Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper September 2013 Edition

Vol. 49. No. 9

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

September 2013

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

RV’s Annual Fall Festival soars to new heights

The Count down begins for the 50th Anniversary Gala Weekend

See what events are in store for cooperators and guests for the 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend (see story on page 10)

Group Meetings scheduled to discuss new RV Website

By Susan Van Brackle

The NYPD broke out the rock wall as an extra added attraction for the Rochdale Village Annual Fall Festival. The event was well attended by vendors, politicians and residents alike and is generally the capstone to the summer outdoor season here at RV. (see story on page 16)

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ver the last few months,

announcements have appeared in the Bulletin newspaper and the Weekly Sheet about the revamping of the Rochdalevillage.com website.

The objective of this digital upgrade is to improve communications within our community and address the need for connectivity in the event of an emergency. (continued on page 3)

President’s Message - Page 2 • Manager’s Report - Page 4 • Emergency Lighting Upgrade - Page 5 • Happenings around RV - Page 11

Rochdale Village Bulletin

Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-2765700 ext. 336.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board David Jeffries President Janine Cross Vice Presidents Jean Castro Timothy Mercer Joe Evans Talib Bey Treasurer Eddie Douglass Assistant Treasurer Joseph Mathieu Secretary Tracey Irvin

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Joe Evans David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Ronald Hollie Tracy Irvin Joseph Mathieu Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Ahmed White Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Joseph Mathieu Community Center Edward Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Janine Cross Maintenance Ahmed White Orientation Jean Randolph-Castro & Janine Cross Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Alex Freedman, MSI & Lynn Walker, RVI

Controller

September 2013

President’s Message

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— by Janine Cross

istory is not on our side when life is good and the naysayers are quiet. I want to put you on guard that we are approaching the annual Board election in October and when things are going well, obtaining a quorum is difficult. Lack of a quorum presents a long-term problem if the same outgoing Board members sit for another year. This means 10 seats will be up next year and finding candidates who are unperplexed and unbiased by considerations not connected to the betterment of Rochdale Village is a major problem.

the operational history of Rochdale’s finances, and other inherent problems brought the corporation to a standstill.

Their lack of business acumen put Rochdale on the brink of bankruptcy and the corporation became paralyzed by inertia and lack of funds.

We have overcome these problems and the business affairs of the housing company are in good shape. So, it is of the utmost importance that you come out and vote for the candidates of your choice.

Being on the cusp of financial ruin is unnerving and certainly avoidable with your absolute participation in this most In 2006, eight new members important election. were elected to the Board with calamitous results. While You know I shouldn’t throw they were well meaning, flowers in my garden, but I their lack of experience in am very proud of the time I

Janine Cross

have served as your president.

Rochdale is in a far, far better place than it was five years ago thanks largely to a hard working, hard charging and dedicated Board of Directors.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you over the years and maintaining the excellence of Rochdale Village.

Please be sure to

v o t e w e d n e s d ay October 2, 2013 6 AM to 9 PM

Darius George

Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones

Security Chief Thomas Mason

the next meeting of the

Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco

rochdale village board of directors is

Human Resource Director

Monday, October 28, 2013

Elizabeth Goldsmith

General Counsel

William R. Greenspan

Rochdale Village Bulletin

September 2013

Group meetings detail emergency alert system on new RV website

Over the last few months, announcements have appeared in the Bulletin newspaper and the Weekly Sheet about the revamping of the Rochdalevillage.com website.

The objective of this digital upgrade is to improve communications within our (Continued from page community and address the 1) need for connectivity in the event of an emergency.

Representatives f rom t he c ompany have bthe een alert selected by the Representatives from myhomepayge.com the Not only will system Rochdale Village myhomepayge.com Board of Directors thave o assist with tcooperators his website about overhaul.

Once the company notify emergency modifications a re i nstalled, c ooperators w ill i mmediately n otice t he c ustomized been selected by the Rochdale conditions, it will provide updates appearance the new ebsite along with the addition of practical solutions that Villageof Board of w Directors to assist about impactful changes via text will streamline ertain processes at RV.

with this cwebsite overhaul.here Once messaging and/or automated phone

the modifications are installed, calls. Cooperators will need to For example, the website will feature a convenient maintenance request system that cooperators will immediately notice provide their cell phone number and allows cooperators to create online service requests any hour of the day seven days the customized appearance of the new email address in order to opt-in to a week. Users will be provided with web confirmations for their records as well. website along with the addition of the emergency alert system feature.

practical solutions that will Also, documents An emergency alert system will streamline be one of the chief additions of the nand ew forms certain processeswhere at RV. are snormally onlycooperators accessible Rochdalevillage.com ebsite.

Not only will that the alert ystem notify For example, the website will by making a trip to the about emergency conditions, it will provide updates about impactful cRochdale hanges via a and/or convenient maintenance Village management now text mfeature essaging automated phone calls.

Cooperators will office need twill o provide system that allows cooperators download email. alert their crequest ell phone number and email address ibe n oavailable rder to oto pt-­‐in to the eby mergency system These are just a few of the many tofeature. create online service requests any

hour of the day seven days a week. new services that will roll out with the Also, dUsers ocuments nd fprovided orms that with are nweb ormally only accessible y mfind aking rip to the updated website. bTo outa tmore will abe Rochdale V illage m anagement o ffice w ill n ow b e a vailable t o d ownload b y e mail. confirmations for their records as well. about these exclusive amenities, These are An just a few of the many new will services that w ill roll out with tlisting he updated emergency alert system check the scheduled of website.

T o f ind o ut m ore a bout t hese e xclusive a menities, c heck t he be one of the chief additions of the October Group Meetings scheduled that are listing new of October Group Meetings website. that are coming p aat t aa ccircle ircle nnear ear yyou. ou.

Rochdalevillage.com cominguup

DATE

Thursday, October 3 Thursday, October 10 Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Wednesday, October 30

TIME

GROUP

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Group V Group I Group II Group III Group 4

COMMUNITY ROOM IN BUILDING 17 4 8 10 14

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September 2013

Monthly Report

-- by Marion Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for August 2013 BIENNIAL BUDGET SUBMISSION Because of MSI’s operational experience over the past 21 years our budget preparations have been met with consistency, transparency and timeliness. The shareholders have not had a carrying charge increase going into the fifth fiscal year. We recognize that if we are to continue to maintain a 50 year old complex as “new” this practice cannot go on indefinably due to pressing capital projects. Conversely, the projected operating budget is manageable because of excess income over expenses and will only be affected by the need to increase capital reserves for possible loan requirements.

The department heads have submitted their operating budget requests for the next two fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. As you know, Rochdale must submit a

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There are about 1000 shareholders who haven’t submitted proof of coverage and will be issued a community compliant and assessed $150 dollars for noncompliance. In the past we have emphasized that the fine, in some cases, is greater than the cost of a $99 dollar Co-op insurance policy.

Since instituting the policy the claims and counter claims of damages caused by neglect and unforeseen circumstances have dropped dramatically. The advantage of having coverage cannot be overly emphasized since it protects both INSURANCE Rochdale Village Board of the corporation and the shareholder Directors has put in place a mandate in order to avoid disputes, litigation requiring all shareholders must have and possible dislocation caused by a current Co-op Insurance policy in fire, floods or acts of nature. force. The proof of insurance was required to be submitted with the RECYCLING The law is clear that owners of 2012 Income Affidavit Statement on all residential dwellings (including or before April 30, 2013. balanced budget for those two years.

In order to begin the process we will send our first approximation budget to the Budget and Finance Committee for their review and comments this month.

The next step in the process after the Budget and Finance Committee is a review by the Legal and Management Committee in October and final approval by the board at the November board meeting. The budget is due at HCR by December 31st, 2013, whereby they will make their adjustments and final approval.

rental apartments, and co-op and condo units) with three or more units must recycle.

Rochdale Village is not doing a very good job of recycling. Another complex we manage has received over $175,000 from their carting company and will receive even more when they start bailing their cardboard.

We are leaving thousands of dollars of recyclable material in the compactors that we should be selling to Royal Carting Company.

It is important that management redouble our efforts and seek greater cooperation from the shareholders.

We will launch a campaign to heighten their awareness about the advantages of recycling and the necessity to prevent fines for not following the regulations.

Helpful safety tips for bed bug awareness month n

keeping

with

bed

bug

awareness month at Rochdale Village, following is additional information and safety measures to keep your home free of these pesky pests.

Question: What are bed bugs and what do they look like?

Answer: They are small reddishrust-colored insects that are about the size of an apple seed with a flat, oval shaped body. Bed bugs generally hide in cracks of furniture, floors and walls and become active while people are sleeping. Their bites are not known to spread disease but they

do create an itchy nuisance.

Question: Will over-the-counter pesticides kill bed bugs?

Answer: As detailed in the January 25, 2013 Weekly Sheet, if you find yourself with an infestation of bed bugs, over-the-counter pesticides that are on the market, including roach “bombs”, will only make bed bugs hide. Contact your Group Manager immediately if you suspect that bed bugs have invaded your home. The Group Manager will contact an exterminator who will work with you to eradicate the problem.

Question: How do I properly dispose of bed bug infested furniture?

Answer: In an effort to prevent the further spread of bed bugs, please do not remove any infested furniture from your apartment by yourself. Placement of infested furniture in common areas will only cause them to spread more.

Alert your Group Manager who will assist and guide you on the proper steps for furniture disposal.

Remember, the New York City Department of Health recommends these following tips for keeping bed bugs out of your home: Immediately after a trip, wash and inspect luggage and clothing. Bed bugs can hitchhike a ride and travel thousands of miles along with you.

Any new furniture purchases should be inspected first for bed bugs before using.

Never bring discarded bed frames, mattress, box springs, or upholstered furniture into your home.

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

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September 2013

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Monthly Report

-- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — August 2013 I. Following is the Status of Schedule ‘B’ Projects: SHOPPING CENTER ELEVATOR: Project Completed.

TURBINE GENERATOR #2 OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Project completed.

BOILER/BURNERS (Power Plant): Engineer is developing plans and specifications for this project, which once received, will be submitted to the NYSHCR for approval to solicit bids.

Intentions are to have this project bid out by the end of the fall season.

EXCITER REPLACEMENT: All work on Phase 1 was completed during the spring shutdown. Phase 11 is scheduled to commence during the fall shutdown. Project Management is in the process of scheduling a meeting with the Contractor to establish work responsibilities.

DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Project placed on-hold pending resources to fund the work.

II. Non Schedule B Projects:

LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS & ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: The NYSHCR approved the LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 Proposal from Sigma Maintenance BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Xinos Construction Corp. is & Restoration Corp. to undertake the continuing repairs on facades of above project. Project Management Buildings #1, 13 & 16. As work is will be meeting with the Contractor completed, the Consultant conducts to go over scheduling. a final inspection.

BUILDING EMERGENCY GENERATOR UPGRADES A/E: LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE 7 Work is underway in Group 5 with THIRD PARTY CONSULTANT: The Board of Directors, at the July emergency exit signs and additional meeting, accepted via resolution lighting to the existing emergency the Proposal from Robert J. Stahl generator.

Architect, P.C. in the mount of $560,000. The Firm will act as ELECTRICAL WORK (Electrician): Third Party Consultant overseeing The Contractor, Northeast Electrical the Façade repairs throughout the Contractors, is continuing work as Complex. The Consultant’s Proposal per contract. and relative correspondence has been sent to Legal Counsel for review and POWER PLANT NEW WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: to sign-off as to form.

Projects Department is awaiting a decision by the Engineering firm EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS: The Projects and Maintenance supplying the units for cost savings.

Departments inspected areas of concern and issued Purchase Orders POWER PLANT SWEET WATER TANK: to have repairs made to Buildings Contract documents were approved by the NYSHCR on 8/13/13and an Numbers 7,11,13,14 & 16.

Order to Proceed was sent to the Contractor on 8/21/13.

POWER PLANT CONDENSATE TANK ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: Contract documents were approved by the NYSHCR on 8/30/13 and an Order to Proceed was sent to the Contractor on 9/4/13.

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

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

COMPACTOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Project placed on hold.

Rochdale begins upgrade of emergency lighting

By Susan Van Brackle

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ochdale Village has begun installing additional lighting both inside the buildings and throughout its grounds in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Response protocols.

This $500,000 illumination overhaul is taking place as a safety precaution.

Strategic emergency management is a growing focus of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and their administration team. Last year’s brutal impact of Hurricane Sandy on the tri-state area demonstrated that these are events that Rochdale needs to be prepared for. The expanded safety lighting was funded with proceeds from the last loan refinance executed on

behalf of the cooperative.

Exit signs will be installed on every floor of every residential building in Rochdale – approximately 1,860 signs in total. These signs will be connected to the emergency generators in order to provide critical guidance to residents in case of an emergency. In addition, the lighting on all 1,680 stairway landings will be connected to the emergency generators, so that cooperators can make their way down the steps safely if the power goes out.

Lobby and exterior lighting has also been added to emergency circuits along the grounds. In the event of an emergency evacuation or when traveling across the grounds at night, cooperators will be able to make their way out of the building safely in an emergency.

This series of safety lighting enhancements are just the beginning of a multi-pronged approach to emergency management here at Rochdale Village. Following soon will be an integrated emergency alert system powered by the new Rochdalevillage.com website that

cooperators are encouraged to optin to. A schedule of upcoming Group Meetings will be posted in the Bulletin, Weekly Sheets and each circle so that cooperators can find out more about the important safety measures that are being implemented.

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September 2013

Controller’s Report

-- by Darius George, Controller Summary of Corporate Funds Cash Receipts & Disbursements - August 31, 2013 at August 31, 2013 EXHIBIT I

EXHIBIT I

OPENING CASH BALANCE

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$

RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Section 8 Rent Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Rooftop leasing- Wireless communications Credit check Ground lease Health Insurance premium rebate Sales Tax refund Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations

OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Managing agent payroll reimbursement Marketing fee Other office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Legal Collection expense Eviction expense Other professional services Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) I EXHIBIT Total Administrative Expenses

MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Other Janitorial Expenses Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor bags Landscaping Lawn sprinkler system Ground equipment Parking lots expense Office equipment leasing Fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment & small tools Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs and controls Keys and locks Bathroom supplies Floor tiles Convector supplies Plumbing supplies Windows and blinds Welding Equipment and supplies Paint and glass supplies Other Maintenance & Operating Expenses Contracted Services - Electrical - Plumbing - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Roof repairs - Carpet installation & cleaning - Pump and Roof fans Building repairs- Façade and mansonry Building Stadby generators Playground equipment Building repairs - Shopping center Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses

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5,937,551

5,159,383 352,711 3,642 10,575 64,376 109,460 101,816 6,028 6,900 2,000 3,613 30,000 2,884 5,853,388 25,720 11,765,219

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51,350 16,561 2,000 5,391 3,018 7,583 1,822 8,212 9,060 48,942 43,239 24,011 5,072 5,163 182 231,607

8,991 10,287 6,652 17,510 8,218 18,945 14,698 20,640 4,556 2,245 2,047 1,673 3,144 9,369 32,708 3,998 7,750 2,033 9,848 58,304 44,139 42,086 8,405 1,053 26,640 14,533 89,992 173,179 108,780 38,473 4,242 213,207 144,947 5,000 14,733 27,172 151,261 95,760 57,515 16,108 1,221 1,522,064

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Radio maintenance Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Surveillance system Office equipment leasing Uniform and cleaning Paid Detail administrative expense Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses

31,334 2,733 10,335 2,942 4,723 3,000 2,400 57,467

POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Oil Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Fuel - Cooking gas Water and sewer- buildings Water and sewer Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Unifrom and cleaning Office expense Absorbers Diesel Generators Turbine generator Boiler Cooling Tower Pump rooms Dual temperature CS- Consultants CS- Fuel Storage tanks Meter reading services Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Equipment Ouside labor expense Repairs and maintenance Security refund Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or EXHIBIT less) I Total Community Center Expenses

BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense

1,203,380 16,114 806,428 30,433 20,651 5,301 2,209 1,465 1,262 8,815 2,367 16,418 77,056 1,679 15,253 21,626 16,473 2,254 482 2,249,668

1,259 1,125 1,366 3,000 462 7,212

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6,653 13,334 8,222 28,209

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Computer equipment- HP Printer Refund of past cooperators equity Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance 401k employee contributions NYS sales tax Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance

1,397,725 93,957 1,526 13,957 125,000 70,133 616,950 261,048 220,687 445,264 156,300 100,021 54,895 10,170 -

1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds

EXHIBIT I

Page3 4,101,359 26,463 19,782 4,147,604

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds

1,517,312 4,329 549,657 2,071,298

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Capital Improvement Equity Replacement Reserve - Checking Completion Repair Escrows Total Escrow Funds

8,711,017 110,582 15,050 9,943,612 18,780,261

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Vapor intrusion Soil and Groundwater remediation Debt Service Escrow- Wells Fargo Securities Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS

913,818 1,313,662 375,493 724,363 3,609,933 6,937,269 31,936,432

$

The corporation cash, investments and escrow balances as of August 31, 2013 was $31,936,432.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $4,147,604.00. The following accounts are encumbered:

(a) Debt Service escrows (b) Self Insurance (c) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (d) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (e) Capital Improvement Equity (f) Completion Repair Escrow (g) Real Estate Tax Escrow (h) Insurance Escrow (i)Environmental escrow

3,609,933 1,521,641 8,726,067 549,657 110,582 9,943,612 913,818 1,313,662 1,099,856 27,788,828

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

3,567,633 7,663,860 $4,101,359

The self insurance escrow fund is restricted

by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured.

It also covers claim below the company liability insurance retention program.

The debt service, insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were created under the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

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September 2013

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Controller’s Report -- by Darius George, Controller

Accounts Receivable Activity - August 2013 Description

Arrears

Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess NG Check Fee Others Totals

Charges

3,198,057.97 473,158.33 (1,165.53) 140,804.18 119,409.49 5,489.98 23,713.07 59,265.56 1,019,212.89 72,458.05 75,671.40 4,636.43 1,570,356.44 6,761,068.26

5,361,427.86 25,976.79 282,976.04 85,000.00 101,937.50 136,146.87 22,952.15 6,016,417.21

Adjustments (163,815.03) 23,525.24 740.50 (6,270.93) 52,726.37 4,140.97 9,581.00 31.25 (41,303.10) 19,391.51 3,430.58 550.00 125,334.64 28,063.00

Payments

Balance

5,044,859.72 9,775.35 26,717.29 281,124.65 70,131.27 1,999.99 101,815.93 76.42 54,931.15 13,284.93 5,259.88 460.00 97,068.19 5,707,504.77

3,350,811.08 486,908.22 (1,165.53) 136,384.64 102,004.59 7,630.96 94,581.00 23,865.89 59,189.14 1,059,125.51 78,564.63 73,842.10 4,726.43 1,621,575.04 7,098,043.70

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 59,784.06 b)Section 8 subsidy 34,613.06 c)SCRIE subsidy 62,965.98 d)DRIE subsidy 6,228.27 e)STAR 101.16 f)Bad debt & other adjustments 122.50 163,815.03 2. Commercial arrears are $246,020.19 including electricity balance of $102,004.59 and water & sewer in the amount of $7,630.96 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Unapplied Equity Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total

Tenant Arrears Report Ending August 31, 2013 CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -

Community Center Report For August 31, 2013

One month

Residential Number 1,836

Two months

568

279,077.15

22

46,299.66

Three months

335

151,084.57

13

27,848.46

Four months

231

114,416.56

12

29,804.39

5-12 months

475

464,090.93

7

26,588.83

12+ months

384

433,913.16

5

14,509.11

1,783,368.41

46

267,853.91

Tenants Amount Due 97,364.88

Commercial Number

Tenants Amount Due -

Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -

1,933

Tenants Amount Due 340,786.04

Commercial Tenants Number Amount Due 44 122,803.46

One month

Residential Number 69

Two months

51

68,617.38

Three months

55

41,581.28

1

2,548.23

Four months

53

66,759.60

1

2,518.84

5-12 months

112

393,984.32

2

20,123.22

12+ months

525

4,301,845.58

6

51,478.05

Sub-Total

640

4,970,153.04

6

76,668.34

GRAND TOTALS

6,753,521.45

1,505,305.36 10,809.70 (10,438.05) (108,838.52) 103,007.91 109,073.86 12,654.78 1,621,575.04

-

344,522.25

REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue

$

$

400.00 7,675.00 199.99 8,274.99

EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Recreation Specialist - Porters Programs Equipment leasing Outside Labor expense Recreation and office supplies Repairs and maintenance Cooking Gas audtorium Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)

$

$

5,629.16 2,814.64 23,516.40 200.00 1,258.96 1,125.00 109.01 1,366.28 153.08 36,172.53 (27,897.54)

Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $2,500.00 and made refunds of $3,000.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.

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September 2013

Public Safety Report -- by Chief Thomas Mason

Public Safety Monthly Report August 2013 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of August 2013.

Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

LOITERING: During the month of August 2013, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of one hundred fifty-six (156) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1.

Conditions corrected – ninety-one (91) loiterers complied with officer’s directive to leave.

2.

Unfounded – sixty-five (65) loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 3.

Violations issued – four (4) loitering violations was issued The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

During the month of August the following arrests were affected: There were a total of 2 arrest(s) and 0 in-house detained for the month of August 2013; the incidents are as follows: Arrests for August 2013 (2 arrest(s) and 0 in-house detained) August 18, 2013 – Ramp #9, RV Officers responded to a call for a male riding a dirt bike on the complex; the male was observed when he hit into a parked vehicle causing damage; upon officers arrival the male attempted to flee; he was detained and a warrant check was conducted; it came back positive and the male was placed under arrest and transported to the 113th Pct. Is a Rochdale resident.

August 27, 2013 – Ramp #9, RV Officer responded to a disorderly male call; the male was using profanity causing public alarm; when approached by officers the male refused to comply; he was issued a C-Summons. Not a Rochdale resident.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 78 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 47 VIOLATIONS = 0

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed fifteen (15) vehicles during the month of August for violation of parking rules on the complex.

SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.

VERTICALS: 1048 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 2980 TOTAL: 4028 TOWING: 15 WARNINGS ISSUED: 38 ESCORTS: 151 SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 3022 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 331 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: INCIDENT REPORTS:

3353 133

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 2038 ARREST(S): 2 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 2 VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 43 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 4 EVICTION(S): 1

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: 1. Illegal Move In/Out...........................................................................6 2. Negligence........................................................................................1 3. Harboring a Pet.................................................................................1 4. Loud Noise........................................................................................5 5. Disorderly Conduct...........................................................................5 6. Loitering............................................................................................4 7. Harassment........................................................................................2 8. Damage to RV Property....................................................................1 9. Reckless Endangerment....................................................................2 10. Failure to Comply...........................................................................12 11. Littering.............................................................................................1 12. Urinating in Public............................................................................1 13. Illegal Dumping................................................................................2 Total ...................................................................................................43

Co-op air conditioning has been suspended for the Fall season.

The radiators will emit heat for your home starting October 14.

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Back to School Safety From the Rochdale Village Department of Public Safety

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Department of Public Safety would like to remind residents of the following tips to keep everyone safe for the “Back to School” season. Drivers, parents and students each have a role in assuring a safe school year. This is a good opportunity to take time out of your busy schedule to make sure that all members of your household are familiar with the safety rules that all pertain to them. he

School buses are the safest way to get to school. School buses are nearly 8 times safer than passenger vehicles. Most school bus accidents occur when kids enter or exit the school bus. Children ages 5 to 7 are at the greatest risk. Children may be in a hurry to enter or exit the school bus. They may have little experience

with traffic and be unable to judge the speed of oncoming traffic in order to safely cross streets. Children believe that drivers will see them and stop and allow them to cross. It is essential that motorists never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Never, ever pass a school bus on the right side — the results could be fatal.

on all sides. Teach children to take 5 GIANT steps away from the bus in all directions. Children should keep all items in their backpack.

Backpacks should weigh no more than one third of the child’s weight.

This prevents the backpack from impeding the child’s movement.

Send school supplies in to school over the course of several days, if Children are also in danger of necessary. Backpacks and garments being hit by the school bus itself. The should also not have any long reason for this is because children do straps or drawstrings that can get not always stay in the driver’s sight. caught in the bus doors or railings.

Young children may drop something Older or adult size sweatshirts that and run into the path of the bus to have drawstrings should always pick it up. Parents need to instruct be removed when worn by a child. children that they should get the These strings also present a hazard help of the driver or another adult on the playground. if they drop something. Children should never reenter the danger Parents should always make zone, 10 feet around the school bus certain that children get to the bus

stop on time, wait away from the street and avoid horseplay near the street. Parents should make sure that an adult arrives at the bus stop early enough to receive young children from the bus stop. Motorists should allow extra travel time and avoid areas around schools during arrival, departure and lunch periods. Use extra care to watch for children who ma dart out in front of your vehicle to cross the street. Remember that it is always illegal to pass a stopped school bus with the lights flashing from either direction, even on a divided roadway. Children are our greatest resource; we must take every step to keep them safe.

Thomas Mason Chief of Public Safety

Emergency Management at RV shares fire safety tips

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By Susan Van Brackle ire safety and prevention

is a key component of emergency management at Rochdale Village. Ideally, never having to contend with the hazards of fire is the optimal scenario. However, all too often people find themselves ill prepared in the face of a fire emergency.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration and FEMA’s home fire safety tips, over 3,400 people die in fires each year with approximately 17,500 more being injured. It is imperative that every cooperator installs at least one smoke alarm.

Having one in your home increases the chances of survival in an unexpected fire emergency. Be sure to test the smoke alarm regularly and change the batteries at least once a year. Daylight savings time is a perfect reminder period.

Avoid electrical fire hazards by not overloading circuits. Electrical

fires top the list of safety risks within the home. As consumers increase their purchases of computers, appliances and electronic equipment it creates an extended need for the use of extension cords and wiring. FEMA recommends that consumers should never place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas.

Any appliances that sputter, spark or give off a strange odor should be repaired or immediately replaced.

While candles provide great mood lighting in a room and offer wonderful scenting options, they are a hazard waiting to happen if you forget that one is lit. Opt for battery operated wax candles. As they increase in popularity, wax candles can be found in a wide range of sizes, styles, colors and even scents and they are totally safe!

Protect your children from fire by keeping matches and lighters out of reach. Families should also create and practice an escape plan as part of

Have one of these in your home? Be sure to change the batteries in your smoke detector at least once a year around daylight savings time. a fire prevention method. Know your paper and furniture. On the other hand, building’s fire exits and the locations grease and electrical fires require a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. of fire alarms within each circle.

Keep in mind that water is appropriate to use for ordinary fires like those that occur on mattresses,

If You See Something, Say Something.

Call Public Safety at (718) 276-2400

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50th Anniversary weekend promises to be spectacular

By Susan Van Brackle

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he Rochdale Village 50th Anniversary Weekend promises to be a star-studded celebration that every cooperator will not want to miss.

Beginning on Friday, November 15 at 9pm, there will be a 50th Anniversary Bash at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom in the Community Center. Cooperators and their guests will be accommodated with scrumptious appetizers, an open bar and dancing until 2am to the fabulous spinning techniques of celebrity radio DJ, Dr. Bob Lee of 107.5 WBLS. Then, on Saturday, November 16 at 6pm, there will be an elegant black tie Gala in the Grand Ballroom beginning with a cocktail hour set to the music of the incomparable Levi Barcourt and the New York Jazz Quartet.

Guests can expect a red carpet entrance, photo ops, image gallery in the red brick area of the ballroom’s entrance with historic photos of Rochdale Village and, a silent auction of artistic interpretations of the cooperative. Celebrity radio personality Dr. Bob Lee, will serve as the evening’s

Master of Ceremony while people dine on a three-course meal, delicious anniversary desert and enjoy entertainment from the night’s musical guests, none other than the group Black Ivory. But the party doesn’t end there! Dancing will continue after dinner into the night until 1am.

This 50th Anniversary Weekend is meant to celebrate the continued success of Rochdale Village as the second largest housing cooperative in the world. Stay tuned for updates about the special keynote speaker that has been asked to come and celebrate with us.

Tickets are $35.00 for the Anniversary Bash and $65.00 for the Anniversary Gala. A purchase of both tickets for the Anniversary Weekend will cost $90.00, which provides our guests with a savings of $10.00.

Please stop by the Rochdale Village Board of Directors office to purchase your tickets or give a call to 718.276.5700 x336 and ask for Ms. Ivette Hernandez. For additional Anniversary Weekend information, please consult the ad placed in the Bulletin newspaper, Weekly Sheets or flyers that will be posted around the complex.

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Happenings around Rochdale Village

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Senator Sanders hosts RV senior residents and others at special screening of film The Butler

RV resident takes a chance and wins prize at annual Fall Festival

By Susan Van Brackle hat are the chances that a young man named Chance would take a chance to win a chance at guessing the correct number of items in a jar in exchange for a prize?

Well, if your name is Chance and you guessed that 140 items were in the jar and there were actually 141, then the chances are good that you would win the chance, and so he did.

Out of roughly 53 residents, visitors and guests that stopped by to take a chance at the Rochdale Bulletin Newspaper information table, our man Chance took a chance and won.

Congratulations to him! You can’t make this stuff up (lol)!

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SYEP and Senator Sanders’ office team up for back-to-back youth-oriented fairs

By Lelio Dalencour Did you attend the recent Health and Back to School fairs? If not, then you missed out on free school supplies, scholarship information, health awareness brochures, public speakers, a free Zumba class, and so much more.

SYEP and Senator James Sanders’ office pulled out all the stops for the two youth-oriented events hosted in front of the Rochdale Village Community Center. Representatives included Healthfirst, the Fire Department of NY, Camelot Counseling Centers, and Sesame Street’s Sesame Workshop. The event gave children

and their parents access to much needed resources that preserve and uplift their quality of life.

“I think that it’s a good thing to have for the community,” said a table rep as she handed out listings of colleges in New York State.

“When I was growing up, they didn’t have that… I might have gone to [college] right away.”

This was one of Senator Sanders’ main agendas when hosting the event, which was well attended by the community. With the information people received this summer about health, safety, and education, hopefully they are on their way to a brighter future.

To advertise in the Rochdale Village Bulletin, Call (718) 276-5700 ext. 359/360.

By Susan Van Brackle Senior citizens from the Rochdale Village community as well as more than 300 seniors from neighboring centers throughout Southern Queens and the Rockaways, were presented with tickets to a special screening of Lee Daniels’ movie The Butler starring Oprah Winfrey with Senator James Sanders. Past Sandy relief effort volunteers, and other interested constituents were also included in the offer. The first 250 seniors were entitled to receive free giveaways.

The complimentary movie tickets were proposed in celebration of Senior Appreciation Week, which occurred during the week of September 23, 2013.

Senator Sanders shared that his “goal is to keep seniors engaged year

round and to offer opportunities for fellowship through meaningful social interaction. The Butler demonstrates to younger audiences the sacrifices and leadership of their elders, while reminding seniors that they have much to offer today – just as they did yesterday through their deeds and example. We are thankful for the consideration of Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas in offering reduced price tickets for this moving and educational testament to the African American experience and varied contributions.”

For more information on future events sponsored by Senator Sanders or to learn about volunteer opportunities, visit www.

Sanders.nysentate.gov or call the District Office at, 718.523.3069.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his pinnacle “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington in August 28, 1963.

September 2013

Photo credit: United Housing Foundation

March on Washington August 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President in office until November 22, 1963, instituted landmark legislation in civil rights history.

Rochdale Village:

An Integrated Housing Dream in the Year of Audacity

By Susan Van Brackle

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he year 1963 could easily have been coined the year of audacity in many respects. Consider how the March on Washington focused the world’s attention on the inequalities of American life on August 28, 1963. Then consider how shortly thereafter, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated for his stance on national civil rights issues before the world’s very eyes on November 22, 1963. Now, consider the audacity that it took for the builders of Rochdale Village to open its doors as the first integrated housing cooperative in the world on December 10, 1963.

Change agents like Chief Master Builder Robert Moses, then governor of New York State, Nelson A. Rockefeller and historic labor leader, Abraham Kazan scoffed in the face of national unrest and civil discord to bring about the dream of the races living together that

Martin Luther King Jr. spoke so eloquently about and JFK died for only one month earlier.

The Rochdale Village concept of cooperative living, which was established in Jamaica Queens New York, was no doubt far afield at that time. The first move-ins now referred to as “pioneers”, were the courageous recipients of the Rochdale Village premise, which supported a better way of life for the middle class of all races and equitable affordability.

The unchartered territory of cooperative living was there for the pioneers to build a sense of community and create a comfortable yet affordable lifestyle. And build upon it they did. According to Kevin Dilworth, former Editor in Chief for the Rochdale Village Bulletin newspaper, up to 140 interactive committees, groups and social organizations existed at Rochdale before social networking was even fashionable. This the lush, green “Jewel of Jamaica”, remains today as a testament to change and diversity.

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Dara Bragg and Lisa Lewis hand out scholarships for the youth in the Rochdale community during the SYEP/Sanders Back to School event.

Healthfirst donated a number of free backpacks for Rochdale Village youth at the Back to School Event.

The Rochdale Village Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. Marching Band performs at the back to school event

Rochdale Village has protection on its mind with the first of multiple safety information meetings from Director Herman Lessey

The RV Senior Center hosted the July-August-September birthday group by having a Hawaiian bash that included all the trappings. What a blast!

Congratulations to everyone who celebrated their birthday July, August, and September Birthdays at the Senior Center!

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Hundreds of seniors attend Councilman Ruben Wills’ Senior Week Luncheon...

...and as usual, converged onto the dance floor in large number!

The Health Fair by SYEP and Senator Sanders featured multiple representatives from Camelot Counseling Centers to the FDNY.

Candice Woods from Fabulous Fitness NYC leads Health Fair attendees in a series of Zumba exercises to popular music.

The New York Police Department is represented at the 2013 Fall Festival along with Mascot McGruff.

The Queens Library also came out to enjoy the Fall Festival under the information tent with the RV Community.

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Clear skies, bright eyes during the 2013 Fall Festival The RV community enjoys a seamless day of diverse deals and pristine meals

By Lelio Dalencour

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t the end of vacations

and the onset of the school year, residents were treated with a time-tested formula of festivities in their backyard. Attendees inhabited the space by the Community Center in number well to the 6:00pm signal to start packing. The food, cooperators, vendors, politicians and musicians preserved the Fall Festival as a one-of-a-kind social gathering that it has become well renowned for.

The annual festival couldn’t have fallen on a better day. Bright clouds occasionally floated past the sun, but warm weather with an occasional breeze allowed for everyone’s comfort.

New to this year’s festivities was the Rochdale Village Bulletin’s own table. Positioned by the satellites, the staff and its gracious female volunteers handed out flyers, raffled off Visa gift cards and other goodies, and featured a candy jar competition. The winner, coincidentally named “Chance”, took a chance and guessed 140— one number shy from the actual 141 candies in the jar.

Food prevailed as the highlight of the day; cooperators and guests raved about the wide and tasty dining selection from Caribbean food to cupcakes, American-style meals to Halal. Longtime entrants and first-time vendors both participated in the festival, some

Mimi’s Soul Food appeared at this year’s Fall Festival along with several other vendors both familiar and new. having street teams and musicians charm patrons to their tables.

This year’s Fall Festival marked another year devoid of any violence. Everyone was immersed into purchasing, fellowship, and meeting new people, establishing a positive environment with music, food, and social interaction.

Of the new people to meet were New York City’s current and potential legislators. From mayoral candidates to district and local politicians,

campaign staff handed out a myriad of campaign flyers and introduced festival goers to new and familiar faces. With the primary elections taking place the ensuing Tuesday, candidates had every reason to pursue the hundreds of voters.

The Fall Festival is a longtime annual event produced by the Community Center Committee each September. Check back with the Committee on December 31st for their popular New Year’s Eve Celebration.

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by Marjorie Robinson Before and After is a unique feature column where residents submit a photo and brief bio of their youthful days, followed with the details of their current lives. This side-by-side comparison provides a pleasant opportunity for the community to observe a glimpse of the past and the present, celebrating both the former years and the continuing episodes of an individual’s life.

Sylvia & Herb Plever Before

Sylvia and Herb Plever were joined in holy matrimony on December 24, 1950. They are both pioneers of the Rochdale Village community having become residents of the cooperative on November 2, 1964. Together they have two children, four grand children and one great grand child.

Herb Plever served in the U.S. Air Corps in 1942, graduated NYU Law School then began practicing law in 1953. He retired in 1980.

After

The Plevers were very active participants in the Rochdale community. They were formerly members of the International Folk Dance Group at RV, the Negro Cultural Society, the Parent Teachers Society and Herb Plever was at one time Chairman of the Rochdale Village School Committee.

Through their love of folk dancing, they have enjoyed traveling worldwide.

Would you like to appear in the next Before and After column? Whether you’re 95 or 45, collect your favorite old photos, gather the facts, and the Rochdale Bulletin at (718) 978-3007 to work out the details.

THE WALK-IN CLOSET YOU’VE BEEN WISHING FOR

IS BEING INSTALLED RIGHT DOWNSTAIRS! Bargold Storage will be constructing fully enclosed, solid steel storage units in your building. Reserve your storage unit by calling 718-247-7000, option #2.

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

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

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Upcoming Events at NORC

NORC Outreach Program - October 2013 WEDNESDAY, October 09, BLDG # 14 WEDNESDAY, October 16, BLDG # 17 WEDNESDAY, October 23, BLDG # 1 WEDNESDAY, October 30, BLDG # 5 Program/Social Services Information Benefit & Entitlement Information, Blood Pressure Screening from: 10:00am - 12:30pm, Room 19

NORC Nurse’s Schedule

Mondays and Thursdays: 9am - 4pm; Blood Pressure Screenings - Mondays only, 9am - 12pm. Other healthcare services, call VNS Nurse for appointment at 718-949-3499.

Seminars (Thursdays @ 1:15pm in the Club Lounge) “Services for Seniors” Oct. 10 - Yvette Monroe (CHAD Home Care Agency) “Empowering Women with Breast Cancer to Strive” Oct. 17 - Sandra Toronto (United Healthcare) “Special Needs Plan For People on Medicaid/Medicare/ Low Income Subsidies” Oct. 24 - Rayford Howell & Dr. P. J. Shoulton (United Healthcare)

Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Tuesday, October 08 & 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Room 19.

To Register Contact NORC @ (718) 949-3499 or (718) 949-3474 NOTE: Income Eligibility: $1,862.00 (Single- Elderly Seniors), $2,522.00 (Couple- Elderly Seniors) Volunteers Needed

Seeking retired professionals with experience in social work, nursing, computer literacy for clerical support. Seeking volunteers to assist planning events and fundraising efforts.

Contact Carolyn Jackson or Ms. Austin, NORC Director @ 718-949-3499 Volunteers Meet every Tuesday at 1:15 pm in Room 17 Game Day! Tuesday, October 15, 2-5pm, Rooms 17 & 18. Admission is $3. Come out and have some fun!

VAN SERVICES (Doctor appointments, shopping, trips, etc.)

9:30am-3:00pm. Call NORC Office for appointments (718) 949-3499 Friendly Visitor Program

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

Your visit can make a difference!

Join the NORC Group; call (718) 949-3499

Senior Companion Program Must be 60 years old with low income (Guidelines for income required)

• Must volunteer 20 hours weekly • Earn a small tax-free stipend • Initial 2 week program & training • Paid Sick Days & Paid Vacation Days Please register at the NORC office: Room 19 or call 718-949-3499 Health care proxy forms available in the NORC Office Room 19.

The New York Health Proxy law allows you to appoint someone you trust to make health care decisions for you. Please contact your case manager for additional information. (718-949-3499)

Services Tanger’s Outlet in Deer Park Tues., October 08 - 8:30 a.m. Room 19. Cost $10.00 Tanger’s Outlet in Riverhead Tues., October 22 - 8:00 a.m. Room 19. Cost $10.00 Yonker’s Empire Weds., October 9 - 8:00am Room 19. Cost $15.00 Aqueduct Racino Weds., October 23 - 8:30am Room 19. Cost $7.00 Yonker’s Empire Weds., October 9 - 8:00am Room 19. Cost $15.00 City Island Fri., October 04 - 11:45am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 Joe’s Crab Shack Fri., October 11 & 25 - 9:00am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 Farmer’s Market - Harvest Home Coney Island Friday, October 18 - 10:00 a.m. Room 19. Cost $6.00 Joe’s Crab Shack Friday, September 6 & 20 - 11:45am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 Call for appointments – 718-949-3499 AARP Driver’s Safety Monday, November 18, 2013 - 8:30am, Room 18 Members $17.00, Non-Members $19.00. Seats are LIMITED Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn.

Contact: Nadine Robinson, MSW @ NORC-(718)949-3499 **AARP Proof of Membership # (Card) is needed for each member

Meetings

NORC Senior Advisory Council Wednesday, October 02, 1:15 PM Room 17 **R.V.S.S.I Annual Membership Meeting** Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 1:00 PM Room (TBA)

169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica NY 11434 • Tel: 718-949-3499 • Fax: 718-949-2935 Naturally Occurring Retirement Community • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

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Rochdale Village Community Center Events Programs, Trips & Events

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

Programs

The Drum Extraordinaire & Elite Marching Band Class

The RVCC Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. classes are held Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm in Room #8 for ages 10-14 and 15-19.

RVCC Sports & Fitness Karate Classes

Martial arts classes for children and adults, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in the Community Center, Room 11. This program is more than a karate program. One major focus of this program is increasing self-esteem and awareness. Classes for children are held Saturdays (11am - 1pm) and Mondays (6:00-7:00pm) while adult classes are Wednesdays (7pm-8pm). Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440.

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

SEQKWA

The Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association is hosting ongoing registration for its wrestling program in the RVCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm - 8:00pm in Room #10.

GED - Free Basic Education Classes

Improve your reading and writing skills. Monday-Friday from 8:30 -11:30am. 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Pre-testing available. Contact the RVCC for additional information.

Moore2Salsa

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

Defensive Driving Dates for 2013

Defensive Driving is held on Saturdays from 7:45am - 2:00pm in the Club Lounge. Below are the following dates for 2013: Call the RVCC to pre-register at (718) 276-5700 x337 or 339.

October 26 November 23

December 28

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

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Rochdale Village Senior Center You are invited! For all activities, call 718-525-2800 Calendar of Events Posted at Senior Center Weekly Activities • Daily Activities

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

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

Mondays

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

Stay Well Exercise Alert & Alive Discussion Bingo Movie

Thursdays

8:00 am Walking Club 8:00 am Walking Club 10:00 am Aerobics 9:00 am Aerobics 11:00 am Bingo 10:00 am Yoga 1:30 pm Spanish Class

Tuesdays Fridays 10:45 am Chair & Floor Exercise 10:30 am Tai Chi 11:00 am Dance Class 11:00 am Bingo 1:00 pm Drama Class 1:00 pm Arts & Crafts 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games

Diabetes Wellness Workshop - Four week session held on Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Sept. 25, 2013 through Oct. 16, 2013 CPR Training by NYC Fire Dept - Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 10am-11am. This workshop is recommended for the non-professional. It will include Adult CPR and active hands on participation. Call the office at (718) 525-2800 to register for the class.

Game Day with NORC - Every third Tuesday from 2-5pm in Rooms 17 & 18. Come and have some fun!

Wii Sport/ Fitness and Exercise Equipment - Come out and learn the basics of the Wii program every Wednesday Afternoon.

Seniors can also use our new treadmill and exercise bike. Call the Senior Center at 718-525-2800 for more details.

Bingo - Try your luck and come join us for exciting Bingo games at the Rochdale Village Senior Center.

Movie Videos - Come and enjoy lunch and a movie with us. Movies are shown on Wednesdays at 1PM. Light snacks will be served.

Weekday Transportation - Available transportation to and from the Senior Center on weekdays. For more information, call 718-525-2800.

Metro Card Van - The Metro Card Bus comes to Rochdale on the first Tuesday of every month in the Rochdale Village Shopping Center behind HIP Cleaners from 1:30 - 3:30pm. Sign up at RV Senior Center.

SCRIE Applications for Seniors - The Senior Center provides assistance with SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption), STAR, and Food Stamps application. Call the office FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIORS (FDNY) - Tues., Oct. 22 at 1:00pm. to schedule an appointment.

TAI CHI - Offered every Friday 10:30-11:30am

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

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September 2013

~Poetry Corner~ Village Festival

By Gloria Williams Rochdale Village Fall Festival Held annually every year.

Vacation time is over, children back to school, End of summer is here.

Board of Directors, management and a few good hands to volunteer Put their heads together and Spun a great idea.

Let’s have vendors from the neighborhood Hawk their talent and their wares.

Spirits of gay laughter, food and music With tender love and care.

The crown Jewel of Jamaica birds, butterflies and bees.

Sun bathing on park benches, seeking shade and refuge under tall, majestic trees.

Meeting family, friends and neighbors Just like coming home.

No matter who you are or where you come from young or old, you feel like you belong.

Make some new acquaintances, same time, same place next year.

God be with you ‘til we meet again.

It’s Rochdale Village’s 50th year!!!

A Drip from the Ceiling

By Anthony Blake Drip upon drip Observation being my tip Water a minute at a time Two pots in capture in combine Their was no drip in the morn The afternoon was my warn Its put up with for now I have to wait awhile Constant drip seen through my eyes It’s my mind not on demise, but my thoughts being on realize.

The Good Old Days

By Marjorie Robinson Do you remember the good old days, When a penny went a long ways, A two cent seltzer or an egg cream, This was the answer to any child’s dream.

Silver cup bread folded in four, It was so good you begged for more; Remember the five cent Mr. Good Bar, Or perhaps you remember the Halivah.

The rag man yelling “any rags to weigh”, The ice man brought ice every other day.

The vegetable man selling his wares on the street, In those days the fruits were so sweet; Remember the kiddie car ride, Hide and seek where the kids would all hide; Kick the can was a favorite too, We didn’t care if we wore out a shoe.

Scooters were made from our old skate, We cared for our friends, we didn’t hate.

Remember hop scotch, double dutch and jacks, When you coudln’t step on the sidewalk cracks, Shooting marbles was the thing, If you played lodies you were a king.

Stick ball, hand ball, give me some room; You made the bat from your mothers old broom, Remember when you sneaked and bought cigarettes loose, When you swallowed your gum when there was no more juice.

Remember the five cent subway fare, When you rode any hour, anywhere.

How about Roosevelt’s ration stamps, When our boys went off to the army camps When LaGuardia read comics on the air, For all the little children to hear I’m glad I grew up during that time Knowing those mean streets kept me in line, Those good old days I will never forget, I’m glad I survived it, I have no regrets.

Twelfth September Eleventh Ed Miller

Remember

the terror

the murder

innocents a

falling body

crashing to

the ground

before the

twin towers

imploded, a

fault, not of

Al kaida’s

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engineering

Architecture

design flaws

approved by governments’ mayoral over- site committees

Guiliani said go shopping EPA said to breathe deep.

Heroes dying emphysema’s death, yearly even as bells toll names of all the known dead, missing in the rubble pride of New York and the nation. Alas Bin Laden is dead along with seven thousand soldiers, Marines in Iraq, Afganistan

For Whom the Bell Tolls in Poetry Vibes

By Anthony Blake Back to a Ernest Hemmingway write The story dialog that had a bite It was two lovers torn between War Despite it all, the couple wanted their attraction to soar It was no consequence or barrier that would separate This helped the lovers to appreciate The passion of love with everything that I can think of The love of two is nothing new War of struggles and no honor In times of a possible death, it’s a kiss in having left A romance that will be missed Heart of emotion, and passion like the rush of a streaming ocean.

It is with sympathy that we announce the sudden passing of Sharon Armoogan Rochdale Village Employee Wife Mother Friend ~ Rest in Peace ~

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

Rochdale Village Community Calendar Sunday

Monday

Wednesday

Tuesday 1

2013 Annual Stockholders Meeting Rooms 12/13 8pm

Thursday

Senior Citizens 2 Committee Meeting Rooms 12/13 10am

Public Safety Committee Meeting Club Lounge, 7pm

3

Board Elections Building Lobbies 6am-9pm

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7

Environmental 8 Conservation Committee Club Lounge, 7pm

Community 9 Relations Committee Mtg. Club Lounge 7pm

Friday

Saturday

Young Men’s 4 Mentoring Program Room 17, 7pm Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

5

Maintenance 10 Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm

Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

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12

New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge 10am

13

15

Commercial 16 Services Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm

Community 17 Center Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm

Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

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Legal & 22 Management Committee Meeting MGT Office Conf. Room 7:30pm

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Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm

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New 26 Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge 10am

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Happy Columbus Day

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Board Meeting Rooms 12/13 7:30pm

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50th Anniversary Pioneer Dinner Dance 5pm-12am RV Ballroom

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Have a Safe Halloween!

NOTE: This Schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM, OR INFORM, OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES. Thank you.

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