operating availableexpenses to pay operating are $6,193,711.00. expenses are The$6,193,711.00. following accounts The followin are en (a) Self Insurance(a) Self Insurance (b) Contingency and (b) Contingency Replacementand Reserve Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant (c) Commercial Security Deposit Tenant Security Deposit (d) Capital Improvement (d) Capital Equity Improvement Equity (e) Completion Repair (e) Completion Escrow Repair Escrow (f) Real Estate Tax(f)Escrow Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow

1,517,959 27,987,040 545,258 110,729 37,039,212 765,798 983,507 68,949,503

1,51 27,98 54 11 37,03 76 98 68,94

The Housing Company The Housing must obtain Company approval mustfrom obtain NYSapproval Homes from & Community NYS Homes Renewal & Community to disburse Re The Housing Company must obtain approval from from the contingency from and the replacement contingency reserve and replacement accounts. reserve accounts.

NYS Homes & Community Renewal to disbursed

funds. from the contingency and replacement

The self insurancereserve The escrow self insurance fund is restricted escrow by fund Board is restricted resolution.

by Board Funds resolution. can only beFunds can only accounts. used to pay damages usedand to pay otherdamages claims against and other theclaims corporation againstduring the corporation the period during it was self the period insured. It also covers insured. claim It also below covers the company claim below liability the company insurance liability retention insurance program. retention pro The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by

Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay

The insurance, completion The insurance, repaircompletion real estate repair taxand escrow real estate accounts taxwere escrow established accounts pursunant were estab damages andandother claims against the corporation the terms of the mortgage the termsrefinancing of the mortgage agreement refinancing with Wells agreement Fargo Multifamily with Wells Fargo Capital, Multifamily Inc C

during the period it was self insured. It also covers claim below the company liability insurance retention program.

The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursunant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

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Controller’s Report

- by Darius George

To Advertise in the Rochdale Village Bulletin, Call

Accounts Receivable Activity - March 2014

(718) 276-5700 ext. 359/360

Tenant Arrears Report Ending March 30, 2014

Community Center Report For March 30, 2014

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Thomas Mason

Public Safety Monthly Report March 2014 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of March 2014.

Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING: During the month of March 2014, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of fourteen (14) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1.

Conditions corrected – six (6) loiterers complied with officer’s directive to leave.

2.

Unfounded – eight (8) loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 3.

Violations issued – one (1) loitering violations was issued The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.

VERTICALS: 1402 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1580 TOTAL: 2982 TOWING: 18 WARNING ISSUED: 42 TOTAL: 60 ESCORTS: 139 SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS:

3292

MAINTENANCE CALLS:

428

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:

3702

INCIDENT REPORTS:

129

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1904 During the month of March the following arrests were affected: There were a total of 3 arrest(s) and 1 in-house detained for the month of March 2014; the incidents are as follows: Arrests for March 2014 March 5, 2014 – Bldg. #2, NYPD Narcotics gained entry and arrested the two (2) individuals found in the apartment. The case is being referred for further investigation.

March 9, 2014 – Building #2, RO officers responded to an individual in a stairwell. A warrant check produced positive results. The individual was placed in custody without incident and transported to Queens Central Booking for final processing.

March 24, 2014 – Bldg. #20, RV Officers found an individual sleeping in the stairway. The individual was placed under arrest and taken to 113th precinct and charged with Criminal Trespass.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS =38 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 33 VIOLATIONS = 0 TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed eighteen (18) 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

ARREST(S): 3 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 3 VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 50 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 3 EVICTION(S): 2

VIOLATIONS Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT 1. Illegal Move-in...............................................................................4 2. Negligence.....................................................................................3 3. Harboring Pet.................................................................................2 4. Loud Noise.....................................................................................7 5. Loitering.........................................................................................4 6. Illegal Occupant.............................................................................4 7. Sublet.............................................................................................2 8. Failure to Comply........................................................................10 9. Criminal Possession of a Weapon..................................................2 10. Criminal Activity...........................................................................2 11. Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance...............................4 12. Illegal Appliances...........................................................................1 13. Reckless Endangerment.................................................................1 14. Fire Hazard.....................................................................................2 15. Disorderly Conduct........................................................................1 16. Illegal Move-outs...........................................................................3 Total

If You See Something, Say Something.

Call Public Safety at (718) 276-2400.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cooperators Community Room Rules and Regulations By the Community Room Committee under the direction of Board Members & Management

Introduction

beverages in the Community Room.

Rochdale Village often referred to as the “Jewel of Jamaica” 4. I will leave the kitchen, bathrooms and Community Room clean and free of garbage and debris. is a community where all residents are important. It is also 5. I will remove all my decorations from the room when my a place where the diverse needs of cooperators must be affair is over. recognized and addressed in a fair and equitable manner.

6. I will remove all garbage generated by my affair from All Cooperators should have access to their building the rooms, and deliver it to the service hallway for pickcommunity rooms. As we move into the 21st Century the up by maintenance, including the wastepaper baskets in needs as well as the composition of our community has the bathrooms. changed. Yet, we continue to operate the rooms by policies 7. My guests will be kept in the Community Room and not that are more than 20 years old. Additionally, some of the allowed to roam or play in the hallways, or on the grass. existing policies can be seen discriminatory. Therefore, 8. I will not use the Community Room to generate personal in an effort to establish policies that match needs of our profit or for political themes unrelated to Rochdale diverse community the community room committee under Village or for the purpose of organizing religious the direction of the Board members & Management was meetings or activities. formed.

9. I will not remove or allow my guests to remove any Our objectives was to review past practices, current furniture or articles belonging to the Community Room. practices, problems that been associated with the buildings 10. I will be responsible for articles that are stolen or community rooms, and developed a standardized systems broken during the time I have access to the room. of rules and regulations to govern the use of Rochdale’s 11. I will damp mop (no soap) all floors in the areas that I Community Rooms. use.

12. I will check the oven and the refrigerator to make sure Rochdale Village Board Members they are clean.

(Some rooms require a match to light the oven.)

• Jean Randolph-Castro, RV Board President 13. I understand that I will be held fully accountable for • Janine Cross, RV 1st Vice President guests attending my affair, and I also understand that if • Timothy Mercer, RV Member rules are not followed, my affair may be shut down and • Gary Hawkins, RV Member I will lose the right to use any of the Community Rooms • Marion Scott, Management in the future. I understand that the maximum occupancy for the room is 75 people.

Revised 4/2014

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cooperators Community Room Rules and Regulations Dear Cooperator: We welcome your use of the Community Room. These rooms are maintained by volunteers, so we ask your cooperation in keeping them clean. Please control your guests. Rochdale Village is not responsible for accidents during your party.

Additional Notes: • Please – DO NOT push tables or chairs against the walls.

The room must be returned in the same condition as when rented.

• Please – NO DJ equipment, and NO boom box/loud music. Music is for your guests.

• Please – NO Confetti.

Rental Fee: $50.00 per Affair Money orders only, payable to Rochdale Village, Inc.

Repass: Complimentary/FREE Refunds: In order to receive a refund, you must submit NO SMOKING PLEASE

a written request, for cancellation at least three 1. I will use the Community Room only during the

(3) weeks prior to your scheduled event. hours agreed upon for my affair and I will be present

Refunds will be processed and returned to the throughout the affair.

2. I agree to use only MASKING TAPE to hang decorations cooperator.

Exceptions: Extreme emergency (death, accident or severe on the walls. NO TAPE ON THE CEILING. illness) 3. I will not serve or allow the consumption of alcoholic

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Below is the Community Room Contract for Community Room rentals. To submit a completed contract or request additional copies, look for the key holder contact information in the glass encasement by each Community Room door in the buildings.

The building community rooms available to rent are: Circle 1: Buildings 1-4 Circle 4: Buildings 13-16

Circle 2: Buildings 5, 7, 8 Circle 5: Buildings 18, 20

For more information, call the Board office at (718) 276-5700 ext. 336.

Circle 3: Building 10

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Elected Officials and Residents Fight Budget Cuts to Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC’s)

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Rochdale Village NORC represents at a rally for NORCs across New York City

Member Daniel Dromm, Council Member Ruben Wills, State Senator Jose Peralta, Assembly Member Michael Den Dekker, and seniors who live in the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC), in Jackson Heights and in Rochdale Village stood united in their efforts to demand that city funding for the two NORC’s, and a third in East Harlem, not be cut in the city’s 2015 budget.

Chief Innovation Officer for SelfHelp Community Services Leo Asen and representatives from the Rochdale Village Social Services President John Scott (left, greenshirt) stands Jewish Association Serving the with legislators with a petition of 1200 signatures calling for the budget cuts Aging (JASA) joined the elected for NORCs to be revoked. officials and also demanded that city funding for NORC’s throughout the Rochdale NORC in Jamaica between serious illness or an accident befalls city not be dropped. a rock and a hard place. Funding them, like the situation that faced The Mayor’s 2015 preliminary must be restored!”

Rita and Arthur Seftel, ages 84 and budget cut all the funding for three “The Rochdale Naturally 74, respectively. An on-site NORC NORC’s citywide. Those NORC’s Occurring Retirement Community nurse and a social worker were able are the Jackson Heights’ Northridge, (NORC) is a great program to provide help to Rita after knee Southridge and Brulene NORC, the dedicated to helping ours seniors,” surgery, a stroke and a fall.

Rochdale NORC in Jamaica and the said Council Member Ruben Wills.

“After a stroke, my wife, Rita, JASA NORC in East Harlem.

“NORC provides numerous services suffered. While in the hospital, she ouncil

“(NORC) is a great program dedicated to helping ours seniors... Funding for this program is crucial to ensure our seniors continue to have access to these services.”

Council Member Ruben Wills “NORCs provide a wonderful service for our seniors that must be protected,” CM Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst) said. “Defunding these three NORC’s would put thousands of seniors in the Northridge, Southridge and Brulene NORC in Jackson Heights, the JASA NORC in East Harlem and the

including health care management, assistance in legal affairs, recreational activities, variously health screening and educational seminars. Funding for this program is crucial to ensure our seniors continue to have access to these services.”

The NORC’s support services are especially helpful for couples when

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was in total confusion for months,” Arthur Seftel said. “The NORC stepped in by organizing in-home therapy and individualized care.

Without these services, it would have been a disastrous situation.”

“Public funding is crucial for NORC programs,” said JASA Chief, Government and External Relations Michael Stoller. “This funding brings vital social services and healthcare to our aging residents who are dealing with everything from the aftermath of a stroke to mobility issues and many other realities of getting older.

The funding also improves quality of life by providing exercise classes and opportunities for neighbor to neighbor socializing. NORC programs strengthen communities.

We need to support our seniors. We need to fund our NORCs.” A petition with more than 1,200 signatures from those living in the NORC was presented to the elected officials at the press conference.

Contributed by CM Dromm’s Office

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RV Youth Planning hosts epic Easter egg hunt

By Lelio Dalencour

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White House to have an enjoyable Easter egg hunt? Rochdale Village youth receive the same enjoyment—in their own “backyard.�

Parents brought their children to the front lawn of the Community Center to attend the second annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Visitors attended as well.

This day of fun for the kids included two bouncey houses where kids could jump and slide; a volunteer Easter bunny that posed with youth while parents took photos; and a lawn covered with candy-filled eggs for children up to age 6 to collect. Every youngster that attended also received a complimentary basket of candy.

While the search only lasted for three minutes, the Easter egg hunt was an exhilarating experience for the children. Over 50 children lined up at the edge of the lawn as the coordinators handed them baskets to collect eggs. When everyone was ready, the signal was given for ho needs the

a Youth Planning coordinator awaits to give the signal for children to grab Easter eggs on the RVCC lawn. the mad dash to begin! In a matter of moments, children collected over 200 eggs scattered across the Community Center lawn to the sounds of giggles and laughter.

Youth Planning is comprised of For more information on a dedicated group of participants upcoming Youth Planning events, who are always ready to contribute call the Board Office at (718) 276their time to accomplish the needs 5700 ext. 336. of the community.

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At the Youth Planning Easter egg hunt, children enjoyed fun houses (pictured), met the Easter bunny, and went on a fun-filled Easter egg hunt.

Children attending the Youth Planning Easter Egg hunt pose in front of the Community Center lawn with candy-filled eggs.

Moms and children came out to the Youth Planning Easter egg hunt, where each youth received a basket of holiday treats compliments of the Youth Planning Committee.

(from left) Assembly Member Michael DenDekker, State Senator Jose Peralta, NORC Director Sherba Austin, Social Services President John Scott, Michael Stoller of JASA, Leo Asen, Selfhelp Community Services CIO, Council Member Ruben Wills (not pictured), and more than 150 seniors hand in a petition with 1,200 signatures to save NYC NORCs.

Circle 2 residents listen to a Group Meeting presentation by the Board of Directors and Management team.

Board Member Talib Bey introduces the Board of Directors and Management team during the Group Meeting in Circle 2.

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The Professional Women of Jazz perform for the Community Center Committee 2014 Women’s History Month Celebration.

Women’s History Month Celebration guests who correctly answered female jazz trivia questions receieved their own bottles of wine courtesy of the Community Center Committee.

The Community Center Committee members who helped produce the Women’s History Month Jazz Festival are recognized during the night.

Senior Center staff member, Kenneth, displays “cha-cha” relish and potatoes, some of the goods made available to the Senior Center.

Bishop Brown and Church of God in Christ Jesus in Jamaica provided the food for seniors who are unable to pick up the church’s donations themselves.

NORC Staff Elaine Cooper (left) hands a winner her prize at the 2014 NORC basket auction.

Rochdale residents received free notary services from Notary Republic.

Marjorie Robinson (pictured, right) operated solo this year, notarizing Annual Affadavits of Family Income for residents throughout April.

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NORC Basket Auction 2014 N.O.R.C. hosts annual basket auction with loads of goods to win

By Lelio Dalencour

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Rochdale Village, the arrival of spring means a gamut of exciting events to look forward too.

Included in these is the annual NORC Basket Auction, which was held on April 11, 2014. NORC Director Sherba Austin hosted, while NORC staff and volunteers chipped in to see that the program ran smoothly.

Never been to a basket auction before? Here’s how it works: participants sit at tables set up across the room, where everyone has a good view of the offerings. As the host announces the contents of each basket t

and a volunteer wheels it around for a better look, attendees decide whether or not they want to bid for it. By bid, they practically mean raffle— the contents in the basket are valued higher than the ticket price. By having multiple people bid for one basket, anticipation goes up, one winner happily receives the items at a greater value than the others, and NORC raises funds to keep providing their services for Rochdale Village seniors.

Ms. Austin held the program cheerfully, being sure to keep the auction moving in light of the time; volunteers and attendees interacted heartily, exchanging tickets and wise remarks.

A glimpse of the unique prize baskets available at the auction. Baskets contained a variety of goods from elegant dinners and wines to easter packages for the grandchildren.

At the end of the day, each basket was sold to a satisfied recipient. This is in part because NORC has held the Basket Auction for over three years. Next to the hot tickets, NORC also incorporates new goods.

“Each year we do it differently,” explained Nadine Robinson, part of the NORC team. “This year we included [gifts] for grandkids… toys,

games, [etc.]” These baskets were Easter-themed, as the auction fell weeks before the holiday.

Social Services President John Scott provides regular updates about the status of the community’s longstanding NORC Program. Read the Bulletin each month or call NORC at (718) 949-3499 for further details.

See more photos of the auction and winners at Rochdalebulletinonline.com!

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~Poetry Corner~ Uniquely You

By Gloria Williams

Just be yourself, You are special That’s all that you can do You can’t be someone else Can’t no one else be you.

You are unique God made only one of you We know that William Shakespeare wrote To Thine Own Self Be True When God took from the earth and molded clay and sand He took and breathed into life He created a special man.

Every human on this earth has his own rare DNA When they take your carbon foot print It started from that clay There are billions of other human beings Not one of them is you Even twin look alikes Are individuals too.

They may have similar eyes Look at you with similar smiles Have the same walk Sound the same when they talk Even scientists will find slight differences Discovered amazingly divine

I don’t know how God did it He had a master plan There is only one of you Child, woman or man.

You can search all over this world This I know is true When you were born the mold was broken You are uniquely you.

The Yellow Pages Philosophy

By Anthony Blake

Think like the yellow pages fingers in the walk Don’t spend too much time in just plain talk Let your mouth be constructive words Present your Resume in being heard Be determined and take charge The idea is to illustrate and marv Prepare yourself and thinking you are the best Let your skills speak for you in being your test But always be ready and answer in confess Say this is your year I am definitely going to preserver It doesn’t matter what level of your career of where you are The fact is you have experience and have gone far Follow the R&B line, “MAKE THAT MOVE” Turn your career search like a smooth groove Put the rhythm in your inspiration Show your ambition in being the indication Career move being at your part It’s the efforts in moving being your start.

Happiness

By Ed Miller

Happiness is...

A baby’s giggle A Mello-roll ice cream!

A sour dill pickle.

An affectionate gaze A big kiss or hug Reclining on a chaise Or dispatching a bug.

Finding a lost friend Twenty pounds lost Love without end Thawing out frost.

Reading the “Bulletin!”

Gloria Williams, Anthony Blake Of “The Poetry Corner” “The Before and After!”

The older one grows We’ll find happiness As we all know...

It’s a state of mind!

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Upcoming Events at NORC

NORC Outreach Program - May 2014 No Outreach/Computer Lab on WEDNESDAY, May 07 & 14 WEDNESDAY, May 21, BLDG # 17 WEDNESDAY, May 28, 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: 11am - 4pm Other healthcare services, call VNS Nurse for appointment at 718-949-3499.

Senior Companion Program

Become a Senior Companion & visit with our sick & homebound Must be 60 years old with low income (Guidelines for income required) • Must volunteer 20 hours weekly • Initial 2 week program & training • Earn a small tax-free stipend • Paid Sick Days & Paid Vacation Days Contact Nadine Robinson @ 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)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Seminars (Thursdays @ 1:15pm in the Club Lounge)

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

“Medical Alert & Safe Return” Thursday, May 01, 2014 Anastasiya Lee (Alzheimer’s Associates)

FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM

Volunteer a few hours weekly to visit with our sick, homebound, isolated and frail seniors in their home.

Your visit can make a difference!

Contact Elaine Cooper @ (718) 949-3499 VAN SERVICES (Doctor appointments, shopping, trips, etc.)

9:30am-3:00pm. Call NORC Office for appointments (718) 949-3499 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

SNAP can put more food on your table! Council of Senior Centers and Services’ (CSCS) highly trained SNAP Outreach specialists will assist you with the application process.

Tuesday, May 06 & 20. 10am - 3pm Room 19. To Register Contact NORC @ (718) 949-3499 or (718) 949-3474. NOTE: Income Eligibility $1,862.00 (Single- Elderly Seniors), $2,522.00 (Couple- Elderly Seniors) AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

Monday, June 09, 2014 • Monday, July 14, 2014. 8:30 a.m.3:30pm Room 18. Members-$20.00, Non-Members-$25.00.

Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn. Contact: Nadine Robinson, MSW @ NORC—(718)949-3499. Seats are LIMITED. Note: **Check or Money Order Only**

NORC will be closed on May 11, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. Happy Mother’s Day!

“Breast/Ovarian Cancer” Thursday, May 15, 2014 Rita Fortune & Lisa Franklin (Share Organization) “Fire Prevention” Thursday, May 22, 2014 Yvette Munroe (CHAD Home Care Agency)

Weekly Trips/Activities

Tanger’s Outlet in “Riverhead” Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Time 9:00am. Room 19. Cost $10.00. Contact # (718) 949-3499 Tanger’s Outlet in “Deer Park” Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Time 9:00am. Room 19. Cost $10.00. Contact # (718) 949-3499 Yonker’s Empire Wednesday, May 14, 2014 9:00am. Room 19. Cost $15.00. Contact # (718) 949-3499 Aqueduct Racino Wednesday, May 28, 2014 9:30am. Room 19. Cost $7.00. Contact # (718) 949-3499

GAME DAY!!!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 2:00-5:00pm Rooms 17 & 18. Cost: $3.00 Come out & have some fun! Refreshments served!

Meetings Volunteer Workshops Tuesdays - 1:15 pm Room 17 Mind-Over-Matter Group Thursdays - 10:30am Room 17 Living Independently Support Group Mondays - 1:15pm Room 17 Intergenerational Program - 4:00pm - 5:00pm Room 17 (NEW) Line Dance for seniors - Wednesdays - 1:15pm Room 18 (Except first Wed. of each Month). Come out & join us!

Computer Lab Fridays (Seniors Only) 10:00am Room 1 Computer Lab Wednesdays and Fridays (Seniors Only) 10:00am - 12:00pm Room 1; 1:30pm - 3:00pm Room 1

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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Programs, Trips & Events

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

PROGRAMS

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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 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

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

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

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.

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

Rochdale Village Senior Center You are invited! For all activities, call 718-525-2800

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

Monday-Friday Wednesdays 10:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 am 1:00 pm

Social Hour Coffee / Tea Lunch is served Bingo Pool and Card / Board Games

Mondays

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

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

TAI CHI - Offered every Friday 10:30-11:30am Game Day with NORC - Every third Tuesday from 2-5pm in Rooms 17 & 18. Come and have some fun!

Wii Sport/ Fitness and 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.

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.

“Serving Vibrant Seniors” 169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691 • Funded in Part By NYC DFTA Rochdale Village Bulletin

Classifieds LPM Records for Sale

Q: Do you have Calypso? A:YES! Q: Do you have Jazz? A: YES! Q: Do you have Reggae? A: YES! Q: How about R&B? A: YES WE DO! Q: Will you let me know what records you have? A: YES! Call Norma at 718 276 2606. No Reasonable offer refused!

Cassettes, Video Cassettes also for sale.

ATTENTION SENIOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Due to the trip to the Broadway Play “A Raisin in the Sun” scheduled for May 7th, THE SENIOR COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th AT 10:00am IN ROOMS 12/13.

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Happenings around Rochdale Village Project updates provided at March Professional Women of Jazz steal the and April group meetings night for Women’s History

By Lelio Dalencour

Board Members Lisa Stark (left) and Kamal Saleem (right) attend the Cirlcle 2 Board meeting, following the on-screen presentation.

By Lelio Dalencour Group meetings were recently hosted by the Board of Directors and Rochdale Village Management in the building circles. Cooperators were invited to actively participate in learning about completed and upcoming projects as well receive a status report on the cooperative’s current financial standings.

Topics included the refinance, capital improvements, repairs, and Rochdale’s sources of income.

Management gave the initial presentation, and the Board of Directors held the listening portion of the event, answering cooperators’ questions directly.

Look for notices about future upcoming Circle Meetings.

The Professional Women of Jazz arrived at Rochdale Village on a Saturday night ready to perform. Rochdale Village residents were equally excited to engage the group and get their groove on.

The Women’s History Month Celebration, hosted by the RV The Professional Women of Jazz play a variety of Community Center musical selections, both covers and originals, for a Committee, was full house at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom. a night of festive, heartwarming, toe-tapping music. hosted themed Women’s History Lead singers belted out soulful Month Celebrations for years, tunes, while musicians gave melodious whether honoring female war veterans solos. During one song, their dancer or hosting a forum for community performed, 70’s style. Each song was a leaders. The Women in Jazz Concert hit, leaving the audience wanting more. made the evening one of memorable Eddie Douglass and the entertainment for residents.

Community Center Committee have

Commercial Services Committee Minutes for Thursday, April 17, 2014 Attendees: Commercial Committee - Attendance

Sheet forwarded Time: Called to order: 7:25pm Adjourned: 8:30pm Facilitator: Chairman, Gary Hawkins Meeting was opened by Chairman, Gary Hawkins – We began with a silent prayer. He then welcomed our visitors: • John Solomon & Mary Goodson Gary Hawkins announced, going forward, we will have a one minute silent prayer before we begin our scheduled meetings.

Old Business: Mediation of Rochdale’s Cooperators and Merchants 3 Merchants, who were unable to attend the “Mediation of Rochdale’s Cooperators and Merchants” meeting sent letters apologizing for their absence which was due to prior engagement (funeral).

Action Items: Open Discussion Action Items: Committee Meeting Day Change There have been complaints that Committee Members are unable to attend the Wednesday meetings due to either “Hall Patrol” or “Work” schedule. The Committee took a vote on which night would be conducive for everyone to meet (Wednesdays or Thursdays). The Committee voted Thursdays would be best, unanimously.

Concerns: Action Items: Several questions were addressed concerning the merchants and passed merchants below: • Southern Flair – Do they owe Rochdale Money • Sneaker Store – Why haven’t they opened • What is going to become of the prior Jewelry Store?

• How many vacancies does Rochdale have?

• Dentist complained about a broken window • Hairmart has products with expired dates, and has a problem with refunding for these expired products.

Gary Hawkins Response: • Will look into Southern Flair’s situation • The Sneaker Store is paying their rent; they are just in the process of revamping their store.

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Management is waiting to see who will occupy the upstairs before they make a decision on what to do with the Jewelry Store. They talked about converting the store into an entrance to the second floor, but no final decision has been made.

• We are down to 10 vacancies; Gary will look into the vacancy situation on Tuesday.

• Will check to see if the window was fixed in the Dentist office on 4/18/14 • Will look into the Hairmart situation Parking & Mall Situations: • What’s going on with parking space in the big mall?

• Complaints were made about the lights being out in the mall preventing the signs from being visible.

• Rochdale is looking into getting Muni Meters in the big mall for people who would like to park longer (i.e. overnight) • Rochdale is renovating; they are working on all the signs – making them all uniformed (possibly green) • Gary will look into whether Rochdale or the Merchants will have to pay for the awnings.

Other Discussions: • Bathrooms in Big Mall are being renovated • The Doctors Office in the Small Mall will be a Health Food Nutrition Store • Someone had a boot on their car – Gary will look into this (1st time hearing about this) • Gary would like for each member to think about our goal as a “Commercial Committee” (what do we want to come out of this committee) The Committee talked about getting a survey together and passing it out to the cooperators to see what stores they would like to see in our community. We were asked to think about what we should put on the survey; And we will re-visit this during our next meeting, in May. We will not be able to move forward with the survey without management’s approval. Once this done we will put the survey into Rochdale’s newsletter.

Next Meeting: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00pm Respectfully Submitted by: Gary Hawkins, Chairman Timothy Mercer, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary

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Community Center Committee

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Minutes for Thursday, March 13, 2014 Time: Called to order: 7:00pm Food will be served – Committee members will bring dinners to the tables.

Adjourned: 8:00pm Intermission: Facilitator: Chairman, Eddie Douglass • We will have intermission 2 hours after the program Meeting was opened by Chairman, Eddie Douglass. • During the intermission there will be trivia questions Agenda Topic: Upcoming Jazz Dinner/Concert Once the Jazz concert is done, we will have music for dancing.

We discussed the order of the Program: Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm Next Meeting: TBA Date: March 29th, 2014 Welcome and Introduction by Committee Chair, Eddie Douglass Respectfully submitted by: The President (Jean Castro) will speak 1st.

Politicians will be attending the event, so the President will introduce Eddie Douglass, Chairman them and asked if anyone would like to speak Jean Castro, Co-Chair Reading (Jazz and Women’s Liberation Movement) - Tina Young Tina Young, Secretary

Financial Overview Continued on page 6 Certain expenses are beyond the control of management especially weather related events. This fiscal year was difficult as the country had one of the coldest and snowiest winters in years. To state the obvious the winter months taxed the corporation budget above expected levels. The expense categories that were affected by the weather were gas and snow removal. Gas expenditures absorbed most of the shock due to fixed contract price negotiated two years ago however the company feared worse in snow removal. Total snow removal expenses were $1,559,624 compared to the annual budget of $450,000 a variance of $1,109,624. The shock to snow removal line was mitigated by savings in fuel and other expenses.

Although the corporation

Table 2

expenses were higher than projected its liquidity position remains strong.

Current ratio which is a measure of the company ability to pay its current liabilities is within industry norm. Accounts receivable is an item in the measurement of current ratio.

Collection of accounts receivable (delinquent rents) has created challenges for management during the fiscal year. There was a modest decline in delinquent rent from fiscal year 2013 to fiscal year 2014 after adjustments by prepaid rent from $1,620,367 to $1,455,328. During the same period the corporation billed $64,487,834 and collected $62,458,348 in rents excluding additional rents (surcharges). The average collection rate for the period was 97% of rent billed. Below is a month by month statistical and graphical presentation of billing and

collection for the fiscal year (Table 2, Chart 1 on page 25).

Cash is the engine of all organizations. Without healthy cash balance the corporation is unable to provide the services that most cooperators want and expect. To provide the services collection of the rent is paramount. Management has been very aggressive in its collection effort including implementing the “late payer rule”. Management collection effort had the effect of reducing the number and amount of delinquent cooperators and the eviction of sixty-two cooperators.

The amount owed from the sixty-two evicted cooperators was $877,743.01.

Given the corporation collection

experience the amount will ultimately be written off as a bad debt. In keeping with accounting guidelines an allowance was recognized in the period to reflect the net realized value of accounts receivable.

As of March 31, 2014 the corporation operating cash balance was $3,791,696 and accounts payable of $1,736,188 a ratio of 2.18 meaning ever dollar in accounts payable is offset by two dollars in cash. Other cash balances are reserve for replacement and repair escrow in the amount of $65,333,220 and self-insurance in the amount of $1,518,216.

Chart 1.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - March 24, 2014

Resolution 07-14:

WHEREAS, Category 1 Elevator Inspections are due for (one hundred and twenty-one) 121 elevators at Rochdale Village;

WHEREAS, proposals were sought from various consulting firms producing bids ranging in cost from $58,384 to $110,110 each year for a two-year period; and

WHEREAS, Savkom, Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $51,124 plus filing fees of $7,260 for a total bid of $58,384 each year.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the Proposal from Savkom, Inc. in the total amount of $58,385 to conduct Category 1 Elevator Inspections over a twoyear period.

Moved by: Ron Hollie

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Ron Hollie David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSENT Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

the renewal of said lease under said tenant with the agreed upon terms which are attached.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that David W. Jackson Tax Service, Inc. d/b/a Jackson Tax Service lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Moved by: Janine Cross

Seconded by: Ron Hollie

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Ron Hollie David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 10-14: TELEPHONE VOTE

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. entered into a contract with Sigma Maintenance & Restoration Corp. to completely renovate the ceiling of four to six lobbies at Rochdale Village, for the first time in fifty years.

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

WHEREAS, after demolition of the existing lobby ceiling in Building 16, it was discovered that the dual temperature pipes in this lobby were in disrepair and needed to be replaced before the job could be completed;

Resolution 08-14:

WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village small mall (“Mall 1�) has fifteen commercial stores with storefronts in need of updating;

WHEREAS, contractors were called to have the repair completed on an emergency basis to rectify the situation and minimize disruptions to the shareholders in Building 16; and

WHEREAS, new awnings and back boxes will improve the appearance of Mall 1 and provide a consistent and professional backdrop for all the stores therein;

WHEREAS, Noble Mechanical Corporation provided the lowest responsible bid for all of $35,544.24 plus tax.

WHEREAS, three bids were procured for the purchase of materials and labor for the installation of the awnings and back boxes; and

WHEREAS, upon bid analysis, Management recommends acceptance of the lowest responsible bid from Advanced Signs and Awnings, Inc. in the sum of $62,657.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Rochdale Village Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Advanced Signs and Awnings, Inc..

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Seconded by: Kamal Saleem

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Ron Hollie David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 09-14:

WHEREAS, David W. Jackson Tax Service, Inc. d/b/a Jackson Tax Service lease is to be renewed with a (5) year lease; and

WHEREAS, Management is recommending that the Board approve

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approve Noble Mechanical Corporation to complete the emergency repairs to the dual temperature pipes in Building 16.

Talib Bey Joe Evans Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Ahmed White

FOR Janine Cross Gary Hawkins Joseph Mathieu Lisa Stark

Edward Douglass Ron Hollie Timothy Mercer Mario Turner

UNABLE TO BE REACHED David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Thirteen four, motion passes.

Resolution 11-14:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors Sub-Committee discussed and made changes on procedures and payments for the community rooms during the Key Holders Meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2014: ROOM RENTALS Money Orders only, payable to Rochdale Village, Inc. MONTHLY REPORTS Turn in monthly calendars, receipts, accounting sheets and money orders to the Board Office. In order to ensure proper accountability for each room, it is imperative that these documents are delivered to the Board Office no Continued on next page

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later than the 5th of each month. Money orders will be turned into the Controller for proper accounting.

Board Assistant will supply your monthly forms as requested (contracts, expense reports and cleaning report forms).

Each building room will have their own account.

Each room will have an allowance to purchase supplies based on revenue generated from rentals. The key holder will submit a request every three (3) months to purchase supplies utilizing the monies allocated for this purpose.

This can include cleaning supplies, toilet paper, garbage bags et cetera.

For major purchases such as equipment, furniture, blinds, et cetera, the request will be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors/Management for approval. Again, this will be based on individual revenue generated from each room rental.

The new change will be posted in the “Bulletin”, the community room glass encasements and also the biweekly sheets and permanently on the community room contracts.

REFUNDS In order to receive a refund, you must submit a written request for cancellation at least three (3) weeks prior to your scheduled event. Refunds will be processed and returned to the cooperator. In case of an extreme emergency (death, accident or severe illnesses), refunds will be granted.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the changes for the community room payments and changes.

Approved by: Janine Cross

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Ron Hollie David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 12-14: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors Sub-committee discussed and made changes on the rules and regulations for the building cooperator free storage rooms during the Key Holders Meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2014 COOPERATOR FREE STORAGE ROOMS Please have the rooms ready to accept seasonal items by April 15th.

Seasonal items - three items per household.

All Items can remain in storage for one (1) year maximum, unless renewed.

We will attempt to contact cooperators with a written request up to three times to request removal within thirty (30) days. Items left in storage rooms after the due date stated on the first written notice will be disposed of, except in the event of death, accident or severe illnesses.

The storage room will be open a minimum of eight (8) times per year (April, June, September, November, two times in December and two times in January) to store items.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the changes on the rules and regulations for the

buliding cooperator free storage rooms. Rochdale Village is not responsible for any cooperator’s items stored in storage rooms.

FOR Talib Bey

Janine Cross Ron Hollie David Jeffries Lisa Stark Mario Turner Kamal Saleem Joe Evans

Joseph Mathieu

Edward Douglass Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSTENTION ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Eight for, one abstention, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 13-14: Event name: Easter Egg Hunt. Event Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014.

On behalf of the Youth Planning Committee, I, Mario Turner, am requesting monies in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000), $1,000 to be paid to Fun Time Party Express for two bouncy castle rentals and bunny rabbit costume and $1,000 for candies to be put in Easter eggs and baskets. Also we would like the use of the lawn on the side of the community center.

Moved by: Janine Cross

Seconded by: Talib Bey

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Ron Hollie David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Nine for, six absent; motion passes.

Resolution 14-14: The ECC Committee would like to host its Third Annual Going Green Expo in Mall #1 on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. This is a yearly event that is focused on exposing the residents of Rochdale Village to Environmentally Responsible Technologies, Products and Practices The Committee is also requesting funds in the amount of $2,000, which will be used to purchase decorations for the expo and prize items for patrons. Monies will also go toward light refreshments for the participating vendors and staff. All unspent funds will be returned, accompanied by receipts and a committee event expense report.

Moved by: Kamal Saleem Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner Edward Douglass Tracey Irvin Ahmed White

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro FOR Janine Cross Kamal Saleem

Ron Hollie Lisa Stark

ABSENT Joe Evans Joseph Mathieu

Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer

Eight for, seven absent; motion passes.

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See What’s Going On in, and Around Our Community... a Little Something for Everyone!

Rochdale Village Community Calendar

*Due to the Memorial Day holiday on May 26, 2014, the Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2014. **ATTENTION SENIOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Due to the trip to the Broadway Play “A Raisin in the Sun” scheduled for May 7th, THE SENIOR COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th AT 10:00 A.M. IN ROOMS 12/13.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BULLETIN

Share What’s Happening in Our Community If you are a part of a community organization or have a special event that you would like to be posted, email Rochdalebulletin@aol.com with the date, time and the subject heading “Community Calendar.”

Postings will be at the Editor’s discretion.

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KEY CL = Club Lounge RM = Room Within the RV Community Center NOTE: This schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM OR ADVISE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MATERIAL TO THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE BULLETIN IS THE 2nd WEEK OF THE MONTH.

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Anthony Blake, Ed Miller, Marjorie Robinson, Gloria Williams REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS The Rochdale Village Bulletin is published monthly. Articles submitted for consideration should not exceed three typed, double spaced pages. We reserve the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Please note that submission of articles does not guarantee publication. All material is subject to review for approval. All articles, advertising and photographs submitted for consideration must include the name, address and telephone number of the author or photographer. All materials submitted, as well as photographs, become the property of Rochdale Village, Inc.

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Library cards provide Rochdale Village seniors with access to maintaining an engaged and active lifestyle Rochdale – To ensure his community’s seniors are no less actively engaged than today’s generation in the use of digital media, New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. arranged for representatives of the Queens Public Library to join him and the staff of the Rochdale Village Senior Center in helping its seniors sign-up for library cards.

Having access to their The Queens Library Rochdale Village Branch, where Seniors are encouraged to local library branch will receive library cards and use public computers. allow them to experience the arts through traditional media living afar, can use the state-of-theCommenting on the purpose of forms, like books and video, but art computer software the public the event, Senator Sanders remarked, using the latest technological library provides its members to “Our seniors must be enabled to devices of our era, such as eReaders preserve those relationships. stimulate themselves intellectually, and Tablets.

Attending the many events the learn new skills and preserve their Seniors who currently lack the Queens Public Library branches place within the social fabric of computer access necessary to stay in host, in which artistic expressions of our community. The service we are contact with those of their relatives culture, thought provoking literary providing today is a demonstration who increasingly favor using Internet discussions and other services of our adoration and regard for these conferencing services and platforms, are offered; is vital to keeping treasured members.” like Skype or Google Hangout, to Rochdale’s seniors connected with Contributed by the Office communicate with their loved ones their fellow community members. of Senator Sanders

Public appeal for help after family suffers tragic losses in Far Rockaway fire Far Rockaway - State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Queens) and the parents of four year olds Jai’Launi Tinglin and his half-sister Ayina Tinglin, victims of a tragic fire in Far Rockaway last Saturday, are asking for help with funeral expenses.

State Senator Sanders visited the parents of the two children, killed in a basement fire of a two-story house on Saturday night, earlier.

“These parents have suffered a tremendous loss and we hope to lessen their burden. If you want to assist the families with funeral service costs please send your donation to the Jai’Launi Tinglin & Ayina Tinglin Fund in c/o RDRC INC, 1920 Mott Avenue Far Rockaway New York 11691 or by phone 718-327-5300.” said Sanders.

Contributed by the Office of Senator Sanders

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The storage units will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a limited number of units available.

Call (718) 247-7000, OPTION #2 www.BARGOLD.com

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