Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - October 2021 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 58 No. 10

Octoberer 2021

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

Rochdale Village Board of Directors

2021 Election Winners

Keysha Beasley 1,178 Votes

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

1,117 Votes

Letisha Azizah 1,108 Votes

Maryam Smith Hubbard

1,019 Votes

Clifton Stanley-Diaz

954 Votes

THE BOARD ELECTION PROCESS

By Olayemi Okeniyi

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eptember Rochdale Village is full of campaigning because it precedes the October election of Rochdale’s Board of Directors.

While many cooperators take part in the election, several of the newer residents are unfamiliar with the process and do not participate because they do not understand the relevance. Running a co-op like Rochdale Village requires a lot of moving parts to keep the lights on, the grounds clean and all facilities President’s Message - Pg. 2

working simultaneously and that is why the Board of Directors exists.

Rochdale’s Board of Directors is made up of fifteen residents whose main purpose is to work together with Marion Scott Real Estate (Rochdale’s management company) to ensure that things run smoothly.

The election of the Board of Directors is comparable to the New York general election because of the seriousness.

The first sign of the election is the arrival of the election

Board elections are held in building community rooms overseen by public safety.

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The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718276-5700 extension 3360..

President’s Message

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Sheila McKenzie Treasurer Derrick Shareef Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Jean Hall

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Smith Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance Derrick Shareef Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Ed Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Lisa Stark Public Safety Clifton Stanley Diaz Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Parking Sheila McKenzie Information Technology Maryam Smith Hubbard

MANAGEMENT

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Managers

Marion Scott & Herbert Freedman

Assistant Managers Jay Williams, RVI Wilfred Rodriguez

Controller

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Greeting Rochdale Village Cooperators We are are now in the fall season with the cold weather slowly coming through. In spite of the pandemic still affecting us, we had a fun filled summer with family day, the fall festival and our first ever movie night. It was such a pleasure to see families out on the ground socializing and having fun together.

The children are now back in school, I wish them a safe and productive school year.

2021 Board Election I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote at the Rochdale Village Board of Directors election. We welcomed three new members and two reelected members. It is a new year for the Board.

We will continue to work diligently on your behalf and to maintain the quality of life at Rochdale Village. I look forward to a successful and productive year.

Community Center We are still under the pandemic and taking all precautionary measures to keep everyone safe and things under control. We are taking baby steps to the reopening of the center. We are looking forward accommodating the youth programs this winter.

The Senior center

is slowly reopening for daily activities and meals. In partnership with Councilwoman Adrienne Adams and Dr. Maria Hubbard under the supervision of the Senior Center Director Ms. Sheree Shivers, fresh fruits, vegetables and other produce are given out every other Wednesday.

Projects We are excited to see the new convector installation project that has started in building 20. On Wednesday, October 20th, Management and the contractor held a 2 hour long Zoom meeting to explain the process answering over 150 questions. Management is working on getting the presentation on the Rochdale website so that cooperators can view it at their leisure.

This is the biggest project Rochdale has ever done. We plan to have all 20,000 new convectors installed within a 2-year period. Along with the convectors we are also installing new water saving devices on sink faucets and installing new 20-amp breaker boxes in the hallways.

We are also in the middle of our Local Law 11 brick work, new outdoor compactors are on the way, new community rooms are in progress and the cement repair work in the Circles is wrapping up.

Needless to say, there is a lot of upgrading happening around us in Rochdale Village.

William Young

President, Jean Randolph-Castro

NYC Early Voting Note, early voting will be held at the Rochdale Village Community Center from Saturday, October 23, 2021 to Sunday, October 31, 2021.

We have made it convenient for you right here in the community. Go out and vote.

Every vote counts, your vote is your voice.

Information Dissemination The Rochdale Village bulletin office sends out weekly paper and the monthly paper.

These papers contains very important information. Please look out for and read these papers, so you do not miss out on these information.

Holidays The Thanksgiving holiday is approaching and I would like to wish everyone a happy and enjoyable thanks giving.

Continue to stay safe.

Peace, Love & Blessings.

Jean Randolph-Castro President

Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director Corey Jones

Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel Robert Bernstein

The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors is 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021

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newspaper which gives prospective Board members in opportunity to tell cooperators in their own words, why they should vote for them. The newspaper also provides the part of the by-laws which explains the election process.

After a month of campaigning, residents can make their way to a designated community room in their circle to cast a vote on election day which usually occurs in the first week in October. According to the by-laws, a quorum must be reached before the election is considered valid. A quorum

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means that at least a third of the occupied apartment voted in the election. Each apartment is entitled to one vote.

Cooperators are also given the option of mailing in their vote if they cannot physically make it to the voting booths set up in their circle because of work or other constrains.

In a bid for transparency and fairness, the voting process is conducted independently by a company with no affiliation to Rochdale Village. Honest Ballots Association, founded in 1909 is a company that provides

trustworthy, election management services. Honest ballot oversees the election process, collects, and counts the votes before announcing the results.

The election exists as a chance for cooperators to have the say about people who represent them and this not to be taken lightly.

As an incentive to participate in the election, cooperators who vote have a chance to win a month’s free carrying charge.

Cooperators casting their vote at the recent elections for the current Board of Directors.

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for September 2021 Dogs, dogs, dogs…

Our occupancy agreement, which is the equivalent to a lease, states in RULES AND REGULATIONS ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF THE LEASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10: “No dogs, cats, or animals of any kind shall be kept or harbored in the Apartment, unless in each instance it be expressly permitted in writing by the Company [Rochdale Village], and such consent, if given, shall be revocable by the Company at any time for good cause.

In no event shall any dog or cat be permitted on any passenger elevator or in any public portion of the building unless carried on a leash, nor on any grass or garden plot under any condition.”

So that begs the question, how did we get here and how did this all begin?

This all began in 2015. A shareholder was denied permission to have a pet dog by management citing the occupancy agreement covenant above. The shareholder then said they needed the dog because they have a disability. Our office said we needed proof of this disability for further review because it was not obvious. Ultimately the proof of disability was provided, and the emotional needs dog was approved, but the shareholder decided to call the NYC Commission on Human Rights (“COHR”) to complain about their difficulty. Once the pro

verbial “Pandora’s Box” was open it could not be closed and Rochdale Village was forever changed. They started a human rights case against Rochdale saying that we cannot forbid emotional needs and/or service animals from living here. Just be clear, any ruling that the COHR mandates supersedes our occupancy agreement. While we are State supervised, we physically reside in the City and therefore are subject to City rules (that also works to our advantage, and I will come back to that.) In order to avoid COHR from enforcing oversight by them directly and levying fines against Rochdale we had to capitulate. This was published in our monthly bulletin years ago, but here it is again as a refresher of frequently asked questions on dogs in Rochdale Village: Q: Are dogs allowed in Rochdale?

A: NO pet dogs are allowed; however Service and Emotional Needs dogs must be allowed by NYC law.

Q: What do I do if I see a dog on campus?

A: Report the date, time and place to the management office so that we can investigate.

Q: What is Rochdale doing about the illegal pets?

A: We are sending violations to the residents for up to $400 for violating the Occupancy Agreement and sending them to court to remove the animal. If they do not remove the animal, eviction proceedings begin.

If the person doesn’t live here, they are escorted off the grounds.

A: No. COHR sees limiting the size or breed as discriminatory and will not allow it.

Q: What if a Service or Emotional Needs dog keeps barking, is there anything that can be done?

A: YES, even if the dog is allowed at Rochdale, it IS NOT allowed to infringe upon the peace of any resident including but not limited to barking, biting, or relieving itself in the public spaces. If this occurs, please report this to the management office so we can take appropriate action.

Q: How can we tell if the animal is a Service or Emotional Needs dog?

A: It is difficult to tell the difference visually. However, by definition Service dogs must be specially trained to assist What is being done about illepeople with specific handicaps. gal pets and bad dog owners?

Emotional Needs dogs need no special training and can be any kind of dog.

The Board, Management and Legal fought with the Human Rights Commission for the right to require tags to help identify the legal dogs from the illegal dogs.

Q: Are Service or Emotional Needs dogs allowed to walk on the grounds?

A: They are not allowed to walk or poop on the grass. They must always be on a leash and the owner must curb the dog and follow ALL NYC laws pertaining to dog ownership.

Q: Are all the dogs I see in Rochdale Service or Emotional Needs dogs?

A: NO, many of the dogs Q: Can the size of the dog be you see are illegal pets. limited?

Management has a list of approved emotional needs animals, so we know who is allowed a support animal and who is not. We are initiating a public safety task force whose focus is only on the dog enforcement.

We are also retraining our public safety officers on the protocol of approaching people with dogs on the campus. Once enforcement, including fines for detractors, is properly administered illegal dogs will be removed and legal emotional needs dog owners will take better care of their animals. You may report any dog infraction or any other issue you see anonymously to complaint@rochdalevillage. com.

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the five months ended August 31, 2021(FISCAL 2022)

For For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization, and Income taxes increased $2,116,000 to $5,533,000 as compared to $3,416,000 in the Budget. Below you will find an explana-

to $28,664,000 as compared to $30,846,000 in the Budget. The decrease is explained in the following expense categories:

Administrative: For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, Management and administrative increased $260,000 tion of the significant changes in expenses to $2,469,000 as compared to each category. $2,209,000 in the Budget. The Controllable Income is defined increase is principally due to Conas income less variable expenses sulting fees that were higher than that can be managed by the Com- anticipated in the Budget. pany (“A measure of Operation efficiency of the Company). It Janitorial & Grounds costs: For is commonly known as EBITDA the Five Months, ended August (Earnings before Interest, Taxes 31, 2021, Janitorial and Grounds and Depreciation and Amortiza- expenses decreased $(148,000) to $2,860,000 as compared to tion). $3,008,000 in the Budget.

Operating Revenue and Expense Maintenance and operatvariances are explained below: ing costs: For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, MainteREVENUE Total revenue For the Five Months, nance and Operating increased ended August 31, 2021 decreased $321,000 to $5,255,000 as com$(66,000) to $34,197,000 as com- pared $4,935,000 in the Budget. pared to $34,263,000 in the Budget. This decrease is explained in Public Safety: For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, the Revenue analysis below: Public Safety costs decreased Apartment revenue - For the $(576,000) to $2,142,000 as comFive Months, ended August 31, pared to $2,718,000 in the Bud2021 was relatively unchanged get. This decrease is principally at $30,144,000 as compared to due to the Budget reflecting a full staff and Security salaries are not $30,318,000 in the Budget. at full staff yet.

Commercial rental revenue For the Five Months, ended Au- Power Plant: Fuel and Utilities gust 31, 2021, Commercial rental 1.

For the Five Months, ended Aurevenue decreased $(128,000) to $2,147,000 as compared to gust 31, 2021, Fuel and utility $2,275,000 in the Budget. This expenses decreased $(858,000) decrease is principally due to the to $4,716,000 as compared to continuing impact of COVID-19. $5,574,000 in the Budget.

Community Center revenue For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, Community Center revenue decreased principally due to the Budget reflecting the partial return to operations in April 2021 and the Community Center is still being impacted by COVID-19.

EXPENSES Total expenses - For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021decreased $(2,182,000)

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(62,000) to $1,813,000 as compared to $1,875,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the actual invoices being slightly less than anticipated in the Budget.

Employee Benefits For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(803,000) to $3,147,000 as compared to $3,950,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the payroll expenses accrued at year end for payroll paid in April 2021 that related to the last week of FY 2021.

When this was paid in April 2021, the accrual was adjusted and the individual payroll accounts reflect the payroll expense in April.

The net impact between employee benefits and payroll $0.

All Other Expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget.

Looking forward 1.

Paperless Solution – This project is currently being evaluated. We are considering investing in certain software products that will allow Rochdale Village Inc. to work with our vendors to have invoices electronically transmitted to Rochdale and uploaded to our software. We an

2. Computer Software solution – This project is currently being evaluated. We are also investigating certain software products to replace our current software. This will upgrade our 2.

Other Power Plant Ex- current DOS based system to a windows-based system. We anpenses For the Five Months, ended Au- ticipate selecting a new system by gust 31, 2021, Other Power Plant end of 2021. expenses decreased slightly as 3.

Article 78 – During the compared to the Budget.

Shelter Rent litigation, NYC did not agree to change the method Insurance Expense For the Five Months, ended Au- they are using for Depreciation. gust 31, 2021, Insurance expenses As a result, we have initiated litiwere relatively in-line with the gation (called an Article 78). We have a tentative settlement of this Budget. litigation that is as follows: We

are still negotiating with NYC to increase the allocation of corporate expenses from 11.8% to 16.5% which would be retroactive to 2020. This settlement will result in a greater reduction in Shelter rent than if we switched to GAAP. Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results For the Five Months, ended August 31, 2021 show that Rochdale Village Inc.’s results were above the Budget.

BALANCE SHEET Due to the COVID-19 impact, our Balance Sheet is impacted in August 31, 2021 as follows: 1. Accounts Receivable – The Accounts Receivable balance gross, increased $305,000 to $4,934,000 compared to July 2021 of $4,628,000. Of which, $164,000 relates to cooperators and $142,000 relates to commercial tenants. This increase is related to the impact of COVID and residents and commercial tenants not paying rent or the rents are being paid late. It should be noted that courts are now opening and will allow us to move forward legally to collect past due rents.

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PPP (Payroll Protection Program) – In April 2020, we received a $6,029,300 PPP loan that will be used to keep all employees employed. This loan was recorded in a separate cash account and set up as a liability until the loan is forgiven. We have completed our submission of documents to Citibank for forgiveness and Citibank approved $6,005,000 for loan forgiveness and has submitted the Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval.

There was approximately $25,000 that wasn’t approved by Citibank and we are in the process of contesting that amount.

3. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR)- The reserve balance was $52,673,000 as of August 31, 2021.

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2021 and 2022

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2022

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2020, 2021 and 2022

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2022

Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2020, 2021 and 2022 Actual vs. Budget

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report September 2021

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department during the month of September 2021.

Public Safety maintains 24 hour /7 days a week coverage.

COMPLAINTS:

1.

During the month of September 2021, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department officers responded to a total of (114) loitering and (164) noise complaints from Cooperators which were resolved as follows:

a) Founded-Compliant- (72) Loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (72) of the noise complaint sources corrected the volume of the noise. b) Unfounded Calls-(42) unfounded loitering complaints and (92) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard). c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals and noise complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (2) received violations for loitering and (13) received a violation for noise complaints.

For the month of SEPTEMBER 2021 there was a grand total of (2) arrest made on Rochdale Village Grounds. The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY:

RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 17 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 33 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 00 RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS 03 FIRE INCIDENTS 00 TOTAL INCIDENTS 53

TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES:

• Conducted (20) Directed & Routine Verticals.

• Made (0) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued (0)

C-Summonses, issued (1) violations to include (1) for loitering and encountered (58) Loiterers during routine and directed patrols.

• Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (29).

• Conducted (0) Tenant Verifications

TOWING ACTIVITY

The Public Safety Department towed (4) vehicles and issued (122) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

ROUTINE AND *DIRECTED VERTICAL PATROLS BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS:

Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports.

BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4518 *DIRECTED VERTICALS: TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS:

467 4985

PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND REFFERED CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE:

1484

COOPERATOR ESCORTS AIDED SICK/ INJURY AND ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS:

152 56

TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

145 318

ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS:

2 5 2

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: EVICTION(S):

52 3 00

VIOLATIONS Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

892 592

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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz

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NYPD AND STATE TROOPERS CARRY OUT RECRUITMENT IN ROCHDALE’S BIG MALL

By Olayemi Okeniyi

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or two days members of the NYPD and state troopers took up residence in Rochdale’s big mall as part of their ongoing effort to recruit more diverse men and women into the police force.

According to Rochdale Village Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz, the purpose of hosting the recruitment in the big mall was to increase the chances of recruiting more people from minority groups into the police force or state troopers.

“We want to get more minority members, from the various minority communities to join the

police department because many people in these groups feel that they are underrepresented and have stressed their desire to have more people of their persuasion, color, religion, ethnicity in the police department so that the people policing them can understand them,” he said.

Also in attendance, Detective 1st grade, Tanya Duhaney from NYPD Community Affairs explained the recruitment was somewhat time sensitive as there will be a police exam soon.

“We are here to recruit more African American, Latino, and other minorities for the upcoming police exam, which is scheduled for December, and we figured

(l. to r.) Pat Dyer from the 149th Street Civic Association Detective 1st grade, Tanya Duhaney from NYPD Community Affairs and Rochdale Village Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz pose with recruiters.

that we’d come into Rochdale where, we have a big community. We have a lot of residents so we figured this would be the best spot to in the mall today with our partners, the state troopers, they are also doing the same thing, also recruiting for more minorities to do their job.” She added that she hoped that the community would be receptive and answer this call, because the only way to make a change and move the whole community forward was by working together.

Pat Dyer from the 149th Street Civic Association showed up to encourage the recruiters. Speaking to the Bulletin she explained that this was a

time for doing and not complaining. “Our wonderful police officers and state troopers are out in our community, and they are looking to recruit, the gentlemen and women from our community.

They want to make sure that they know that this wonderful opportunity to serve New York City and South Jamaica is available to them. She added that it was important to have people from the community serving because nobody knows the community like you do and nobody is going to take care of your people like you can.

Trooper and Pat Dyer from the 149th Street Civic Association Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz.

Photo Credit : Olayemi Okeniyi.

Officer talks to shopper.

New York State Troopers.

Trooper answers questions.

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By Cynthia Bernadine

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PINK IS MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY COLOR Breast Cancer Awareness – Knowledge is Key!

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he color pink has a calmness about it which is why some may associate it with femininity, happiness, and compassion but for many pink is more than just a pretty color. It represents so much more. It is the color that millions of people wear throughout the year to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those lost and to support and bring awareness of the disease.

Although October is best known as Breast Cancer Awareness month, we should be talking about it all year long and being proactive to detect it early on.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), “breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States (some kinds of skin cancer are the most common). Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than White women.”

Early detection of this disease is key! Let me say it louder, early detection is key!

The risk for breast cancer increases with age with most people being diagnosed after age 50. However, that does not mean that women younger than 50 cannot be effected. The American Cancer Society recommends that women, who are at high risk for breast cancer based on certain factors such as family history, should begin screenings at the age of 30 while women 45 and older should get

mammograms every year.

A mammogram is a low-energy X-ray picture of the breast.

Doctors use mammograms to look for early signs of breast cancer.

Having regular mammograms or even performing self-exams can help find breast cancer when it is easier to treat and makes treatment more successful.

Let us not forget about the men. Men are also encouraged to get screened for breast cancer. Although breast cancer is mostly found in women, men can get breast cancer too. The CDC reports that 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man. It may seem like a small number but in actuality, it is not. The most common kinds of breast cancer in men are the same kinds found in women.

Knowledge is key and every year the Rochdale Village Board put together events to bring awareness to breast cancer including a community breast cancer walk. Unfortunately, with communities still being effected by COVID-19 and out of abundance of caution this year’s walk was cancelled.

You can learn more about breast cancer, cancer research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education by visiting the American Cancer Society website at cancer.org. If you have a medical provider, you can also contact them to get more information or to schedule your screening or text “Get Screened” to 81336 to find a Mammogram location near you.

In 2018 as they do every year, the Elite Marching Band take part in the cancer walk.

Every year people who participate in the breast cancer walk carry signs with names of their lost loved ones.

In 2019 the procession was lead by the court of the newly crowned Miss Rochdale Village. (l. to r.) Cristel flowe and Saaliyah Green.

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QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT PRESENTS BOROUGH OLYMPIANS DALILAH MUHAMMAD AND TINA CHARLES WITH KEYS TO QUEENS

By Cynthia Bernadine

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n Friday, October 1, 2021, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. presented the Key to Queens to Olympic gold medalists Dalilah Muhammad and Tina Charles at a ceremony held outside Queens Borough Hall.

“Dalilah Muhammad and Tina Charles are more than just legendary athletes and Olympic champions. They are role models and inspirations to the countless young people of our borough — kids who now know that with hard work and dedication, there is no limit to what a child of Queens can achieve,” said Borough President Richards. “Dalilah and Tina represent the very best of The World’s Borough and these inspiring women are more than deserving recipients of the Key to Queens.”

A living legend for the people of Rochdale Village since winning gold in 2016, Muhammad won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which due to the pandemic took place from July to August this year.

She beat the world record time in the 400-meter hurdles and later secured her second career gold medal as part of Team USA’s victorious 4x400-meter relay team.

Equally dynamic, yet completely different Tina Charles is the WNBA’s reigning scoring champion and eight-time All-Star and is one of the most decorated professional basketball players of her generation. She also founded the Hopey’s Heart Foundation, which donates AEDs to schools and funded the construction of a school in Mali, West Africa.

These amazing women and role models, who grew up in Queens, also received proclama-

(l. to r.) Tina Charles, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. Dalilah Muhammad.

tions declaring October 1, 2021 as both Dalilah Muhammad Day and Tina Charles Day in the Borough of Queens. The ceremony’s co-sponsor, Council Member Adrienne Adams presented the proclamations in recognition of their achievements and to honor and celebrate both women.

“Dalilah Muhammad and Tina Charles are not just historymaking athletes who have excelled in their respective sports, they are also outstanding role models for our young people, thoughtful citizens and shining ambassadors for Queens. They have always conducted themselves with humility, grace, and tremendous poise,” said Council Member Adrienne Adams. “I am proud to celebrate their well-deserved Gold Medals in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and all of their achievements throughout their illustrious careers. They

have made Southeast Queens, New York City, and the entire country proud.”

Rochdale Village Board President Jean Randolph Castro and Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz were in attendance, along with Dalilah’s family, and representing for the Rochdale Village community where Muhammad grew up.

Also in attendance were students from Christ the King HS, which Tina attended and students from Benjamin Cardozo High School, which Dalilah attended. The 2021 Junior Olympians from the Metro Eagles youth track and field team joined as attended and showed their support and admiration to two phenomenal women who deserves all the accolades received and more.

Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz. Dalilah Muhammad (center holding proclamation) Council Member Adrienne E. Adams.

Photo Credit : Queens Borough President’s Office.

Dalilah Muhammad addresses crowd.

Members of the community showed up to support local olympians.

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Our Rochdale Vil Youth Planning Committee hosts Halloween 2021 (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

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llage Community Youth Planning Committee hosts Halloween 2021 (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

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SENIORS TREATED TO APPRECIATION GRAB AND GO LUNCH

Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook.

By Olayemi Okeniyi

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enior appreciation week is usually a big event at Rochdale Village but due to the restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19, senior were celebrated on a smaller scale.

On Monday, October 4, 2021, a grab and go luncheon was hosted out of the Rochdale Village

Community Center Ballroom Congressman Gregory Meeks stopped by. He regrated his inability to uphold his tradition of treating seniors to a movie. He said under better circumstances the group would have taken to see the recently released Aretha Franklin biopic adding that he understood

(l. to r) Board President Jean Randolph Castro, Congressman Gregory Meeks, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz.

the need for safety. “Seniors are the heartbeat of the community and should be protected,” he said. Also, in attendance Assembly member Vivian E. Cook expressed her gladness at being able to see everyone after such a difficult year, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro

along with Rochdale’s Senior Center Director, Sheree Shivers were given Congressional Achievement Awards for their work with seniors before food was shared.

The seniors hit the dance floor briefly to enjoy the music before grabbing their packed lunch and heading out.

Photo Credit : Olayemi Okeniyi.

Congressman Gregory Meeks.

Seniors enjoy a quick turn on the dance floor.

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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ Sympathy

By PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR recommended by cooperator Florita King I know what the caged bird feels, alas!

When the sun is bright on the upland slopes; When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass, And the river flows like a stream of glass; When the first bird sings and the first bud opes, And the faint perfume from its chalice steals— I know what the caged bird feels!

I know why the caged bird beats his wing Till its blood is red on the cruel bars; For he must fly back to his perch and cling When he fain would be on the bough aswing; And a pain still throbs in the old, old scars And they pulse again with a keener sting— I know why he beats his wing!

I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,— When he beats his bars and he would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core, But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings— I know why the caged bird sings!

POET-O-WEEN

By Anthony Blake Fright and Scare A Night to remember in aware The Night Clouds hiding the Moon Reactions coming soon Moans full of cries Soul’s Rise The Dead will be emerging from their graves They will be looking for Soul’s for their appetite The flesh will be the sight Seconds to precise There is no offer of advice Evil on the Deceased Minds Roam with revenge Living flesh on the edge Blood Thirsty Soul’s Threshold Night But Beware Eerie is in the air No other night would compare Where do the living go from here?

Sleep with your eyes wide open Once you fall asleep It will be too late You will become deceased yourself Beware Beware Beware The Clock has stopped on pause Cause Dead Reign

FAITH THAT CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

Faith, Hope, Love Believe what you cannot see That is a seed of faith Hope in God where there is no Answer to your problems That is the beginning of Progress towards a solution There’s no mountain too high To scale that we cannot Overcome as we pull together As a community in love For God is love And he carries us Through each step Along the way higher And higher victory During this season And all the year ahead we climb Victoriously as we are Achievers, we are archivers This is the faith that moves mountains Faith truth and love The we are with strength From above

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - October 25 2021

R46-21: Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams WHEREAS, certain structural and mechanical repairs and refurbishment work is immediately required for the continued, safe and reliable operation of the Rochdale Village cooling towers located on the roof of the Rochdale Village Power Plant; WHEREAS, Rochdale Village solicited sealed proposals from nine (9) qualified engineering firms for the engineering work of which four (4) engineering firms responded; WHEREAS, WSP-USA presented the most favorable and qualified proposal for all of the required engineering work, and

WHEREAS, immediate corrective action is required for those components of engineering work necessary to bid, award and complete the work of Phase 1 as outlined in the attached memorandum, dated October 12, 2021.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves WSP-USA for the immediate implementation of the Phase 1 structural, metallurgical and mechanical engineering work, judged to be of critical importance at this time at a total net cost of one hundred fifteen thousand three hundred twenty dollars (115,320.00) to be funded from HCR Reserves.

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Eleven for, four abstentions; motion passes.

R47-21: Moved by: Edward Douglass Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams Fifteen for; motion passes.

R49-21: Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Tim Mercer

WHEREAS, in order for the Maintenance Department to deliver supplies to the Groups on a timely basis, a larger van is needed;

WHEREAS, quotes were sought from vendors ranging in cost from $46,922.68 to $48,453.06 of which Ford Lincoln of Queens provided the lowest bid in the amount of $46,922.68; WHEREAS, a copy of each proposal is attached, we would like to recommend the acceptance of proposal from Ford Lincoln of Queens in the amount of $46,922.68.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors agrees to accept proposal from Ford Lincoln of Queens in the total amount of $46,922.68 to be funded from the Operations Account.

FOR Keysha Beasley Janine Cross

Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams AGAINST

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village Nursery, Inc. has agreed to rent five thousand two hundred sixty-five (5,265) square feet in Community Rooms 9, 11 and 12 for five years; and WHEREAS, Rochdale Village Nursery, Inc. Lease terms are attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Rochdale Village Nursery, Inc. is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

Fifteen for; motion passes.

R48-21: Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Janine Cross WHEREAS, Treehouse Development d/b/a Little Peoples Daycare (“Little Peoples Daycare”) has agreed to rent one thousand seven hundred fifty-five (1,755) square feet in Community Room Six for five years; and WHEREAS, Litttle Peoples Daycare lease terms are attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Little Peoples Daycare is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Letisha Azizah Fourteen for, one against; motion passes.

R50-21: TELEPHONE VOTE WHEREAS, Eric Adams campaign would like Rochdale Village to host a fundraiser for his bid for Mayor in the Ballroom on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and

WHEREAS, even though the community center is currently closed we feel that this is an extraordinary event that we should accommodate, similar to the Gun Violence Symposium sponsored by former Governor Cuomo this past June.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. agrees to host the Eric Adams fundraising event in the Ballroom.

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams UNABLE TO BE REACHED Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard

Ten votes for - telephone vote passed.

OFFICER POSITIONS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

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Second: Jean Randolph-Castro

Second: Letisha Azizah

FOR DIAZ FOR HALL Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Clifton Stanley Diaz, Five votes for Jean Hall, one absent; Clifton Stanley Diaz is Chairman of the Board.

PRESIDENT

Jean Randolph-Castro

Moved by: Lisa Stark

Second: Janine Cross One vote cast by Lisa Stark: Jean Randolph-Castro is President of the Board.

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Second: Janine Cross Second: Jean Hall

FOR MERCER FOR HUBBARD Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Timothy Mercer, five votes for Maryam Hubbard, one absent; Timothy Mercer is First Vice-President.

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Janine Cross

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Jean Hall Second: Clifton Diaz Second: Keysha Beasley

FOR CROSS FOR HAYDEN-RYAN Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Janine Cross, five votes for Khedda Hayden-Ryan, one absent; Janine Cross is Second Vice-President.

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT Edward Douglass Letisha Azizah

Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Second: Janine Cross Second: Jean Hall FOR DOUGLASS

FOR AZIZAH

Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Maryam Hubbard Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Sheila McKenzie

Timothy Mercer

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Ten votes for Edward Douglass, four votes for Letisha Azizah, one absent; Edward Douglass is Third Vice-President.

FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT

Sheila McKenzie Moved by: Lisa Stark Second: Clifton Diaz

Keysha Beasley Azizah Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Second: Jean Hall

FOR McKENZIE FOR BEASLEY Janine Cros Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Sheila McKenzie, five votes for Keysha Beasley, one absent; Sheila McKenzie is Fourth Vice-President.

SECRETARY Joyce Williams Moved by: Lisa Stark Second: Clifton Stanley Diaz One vote cast by Lisa Stark: Joyce Williams is Secretary of the Board.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY Jean Hall Moved by: Jean Hall Second: Jean Randolph-Castro One vote cast by Lisa Stark: Jean Hall is Assistant Secretary of the Board.

TREASURER Derrick Shareef Moved by: Lisa Stark Second: Clifton Stanley Diaz One vote cast by Lisa Stark: Derrich Shareef is Treasurer of the Board.

ASSISTANT TREASURER Lisa Stark Keysha Beasley

Moved by: Janine Cross Moved by: Jean Hall

Second: Clifton Diaz Second: Letisha Azizah

FOR STARK FOR BEASLEY Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

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Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Lisa Stark, five votes for Keysha Beasley, one absent; Lisa Stark is Assistant Treasurer.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Derrick Shareef Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro One vote cast; Derrick Shareef elected as Chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Timothy Mercer Moved by: Lisa Stark Second by: Clifton Stanley-Diaz One vote cast; Timothy Mercer elected as Chairperson of the Commercial Services Committee COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE Edward Douglass Moved by: Lisa Stark Second by: Clifton Stanley-Diaz One vote cast; Edward Douglass elected as Chairperson of the Community Center Committee.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Jean Randolph-Castro Moved by: Lisa Stark Second by: Clifton Diaz

Maryam Hubbard Moved by: Khedda Ryan Second by: Jean Hall

FOR CASTRO FOR HUBBARD Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Jean Randolph-Castro, five votes for Maryam Hubbard, one absent; Jean Randolph-Castro is elected as Chairperson of the Commercial Relations Committee.

MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE Janine Cross Jean Hall

Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Second by: Clifton Diaz Second by: Keysha Beasley FOR CROSS FOR HALL Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Janine Cross, five votes for Jean Hall, one absent; Janine Cross is elected as Chairperson of the Maintenance Committee.

ORIENTATION COMMITTEE Lisa Stark Keysha Beasley

Moved by: Clifton Diaz Moved by: Jean Hall

Second by: Janine Cross Second by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan FOR STARK FOR BEASLEY Janine Cross Keysha Beasley

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall

Edward Douglass Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Sheila McKenzie Maryam Hubbard

Timothy Mercer

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Letisha Azizah Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Lisa Stark, four votes for Keysha Beasley, two absent; Lisa Stark is elected as Chairperson of the Orientation Committee.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Clifton Stanley Diaz Moved by: Lisa Stark Second by: Jean Castro

Jean Hall Moved by: Khedda Ryan Second by: Keysha Beasley

FOR DIAZ FOR HALL Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Clifton Stanley Diaz, five votes for Jean Hall, one absent; Clifton Stanley Diaz is elected as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee.

SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE Joyce Williams Moved by: Lisa Stark Second by: Clifton Stanley-Diaz One vote cast; Joyce Williams elected as Chairperson of the Senior Citizens Committee.

YOUTH PLANNING COMMITTEE Gary Hawkins Keysha Beasley

Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Khedda Ryan

Second by: Joyce Williams Second by: Jean Hall

FOR HAWKINS FOR BEASLEY Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

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Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - November 2021

CLEARING UP CONFUSION WITH NORC SPONSORED COVID-19 MOBILE VAN On day 1, the COVID-19 booster shot mobile van was supposed to be in front of the red brick/flag pole area at 8am.

Due to confusion between the NORC staff and van driver, the truck was in front of the library at 8am instead of the flag pole area. The delay caused our seniors to wait outside for an extended period of time. Going forward we made sure to correct this and added seating and indoor accommodations for the long wait on day 1. ~By Jean Randolph Castro

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Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Gary Hawkins, five votes for Keysha Beasley, one absent; Gary Hawkins is elected as Chairperson of the Youth Planning Committee.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Keysha Beasley Moved by: Janine Cross Second by: Clifton Stanley Diaz One vote cast; Keysha Beasley elected as Chairperson of the Environmental Conservation Committee.

PARKING COMMITTEE Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Moved by: Lisa Stark Moved by: Jean Hall Second by: Clifton Diaz Second by: Keysha Beasley

FOR McKENZIE FOR HAYDEN-RYAN Janine Cross Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz Keysha Beasley

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Sheila McKenzie Khedda Hayden-Ryan Timothy Mercer Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams ABSENT Gary Hawkins Nine votes for Sheila McKenzie, five votes for Khedda Hayden-Ryan, one absent; Sheila McKenzie is elected as Chairperson of the Parking Committee.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Maryam Hubbard Moved by: Maryam Hubbard Second by: Khedda Ryan One vote cast; Maryam Hubbard elected as Chairperson of the Information Technology Committee.

BOARD MEMBERS Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Timothy Mercer - First Vice-President Janine Cross - Second Vice-President Edward Douglass - Third Vice-President Sheila McKenzie - Fourth Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Jean Hall - Assistant Secretary Derrick Shareef - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Khedda Hayden-Ryan Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Also Present:MSI Real Estate Herbert Freedman - General Manager Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq. - Corporate Counsel Evan Richards, Esq. - Corporate Counsel Raphael Wilkins - Assistant Controller Kelvin Pantaleon - Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief Public Safety Corey Jones - Director of Power Plant

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