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Workshop Meeting
April 20, 2006
9 A.M.
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AGENDA
1. Revised Commencement Term Ordinance (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Ordinance
2. Community Services Advisory Board Appointments (City
Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
3. Inaugural Positive Aging Awards (Mayor Gottlieb)*
4. Sister Cities (Mayor Gottlieb)*
5. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the
Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-890 I, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, C'
TO: City Commission
DATE: April 5, 2006
SUBJECT: Ordinance Revising Commencement of Term for Elected Officials
In light of the recent Charter Revision that eliminated run-offs, the date on which the
elected officials take office requires a revision as well.
Previously, the terms of the Mayor and Commissioners commenced on the third day
after the third Tuesday in March.
Attached is an amended Ordinance that provides for the term of office to commence on
the third day after the first Tuesday in March.
I have placed this item on the Workshop Agenda for the Commission's review.
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Attachment
CC01477-06
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-_
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 26 "ELECTIONS", BY AMENDING SECTION
26-32 "COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS", BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (C) TO
REVISE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE TERM OF
OFFICE FOR REGULAR TERMS OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Charter Amendment election, which was held on March 21,
2006, the electors of the City have amended the City Charter to eliminate run-off elections for
mayor and commissioner; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the City Code provIsions concemmg the
commencement of the term of office of elected officials so as to conform to the above-described
Charter amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Ad outed. That each of the above stated recitals is hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. City Code Amended. That Section 26-32 "Commencement of Term of
Elected Officials" is hereby amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:l
Sec. 26-32. Commencement of term of elected officials.
1/ Proposed additions to existing City Code text are indicated by underline; proposed deletions from
existing City Code text are indicated by Dtril,ethroHgR; presently existing text is indicated by the absence of
any underlining or DtrikethroHgRs.
(a) The next regular term of office for Commission seats 1, 3, and 5,
which expire on March 16, 1999, shall commence on March 17,
1999, following the regular electioil.
(b) The next regular term of office for Commission seats 2, 4, and 6, and
for Mayor, which expire on March 20, 2001, shall commence on
March 21, 2001, following the regular election.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (a) and (b) above, the term of
office for regular terms of the Mayor and Commissioners shall
commence upon the third day after the third Tuesday in March
subsequent to the occurrence of the election to fill the next regular
term of office for the respective Mayoral or Commission seat.
Notwithstanding the above-stated provisions of this paragraph (c),
commencing with the 2007 election cvcle, the term of office for
regular terms of the Mavor and Commissioners shall commence
upon the third dav after the first Tuesdav in March subsequent to the
occurrence of the election to fill the next regular term of office for
the respective Mavoral or Commission seat.
Section 3,
Severability, That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it
being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any
part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City Commission, and it
is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
Code of the City of A ventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall be changed to
"Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
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The foregoing Ordinance was offered by
, who moved its adoption on
first reading. This motion was secondet. uy
, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbilez Weinberg
Vice Mayor Billy Joel
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
who
moved its adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Zev Auerbach
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbilez Weinberg
Vice Mayor Billy Joel
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this
day of
,2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this _day of
,2006.
ATTEST:
Susan Gottlieb, Mayor
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
City Attorney
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Eric M. Soroka. ICMA-CM, City
TO: City Commission
DATE: April 5, 2006
SUBJECT: Appointment of Community Services Advisory Board Members
The terms of the current members of the Community Services Advisory Board expired
this month.
Therefore, I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda in order to discuss the
appointment of members to the Board.
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
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March 27,2006
Dear Mrs. Gottlieb,
It was a great pleasure for me to meet and talk to you in your office.
I really believe the Twin Cities agreement will serve the interests of both sides.
Please find enclosed material about the Sister City Program and about the City of Hadera.
Shalom,
100 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1800. Miami, Florida 33132
E-Mail: Info@miami.mfa.gov.i1.Tel: (305) 925-9400' Fax: (305) 925-9455
http://miami.mfa.gov.i1
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THE H~DER~ DEVELOPMENT FCJND
August 18, 2005
Dr. Yitschak Ben Gad
Head of Mission
Consulate General ofIsrael
Miami USA
fax: I 305 925 9455
Dr. Ben Gad shalom,
The Mayor of Hadera, Bairn Avitan, requested that I send you information describing
the City of Had-era to assist in developing a meaningful connection between Hadcra
and A venrura.
We will be happy to help you in any way we can, and welcome all opportUnities to
strengthen Hadera's ties with the Aventura Jewish conununity.
Sincerely yours,
Tamar Blum- Tal, Adv.
Director
The Hadc:ra Development Fund
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THE HfJDERfI DEVELOPMENT F(jND
The City of Hadera
Hadera was founded in 1891 by Jewish families from Eastern Europc who purchased
land along the coast in an area called "AI Hudra" which means "the green one" in
Arabic. They called their village Haden.
Today, the City of Had era, located halfway between Tcl Aviv in the south and Haifa
in the north, serves as a regional capital for some 300,000 peoplc who live in
surrounding kibbutzim, moshavim as well as in both Jewish and Israeli-Arab small
towns and villages. The city has a population of over 80,000 and is widespread,
covering an area of approximately 13,250 acres. It is bounded on the west by thc
Mediterranean and on the east by agricultural land. The northern boundary is formed
by the Haden River Park and the largest power station in the country, and the
southern boundary is the Hadera Forest and Sharon National Park.
The Beginning
The fIrSt Jewish settlers in Haden moved into an old Khan, or inn. They were denicd
building permits by the Turkish government of that tinle, and the first years were a
constant struggle to survive. The area was covered in ma1aria-laden swamps, water
wells were diStant and the local Arab tribes had land feuds with the settlers.
In 1896 the first building permits were finally granted and the families gradually left
the Khan. Today, the surviving parts of the old building have been turned into a
museum for the history of.T ewish settlement in Haden, attracting thousands of people
every year. The museum prepares special traveling displays of life in the olden days,
and exhibits them at schools, senior centers and community centers throughout the
region.
Education
In order to respond to the dramatic increase in the number of schoolchildren
accompanying the large number of new immigrants settling in Haden over the past
ten years, Haden has expanded and renovated existing schools with the aim of
improving the learning environment from preschool through high school.
. In addition to the Ministry of Education's standard program, Haden implements other
educational activities in the kindergartens and various neighborhOods of the city.
Activities offered include eDrichment programs, early childhood development
programs, and parenting skills workshops.
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Many programs are in place to try and assist immigrant teenage students to acbieve a
"bagrut" (matriculation). As a result of the stresses associated with the absorption
process, many immigrant families struggle to cope in Israel's hi-tech society. Many
Ethiopian parents do not speak Hebrew, arc not literate in their native language, and
feel socially isolated by the nuclear family lifestyle of the western world. Those with
weaker coping skills face chronic unemployment, poor self esteem, and diminished
authority in the eyes of their children, which leads to poor motivation and lack of
success in school. These types of difficulties are also faced by many families from
the Asian parts of the former USSR. The difficulties at home for large families
combined with problems at school, has led to many children being placed in boarding
schools outside the city so they can receive iIrtcnsive help. The city is currently
working to stop the flow of children out of their home environment, and to assist
immigrant youngsters to succeed in the school system. Despite these efforts, the
number of immigrant youth finishing high school is dropping, and the city's
educational services are striving to provide the essential support this community
requires.
The diversity of the city's schools is a reflection of the city's pluralism: there are
schools specializing in Jewish religion and science, a school focusing on music
education, high schools teaching art, technology and science, as well as Beni Akiva
Yeshivahs and a school for higher Torah studies.
Haden is home to the nationally recognized Technoda Science and Technology
Education Center. The Tcchnoda runs morning programs for preschoolers,
elementary and junior high pupils, attended by thousands of youngsters throughout
the year. The center also operates special programs for gifted children and afternoon
activities for hundreds of children each week, covering subj eets such as physics,
robotics, medicine and astronomy.
Youth, Culture and Sports
Hadera has a number of modern community centers, youth clubs, libraries and sports
facilities. These centers offer a wide range of activities including art, drama, theater,
music and dance. Thanks to these progrmns, Hadera now has its own dance groups,
choirs, youth band and ethnic music bands. The Hadera Chamber Orchestra features
immigrant musicians and gives educational performances at schools and performs at
city events, as does the Hadera Youth Band. Hadera also has ethnic dance groups that
showcase the unique talents of the city's immigrant communities, for example dance
groups of Ethiopian youngsters and teens, and the dance troupe of immigrants from
the Caucasus Mountains.
. Many sports associations are active in Hadera: basketball, soccer, volleyball, mini-
football, table tennis and many more. The city maintains soccer fields, basketball
courts, tennis courts, a public swimming pool and many sports activities held in
school gymnasiums.
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Community Action
The Hadera Municipality maintains a Department of Community Organization, which
coordinates volunteer manpower for activities throughout the city. The department
helps support volunteer groups and grassroots organizations and belps volunteers of
all ages find the activities that are the most meaningful for them.
Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption
Over 30% of Had era's residents are new immigrants who ani.ved in Israel over the
past 12 years in the massive waves of immigration from the former USSR and
Ethiopia.
Per capita, Hadera has one of the largest concentrations of new immigrants in all of
lm1el:
.:. Over 5,000 immigrants from Ethiopia
.:. About 13,000 immigrants from the European parts of the former USSR
.:. About 7,000 immigrants from the Asian parts of the former USSR
The city created a special absorption authority to cooIdinatc the efforts of the various
governmental and private organizations which worle with new immigrants. Programs
must provide for the integration of immigrants into Israeli society while enabling
them to maintain and express their unique heritage and traditions. Among the
services provided are:
(. Ulpan classes to study Hebrew language
':0 Educational enrichment and extra reinforcement for immigrant children, both in
and out of the formal school system
-:- Enrichment programs for adults to strengthen their affiliation with Israeli lifestyle
(. Culture centers that provide opportunity for immigrant communities to express
the uniqueness of their culture
(. Youth programming to support young immigrants in school and provide positive,
enjoyable activities to occupy their l~ time
Many ofHadera's new immigrants are concentrated in the city's more deprived
neighborhoods as a result of their poor economic situation. The city joins together
with many partners to provide additional services to try and help improve their quality
of life, and to encourage the youngsters to aspire to brealc out of the cycle of poverty
through academic success. Hadera' s partners include volunteer organizations,
national org.ni~.tions and Jewish communities from overseas.
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Health and Welfare
As a regional center, Hadera provides many health and welfare related facilities.
including the Hillel Yafe Hospital, clinics of all the Kupat Holim (H.lVlOs), well-baby
clinics, day centers for seniors, and old-age homes.
The city's welfare department works hard to provide assistance to weaker populations.
including:
.) Children and families at high-risk
.) The mentally handicapped
.) Physically and mentally frail senior citizens
(0 Rehabilitation and sheltered workshop programs for the handicapped
The city services are stretched to the limit in trying to meet the ever-increasing needs
of its tiISt growing population. Current statistics show:
.:. 36% of residents are new and older immigrants
.) 35% of residents live in economically deprived neighborhoods
.) 33% offamilies are treated by the Hadera Welfare Department
.:. 17% survive on welfare payments from the Department of Social Security
.) 33% of salaried workers earn the minimum salary
.0. 58% of homeowners receive tax relief on city taxes because of their financial
status
Terrorism
AF, a result ofits geographic location, Hadera's residents have had to contend wi.th the
very serious threat of terrorism. The eastern edge of the Arab towns and villages of
the neighboring "Triangle" shares a border with districts under the control of the
Palestinian Authority. Sadly. this makes the area an accessible target for terrorist
activities, with almost 70 killed and over 650 injured throughout the region between
2001 and 2004. The services and functions of the municipality were seriously
strained in trying to support the victims and their families, as wcll as providing
counselln.g through the preschools and schools to try and help children cope with tbeir
fears. Today many residents continue to struggle with suess disorders and the city
has responded by implementing a treatment program for sufferers of physiological
trauma and stress disorders, in particular for children.
Commerce and Industry
The rapid growth of the city led to a construetion boom in the city's residential areas,
and there is active expansion of existing businesses 8fld factories together with the
establishment ofnc:w enterprises. The city boasts 3 shopping malls and two major
factories: Israel's largest paper mill and a tire manufacturing plant
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The Environment
The Hadera Municipality strives to preserve tbe natural and historic beauty of the
area. Lyingjust south of Hader a is the HadcraForcst and the Sharon National Park,
one of the largest natural parks in Israel, occupying 1500 acres of seashore, sand
dunes and the last significant remnant of a lush forest. The Hadcra River Park to the
west provides another 148 acres of open space, To the cast of the city lies the Zeta
Swamp, an area with a distinct and fascinating biodiversity that offers a glimpse of
the area's marshes before most of them were drained. The municipality aims to
~ure that open, green areas will be included in the future development of the city.
The city also has 810n ofbcautifulseashore, with plans in place for creating
recreational and tourist facilities,
Looking Ahead
The Hadera Municipality together with the Haden Development Fund promote plans
for public buildings and programming to answer the needs of the city's growing
population.
Pbysical projects include
.) Development of the coast line and the Hadcra River Park
-t. Expansion of the Technoda Science Education Center complex, housing
laboratories, a hands-on museum for children of all ages, an observatory and
outdoor science gardens
.;. Additional community centers and clubhouses in neighbhorhoods throughout
the city
.) Development of the city's majorroads and the Hadera IndustralZone
Social projects include:
.) Integration of immigrant and weaker populations into the ed~ation system
.:. Aid immigrant absorption while demonstrating respect for thell' culture and
traditions
.;. Expansion of regularly scheduled activities available in the neighbhorhoods
.:. Implementation of additional activities for excellence in education
.) Expansion ofprogromming for children and youth
(. Rehabilitation program for ''hard-to-employ'' adults to help them find long
term employment
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THE tfJ1DERJ1 DLVELOPMENT FtJND
The Hadera Development Fund
The Hadera Development Fund was established in 1994 as a non-pro lit
organization whose main aim is to improve the lives and the future for the
residents of the city. The Fund researches demographic information about the
city and is closely involved with the commi1tccs of neighbhorhood
representatives to ensure awareness of the particular Deeds of each locality and
the resources available. With this knowledge, the Fund is able to plan and
implement successful programming. The Fund also coordinates between the
various sources within the city, including professionals, governmental bodies, the
volunteer corps, etc., to ensure effective cooperation.
The Hadera Development Fund's major goalS:
-> To provide services and programs that will improve the quality of life for the
city's children and youth, so many of whom arc at-risk.
.,. To help the immigrant population become successfully integrated into Israeli
society
-:. To coordinate the involvement of the various bodies within the City with
funding partners to best make use of the support offered to Hadera
-> To help the underpriviledged cover their basic daily needs
Principal current programs
.,. PACT (parents And Children Together) health and we1fare program for
children ages 0 to 6
-> PACT Plus enrichment program for children ages 7 and 8
-t. Activities of the Grossman Family Parent-Child Center for at risk families
-> Program of psychotherapy for child victims of traumatic disorders, abuse and
terrororism
-> Program of emichment and intervention for Kavkazi youth
+ Program of intervention for immigrant youth at risk of dropping out of
school, or already alienated from the system
.:. Emergency Aid for the undctpriviledged, (e.g. basic household equipment)
-> Restoration of the historic Beit Feinberg, one ofHadera's earliest buildings
-> Expansion of the Clore Community Center in pe'er to include an upstairs
youth facility
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City of Aventura
19200 W, Country Club Drive
Aventura, Fl33180
March 27, 2006
Dear Mrs, Gottlieb,
It was a great pleasure for me to meet and talk to you in your office,
I really believe the Twin Cities agreement will serve the interests of both sides.
Please find enclosed material about the Sister City Program and about the City of Hadera.
Shalom,
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100 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1800' Miami, Florida 33132
E-Mail: Info@miami.mfa.gov.i1 . Tel: (305) 925-9400 . Fax: (305) 925-9455
OFFICERS
Olga A. Connor
Chair
Roslyn K. Benin
ViceChflir
John Robitaille
Secretflr)'
Ronald A. l'hompkins, CPA
Jrt'amrer
Carlos F Arazoza
Immediate Past Chair
BOARD MEMBERS
Raymond Adrian
Nancy Allen
Marcos Beaton, Jr., Esq.
Henry Bikof\ky
Laura Buitrago
Frances Carlisle, R.N.
Rosa M. Cozad
Carl Eisdorfcr, Ph.D., M.D.
Ramona Frischman, Ed, D.
C;corgc Maurer
Albert Maury
Leonard Moodschein, Esq.
Suzette S. Pope
Barbara Abel Reiser, M.S.
L. Ccorge Yap
HONORARV BOARD
MEMBERS
Carolina Calderin
Rosebud. L Foster, Ed.D.
Benjamin Leon, Jr.
PRESIDENT/CEO
Steven Weisberg, M.S.
9500 SOllth Oadcland Boulevard
Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33156
(.305) (J70-(J')OO
Fax: (305) (J70-(;,I()
Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337
TDD, 1305) 670-7721
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CITY OF AVENTURA
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March 27, 2006
The Honorable Susan Gottlieb
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
Dear Mayor Gottlieb:
The Alliance for Aging, the Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe
Counties, is pleased to announce the Inaugural Positive Aging Awards
showcasing the important contributions of older people in our community.
Awards will be presented in November, 2006.
Roughly 430,000 people who live in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties are age
60 or older. The seniors of our community are national examples of America's
future as the population ages. Countless seniors make tremendous differences in
the quality oflife in South Florida by "giving back" to their communities.
We hope you will want to be a part of the celebration recognizing the significant
contributions of elders.
We invite you to nominate a deserving individual who exemplifies the merits of
positive aging. The categories for which a person can be nominated and the
criteria for nominations are attached. Nominations must be received no later than
April 21, 2006.
Please review the enclosed Award Criteria and Nomination Form and join us in
this inaugural effort to focus positive media and community attention on some of
the most deserving senior members of our community. You may also download
these documents by visiting www.allianceforacing.org.
We look forward to receiving your nomination. For more information, please call
Karlene Peyton, Director of Development at 305-670-6500, Ext. 239 or email
peytonk@elderaffairs.org.
Sincerely,
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Committee Co-Chair
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THE 2006 POSITIVE AGING AWARDS
Award Criteria
Nominees must be age 60 or older, The service or special efforts for which they are being
recognized must be in Miami-Dade or Monroe County. Nominees do not have to reside in either of
these counties. No posthumous awards will be given.
Persons may be nominated for a Positive Aging A ward in any of the following categories:
Animal/Wildlife
outstanding assistance to or involvement with efforts to
improve the lives of animals and/ or wildlife
Corporate Service
outstanding volunteer effort/leadership through their
corporate/professional position or job
EducationlMentoring
outstanding effort, time, energy, resources or leadership by
mentoring others or helping to advance individuals, groups
or institutions in the field of education
FaithlInterfaith
outstanding efforts to improve life through leadership of/ or
involvement in the faith-based community
Health Care
leadership in developing, expanding or safeguarding quality,
available, and affordable health care
Inter-Generational
outstanding dedication to developing or strengthening ties
between different generations
LegallJudicial
exceptional use of his/her experience in the legal community
to promote justice and safeguard the rights of individuals
Not-for-Profit Services
outstanding leadership of non-profit organization(s)
Philanthropy
exceptional dedication to not-for-profit organizations through
financial support
Public Service
dedication through public service by devoting time, energy
and/ or leadership in the community
Sports & Entertainment
outstanding commitment to bettering the community through
sports or entertainment activities/leadership
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NOMINATION CATEGORY:
(Check off only one category)
U Animal/Wildlife
o Corporate Service
U Education/Mentoring
o Faith/Interfaith
o Health Care
U Inter-Generational
o Legal/Judicial
U Not-for-Profit Services
o Philanthropy
o Public Service
LJ Sports & Entertainment
NOMINEE INFORMATION:
Name
Age
Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
E-Mail
DESCRIPTION OF NOMINEE: (Attach a separate sheet to this completed form)
Attach a typed detailed description, no more than 2 pages in length, of the nominee's
activities that have prompted you to make this nomination. Please address the eligibility
criteria for the category for which the person is being nominated.
NOMINA TOR INFORMATION:
Name
Address
City
Slate
Zip
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Fax Number
E-Mail
Signature of nominator (must be included)
Send nomination to: Positive Aging Awards, c/o Alliance for Aging, Inc.,
9500 S. Dadeland Blvd., Ste 400, Miami, Florida 33156 or Fax: 305-670-6516
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2006