04-22-2003 Workshop City Commission
Workshop Iqeeting
~**.Q',, April 22,2003
19200 We~t Counfaw Club Drive Ave~,m'a. FL 33180 1 0:130 A.M
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AGENDA
Lions of Jerusalem *
Dog Park
Aventura Stakes (Commissioner Cohen)
Traffic Review (Commissioner Auerbach)
Interviews for Community Services Advisory
Board*
Adjournment
*Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. In accordanee with thc Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to pmticipme in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
LIONS
~-r for the children
°gERUSAI,EM
A Presentation
of the
New Jerusalem Foundation and the
Jerusalem Municipality
to the
City of Aventura, Florida
.lerusalem, February 20, 2003
18 Adar A, 5763
Shalom from .~erusalem,
We ara pleased to present to the City of Aventura FIodda, a concept outline
for "Uon Parade - Lions for ~he Children of Jerusalem#. The past few
years have seen a veritable menagerie of animal sculptures in many major
cities around the globe. Cows grazing in New York and Chicago, moose in
Toronto, bears in Berlin, and Flamingos in Florida have turned city streets into
open-air galleries, creating an atmosphere of fun-filled humor and inspiration.
.Jerusalem displayed over 80 lions on the capital's streets in 2002. The
emblem of the city, the "Lion of .ludah" symbolizes the courage, heroism and
majestic quality of 3erusalem, arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the
wodd. In 2003, nearly 100 new and established artists representing a wide
range of Israeli artistic expression, will produce another 160 life-size lion
statues, intended to decorate the streets of New York, Los Angeles, Aventura,
and Toronto.
.~erusaiem holds a special place in the hearts of individuals and communities
around the world. With this in mind we present to you the concept of bringing
40 painted .lerusalem lions to each of these cities for display, along prominent
avenues, boulevards and promenades.
Your participation will help a 3erusalem child grow, learn and flourish.
This is our hope and our future, this is the wish you can grant a child.
After a pedod of display and community events surrounding the Uons'
exhibition they will be sold at a public auction, which the New 3erusalem
Foundation will organize with you in your city. Proceeds of the auction sale
would be directed to financing a variety of specified programs to benefit
.lerusalem's children.
We would deeply appreciate if Aventura would join us in this creative
initiative and indicate to us who on your staff could serve as a liaison with the
New .lerusalem Foundation. We look forward to partnering with you on this
fun and exciting endeavor.
Sincerely,
Zvi Raviv
Director General
The New Jerusalem Foundation
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Tn 2002, the Lions of 3erusalem were produced and displayed throughout the
city for nearly :10 months - bringing color, creativity and inspiraUon to
Jerusalem residents and city streets. This year, the Hunidpality of Jerusalem
and the New 3erusalem Foundation wish to bring our Lions to you - the
community of Aventura- Florida.
Now more than ever before, opportunities for posiUve and encouraging
events representing Israel abroad are needed. By bringing you our Lions we
invite you to share in "Lion Parade - Lions for the Childran of
.lerusalem'- through a creaUve and cultural event that will give a sense of
solidarity, warmth and posiUve publicity for Jerusalem, the naUon's capital.
.~tatement of Purpose - ~oa/s/Objectives
· To have 3erusalem join the internaUonal stage of outdoor public
art initiatives by bringing Tsraeli art and creativity to North America
· To focus attenUon on 3erusalem - naUonal capital of the State of
Tsrael and the spiritual center of the 3ewish people and home to three
monotheistic faiths.
· To create a sedes of public relaUons opportunities for positive and
creaUve support for 3erusalem and Israel.
· To encourage organizations and institutions involved with
Zsrael and 3erusalem to be partake in a unique and creative program
benefiUng Jerusalem to strengthen their ties and expand the scope
of their activity.
· To give North American communiUes the opportunity to join and
share in a creaUve and exciUng project that promotes solidarity and
philanthropic support for Jerusalem's children.
The Local Lion's Committees: A Sugge~ed Framework
Aventura Florida 2003
Tn Aventura "Lion Parade - Lions for the Children of 3erusalem~
committees will be established to promote, plan, organize and cam/out
activities related to the Uons' arrival in the following areas:
1) Promotion and Sponsorship - the collaboration and sponsorship by
local organizations or local branches of national organizations and
institutions (especially ones that may have Lions in their Iogos!) are a key
element to the success of "Lion Parade -- Lions for the Children of
_Terusalem - Aventura 2003' in your city. Prominent members of the
Public Board in each city (see outline below) will be critical in securing
sponsorships for events and promotion and for the Don Parade
Celebration Day, AuCdon and Gala Event.
2) Placement, Community Events and Public Relations of the Lions
in your city - The promotion and placement of the Uons in your city will
rely on the knowledge and familiarity of local teams. Creating public
events around the arrival of the Lions (walking tours, creative arts events
for kids, theme events e~c.) will provide opportunities for the community
to get to know .~erusalem, and to create "hype" leading up to the Don
Parade Celebralion Day.
The intemaUonal launching of "Lion Parade - Lions for the Children
.leru~a/ern~ will take place at the upcoming General Assembly of the
C.~FWF scheduled in .]erosalem November ].6 -~.9, 2003. Here, at the GA,
partcipants will be able to see and experience .]en~salem's Lions firsthand
and begin tracking t~eir journey to North America. Catalogues and
information packets of community activities and auctions for each city will
be made available at the GA. Tn the case of Aventura, "Lion Parade#will
begin eadier according to the ouUined schedule.
Lion Parade Celebration Day, Auction and Gala Event - this final
day of spectacular events will include a community day picnic and
entertainment, the Lion Auction and a Gala Event finale. The day itaelf will
require community-wide promotion, the auddon itself will require
coordination, planning, invitations to local V[P's artists and community
philanthropists as well as for the Gala Event finale. Proceeds of all the
day's events will be dedicated to programs benefiting .~erosalem's children.
"Lion Parade - Lions for .Terusalem's Children"
Establishment and .~tructure of Committees for Aventura
An Tnternational Team headed by Aliza Olmert, Zion Turgeman of
the 3erusalem Municipality and Zvi Raviv of the New .lerusalem
FoundaUon will join Aventura in planning:
~.) Public Committee - A Public Committee will be created to include
prominent citizens of the community in order to set out policies, and
establish the credibility and importance of the project and the events. The
Public Committee should include members who are willing to host or
sponsor the events, and can convey a sense of strength and prestige to
the project.
We are pleased to welcome the following individuals who have agreed to date
to join the Public Committee of "Lion Parade - Aventura 2005~ :
Chairman of Public Committee of Lion Parade Aventura
(still to be appointod)
Honorary Co-Chair- Israel Consul to the 5tare of FIorida~ Hr. Micky
Arbel
f4embera of the Public Committee:
· William O. Cullum - President, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
· .loaquin F. Blaya - Governor of Broadcasting Board of Governors USA,
Chairman of Radio UN[CA
· Zleana Ross Lehtinen- Chairman of the Middle East Committee,
United States Congress
· CathyFer~andez-Rundle-Hiami State Attorney
· David Effort
· Ma~io IO-eutzberger- "Don Francisco" the most prominent television
character on Hispanic TV for North and South America
· Paulifa~iton- Former Chairman of Keren Hayesod Venezuela now
residing in Aventura
· Martin £indenfeld-Former Chairman of Keren Hayesod Venezuela,
now residing in Kendall, FL
· ' Dr. AmirBaron - Executive Vice-President of Aventura Tumberry
.lewish Center
And others...
Structure of Committees for Aventura continued...
2) ExecuUve Committee - smaller in size, the Executive Committee will
carry out the daily activities to execute the events, public relations and
promotional materials, and coordination between partnering bodies in
Aventura. It is suggested that a staff or staff persons from the local
federation or municipality would be suitable for heading and running this
committee. The following have agreed to be par~ of the Executive
Committee of "Lion Parade-Aventura 2003':
· £/aine Ad~er- PresidenL of Aventura NarkeUng Council
· Patty ~offer- Parmer, Sofferadkins - Advertising
· FradAdkin$ - Partner, Sofferadkins - Adverstising
· Phyllis Apple - CEO The Apple Organization - Public Relations and
Promotions
· Paul Ha~tun
· /4artJn Lindenfeld
· ~fidam Zrfhen - Former Chair of Women's Division, Vene. zuela, Keren
Hayesod
The ExecuUve Committee will be divided into three sub-committees. The
committees, working together should promote events and activities and
engage in planning for their financing. The committees will address the
following aspects of the program:
!) Display Spon~or~hil~- In efforts to bolster community involvement
through local sponsorship, each Lion will be "adopted" by a local sponsor
whose name, company name and/pr logo will be displayed on the base of
the Lion statue. Each display sponsorship will range between $4,000 -
$5,000. Our goal is to receive 40 such display sponsorships - one per Lion.
This committee should also be responsible for the placement and moving
of the Lions for the duration of the display and activities.
2) EducaNon and Community Programming- A pdmary means to
encourage community interest and involvement in the Uon Parade is
through a series of planned educational and social events designed for ail
ages that coincide with the arrival and placement of the Lions in Aventura.
Each event, accompanied with public relations and promotional media
campaign for the Lions will generate interest and exdtement over the
dispiay bedod. Some suggested examples of community events include:
· Lion Treasure Hunt -with colorful maps and clues that will take
residents and visitors for a tour around the city
· Lion Afarathon or Bike-A-T~on -creating a city-wide route for
participants and spectators alike to follow the Uons and the competitors
· Letter Exchange between 3eru~alem and Aventura Children
and Youth
· Lion PainUng Conte~t by Aventura Children and Youth
Structure of Committees for Aventura continued,.,
3) Lion Parade Celebration Day, Auction and Gala Event-
December 4~ or ll~ 2003 - this final day of sp~-:t?,cutar ~vents wilt
include a community day picnic and entertainment, the Lion AucUon and a
Gala Event finc'~le. The da,/it:self will recluire community-wide promotion, the
au~on i~self will r~uire coordination, planning, invitations to total V~P'$
artists and community philanthropists as well as for the Gala Event finale.
Prior to that day all of the Uons should be transferred to one venue that will
serve the full day of activities,
The suggested programs for this day include the following:
· Lion Parade Picnic- A fun-filled day combined with music,
entertainment and sale of small Uon replicas and Lion Parade memorabilia
CT-shirts, posters, calendars etc.).
· LionParadeAuc~on($p.m.-Tp, m.)Inthepresenceofformer
Mayor of .]erusalem Ehud Olmert, Governor of the State of Florida Hr..1eh
Bush, Hayor of Aventura Hr. 3effrey H. Perlov, the Consul General of
[srael and other dignitaries.
· Gala Event Dinner - (8 p.m.) A five-star philanthropic event for
~.,000 guests on behalf of the Children of .lerusalem, in the presence of
the aforementioned dignitaries and the final auction of three Lions
selected by the committee
40 Lions will be displayed in Aventura, 37 of which will be painted
in Jerusalem by local I~raeli art~st~ Three Lions will be decorated
by local Florida ertim chosen by the Lion Parade £xecutive
Committee and sold at the Gala Event Dinner
4) Public Rela~ons and l, ledia Campaign -All public relations,
advertising and media campaigns should be coordinated by the Executive
Committee in conjunction with events planned for Aventura and in
cooperation with the Israel Team of the Lion Parade.
The New 3erus~lem Found=tion
"Lion Parade-
Lions for the Children of 3erusalem"
The .~srael Team: The New Jerusalem Foundation and the
Municipality of Jerusalem
Every city committee should periodically report to, and be in regular contact
with the Tsrael Team of "Lion Parade" in order to facilitate mutual assistance
and minimize costs when possible, The Tsrael Team will be the "hub" of the
project whereby key resources and program material kits will be produced to
help each city launch its "Lion Parade" events. Tasks of the !srael Team
include:
· Creating and Producing the Lions
· Shipping the Lions Overseas to various participating cities
· CreaUon of Logo/Image/Theme (Branding of Materials to be used)
· Catalogue
· Website
· Available Resources and Assistance for pitching of sponsors and key
figures in each city
· Information and Public Relations - Kits
Partnered Bodies of the Israel Team include the Municipality of 3erusaiem and
the New .lerusalem Foundation. A staff coordinator from each office wilt be
made available for the development and implementation of the project. Feel
free to contact us with any inquiries at:
The New 3erusalem Foundation
4 Koresh Street, POB 775, 3erusalem 91007
Teh972-2-623-2227 Fax: 972-2-623-2390
Emaihzraviv@jerusalem.muni.il
"Lion Parade-
Lions for the Children of .Terusa/emN
Timetable of Activities and Programs for Aventura
· luly-October 2003 - Lions will be on display in Jerusalem
· September 2003 - 40 Lions to be shipped to Aventura Flodda for
community events and December Auction
· October - December 2003 - Lion Parade -Aventura - community
events and activities
· November 16-19, 2003 TnternatJonal Launching of"Lion Parade" in
.]erusalem at the GA. Lions will be displayed at the .]erusalem Conference
Center. Materials available at the event will include: the Uons, promotional
PR rnatedals of Upcoming Events in each city, "Save the Date" for Auctions
in each dty, Uon's Catalogue
· December 4th or 11u~, 2003- Lion Parade Celebration Day/
Auction and Gala Event
Timetable for Other Cities:
· March - April 2004 Arrival of Lions to North America
· April - May 2004 - Placement and Exhibition of Uons in North
American cities, community events and PR campaigns for au~ons
(Suggestions for community events include: Getting -~CC's involved to
create a map/walking tour of the Lions, activitJes for youth around
themes of .Jerusalem, .Jewish Day School programs - all are with the
aim to create "hype' and interest in local community and media)
· May 2004 - Gala Event Auction- Tn each city near the dates of either
Yom Ha'Atzmaut (May 7t~) or Yom Yerushalayim (May 29u~-30u~
For further information, please contact us:
The New Jerusalem Foundation
4 Koresh Street
POB 775
3erusalem
9:L007
ISRAEL
Tel: 972-2-623-2227
Fax: 972-2-623-2390
Email: zraviv~jerusalem.muni.il
The New Jerusalem Foundation
SAMPLE OF PROGRAMS FOR JERUSALEM'S CHILDRENTO BE
FINANCED BY THE SALE OF THE
JERUSALEM LIONS
4 Koresh Street, POB 775 Jerusalem 91007
Tel: 972-2~623-2227 Fax: 972-2-623-2390
Email: zraviv @jerusalem. munl.il
Jerusalem's Children: A General Overview:
Of the total 680,000 residents of Jerusalem today, 291,000 of Jerusalemites are
between the ages of 0-19 equaling about 44.2% of the city's total population. As a
result, Jerusalem itself is considered a very "young" city - in contrast to Israel's other
major urban centers such as Tel Aviv where this age population is 23.1% and in Haifa
26.6%. Jerusalem also has on average has a much higher percentage of large families
throughout the city's neighborhoods.
The level of education among Jerusalem's children and youth is relatively high with
26.3% of those over the age of 18 having more than 13 years of educational studies. A
significant factor to the high education level is a result of the increased number of
immigrants to the city in recent years, primarily from the Former Soviet Union. The high
percentage of educated residents (many of them new immigrant parents to children
currently enrolled in Jerusalem's multi-faceted education system) who possess
academic degrees as well is an enormous resource potential for Jerusalem's future
growth and development.
Thus the City of the Jerusalem and the New Jerusalem Foundation view the investment
in its children and youth as an integral aspect of the progress success of Jerusalem's
development in the future. Taking care in the educational and social development of the
next generation of Jerusalemites translates into addressing a number of areas of child-
oriented projects that include educational, social and welfare needs.
In the past several years of ongoing violence and economic decline, Jerusalem has
faced many obstacles in creating a "normal" and quality living environment for its
children. From the need to employ guards at schools and community centers to day
camps, to parents' fears to bring their children to enjoy and visit the city center.
Cutbacks due to economic constraints have meant the halting of many programs and
improvements to facilities and activities - impacting the quality of life for our children.
The financial and economic constraints have been undoubtedly felt on the municipal
level - but they are even more acute among the many poor and struggling families
among Jerusalem's residents.
The New Jerusalem Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and resources to
help meet the growing needs of Jerusalem's residents. Working closely with the
Municipality of Jerusalem, the foundation strives to enhance the quality of life for
Jerusalemites addressing projects that meet the daily needs of its residents
including, education, culture and the arts, assistance to the needy, new immigrant
absorption, and more. The projects enclosed are among the many exciting and
important endeavors that the Foundation has embraced as part of its efforts to
enhance Jerusalem and her citizens' lives.
· PROJECT "TZAMID" - Programming For Jerusalem's Special Needs
Children
· "CARE4KIDS" Afterschool Program For Jerusalem's Underprivileged
Children
· "HATZLAHA - SUCCESS"A Drop-Out Prevention Program for Jerusalem
Teens
· Jerusalem's Children at Risk - Addressing the Needs of Battered Children
Adventure Park for Children of Gilo Neighborhood
PROJECT "TZAMID" -
PROGRAMMING FOR JERUSALEM'S SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
One of the important characteristics of an open and caring society is one that recognizes and
addresses the needs of the weaker members of its community. In Jerusalem today there are over
4,500 children and young people with special needs, who are confronted with the daily challenge
of physical and mental disabilities.
"Tzamid" meaning "chain" in Hebrew is the driving force behind a unique system of city-wide
programs, activities and support networks established by the Jerusalem Municipality to provide
services and assistance to special needs children and their families. Special emphasis is made to
implement creative quality of life programming that includes activities that enhance the social,
cultural and artistic efforts of these special children and their integration into everyday Jerusalem
society.
Today children and youth with special needs, with our help can have access to the tools and
teaching that can unlock them from within. A life enriched with cultural and social activities that
include dance, the plastic arts, music, sports and more can give these children the self-confidence
and motivation toward becoming an integrated part of Jerusalem society. Tzamid aims to provide
the latest facilities and tools available for the physically and mentally challenged, allowing them to
explore, with the guidance of caring and trained professional staff, who they are and what they
can become. Through Tzamid programming children will not only have the opportunity to learn,
they will have the chance to teach us, the Jerusalem community, through programming that
encourages integration, training and a deeper understanding of the special children among us and
what they have to offer.
Tzamid programming aims to:
· Enrich the cultural life for the physically and mentally handicapped
· To give them the opportunity to acquire the tools and knowledge to develop
their talents
· To increase their personal and collective self-esteem by developing their
creativity for the expression of personal needs, dreams and aspirations
To increase their ability to integrate into society through programming
(concerts, exhibitions, sports events, and other communal events) that will include
the participation of schools, organizations and related institutions
The New Jerusalem Foundation, views "Tzamid" programs as the chain that links special
needs children and the world around them - giving them the stage to perform, express
themselves and share their talents. Tzamid gives all of us an opportunity to help these
special children and teens to enjoy a better quality of life that celebrates the artist, dancer,
painter, musician and athlete that is hidden within each of them.
"Care4Kids"
An Afterschool Program for Jerusalem's Underprivileged Children
The City of Jerusalem is the second poorest urban center in the country with 36%
of Jerusalemites living below the poverty line.
The last two years of economic decline has brought high and still growing rates of
unemployment and salary cutbacks. The result of the deteriorating economy is a
phenomenon known as the "New Poor" - individuals and families that until two years
ago were able to support themselves and their family members and today are barely
able fo give their children a wholesome meal once a week.
The Problem:
Kindergartens and schools operating in poverty stricken areas are reporting that there
are and increasing number of children who are unable to take part in after-school
activities such as music, science or sports, and that many of the children do not have
access to a computer at home. Some 50% of the children do not have sufficient
clothing, others are only eating a hot meal once every few days, and many children
come to school each day hungry.
The Solution: "Care4Kids"
In our efforts to grapple with this disturbing trend the Municipality of Jerusalem with the
help of the Ministry of Education and private contributors have created "Care4Kids"
programs within Jerusalem's kindergartens and schools. The children, who have been
fortunate enough to participate in "Care4Kids", take part in enrichment activities such as
drama, music, arts, sports and more as well as receiving remedial assistance with
school studies. Children receive help in the rudimentary subjects such as Hebrew
grammar, mathematics, English; etc. in order to help them achieve their academic
goals. The children study from 8:00 am until 3:45pm and thus receive a hot lunch meal
as well. The meals include all the basic food groups including fruits, vegetables,
carbohydrates and proteins.
To date we have succeeded in placing 5,000 children from kindergarten through
elementary school ages in "Care4Kids" programs within the poorer neighborhoods of
Jerusalem including Ir Ganim, Katamonim, and Kiryat Menachem. There remain
another 1,200 children who are unable to benefit from the full range of activities that
"Care4Kids" has to offer. Many of these children take part in the enrichment programs
for school studies and extra-curricular activities but due to lack of funding are unable to
benefit from the hot meal program. The result is that these children spend an entire day
in school and programs with little more than a sandwich to get them through the day. A
child with an empty stomach cannot live up to his/her fullest potential.
In light of these needs the education system has embarked on an ambitious goal to
ensure that all Jerusalem children in need will benefit from both enriched academic and
extracurricular activities and a hot meal every day. The cost per meal for a child is
$2.25. $360 will allow a child to receive a hot meal every day 5 days per week
throughout the school year from September until the end of June.
Help us to help a Jerusalem child grow, learn and flourish
help us to nourish our future.
"HATZLAHA - SUCCESS"
A Drop-Out Prevention Program for Jerusalem Teens
"Hatzlaha" is an intervention program operated by the Youth at Risk Division of the Jerusalem
Municipality in cooperation with the Jerusalem Education Authority and the Ministry of Education
in local Jerusalem schools, that is dedicated to assisting junior high and high school students who
are on the verge of abandoning formal educational frameworks.
The concept of "Dropping Out" generally refers to youth who have completely left the school
system, or alternatively have been transferred to various schools (generally of a lower level) due
to behavioral and psychological problems. Studies in the United States have shown that early
intervention programs aimed at preventing "drop-outs" have a high rate of success among
students who are potentially at risk to leave educational programs. Such intervention, that
provides the suppor~ and assistance that a student needs can help them to integrate successfully
back into positive educational environments.
Over the years many of the drop-out prevention programs operated across Israel have tended to
focus primarily on academic/scholastic achievements in the classroom. Haztlaha provides a
holistic approach to drop-out prevention among youth by including intensive work on the
emotional, psychological and social factors that have led teens towards their downward spiral.
· Students who join Hatzlaha are between the ages of 14-16 who have been identified as "at-risk"
for dropping out. They are generally from iow socio-economic backgrounds and from povedy
stricken neighborhoods, and/or suffer from problematic home environments (such as domestic
violence, emotional abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, single-parents, crime, lack of parental support,
etc.). These students have been identified as having personal emotional and psychological
issues due to these and perhaps other factors.
Over the course of 2 years, students are involved in an intensive program that includes
therapeutic and remedial work on a number of levels:
Individual therapy and support;
· Group work aimed at strengthening self confidence, changing attitudes, enhancing
motivation and instilling normative behavior patterns;
Learning through experience to promote group cohesion and to channel negative
energies towards constructive activity;
· Reinforcing and developing learning skills including provision of private tutors and
creating special learning groups;
Parental contact aimed towards developing communication skills for releasing parent-
child tensions. This is only done where necessary and with the cooperation of the
student;
· Ongoing contact with school staff to generate a deeper sense of involvement with the
aims of Hatzlaha and gain their cooperation in assisting students to cope with their
academic and functional difficulties.
This integrative approach combining assistance in the academic alongside personal spheres of
influence is directed at addressing the "psychological price" weaker students are confronted with
when trying to cope with the pressures of academic success in an environment laden with
emotional and social traumas. Hatzlaha is a relatively new program of the Youth at Risk Division
that integrates formal and informal educational tools. To date 90% of participants have stayed in
school and completed high school studies, among them nearly 40% have continued their
education to complete matriculation exams that will enable them to pursue higher education.
Jerusalem's Children at Risk - Addressing the Needs of Battered Children
of the 2,340,000 children in Israel, 28 percent live under the poverty line and as the
economy slides further, these numbers will increase. Approximately 330,000 of these
children are considered to be at varying levels of high risk and 200,000 have been
identified and are being monitored by the Ministry of Social Welfare. Of these 68,000
are being raised, to some extent, outside of their biological homes and 10,000 have
been removed from their homes because they are in imminent danger.
These children are Israel's most vulnerable. And in reality in Israel today there continues
to be an alarming rise in family violence, exacerbated by the increased levels of stress
associated with the political violence across the country. For children who already exist
in an abusive environment - whether it is physical, sexual or emotional - the level of risk
increases exponentially. As attention focuses on meeting the extraordinary needs at this
moment of crisis and challenge in Israel, we wish to meet the needs of kids who are
already in crisis.
There are generally a number of options available in the placement and assistance of
these children who are in need of front-line protection and a warm nourishing
environment in order to heal. There are five main placement options available. All are
offered in Jerusalem to its children in need, and in many cases to children country-wide
who are sent to the nation's capital for assistance.
· National Family Group Homes: Israel's child welfare network provides facilities
throughout the country and particularly in Jerusalem for children at risk.
· Community Family Group Homes: This mode[ is designed to enable children to
remain close to their biological families and receive placement in their local
community.
· Adolescent Girls' Homes: homes for adolescent girls who have suffered severe
physical and often sexual abuse. Their needs cannot be met in a family group
home and this model enables tailoring programs to meet their individual needs.
· Home for Severely Troubled Young Boys, ages 6-14. This is an intensive-care
facility and has 24 hour staff and a special education school on the premises.
· Foster Family Program: This program, is geared to children whose special
needs prevent them from living in a family group home or in any other institution
within Israel's child welfare network.
There are a wide-range of needs that must be addressed once children are placed
outside of their home environments. Among them are psychological and rehabilitative
services, educational needs to bring them up to grade level in their studies (including in-
school supplemental teachers who can attend to individual needs and private after-
school tutoring), foster-parent care, parent-child therapy and more. A myriad of support
staff are involved in the process of helping a battered child including house parents,
social workers, therapists, counselors, and supplementary teachers.
Adventure Park for Children of Gilo Neighborhood
The Gilo neighborhood is located on the southern border of Jerusalem and is a front-line
neighborhood that has been under fire with over 100 shooting incidents in the past two
years of violence.
There is a need to develop new outdoor "green" recreational facilities for children in the
Gilo neighborhood to serve the large and growing population and to provide a safe and
welcoming environment for children to play.
The park will include a number of shaded areas as well as three unique recreational
sculptures designed for youngsters by new immigrant sculptor Ruslan Sergeev. The
proposed play area is suitable for young children and toddlers, and will include the
artist's colorful and fantasy-like creatures enhancing the park and the play environment.
The artist has designed a number of works for children's kindergartens and schools,
utilizing what he terms "environmental sculptures" that are designed to serve a both
creative and functional purpose for the enjoyment of the public in general and children in
particular. The "environmental sculptures" utilize materials suitable for the urban setting
combining elements and themes of Man & Nature, and the environment.
Sketch of a sample sculpture by artist
Scale model of sculptures in Adventure Park - Gilo
The New 3erusalem Foundation
Municipality of Jerusalem
LioNs
for tb~ children
ERUSALEM
A Presentation to the A~ entura City Council
April 20, ~3
Shalom from ~erusalem,
We are pleased to present to the City of
for "Lion Parade - Lions for the Childl
years have seen a veritable menagerie o
cities around the globe. Cows grazing in
Toronto, bears in Berlin, and Flamingos in
open-air galleries, creating an atmosphere
.Jerusalem displayed over 80 lions on
emblem of the city, the "Lion of Judah" s'
majestic quality of Jerusalem, arguably or
world. In 2003, nearly 100 new and est~
range of Israeli artistic expression, will
statues, intended to decorate the streets
and Toronto.
3erusalem, April, 2003
~,ventura Florida, a concept outline
en of~lerusalem". The past few
'animal sculptures in many major
New York and Chicago, moose in
=lorida have turned city streets into
~f fun-filled humor and inspiration.
he capital's streets in 2002. The
mbolizes the courage, heroism and
of the most beautiful cities in the
blished artists representing a wide
3roduce another 160 life-size lion
New York, Los Angeles, Aventura,
.lerusalem holds a special place in the hearts of individuals and communities
around the world. With this in mind we present to you the concept of bringing
40-50 painted Jerusalem lions to Aventura for display, along prominent
avenues, boulevards and promenades. A selected number of lions will be
painted by prominent local Florida artists as well.
Your participation will help a .lerusalem child
regardless of race or religious affiliation
to grow, learn and flourish.
This is our hope and our future, this iS the wish you can grant a child.
After a period of display and community events surrounding the Lions'
exhibition they will be sold at a public auction, which the New 3erusalem
Foundation will organize with Aventura. Proceeds of the auction sale will be
directed to financing a variety of specified programs to benefit 3erusalem's
children.
We would deeply appreciate if Aventura would join us in this creative
initiative. We look forward to partnering with you on this fun and exciting
endeavor.
Sincerely,
Zvi Raviv
Director General
The New Jerusalem Foundation
Background
In 2002, the Lions of .lerusalem were proc
city for nearly 10 months - bringing c
~lerusalem residents and city streets. This
and the New Jerusalem Foundation wisf
community of Aventura- Florida.
Now more than ever before, opportuni
events representing Israel abroad are nee,
we invite you to share in "Lion Para~
.lerusalem"- through a creative and cul'
solidarity, warmth and positive publicity fo~
Statement of Purpose - Goals/
· To have 3erusalem join the inter,
art initiatives by bringing Israeli art ~
· To focus attention on 3erusalem
Tsrael and the spiritual center of the ],
monotheistic faiths.
· To create a series of public relations
creative support for 3erusalem anc
· To encourage organizations and
Israel and 3erusalem to be partake
benefiting .lerusalem to strengthen ti
of their activity,
· To give Aventura the opportunity'
and exciting project that promotes soil
support for 3erusalem's children.
uced and displayed throughout the
olor, creativity and inspiration to
year, the Municipality of .lerusalem
to bring our Lions to you - the
ties for positive and encouraging
led. By bringing Aventura our Lions
Pe - Lions for the Children of
:ural event that will give a sense of
Jerusalem, the nation's capital.
Objectives
~ational stage of outdoor public
Ind creativity to Aventura
- national capital of the State of
:wish people and home to the three
opportunities for positive and
Israel.
institutions involved with
n a unique and creative program
~eir ties and expand the scope
:o join and share in a creative
darity and philanthropic
A Su§§ested Framework
Aventura Florida 2003
In Aventura "Lion Parade- Lions for the Children of Serusalem"
committees will be established to promote, plan, organize and carry out
activities related to the Lions' arrival in the following areas:
/
1) Promotion and Sponsorship - t.h(~ collaboration and sponsorship by
local organizations or local branch(s of national organizations and
institutions (especially ones that may i' ave Lions in their Iogos!) are a key
element to the success of "Lion Par, ~de - Lions for the Children of
]erusalem- Aventura 2005". Pro~
(see outline below) will be critical in s(
promotion and for the //on Parade
Event.
Placement, Community Events ar
in your city - The promotion and pla~
rely on the knowledge and familiaril
events around the arrival of the Li
community organizations to utilize ti
programs (such as marathons, bike-a-
to get to know .lerusalem, creating "h
Celebrat/on Day.
3) Lion Parade Celebration Day, Am
day of spectacular events will inclL
entertainment, the Lion Auction and a
require community-wide promotion,
coordination, planning, invitations to
philanthropists as well as for the Gal
day's events will be dedicated to progn
(outlined below)
linent members of the Public Board
curing sponsorships for events and
?e/ebration Day, Auction and Gala
J Public Relations of the Lions
:ement of the Lions in Aventura will
y of local teams. Creating public
)ns will provide opportunities for
~e Lions for their own charitable
thons etc.) and for the community
~e" leading up to the L/on Parade
ion and Gala Event - this final
de a community day picnic and
3ala Event finale. The day itself will
the auction itself will require
local VIP's artists and community
a Event finale. Proceeds of all the
~ms benefiting 3erusalem's children.
"Lion Parade -
Lions for the Children of ]eJ 'usa/em"
Timetable of Activities and programs for Aventura
May - August 2003 - Aventura Lions
August 2003 - 40-50 Lions will be shi
events and December Auction
September 22 - October 7, 2003 -
largest synagogues in South Florida (fro
Accompanying each lion will be a billbo~
events, including their exhibition in Ave~
/viii be on display in Jerusalem
~ed to Miami, Florida for community
.ions will be positioned in 20 of the
~ Miami to the Palm Beaches).
rd outlining the project and the
,tura during October-November and
the auction on December 4, 2003.
By d/sp/ay/ng the//ons/n the synagogues we hope to reach tens of thousands
of/nd/v/dua/s who w/// frequent them dur/ng the Jew/sh High Ho/iday period.
September - December 2003 - Untll the end of the Christmas holiday
season a Lion Parade kiosk will be open,ed in the Aventura Mall for the sale of
Lion Parade memorabilia and merchandise including porcelain figurines, towels
calendars, mugs and more. ,
The ~lerusalem Llon Parade to Aventura will take
October
8,
2003
place with trucks picking up and transporting the lions from the Miami-Palm
Beach area and bring them to Aventura in a day-long public relations "blitz"
promoting their arrival.
October 8 - November 26, 2003 - The lions will be on display in public
and private locations throughout Aventt~ra including the Turnberry Jewish
Center, Aventura Mall, etc.
November 27 - December 4, 2003 i- Restoration and repairs of the lions
towards the Lion Parade Celebration Day and Auction
December 4, 2003-
Lion Parade Celebration Day, Auction and Gala Event
- Morning to Afternoon - Public Comml~nity Picnic at display site a fun-filled
day combined with music, entertainment
- Afternoon - Silent Auction of 75% of the lions
-Evening - A five-star philanthropic event on behalf of the Children of
Jerusalem. A Gala Event Dinner at the Turnberry Country Club with the
participation of the Deputy Prime MiniSter and Minister of Trade, Tndustry and
Labor of the State of Tsrael Mr. Ehud Olmert. We intend to invite State of
Florida Governor .leb Bush to the event.
December 5 - 3.0, 2003 - Shipment of Lions to the purchasers.
"Lion Parade - Lions for ~Teru~alem's Children"
Structure of Committees for Aventura
An International Team headed by Aliza Olmert, Zion Turgeman of
the 3erusalem Municipality and Zvi Raviv of the New 3erusalem
Foundation will join Aventura in planning.
Prominent Sponsors Committee - A Plublic Support Group will be created
to include prominent citizens of the community in order to set out policies,
and establish the credibility and importance of the project and the events.
The Public Support Group should include members who are willing to host or
sponsor the events, and can convey a sense of strength and prestige to the
project.
~fember~ of the Public Support Group:
· William O, Cullum -President, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
· 2oaquin F. Blaya -Governor of Broadcasting Board of Governors USA,
Chairman of Radio UNICA
· Ileana Ro~ Lehtinen- Chairman of the Middle East Committee,
United States Congress
· Cathy Fernandez-Rundle-Fliami State Attorney
· Norman Lipoff- Senior Partner of Greenberg and Traurig, Miami
O~ces
· David ££ron - Attorney
· PauINariten- Former Chairman of Keren Hayesod Venezuela now
residing in Aventura
· ~'4artin Lin#en£e/#-Former Chairman of Keren Hayesod Venezuela,
now residing in Kendall, FL
· ~'4ario Kreu~l~r~er- "Don Francisco" the most prominent television
character on Hispanic TV for North and South America
· Dr. Amir Baron -Executive Vice-President of Aventura Turnberry
Jewish Center
And other~ to be recruited...
Structure of Committees for Aventura continued...
Co-Chairs of the Executive Committee · PaulHa~fton
· Hartin Lindenfeld
Members of the Executive Committee
· Elaine Adler- President of Aventura Marketing Council
Patty ~offer- Partner, Sofferadkins - Advertising
FredAdkins - Partner, Sofferadkins - Adverstising
Phyllis Apple -CEO The Apple Organization - Public Relations and
Promotions
· ~firJam ZrJhen -Former Chair of Women's Division, Venezuela, Keren
Hayesod
And others to be recruited,,,
7~e Program Coordinator and I~lana§er of the Lion Parade - Aventura is
Randy Freedman - President of Logistica /4ana§ement Corporation
The Executive Committee will address the following aspects of the program:
1)
.Cecum Sponsorships- In efforts to bolster community involvement through
local sponsorship, each Lion will be "adopted" by a local sponsor whose name,
company name and/pr logo will be displayed on the base of the Lion statue. Each
display sponsorship will be $6,000. Our goal is to obtain 40 such display
sponsorships - one per Lion. This committee should also be responsible for the
placement and moving of the Lions for the duration of the display and activities.
2)
Education and Community Programming- A primary means to encourage
community interest and involvement in the Lion Parade is through a series of
planned educational and social events designed for all ages that coincide with the
arrival and placement of the Lions in Aventura. Each event, accompanied with
public relations and promotional media campaign for the Lions will generate
interest and excitement over the display period.
· Letter Exchange between ~Teru~alem andA venture Children and Youth
· Lion Painting Contest byAventure Children and Yout~
3) Lion Parade Celebration Day, Auction and Gala Event-
December4~ or l~~ 2003 The day itself will require community-wide
promotion, the auction itself will require coordination, planning, invitations to local
VIP's artists and community philanthropists as well as for the Gala Event finale.
q) Public Relations and ~ledia Campaign -All public relations, advertising and
media campaigns should be coordinated in conjunction with events planned for
Aventura.
Programs for Serusalem's Children to be Financed by the
Jerusalem Lion Parade Auctions
Proceeds of the Lion Parade Auction will be dedicated to Jerusalem's Children - without
discrimination of race, religion or creed. Of the 700,00 residents of Jerusalem today, there
are over 300,000 youngsters between the ages of 0-19..lerusalem is considered a very
"young" city relative to other urban centers in Israel (comparatively to Tel Aviv and Haifa).
Due to the unique composition of Jerusalem society (30% Arab, 28% Ultra-Orthodox, 10%
New Immigrants, 32% traditional and non-Orthodox), the city has a disproportionate number
of large families.
As a spiritual center to the three monotheistic faiths, .lerusalem's economy has never been
industry based, and thus has centered around governmental and medical services (as the
nation's capital), tourism and high-tach industries. With the current crisis in high-tech, and
the unrest since September 2000, .lerusalem's economy faces many obstacles for its
sustainability. The segments of the population most affected by the sharp drops in municipal
and business income are those weaker segments who most depend on municipal services.
The New Jerusalem Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and resources to help
meet the growing needs of Jerusalem's residents. Working closely with the
Municipality of Jerusalem, the foundation strives to enhance the quality of life for
Jerusalemites addressing projects that meet the daily needs of its residents including,
education, culture and the arts, assistance to the needy, new immigrent absorption,
and moro. These projects are among the many exciting and important endeavors that
the Foundation has embreced as part of its efforts to enhance Jerusalem and her
citizens' lives.
· "CARE4KIDS"Afterschool Program For Jerusalem's Underprivileged
Children
Kindergartens and schools operating in poverty stricken areas of Jerusalem are reporting that
there are an increasing number of children who are unable to take part in after-school
activities such as music, science or sports, and that many of the children do not have access
to a computer at home. Some 50% of the children do not have sufficient clothing, others are
only eating a hot meal once every few days, and many children come to school each day
hungry. Children participating in "Care4Kids", take part in enrichment activities such as
drama, music, arts, sports and more as well as receiving remedial assistance with school
studies in the rudimentary subjects such as Hebrew grammar, mathematics, English; etc. in
order to help them achieve their academic goals. The children study from 8:00 am until
3:45pm and receive a hot lunch meal.
· PROJECT "TZAMID" - Programming For Jerusalem's Special Needs
Children
In Jerusalem today there are over 4,500 children and young people with special needs, who
are confronted with the daily challenge of physical and mental disabilities. "Tzamid' meaning
"chain" in Hebrew is the driving force behind a unique system of city-wide programs, activities
and support nebNorks established by the Jerusalem Municipality to provide services and
assistance to special needs children and their families. A life enriched with cultural and social
activities that include dance, the plastic arts, music, sports and more can give these children
the self-confidence and motivation toward becoming an integrated part of Jerusalem society.
· Jerusalem's Children at Risk - Addressing the Needs of Abused
Children
Jerusalem maintains 22 safe-houses for some 200 children who have been separated from
their home environments (due to domestic violence, abuse and related issues). There is a
demand to create another five such facilities that provide the warm and caring safety net that
these youngsters so desperately need to heal, grow and flourish out of the cycle of violence
and abuse.
· "HA TZLAHA. SUCCESS" A Drop-Out Prevention Program for
Jerusalem Teens
"Hatzlaha" is an intervention program operated by the Youth at Risk Division of the
Jerusalem Municipality in cooperation with the Jerusalem Education Authority and the
Ministry of Education in local Jerusalem schools, that is dedicated to assisting junior high and
high school students who are on the verge of abandoning formal educational frameworks.
Students who join Hatzlaha are between the ages of 14-16 who have been identified as "at-
risk" for dropping out. They are generally from Iow socio-economic backgrounds and from
poverty stricken neighborhoods, and/or suffer from problematic home environments. These
students have been identified as having personal emotional and psychological issues due to
these and perhaps other factors.
Over the course of 2 years, students are involved in an intensive program that includes
therapeutic and remedial work on a number of levels:
· Individual therapy and support;
· Group work aimed at strengthening self confidence, changing attitudes, enhancing
motivation and instilling normative behavior patterns;
· Learning through experience to promote group cohesion and to channel negative
energies towards constructive activity;
· Reinforcing and developing learning skills including provision of private tutors and
creating special learning groups;
· Parental contact aimed towards developing communication skills for releasing parent-
child tensions.
· Ongoing contact with school staff to generate a deeper sense of involvement with the
aims of Hatzlaha and gain their cooperation in assisting students to cope with their
academic and functional difficulties.
· Recreational Park for Children in the Gilo Neighborhood
The Gilo neighborhood is located on the southern edge of Jerusalem and is a front-line
neighborhood that has been under fire with over 180 shooting incidents in the past two years.
There is a need to develop a new outdoor "green" recreational facility for chitdren in the Gilo
neighborhood to serve the large and growing population and to provide a safe and welcoming
environment for children to play.
The park will include a number of shaded areas as well as three unique recreational
sculptures designed for youngsters by new immigrant sculptor Ruslan Sergeev. The
proposed play area is suitable for young children and toddlers, and will include the artist's
colorful and fantasy-like creatures enhancing the park and the play environment. The artist
has designed a number of works for children's kindergartens and schools, utilizing what he
terms "environmental sculptures" that are designed to serve a both creative and functional
purpose for the enjoyment of the public in general and children in particular. The
"environmental sculptures" utilize materials suitable for the urban setting combining elements
and themes of Man & Nature, and the environment.
The New 3erusalem Foundation
"Lion Parade -
Lions for the Chi/dren o£]erusalem"
The Zrsrael Team: The New ]erusalem Foundation and the
IqunicJpality of Jerusalem
The Aventura Executive Committee will be in regular contact with the Israel
Team of "Lion Parade" in order to facilitate mutual assistance and minimize
costs when possible. The Israel Team will provide Aventura with resources
and program materials for "Lion Parade" events. Tasks of the Israel Team
include:
· Creating and Producing the Lions
· Shipping the Lions Overseas to various participating cities
· Creation of Logo/Image/Theme (Branding of Materials to be used)
· Catalogue
· Website
· Available Resources and Assistance for pitching of sponsors and key
figures in each city
· Information and Public Relations - Kits
Partnered Bodies of the Israel Team include the Municipality of .lerusalem and
the New .lerusalem Foundation. A staff coordinator from each office will be
made available for the development and implementation of the project. Our
address is:
The New 3erusalem Foundation
4 Koresh Street, POB 775, ~)erusalem 91007
Teh972-2-623-2227 Fax: 972-2-623-2390
Emaii:zraviv@jerusalem.muni.il
Community Services Advisory Board Applications
Albin, Edc L. M.D.
Blecher, Shirley
Brodsky, Barbara
Daniels, Robert
Dresbach, Karen
Epstein, Carole
Goldsmith, Sylvia
Laeser
Levin, Maurice
Lipton, Alan
Mackson, Murray
Milian, Al
Mylott, Lisa
Pyott, Gary
Schwartz, Pearl
Tauber, Robyn
Wagner, Stuart
Yav.ner, Michael
Gersh, Sid
Taylor, Lisa
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the aris.
Name of Applicant:
Address:
Home Phonez~0~-
Business Name:
(Please Print)
OccUPation:
Business Address:
Business Phone: Fax: ~O~ ,~'.._~'/-//~'~'--
Qualifications: ,~'~'& ~TT-~l~d
(Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of th{s Board.)
List community or civic involvement: .~C_ ~_~u~ f'n ~,~ ~ ~ ~ l-Ty
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
Signature of-Ap~lica"~ ' '~'~'~ Date-'
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FI_ 33180
1305} 466-8910 1305} 466-8919 fax
EricLAIbinMD
3733 NE 208 Terrace
Aventur~ FI. 33180
Phone (305) 931-3337
Fax (305) 9324685
City of Aventura
Application for Community Services Advisory Board
March 06, 2003
Qualifications:
Eagle Scout. Inducted into the honorary scouting society, ~. While in
college, during the summer, I served as a scoutmaster in scouting camp. I have also worked with
inner-city children in The Bronx, N.Y. supervising playground activities (a truly challenging
experience).
As a physician I have 30 years of experience in all phases of elder care. This includes all
activities of daily living, transportation issues, f'mancial issues, family issues and legal issues. I
have worked intimately with families when court appointed guardians became necessary. I
worked regularly with social workers and with community agencies and Hospice. I also have
training in domestic violence, and alcohol and drug abuse. At the present time I am a volunteer
physician at The Living Waters Health Care Clinic. The clinic operates under the auspices of the
Florida Department of Health and the Broward County Health Department.
After Hurricane Andrew I was a volunteer physician at a disaster relief center set up in a tent in
Florida City.
I was part of The University of Miami Medical School Clinical Proctorship Program. Student
doctors trained in my medical office. I also was a clinical instructor of medicine at three medical
schools.
My wife and I have been members of The Greater Miami Opera Society. We are also subscribers
to The Broadway Series of The Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
I am an avid gardener and my home is well known in The Waterways for its landscaping. My
garden has been used for model shoots and for a video shoot for a TV pilot. Recently, The
garden waterfall that I designed was used as the setting for a model shoot that appeared in
Aventura Magazine. The pool and waterfall have also appeared in Boca Raton Magazine.
I am a Harley owner and I have participated in many fund raising events both through The Harley
Owners Group and as an independent. Last year I rode with friends to the rally in Sturgis, South
Dakota.
My wife and I are very athletic. We are accomplished skiers. We have been gym members for 15
years and work-out regularly. We are knowledgeable in both aerobic and isometric exercises. As
a cardiologist I have extensive training in exercise physiologY and in exercise stress testing.
I have a keen interest in computer literacy, broadband telecommunications and intemet
computing. I have insight into wireless local area networks which can bring fixed and mobile
broadband access to homes, businesses and civic personnel.
Eric L. Albin M.D.
3733 N.E. 208 T¢~ace
Aventura F1.33180
Ph. 305 931-3337, fax. 305 932-468
EDUCATION:
Syracuse University, B.A. chemistry
Columbia Univ. S.S., humanities
New York Medical College, M.D.
POST DOCTORAL
EDUCATION:
Internship, Metropolitan Hospital, NYC
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hosp. NYC
Cardiology Fellowship, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FI.
CERTIFICATION:
National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomat American Board of internal Medicine
TEACHING
APPOINTMENTS:
Instntctor Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine NYC
Instructor Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach
Instructor Medicine and Cardiology, Southeastern Medical School
MEDICAL PRACTICE: Private medical practice, North Miami Beach, Fl.
Owner and medical director, Comprehensive Health Care, a full risk IPA-HMO
Consultant to Frosch Medical Consultants, compliance and medical necessity review
Physician Living Waters care Center
MEDICAL STAFF
COMMITTEES:
Mount Sinai Hospital Miami Beach: Staff Bylaws Committee,
Medical Education Committee.
St. Francis Hospital, Miami Beach: Medical Audit committee,
Infection Control Committee.
Aventura Hospital (Humana Biscayne, Biscayne Hosp.): Emergency Room,
Cardiac and Intensive Care, Quality Assurance Committees
Dade County Medical Association: Mediation Committee,
Committee on HMO affairs.
PUBLICATIONS:
COMMUNITY:
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stennsis in the elderly; Journal of Clinical
Investigation, July 1973
Isolation of Legionella Pneumonia serogroup 1 fi-om Blood using Non-supplemented
Blood Culture Bottles, Journal of Infectious Diseases, July 1983
Founding member and director Rett Syndrome of Florida
Recipient of Rett Syndrome of Florida, appreciation award
Volunteer Humana Disaster Relief Staff, Hurricane Andrew
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Broward County
Volunteer, Miami Rescue Mission,
Volunteer Living Water Care Center
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUN TY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Home Phone:~o~'~'~ ,~/--v~/-/~'~' EmailAddress: ~]'C~~' A~¢'~
Business Name: ~ Occupation: ~~ - ~
Business Address:
Business Phone: Fax:
Qualifications: .,~be ,heC~s~ ~ou ~'~n con'trimbUr o~ar~
(Briefly des~bE p ' p .... y ' ' .)
List communi~ or civic ,nvolvomont: ~ ~ ~e ~~~
Please a~ach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Flodda Financial Disclosure Requirements.
~ignature ~ Applicant Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (§)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, cuiture and the arts.
Name of Applicant:
(Please
Pfi~_)
Home Phone:('~5-/ ¢c~-3~, (S Email Address:
Business Name: //~2~;7'~ F ~ ~
Business Address:
Occupation:
Business Phone:
(Bdefly descdbe th~peci~ ~pe~ise and/or abilities you ca~ co~db~e as a member of this,Board~,
/~ ,
List community or civic involvement:
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements·
~ignature of Ap~icant ~ Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
~9200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33~80
(305)466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
/ ? ?=~_
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately priorto an appointmenf to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
andlor experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth andlor senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: ~5~'~__~2~ ~--,q~,,~J_
(Please Pdnt) /'~
Home Phone: ~.Q~'_c/_/~. 9) ~ '~'
Business Name:
Business Address:_ Y~/)___
Business Phone:
Email Address:~l-/Jo'5:~A(~ ~--~ . ~o~Y~
_Occupation: '~-"T'~ ~h,~
Qualifications:
(Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this Board.)
List community or civic involvement: /~
'~ea/se~'"~ a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services end I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
Signature of Applicant Date
Fax or Mall completed application & relume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 We~t Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(30~) 4ce-agio (30s) 4ee.89t9 fax
ROBERT ALLAN DANIELS
2930 Point East Drive
Apt. E509
Aventura, Florida 33160
305-466-9139
OBJECTIVE
App~cafion for a seat on the Community Services Advisory Board
WORK
1995-2003:-Retired
1983-1995:- self employed, import/export business
1969-1983:-Union Cagoide Australia LTD, Sydney Australia
Consumer Products Division
Product Marketing Mananager
1964-1969:-Uinon Carbide Comsumer Products Division
270 Park Avenue, NYC
Computer Da~ Processing Departmant
1961-1964:-United States Axmy - lat. Lt. Army Security Agency,
Fort Devens, Massachusetts
Cipher/Surveilance Operations
EDUCATION
ABA,BBA - Nichols College, Dudley Massachusetts- 1961
MBA - University of New South Wales, Sydney, Anstralia-1974
TRA VEL
Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Repubhc, Haiti,
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CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be reglstored voie~ who have resided in the City of Aventura for ~lx
mon~h~ immedi~tety prior to an appointment to the Bo;~l, App#cants must have expressed interest
andlor expetfence in landscape design end architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, retreat/on ectivitfee, culture and the erie.
Home Phone: ~0....__~,~ ~ q..~_~ _Email Address:_~.~.r"~'-.~. ~r~b~C~ ~_pl~-o
Business Name:~l~' t ~r~-~JD~ ccupation:
..........
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(Sriefly 4esoll~e the Specific e~pe~lise er, dior abilities you can contribute ,, a member of this
List communlty or civic involvement: ,~¢~_~_.~.~.___/ /~/.4~//,,~ ~-~
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated aery/cea and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
Office el the City Manager
Government Center
19200 Watt Country Club DHve, Aventu;a,: FL 33180
(~)4&~-SSt0 (305) 48e~919 fax
I<AREN A. DRESBACH
10/1999 - Present
1999
3500MngeHanCirclc # 717
Aventura, FL33180
(954)662-4440
President
NATIONAL ~ULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
SOUTH FLORIDA CIO~PTER
FT. LAUDERDALE, ]FL 33309
* Oversee the development and i~plementation of long
range swatesic plan, yearly operational budgets and fund
raisi~ and public relations plan
· Responsible for annual budget of 2.$ million dollars
· Oversee Chapter wide client and community service
programs ~n 10 county re~ion
· Design and implement Hispanic and other community
outreach efforts in Miami-Dade County and outtying
areas
· Build relationships with the local media and community
lead.s
· Serve as a spokesperson for all people with muhiplc
s~lerosis arid the National MS Society
· l_Jason to thc Chapter's Board o£Tmstees
Director of Annual Giving
AMBRICAN RED CROSS OF GREA1 ~ MIAI~ & THE KEYS
MIAIvII, FL 33135
· oversee fimmcial developmcnt department staff
· or. see and stramgically plan the direc~ markcting
campaign for the fiscal year including direc~ mail and
tclemarketing
· coordinate the softwa~ conversion fi.om Fundmaster to
Raisers Edge
· cultivate and solici~ co. orate and individual funders
· create and monitor the budget for thc fiscal year
· coordinate the disaster fundralsing action plan
· panner with the members of the financial development
committee and the board members
· computer analysis
· special events
· received a mperior performance review after 6 months
1997-1995
Conm/tant
Director, ACF/ U.~ State Department Semlnar for
Foreign Set,ce Officers
APPEAL OF CON~CmNCE FOIY/~DATION
119 WEST 5'/TM STREEt
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dkccted and coordinated this program for 300 foreign
service officers with 60 internationally renowned panel~s
for annual 2 day seminar in Wasl~tgton, DC.
1989-1997
Executive Director
APPEAL OF CONSCIENCE FOUNDATION
119 WEST 57TM S'I'g.EET
'NEW YORK, NY 10019
Directed the operations of the foundation including
phnnin$ of evems imcrnationally, in New York and
Washingnon, DC.
reported directly to the President and Board Members
responsible for all aspects of fundraisin8 and budgeting
· coordinated the conversion of database software
· compiled appropriate databases for specific events
· solicited in-kind donations
· drafted press releases and coordinated press conferences
· managed staff
· liaison between ~he honoree~, theh' staff and the
Foundation
dealt with caterers and directors of banquet services of
major hotels (The Pierre, Hilton, etc.)
· created cepy for all printed material including press
releases, programs and newsletters
· programmed and "scripted" the events
· approved ali contracts
· coordinated security for events
Travel:
Computers:
Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland,
Hungary, Israel, haly, portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the Ukraine.
Mac, DOS ~nd Windows (fluent i~ most software
programs including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook,
QuattroPro, Q&A, Fundmaster, and RaisersEdge)
Eduction:
1983-85
1983
Fordham University Business School
Brandeis University, BA
Affiliafioas:
(Current)
Trustee, Greater ]Miami Chamber of Commerce
Member, Aventura Ma~e~ng Roundtable
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanily (Miami)
Volunteer, American Red Cross
Member, Aventura Tumbecry Jewish Center
Other Interests:
Former NCAA Division II college tennis player, an and
~nusic (piano) enthusiast, The IVliaml Dolphins.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CiTY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: ~:2/.._~__~_~.___~_LO._~__~".t~.Z~_
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Address:
Home Phone'..~"-_.~_.?LL-_~2_/~__Email Address:~Clp_~_-~_~_¢__rx!, ~,
Business Name: ,/f,/'/~_ Occu p ati on :~:=C.~_~___~E.~
Business Add ress:__~,/_~_~_
Business Phone:~_O_,~"_-) Fax: __.~_~_~_~,_'- ~-7~"
Q u alifi cation s:~.~__~3,j/~._.~p__.:~_.~O_~__~' t e ~_'L~_~__e-~.~_~t
(Sdefly describe the specific expertise and/er abilities you cab contribute as a member of this Boar<{~
List community or civic involvement:_~_~'(.~-~ i -.-[~~c~'~l&-fJ
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida.-~7~n cial Disclosure Requirements.
Signature of Applican~ DaTe
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
CAROLE T. EPSTEIN
3700 Island Boulevard, Apt. 205 Aventura, FL 33160 E-mail: epst67~man.com
Home: (305) 931-8012 Fax: (305) 682-9375
Clinician, BACC
09/01 - 09/02
Coordinator, Cool School
09/97 - 05/01
Coordinator, Social Services
04/95 - 04/97
Therapist(Per Diem)
10/94 - 04/95
Therapist (Per Diem)
02/94 - 11/94
President/Sole Shareholder
1979 - 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Beach, FL
o Provided individual and group therapy to severely emotionally distu/bed
adolescents.
o Provided family tberapy.
o Participated in school staffings, case conferences and clinical meetings.
o Prepared psycho-social reports, transfer/terminatian summaries and other ease
related documentation.
Feinberg Fisher Elementary School, Miami Beach, FL Supervision of staff.
Supervisiun of SW interns (group and individual - task and clinical).
Scheduling of staff hours.
Scheduling of program activities.
Preparing agenda and reports to Board of Directors.
Liaison with school staff.
Coalesce with community agencies.
Budget and payroll management.
Miami Bea.ch Senior Center, Miami Beach, FL
o Provided outreach/assessment/case management to homebound clients.
o Provided crisis intervention to "at riskH elderly and their families.
o Net~vorked with community agencies serving the elderly.
o Provided direct marketing for Adult Day Care program.
o Developed and implemented Arthritis Support Group and Hearing Loss Group.
o Provided individual, group and family counseling.
o Developed and implemented volunteer programs.
o Monitored billing for Adult Day Care.
o Assessment and socialization of Adult Day Care members.
o Participation in Alliance for Aging programs and tralaing course.
o Participation in agency team meetings.
Positive Aging, Fort Lauderdale, FL
o Provided individual counseling for depression and adjustment difficulties to
residents in a retirement community.
o Consulted with medical personnel and family on resident's behalf.
Rader Institute, Hollywood, FL
o Provided individual, group and family counseling for individuals suffering from
eating disorders.
o Prepared psychological assessments and care treatment plans.
Pension Service Providers, Inc., North Miami Beach, FL
o Provided trust accounting and plan administration to employee benefit
consulting firms on an independent contractor basis.
o Compiled and prepared necessary Internal Revenue Service forms, year end
balance sheets and financial summaries.
o Dealt directly with clients, accountants, brokers, bankers and attorneys to review
financial reports.
1968 - 1970 Pension Planners of Baltimore, Inc., New York, NY
1966 - 1968 Equitable Life Assurance Society, New York, NY
CAROLE T. EPSTEIN
Pase 2
EDUCATION
1992- 1994
Barry University - Miami, FL, M.S.W. Awarded 09/94
Clinical Internship
05/94 - 08/94
Rader Institute - Hollywood Medical Center, Hollywood, FL
Provided group and individual counseling; treatment and discharge plans for
individuals suffering from eating disorders and major depression.
Prepared psycho-social and initial intake assessments.
Participated in clinical case conferences.
Participated in community education and marketing.
Clinical Internship
O5/93 - O8/93
North Beach Dialysis Center, North Miami Beach, FL
o Provided individual and family counseling on an educational and supportive
basis and on transp~anmtional options.
o Linked individuals and families with community resources including vocational
and xnedical rehabilitation.
o Dealt directly with govermnental agencies in the areas of financial and logistical
needs,
o Prepared requests for special grants.
1962-1966
New York University, New York, NY, B.S. Awarded 06/66
o Major- English/Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
o State of Florida Clinical Social Work - License #SW-0005541
o National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
o Association for Advancement of Social Work with Groups (AASWG)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prier to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant:
Address:
Home Phone:.7 ~5"-
/oPlease Print)
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Phone:
Qualifications: ~,~
(Briefly describe the specific expense a~/or abilities you ~n contribute as a member of this Board.)
List communit~ or civic involvement: ~ ~ dEN~ ~/ I~¢ 2I~R I) ~F/
Please a~ach a resume alon9 with your application. ~crl
I understand that in accordance with the State of Flodda Government in ~e Sunshine
Law, this info~ation may be made public. I understand that ali board appointments are
for volunta~, uncompensated se~ices and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
, .
- ~nature of A~pli~nt D~te
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
SYLVIA L. GOLDSMITH
3530 Mystic Pointe Drive, Apt 1414
Aventura, FI. 33180
Phone: 305 792-5110
Cell: 305 934-3806
email: Sylvgold@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1/01 - Present
JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. Miami, Florida
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/COO
Responsible for the management of quality services to Dade & Broward County
residents within the areas of Rehabilitation, Senior Services, Behavioral Health
and Kosher Food Services. Total agency budget of $16 million following the
merger of three large agencies.
1996-2001
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE INC., Miami, Florida
PRESIDENT/CEO
Promoted from Executive Director. Overseeing $7 million dollar social service
agency, serving Dade and Broward Counties.
Reports directly to the Board of Directors. Responsible for coordinating 25
programs, with a staff of 100 for a multi-faceted social service agency.
Develop, implement and oversee a budget of 7 million dollars.
Initiate and manage all service programs including direct supervision of seven
Project Directors.
Forge alliances and executive strategic plans to enhance growth.
Support the Board and all Committees as to agency related issues.
Promote visibility in the community by providing outreach programs and effective
marketing strategies.
Identify and evaluate emerging and existing services.
1988-1996
ASSISTANT EXECLITIVE DIRECTOR
Directed daily operations of the Agency's major service programs, including
Counseling Elderly and Vocational services.
Wrote and submitted new grants which resulted in the receipt of more than 2
million dollars in additional revenue.
Established Personnel Policies, agency procedures and coordinated CARF-
related documentation.
Implemented In-Service Trainings agency-wide.
Assumed all responsibilities of the Executive Director in her absence.
1984-1988
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Assistant to the Executive Director and the Associate Executive Director,
participating in all phases of executive decision making.
1981-1984
1980-1981
1977-79
EDUCATION:
1977
Managed program development, doubling the number of existing service
programs and significantly increasing the number of staff.
Increased service to consumers my 1000 individuals through the development of
new contracts with the Dade County Public Schools, HRS, and the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
Wrote text and teamed with the Board to develop the first long range Strategic
Plan.
Developed all documentation needed for the successful 1986, 1989 CARF
national accreditations.
PROJECT COORDINATOR, HOMEMAKER REFERRAL SERVICE
Pioneered and implemented a new Homemaker Program including screening,
training, hiring, placing and evaluating 50 companions for 200 senior clients
annually.
Supervised staff in the South Dade adjunct Homemaker Program.
Provided direct social service assessments to elderly in need, arranged
appropriate schedules of service and provided follow-up evaluations.
Assisted in grant writing and acted as community liaison.
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, Miami, Florida
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Interviewed and sele.cted all residents, inclt~ding disabled and delinquent male
youth, to reside in the ARC's first group home.
Hired, supervised and evaluated a staff of eleven, including three MSW's and
behavioral personnel.
Provided family counseling and individual behavioral counseling.
Established effective communications with funding sources, Health &
Rehabilitative Services, and the Juvenile Court system.
HOPE SCHOOL FOR THE DISABLED, Miami, Florida
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Assumed full responsibility for a new therapeutic, residential program serving
twenty emotionally disturbed, disabled adults.
Hired and supervised three MSW's who were directly responsible for providing
social services for more than 100 residents.
Established programs for individual and family counseling.
Implemented In-Service trainings for staff.
Planned all educational, vocational, recreational and clinical services.
Supported CEO and a cadre of volunteers in various fundraising activities.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida
Master of Education, Specialty in Guidance and Counseling
Maintained 3.9 average on a 4.0 academic scale
Licensed in the Administration and Evaluation of Intelligence tests, including
WAIS, WISC-R, and the Stanford-Binet
1974
CERTIFICATIONS:
1992
1990
1989
1989
1986
1978
AWARDS:
2002
1997
1966
1989
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
B.A. in Psychology
Graduated with honors
CARF, Quality Performance - Programs serving people with disabilities
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - Programming for Older persons with disabilities
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - Certificate in Personnel Administration
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES - AIDS In-Service Trainer
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - Advanced Seminars in Elder Care
BARRY UNIVERSITY - Grantsmanship Writing
Winner of Association of Jewish Vocational Service Professionals, Claudia Fogel Award
Winner of the Michael Goodman Award for Exceflence in Rehabilitation
United Way Nominee for Odtstanding Human Services Professional Award
Awarded a full scholarship by the Association of Jewish Vocational Service
Professionals to present a paper at the World Conference of Jewish Communal
Services in Israel, entitled "Implications of Home Based Care for the Elderly"
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
2003 Board Member of the FLORIDA RESPITE COALITION
2001 Executive Board Member of the FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION
FACILITIES
1996 President, COMMUNITY COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL HANDICAPS
1995-1996 Second Vice President and Membership Chairperson, ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH
VOCATIONAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant:
Address: ~,...,.,- 1
A?-. ·
MAURI~E__H: LEVIN
(PleasePrint)
2309, 19195 Mystic Pointe Drive, Aventura,
FL 331~
Home Phone: 305-466-6900 Email Address: None
Business Name:
Business Address:
Retired
OccupatioRL M~[lagement Aha lyst
Business Phone: Retired Fax: None
During the four (4) years that I served on the Board of
Qualifications: Directors of Towers of Oceanview, East, 400 Leslie Dr.,
(Brief~ydescribethesp~if[ce~e~isean~rabi[itiesy~ucanc~ntributeasamember~fthisB~ard.)
Hallandale, FL., as d~rector/secretary, I was also in charge of
the lawn/ground beautlification, committee. I personally planted
a number of !Queen palm trees in the parking area consisting of
8.7 acres to enhance the appearance of the ~rounds. I was also
responsible for the mainte~a~m~ of the ground, periodically
arranging for the cutting and mowing of the grasses, fertilizing
and trimming of the bushesZ~ges. I planned, developed and
List communi~ orcivicinvolvement:
arranged for the installation of an archway over the entrance
of the driveway leading to the front of the building. I was
constantly improving the appearance of the entire grounds. I
Please attach a resume along with your application.
believe I can contribute the same quality of service to thi~ Board.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial isclosure Requ/Tements.
Signature of 'Applicant Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL. 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
List community or civic ~nvolvemen~: Former Boar~"
. ct member, Towers of
Ocean View, East, Hallandale, Fb. Past Chairman/counselor, SCORE
(Service Corps of Retired executives;~ U.S. Coast Guard,Aux,
Brief Resume/Summary
M~URICE H.~ LEVIN
Educational Enhancements:
Graduated Northeast High School = 1940
(Graduated llth in class of 325 students)
Graduated Philadelphia Technical Institute = 1947
Graduated Stenotype Institute of Philadelphia = 1950
(Court Reporting Curriculum)
Graduated Phila. Community College, ABS = 1952
Graduated Temple University of Phila. BS. = 19§7
(Business Education, major)
Attended Broward Community College
(~9 ~redits to present)
~rmed Services:
Enlisted 1941 in U.S. Army Air Corps. Served 5 years as
Flight Sergeant in 62nd Figh%arWing overseas in Afrida,
Sicily, Italy and Southern France, 12th Air Forc~ to
1946
Work Experience/Employment: i...
Former Faculty Member, Ass%. Professor in Secretarial
Sciences in Phila. Community College. Taught for
13 years until 1986.
Records Administrator, Army Corps of Engineers, civilian
employee, 1958 to 1973.
Manager, Information Systems, Treasury Dept., I.R.S. 1973-1~4
Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Penna. U.S. District
Court (Court Reporting Staff) 1998
Affiliations:
Former Board Member, Towers of Ocean View, East, Hallandale,
FL Director/Secretary for Board for four years.
Past Chairman/Counselor, SCORE Chapter ~23§. Member since
1998.
U.S. Coast Guard Aux.,7th Coast Guard District, Flotilla 3-1,
Flotilla Staff Officer (Lieut.)
Awards/Accomplishments:
Received numerous achievement awards in Records Management
from Dept. of Treasury, I.R.S.
Awarded an achievement in Excellence from U.S. Archly%st of
the United States in paperwork management = 1974
Received letter of recognition/achievement in Govt. Paperwork
Management from the President of' the U.S., Jimmy Carter,
1974.
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY' BOARD
Potent/el boerd member= must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
mont/~ immediately prior to an a~pointment to the Board. Applicants must have exp~ssed interest
and/or expe~fence in landscape design and architecture, beeut/f~.stkon projects, youth end/or senior
cJ~f2en programs, recreet/on ~t/es, culture and the arts.
· r n ~ (Please-.~int)
Home Phone?2-~
Business Name: OccupnUon:~.
Business Address:
Business Phone: Fax:
List community or civic involvement:
"r'
Please attach a~e~sume along with '7-0 ~.~ ~ ,c~ C~ "T'H- ~' ~01 ~'T"
your application, '
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public,. I understand that ell board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services end t will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Flork~ Financial Disclosure Requirements.
STgnature of ApPl~¢arit Date
Fax or Mill complet~l application & re~ume
Offl;e of the City Manager
Government Center
tll200 We~t Count~/Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
{305) 46ll-8910 (305) 466-891~J fax
RES UM~
ALAN LIPTON
CEDARBR00K HILL AP~.
C 1122
WYNCOTE, PA 19095
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
1989 - American Cenmer for Technical Arts
and Science
Main Line Campus, Wayne, PA
Estates, Wills and Trusts
1987
Probate Law and Estate Plann/ng
- Penn State University - Ogontz Campus ~ Evening
Business Law
Legal Research
Introduction'to Basic Legal Principles
Civil Practics and Procedures
1968 - Temple University - Maim Campus -Evening
i969
Business Administration
Accounting Principles I and Ii
Money Credit and Finance I and II
Economic Principles I and II
Business Writin~ and Reports
Personnel Administration I and II
Human Relations in Administration
Industrial Management I and II
1967 - Passed N A S D Licensing Examination
Mutual Fund Broker
1960 - Insurance Society of .Philadelphia - E chool of
Insurance.
Completed Course and passed examination
A§en~s and Brokers
1935 - South Philadelphia High School for Boys
Gradua%ed Commercial Course
-2-
RE~UNE - Alan Lipton
EMPLO Y~NT HI~ TORY.
January 1987 to Present -
Retired
September 1969 to December 1987 -
Cissie's Inc. 9323 Krewstown Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Supervised office operations.
Phone contact with suppliers and customers.
June 1967 to August-1969 -
Malloy Sponge Company - (No longer in business)
Plant ~anager - supervised all functions of production,
packaging, shipments and inventory control.
January 1965 to M~y i967 -
Drug Fair, Inc. !62b~ Meadow St., Philadelphia, PA 19124
Supervised all employees
~rch i9~6 to December 1964 -
Lipton'Wholesale Drug Co.,
in ten store retail drugs.
Inc. (No longer in business)
Secretary/Treasurer - Responsible for all financial
matters.
SepTember 19~3 to February 1946 -
U. S. Army ~ G-$ Section, Pacific Area Ocean Command.
Assisted in planning and ordering supplies and equipment
for all ~roops in area command. Highest rank -
Staff Sergeant.
J :L- June T935';.$o.sAugg~$ ~953 -
Self employed in Wholssale candy and tobacco business.
-3-
RESU~ - Alan Lipton
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIT, ~TLES
i970 to 1987 -
Erewston Merchants Association - Founder and Officer
· 1982 to 1989 -
Jewish Community Centers of Greater Philadelphia
Board Member and Co-chairman, Property Committee
1988 to 1989 -
Alumni Association of Sigma Alpha Fraternity - President
1975 to 1977 -
Roosevelt Lodge - Bri~h Sholom
Treasurer - Federal Credit Union
19~8 to 1968 -
Ox~ord Circle Jewish Community Center
Founder and Board Member
Jogging and Social Dancin~
Murray Mackson, Esquire
1000 Island Boulevard #511
Aventura, Florida 33160
(305) 935-3339
E-Mail: MMackson~aol. com Fax: (305)935-3751
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Count~ Mediator (2001)
General Practice of Law (PA. 1952 - Retirement 2000)
Extensive experience as a civil and criminal trial lawyer with emphasis on Personal
Injary Litigation and Family Law.
Extensive family law experience representing clients in all aspects of divorce, custody, juveniles,
guardianships, adoption, habeas corpus, alimony, equitable distribution, visitation, spousal and
child support, dependency, abuse, pre & post nuptial agreements.
Served as court appointed Master in Divorce to conduct evidenfiary hearings, make £mdings of
fact, conclusions of law and ftc written report of recommendations to the court.
Court appointed Guardian and Guardian Ad Litem.
Appellate practice in the PA. Supreme and Superior Courts.
Labor negotiations representing management.
Real Estate transactions including loan negotiations representing financial institutions, developers
and contractors.
Health law representing Lehighton, PA. hospital end various doctors.
Extensive experience as a court appointed arbitrator in civil cases.
Extensive experience as an arbitrator selected by attorneys in automobile insurance cases.
Extensive experience representing management in Union grievance procedures.
Incorporation of corporations, representing incorporators, stockholders and investors.
Extensive experience in negotiations and jmy trials representing condemnors and condenmees in
Eminent Domain cases.
Represented insurance companies in defense of suits for personal injury and property damage.
Page Two Resume of Murray Mackson, Esquire
Career Experience
1 st Assistant District Attorney, Carbon County, PA ( 1966-1975)
Assistant Attorney General, Pennsylvania for Carbon County, PA (1961-1968)
Litigation attorney Wage Stabilization Board, Washington, D.C. (1950-1952)
Solicitor to Leinghton, Pennsylvania Hospital
Carbon County Recreation Authority attorney
Solicitor Mahoning Township - Carbon County, PA.
Solicitor Bowmanstown Borough, Carbon County, PA.
Solicitor Tax Claim Bureau, Carbon County, PA.
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Superior Court
U.S. District Court, Middle District, Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia (Inactive)
U.S. Court of Military Appeals (Inactive)
U.S. Tax Court (Inactive)
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Inactive)
Washington, D.C. (Inactive)
Carbon County Courts, Pennsylvania
Education
B.A. Pennsylvania State University (1948)
J.D. Dickinson School of Law (1950)
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Compliance
(a) Fundamentals of Family Law Seminar (Attended 1998)
(b) Family Law Update Seminar (Attended 2000)
(¢) Elder Law Institute Seminar (Attended 1999)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Family Law Section of Florida Bar (Associate Member)
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association (Inactive)
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Inactive)
Member, Board of Governors Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Carbon County, PA. Bar Association (Inactive)
Martlndale - Hubbell Rating: AV
AL MILIAN, ESQUIRE
20225 NE 34TM Court, #1612
Aventura FL 33180
February 24, 2003
Erik Soroka, City Manager
City of Aventura
2999 NE 1911Street, Suite #500
Aventura FL 33180
RE: Community Services Advisory Board
Dear Mr. Soroka:
Respectfully, as a resident of Aventura, I would like to submit my resume for
consideration for one of the vacancies in the Community Services Advisory Board.
I am a resident of the City and I am extremely interested in all areas involving public
safety and government services that will enhance and preserve our quality of life.
Esquire
AM:ap
Attachment
ALBERTO MILIAN
20225 NE 34th Court, #1612
Aventura, FL 33180
Phones: (305) 593-0044
CURRENT POSITION: Attorney at Law
AREAS OF PUBLIC CONCERN: Public safety and community relations; land use and
regulation; public health and housing.
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Commencing in 1988, I worked as a prosecutor with the Broward County State
Attorney's Office. In 1994 1 became a member of the Career Criminal Unit. My main
responsibility was to prosecute habitual offenders and violent career criminals. I have
tried over 300 jury trials as a prosecutor including murder, robbery, burglary, and other
violent crimes directed against persons.
During my assignment to the Career Criminal Unit I attained an 80% conviction
rate during jury trials. In addition, I handled special assignments in the area of public
corruption.
From 1992 through 1994, I was assigned to the Drug Trafficking Unit with
responsibility for prosecuting major narcotics cases. My duties included supervising the
preparation of drug trafficking cases for trial. In addition, I oversaw the use of informants
in long term derivative investigations that led to the filing of additional cases.
From 2000 through 2002, I was the host of the news-talk radio show Habla el
Pueblo.
EDUCATIONAL/MILITARY SERVICE:
Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, Juris Doctor - 1986
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, B.A. Public Administration - 1983
Captain, Military Intelligence, U.S. Army Reserve 1980-1998
Veteran of two wars--Operation Just Cause (Panama) and Operation Desert Storm
(Persian Gulf War). Military decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal.
Resume, ALBERTO MILIAN, p.2
PROFESSIONAL CITATIONS AND AWARDS:
Miami-Dade County Safe Structures Board, 2003
Selected Best AM Radio Personality, 2002 Best of Miami, Miami New Times
City of Miami Citizen's Review Panel on Police-Community Relations, 2000.
City of Miami Police Department, Internal Affairs and Public Corruption Unit, Citation
services for public corruption investigations. August 1999.
Drag Enforcemem Administration, citation for investigation and prosecution of high
profile narcotics investigation. March 1993.
Central Intelligence Agency citatioa for meritorious service during a time of hostilities,
1992.
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately pdor to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
NameofApplicant: Li~(~ ~/~L~IO"~-
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Home Phone:
Business Name:
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Business Address:
Business Phone: C(~I :~(o ~(~5 055C~ Fax:
Qualifications: lchoJocl1:3ff -
(Bdefly des~ib~ the spe~fid expedise and/or ab~lities you ~n contribute as a member of this Board.)
List cdmmuni~ or civic involvement: ~0~
Please affach a resume along with your appli~tion.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
~tate of Flodda Fin. a~cial Disclosure Requirements.
Signature of Applicant Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-89t0 (305) 466-89~9 fax
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Home:
Phone
Cel
e-mail:
Lisa Myloff
3245 NE 184 St. #13307
Aventura,FI. 33160
(305) 935 0826
(561) 271 6433
LisaMylott@aol.com
EDUCATION
University:
Specialization:
Languages:
Pontificia Universidad Javedana.(Colombia) -Psychologist- 1990
INCOLDA (Colombia) - Human Resources Specialist - 1986.
Spanish, English
Profile
Energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic personality, ability to manage, organize and motivate others, ability to work
with a wide vadety of people, human service and detail oriented, extremely organized, excellent interpersonal
skills, ability to interact in a team environment.
Good knowledge of Latin Amedca cultural envirbnments.
Fully bilingual Spanish/English.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug/99 - Mar/00 ICBF - Colombian Institute for Child Protection
Position:
Psychologist-Assistant to the Director of Institutions
Main Responsibilities: - Regular visits to all the different Institutions that work with ICBF in Bogota, to make sure
the programs were being applied according to their agreements.
- Provide counsel and assistance on specific cases and follow up
- Study of applications received from foreigners to adopt Colombian children
Sept/97 - Aug/99 Hacienda La Balsa - Dairy business
Position: General Manager
Main Responsibilities: Develop, define and implement organizational strategies towards business growth and
increase profitability
De,~ne and ensure implementation of quality assurance procedures
personnel administration
Define and develop marketing and sales plan
Relations with contractors, suppliers, etc
Responsibility for financial services, treasury, cash flow, purchasing, investments, etc.
Aug/86 - Aug/88 Rafael Espinosa Hermanos ¥ Cia.-Coffee exporters
Position: Independent Consultant
Main Responsibilities: Responsible for employee recruiting and selection process for the
different companies of the group.
Aug/84 - Aug/86 Rafael Espinosa Hermanos V Cia.-Coffee exporters
Position:
Human Resources-Psychologist
Main Responsibilities: Recruitment
Employee Relations
Social Welfare
Work environment
Personal References in the U.S
Maria Teresa Manerba - (305) 858 0204 (home)
(305) 347 9150(work)
Eurique Triana - (305) 361 0207 (home)
(305) 530 2405 (work)
Jackie Diaz - (305) 932 2955 (home) (305) 374 0700 (work)
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: ~r(J--'~ ~.--~
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Home Phone: ~-~ Email Address: ~ ~0~ ~ A~c .~
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Business Phone:---~ -----~7~- ~ Fax: ~ -
Qualifications: ~
(Briefly descdbe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this Board.)
List community or civic involvement:
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for volunt~/y, uncom, p~J~3ted services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
St~d a Fi~)~/~/c/'a~.Disclosure Requirements.
,,~n ~ o¢ A~c-a n t Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
March 30, 2003
Office of City Manager
Eric Soroka
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
Dear Mr. Soroka,
I have attached the application for consideration to be a part of the Community Services
Advisory Board for the City of Aventura. As a resident of the city for the past twelve
years I have witnessed the expansion of this great city into one that I am proud to be a
resident and participant in its diverse offerings. With a wide variety of professional
experience I truly believe that I can be of great value to our cities current and future needs
as a volunteer on the Commtmity Services Advisory Board. As a father of a nine year old
whom has attended the Tauber Day School for the past five years (t~om preschool to third
grade currently) and will hopefully be attending the new Charter School in which I plan to
be an active participant I have a vested interest in this cities current educational and future
offerings, as a former Middle School Educational Director in New Jersey I believe my past
experience could be valuable to the city in working with our new Charter School
leadership. My experience out of college (Degree in Sports Adminis~tration) and my many
years of directing athletic facilities, after school programs and summer camps in our local
area prior to moving to New Jersey also could be of great value in helping with our new
Community Recreation Center. My current position of District Manager the last four years
with the Continental Group, Ltd. has also given me the opportunity to work with a great
deal of our condominium residents in both a professional and as a lay person.
I have attached an outhae of my professional experience as well as my civic involvement, I
hope the city will give me the opportunity to serve on its Board and I look forward to
GARY PYOTI'
17980 NE 31sT COURT #1230
AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33160
305-933-8356
Re: Professional highlights for Community Services Advisory Board
1999 - Present
District Manager, The Continental Group, Ltd. Hollywood Florida
Responsibilities include but not limited to direct supervision ora portfolio of condominium associations
from South Beach to Hallandale. Supervision and evaluation of association on site management and
support staff, yearly budget preparation and continuous association financial review (amount in excess of
seven million dollars), preventative maintenance of building components, exterior/interior building
evaluations and maintenance, direct working relationship with Board of Directors.
1996 - 1999
District Manager, Discovery Zone Play Centers Miami Florida
Responsibilities included but not limited to direct supervision of a portfolio of fun centers covering Miami
Dade and Broward oounties, supervision and evaluation of management staff, preparation of budgets and
review, evaluation and goal setting for retail components, evaluation and setting of action plans for fun
center food components, direct stafftralning sessions, hiring and evaluation of part-time/full time fun
center staff.
1990 - 1996
Owner - Oceanfront Resort Runners, Inc. Miami Florida
Owner and operator ora poolPoeaeh service company servicing hotels and condominiums from South
Beach to Ft. Landerdale. Company provided full time staffand training to operate hotel and
condominium pool and beach areas, daily pool cleaning, safety inspections, servicing of towels/umbrellas
and chairs to residents and guests, operation of retail outlets.
1984 - 1990
Director of Lower School Education, Admiral Farragut Academy Pine Beach New Jersey
Responsibilities included but not limited to direction of educational/recreation program for boarding and
day students of grades five thru eight, Director of teacher/staffhiring and the evaluation and training of
staffto meet specific educational programs and requirements, Director of summer sleep away camp.
1979 - 1984
Director of Sports Programming, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center Miami Florida
Responsibilities included but not limited to director of programming for youth, teen and adult sports.
Supervision of full-time/part-time staff, coordinate sports leagues for youth, teens and adults, supervision
of aquatics program, supervision of tennis center, supervision of fitness facility, budget preparation and
review, Director of summer sports camps (general sports, gymnastics & tennis).
Current Civic Involvement: Current President of The Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, Current Board
member Vecino Del Mar Condominium Association, Recipient of the 2003 Businessman of the Year
Award, Special Olympics Volunteer.
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: ?.~_~4,D,./.~ C- S (~-/~'~/~///~X
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Home ~- ~ ~ - ~ / 0 ~mail Address:
Business Name:
Occupation:
Business Address:
Business Phone: Fax:
Qualifications: L.~ ~ ~7~,.~ C~~~ ~~-~
(Briefly describe the specific expertlse an~/or abilitie~ you can contribute as a member of this Board,)
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclpsure Requirements.
Signature of Applicant ~2 Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
CiTY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
andlor experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
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Home Phone: '~D~'.9~. O~O") Email AOdress:~%-ST~__~.~/~..~3J
Business Name: [ ~__ [~P. LLC-~O~EL_,,'~_ ~3(., Occu patio n: r'~~"'Fl~
Business Address:__L~ ~ LJ~L~._ 3.~ "'-'~&~-- ,
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(Briofly d~crib~ tho ~p~ific oxpodi~e and/or abilitios you ~n contribut~ as a mombor o[ this
List communi~ or civic involvement~ ~: ~ ~;
Please a~ch a resume along with your application. ~¢&~ 2 ~
I unde~tand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I unde~tand that afl board appointments are
for volunta~, uncompensated so.ices and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State~~sclosure Requirements.
Signa~~~nt Oate
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
FEB 2 7 2003
OFFICE OF THE
CITY MANAGER
19569 N.E. 36th Place
Aventura Florida 33180
(305) 788.5555 1 935-0607
RobynTauber~aol.corn
1997-99
MBA Medical Management
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1997
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Professional Studies (Pre-Med)
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1976-78
State Registered Nurse (S.R.N.) - Equivalent to Registered Nurse (R.N.)
University College Hospital, London, England
2OO2-2OO3
President; Representative, Sales and Marketing, Consultation
In Development Incorporated
1987-2003
Representative; Corporate Client Development; Gallery Director
Romero Britto, Britto Central, South Beach, FL
1988-1996
Owner/Operator Fendi Stores
Bal Harbour, FL: Washington DC; Houston, TX; Beverly Hills/South Coast Plaza, CA
1991-1994
Owner/Manager Children's Clothing Store
Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour, Florida
1986-1988
Owner/Manager Art Gallery
Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour, Florida
1979-1986
Property Dealer; Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Spain; Israel; Miami; London, England
1974-1976
Secretary; Personal Assistant
Haddon Advertising Agency, London England
British United Provident Association (BUPA), London, England
Computer Literate Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point, many special programs
Languages -English, Spanish, Hebrew
Community Service Past Vice-President and Chairman of Board of Education, Aventura Turnberry
Jewish Center; Parent Association, Miami Country Day School; Founder, Mt.
Sinai Medical Center; Past Board Member, Young Presidents, Mt. Sinai
Medical Center; Supporter of countless charitable organizations; Director,
Turnberry Town Homes
Available upon Request
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPUCATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
and/o~ expe~ence in landscape design and emhil~fum, ~ea~'ation pmj~ts, y~th enWor senk~
citizen programs, recnm#en acth4Ees, culture and the arts.
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HomePhone::~a-~'~3;;Z-~'~] EmailAddmss: 5"7"~/,~]~.~,
Business Name:
Occupation:
Business Address:.
Business Pho~e:
Qualifications:/,.;~J) ~'A .~/~. ~eAy/aJf~'/'/~/~'~ a,~,"'~/~2.~J~ .
(Briefly dese~)e the q3ect~c experfJse and/dr atfilities you ~ Eontrlb~te
List community or civtcinvotvement:~V/,~l.,-~ ~
Please at, ch a resume along with y~r application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all boarcl appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
isclosure Requirements.
F~c or Mail completed ipldicalfon & msumo to:
Office o~ the City Manager
Government Cente~
"1~.0~ West Cou~txy Club DC~/e, A~ent~ra, FL 331&0
(306) 4~l-a910 ~30~ 4S~t 0 f~x
STUART WAGNER UNIT 706
PERSONAL:
Brooklyn College and City College of N.Y. Majored in Business &
Marketing
Married to Linda 46 years. Moral to Florida in 1956
4 children (all married) i2 Orandchild~n
Note: After living in a private home all ow married life, we were the first residents to
move into Atlandc 11
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
*Executive Vice President of N.Y.S.E, listed company
*President & Owner of National priva~ly owned company
* Currently a~tive Board member of Amex and Nasdaq listed company
* Guarantor of"Mosaic" Jewish Museum Miami Beach
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND * Cttrrent President of Board of Dire~r~ of Attantic Il (3rd yr.)
* Chairman of Census 2000 for City of Aventura
* Active me~nber ofN.E. Dade Coalition
* Active tennis player Turnberry Country Club and lhe Point
PAST ACCOMI~LISHMENTS SERVING ON ATLANTIC H BOARD
Presidem of Atlantic II Board for 3 years.
* Sponsored motion to grow Board from 3 to 5 persons
* Sponsored motion to reduce the unit owner's cost of using Fountain room
* Sponsored motion to dumge management finns to more competent compony
* Sponsored motion to replace all A/C valves in un/t owner's apartments as
Association's cost
* Sponsored motion to add ping pong table in card room for unit owucr'a mens,
grandchildren
* Sponsored motion for staggered Board term
* Sponsored motion to have drain pans cleaned at Association expense
* Sponsored motion to ~niuce co~t of new and replacemant Access Cards.
* Chairman of Atlantic II Coscan negotiating committee
* Secretary of Point Mas~er Asse¢iation
GOAL:
They say "You can't satisfy all the people all the time."
My Goal: Try to disprOve the statement
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential boar~ member; must he registered voters teho have resided in the City of Aventura for s~x (6)
months immediately p~lor to an appointment io the ~os~. Applk;snts must have expressed interest
end/or sxpslfence in landscape design end architecture, beeut#icstiew p~'ojects, youth andlor senior
;itl'zen programs, recres#o~ activities, cullum end the arts.
Susiness Name:
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~-,st community or civic {nvofvement:_J,.~,Z(._r-../~ -~ c-.-~ II ko=~'~ o
Pl~a~ ~tta~h a re~umo ~long with your application..
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunsttine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
nsncial Disclosure fState , }e?uirements[
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Fax or Mall completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Canter
19200 West Countr~ Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33160
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be registered voters who have resided in the Cfly of Aventura for six (6)
months immediately pdor to an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the ads.
Name of Applicant:
(Please P~rnt_)
Address: ~'~"1 ~ /V~__~__O~',~' '~.~.~_,,-~.._
Home Phone: ,'~ C:5' ~/~ ? ' ,P- '~ ") 9
Business Name:
Occupation:.
Business Address:
Business Phone:, Fax:
Qualifications: '~ ~
(Briefly describe the specific expertise and/o r abilities you can conthbute as a member of this Board,)
List community or civic involvement:
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Flodda Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated sen/ices and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Flodda Financial Disclosure Requirements.
_
Signature of Applicant u Date
Fax or Mall completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-89t0 (305) 466-8919 fax
APR 0 7 2003
CiTY MANAGER
Andrea H. Lang
3812 NE 209* Terrace
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 937-2774
Education
Experience
September 1988
to Pr~etrt~
Master of Puts, Pubhc Administration
University of Florida; Gainesville, FL - May 1988
Bachelor of ACts, Political Science
Concentrations in Business and Public Administration
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - May 1986
Arthur Andersen LLP, Sarasota, FL and Chicago, IL
Project Manager, Andersen Worldwide
· Coordinated the re-engineering of the US Taxes Division that resulted in the
move from a mainframe to a PC-based processing environment. Oversaw the
design, development and implementation of the new system.
· Studied and redesigned department work-flow processes to take advantage of
new technology.
· Designed electronic data transfer systems to automate data exchange with all
US and international sites. This was one of several projects implemented to
reduce costs and cycle time and to improve quality.
Senior Technical Consultant, Tax Technology Group
· Provided end-user support and training.
· Researched, designed and developed databases for Andersen's internal use.
· Designed and conducted focus groups and usability labs for new products.
Planning and Scheduling Coordinator, Tax Technology Group
· Supervised planning and scheduling operations staff.
· Developed and maintained Time and Deliverables and Production Scheduling
databases.
-~ ~sible for accumulating, compiling and analyzing sot~vare production-
~eduling and budget data into reports for management.
Software/Quality Assurance Analyst, Tax Technology Group
· Organized and implemented beta testing for tax products.
· Designed workflow systems to increase efficiency in production such as tax
form procurement and beta testing procedures.
· Developed training materials and trained clients on tax software.
Provided technical support to (70) off-site software testing sites.
Developed, implemented and evaluated customer satisfaction surveys for all
AA & Co. tax software products. Programmed data collection and analysis
system. Prepared final report of findings.
August 1986 to
August 1988
Institute of Government; Gainesville, FL
Program Coordinator
· Developed and tested budget forecasting models using microcomputers.
· Compiled and analyzed results from surveys measuring citizen satisfaction
with city services.
· Developed action plans to improve city operations and citizen satisfaction.
CITY OF AVENTURA
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Potential board members must be mcjistered voters who have resided in the City of Aventura for six (5)
months immediately priorto an appointment to the Board. Applicants must have expressed interest
and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant:
(Please Pdnt)
Address:
Home Phone:9
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Phone:~
Qualifications: i:;:~Ac~4.~;~o~,~o ~..~ '"~-~,r< ~¢/.{~
(Bdefly descdbe the specific expertise anS/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this Board.)
List community or civic involvement: ~*-r"~
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Flodda Government in the Sunshine
law, this information may be made pubfic. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Fin~n~c.i~l Dis~re Requirements.
Signature o/~pplicant Date
Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
APR 0 7 2003
CITY OF AVENTURA ~
APPUCATION FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD '~ .,,, Z.~
Potential board members must be registered voters who have reek:led in the City of Aventura for six
months immediately prior to an appointment to the Board~ Applicants must have expres.~ed interest
and'or expen'ence in landscape design end a~chi~eoture, beautificalion projects, youth and/or senior
citizen Progrems, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
Name of Applicant: L~sa Taylor
(Please Print)
Address: 18181 NE 31 CT ~502 Aventura,. FL 33160
Home Phone: (305)931-3117
Email Address:~ LJT~/@AOL.COM
Business Name:.Yd.a=U Dade County Schools Occupation:__ Counselor/Teacher
Business Address: 1075 NE 1671h Sir. No. M~nmi Beach, FL 33162
Business Phone: (305)947-1/~51
Fax: (305)949-9046
Qualifications .... "PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COPIES"
(BrieIty describe the specific expense and/or abilities you can contribute as a memhe¢ or this Board.)
List community or civic involvement "PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COPIES"
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Flodda Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Finan~f~ Disclosure Requirements.
Signature of Appli~:~At ' Date ' '
Fax o~ Mall Completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
Lisa J. Taylor, M.$.W.
18181 N.E. 31 Court
Aventura, FL 33160
(305) 931-3n7
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
1996
1993
Master's Degree Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
Bachelor's Degree Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern License # ISW2711
PROFE~IONAL EXPERIENCE
1989-Present
2003-Ptemnt
2001-2002
1996-2001
0&1996
Mimni-Dade County Public Sehool~/John F. Kennedy
Middle School '~RUST" Specialist-Crisis Intervention
Specialist. Individual and family counseling. Adolescents
and teenagers group facilitator. I.iaison between schools
and community in North Miami Beach and Aventura area.
Cextified PEERS Counselor. Certified Miami Dade County
Public School Teacher.
Advocates for Children and Families, No Miami, FL
Children and Family Counseling (Part-Time)
Arvon & Associates Counseling, PA. Aventura, FL
Children and Family, Adult and Eldexly Counseling (Part
Time)
PIszs Medieal Center, Aventura, FL
Pest-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Individual And Group
Coumeling Forensic Counseling (Contractual basis)
Home Health Care Incorporated, Miami, FL
Director of Social Services, Miami Dado County,
Implemented psychosocial Histories to Elderly Family
Meml~rs in the home, identifying Socio-Economic,
Emotional and Environmental Factors to beat affect the
client's plan of care.
Lisa J. Taylor, M~.W.
Volunta~ CqmmuniW Services r'_tWed Belo~
PTSA Board Member
Community Liaison -
Trilingual Resource Center for Parents and Teens
Facilitate FamilF Workshops "TOPICS"
Bridging the Gap Between Parents, Teens & Community
Weekend and Summer Support Groups for Teenagers
Anger Management Groups
Emotional Therapy & Conn~elin8 Groups
Humor Therapy Groups & Workshops Stress Management
Workshops for School Staff
Individual counseling for faculty and staff as needed
Do The Right Thing Program School Wide
Human Sprit Awards Ceremony
Honors:
*Peers for Peers Counselor/Coordinater
*Missing Angels Advocate and Speaker for missing run-a-ways
*Youth Crime Watch Past Coordinator & Winner both student
& school involvement
*Love Your Neighbor Coordinator
*A Circle of Love Mentor/Ment~ Program - school wide
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1996 - Present
1996 - Present
1997 - 2001
1997 - 2001
1998 -1999
May 1996
National Association of Social Work Member
Dade County Counseling Association Member
"Say No To Drag' Committee Director & Coordinator
Holocaust Awareaess Committee
Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, llonered "Advisor
of The Year"
Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County School Coordinator
Honored far ~Middle School of~e Yea?'
Crisis lmcrvcufioa Social Work Coordinato~ for ~he Crash of
Value Set Airlines
Continuing Education and Training Programs
Miami Dado County Scheol
Domestic Violence Intervention, Child Victim of Se0m~! Abuse,
Sexmd Battery, Crisis Counseling, Emergency Assistance t-or
F~ailies, Emergency Legal Advocacy t'or Families, Victims of
Support Groups ,
References Available upon Request
PARTNERSHIP
IN EDUCATION
National
ever)~hild, onevoice.
We can't hire more teachers, there's no room to place them
We can't build more rooms, there's no space to locate them
What we CAN do is help create a healthy learning environment for our children.
February 28, 2003
Mr. Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor
City of Aventura
19200 West Counlry Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Dear Mr. Perlow:
As a leader in our community you know just how hard our kids work on the FCAT, end how they succeed under difficult
conditions to make both Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School and Highland Oak~ Middle School "A"
rated schools. We are proud of them, of their teachers and ,~tministrators who motivated them to succeed in an environment
where so many other schools in our state have failed
Now, we are asking you and the City of Aventura, to join the "Partnership in Education" of the V.A.B.H.O.E. and II.O.M.
PTA's. This is in an unprecedented effort of two schools joinin~ to raise funds to benefit our combined 3,484 students
directly. Our first joint venture is a Silent Auction, but the Partnership In Education has the universal goal of holding annual
fund-raising events and to ultimately include all of the schools in our feeder pattern.
· Howmuchmoneydowewanttoget? $75,000
· How are weplanning to raise the money? Silent Auction, May 18, 2003, Aventura Mail
· ttowwillweusethefunds? Tokeepourchildrenin"A'ratedschools
· Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary will hire Pm-professionals to assist teachers in classrooms to help
alleviate ovemrowded conditions. With 1,076 students, in a school originally built for 600, end with a range of 26 to
38 students per classroom, our children deserve more attention and the teachers deserve the help.
· Highland Oaks Middle will concentrate on creating and maintaining a computer lab. Technology is the key to
our children's education; to succeed, they need more access. With over 2,408 students, in a school orig/nally built
for 1,250 and a range of 37 to 42 children per classroom there are only 400 computers available to the children.
What can you, as a government leader do to help?
As much as you possibly can, for our children and your community
We kindly request that the City of Aventura help sponsor the event. The Highland Oaks Elementmy provides quality
education to 382 children from Aventm~ The Highland Oaks Middle School currently has 466 Aventma residents
enrolled--the demographics show that this will continue to grow sj~tmificanily. We undersnand that Aventura will have it's
own magnet school in the fall, but with only 600 seats, it will be impossible for all to enroll when you consider the other
elementary schools in the feeder pattern as well as the children currently in private schools who will also be candidates for
those 600 seats.
Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elemental'. 20500 NE 24°' Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180. (305) 931-1770 x. 500
Highland Oaks Middle School - 2375 N.E. 203ra Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33180. (305) 932-3810
E-Mail: Silent Auction03(~a ol.com
Mr. Jeffrey M. Perlow
Febmmy 28, 2003
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The Schools' administrations together with the PTA's of both schools work hard on a daily basis to help improve the
conditions of our schools, our efforts, directly affect the overall quality of our community. Our property values are
increasing because the quality of our schools is convincing families and businesses alike to invest m our comm~linty. There
is a direct co~relafion between our schools and our positive pmg~ess. This alone brings value added to Aventura and it's
surrounding cities. We need your help to continue on this path to prog~ass, both financially, as an advocate and supporter of
As a community business leader you understand and recognize the value of having a wonderful education system
we hope we can rely on you to make this event a tremendous success. We believe that a donation of $10.00 per
smdem is a reasonable amount to donate towards our efforts to add much needed services to our two schools.
We would also kindly request your public endorsement of the Partnership In Education and our first event, the Silent Auction
on May 18t~. Finally, we formally request some police participation during the event, so that we can be assured of top quality
We thank you for your consider-alien in our request and feel confident that you and the City Management will help in this
great undertaking.
Should you need any additional information, please contact me at your earliest possible convenience at (305) 772-3480.
Sincerely,
Ms. Rose M. Hemindez
Highland Oaks Middle School PTA
Please help create a legacy of support for our children and maintain your investment in our community!
Sponsored by:
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Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elemental.. 20500 NE 24th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180- (305) 931-1770 x. 500
Highland Oaks Middle School. 2375 N.E. 203ra Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33180. (305) 932-3810
E-Maih SilentAucflon03~aol.com