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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Jim Smith
Secretary of State
April 13, 1992
Thornton and Mastrucci, P.A.
P. 0. Box 4315
Vero Beach, FL 32964
Dear Sir:
The Articles of Incorporation for DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC.
were filed on April 8, 1992, effective April 7, 1992, and assigned
document number N48327. Your check for $131.25 covering the
various fees has been received.
Enclosed are the certificates requested.
A corporation annual report will be due this office between January 1
and July 1 of next year. A Federal Employer Identification (FEI)
number will be due before this report can be filed. Please apply NOW
with the Internal Revenue Service be calling 1-800-829-3676 and
requesting form SS-4.
Please be aware if the corporate address changes, it is the
responsibility of the corporation to notify this office.
Should you have any questions regarding corporations, please contact
us at the address given below.
BRENDA BAKER
New Filings Section
Division of Corporations
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I certify from the records of this office that DE HOSTOS SENIOR
CENTER INC. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State
of Florida, filed on April 8, 1992, effective April 7, 1992.
The document number of this corporation is N48327.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this
office through December 31, 1992, and its status is active.
I further certify said corporation has not. filed Articles of
Dissolution.
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Articles of Incorporation of DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC., a
corporation organized under the Laws of the State of Florida, filed
on April 8, 1992, effective April 7, 1992, as shown by the records
of this office.
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A. DC HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC. ,.,,�i ..t
A Florldii "Not for Profit" Corporation
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The undersigned, acting as incorporator of a corporation
under the Florida Statutes, Chapter 617, adopts the following
Articles of Incorporation:"il�f
Article 1
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APR 1992
The name of the corporation is --Dw--i1� #-4 _
Inc. , a Florida not for profit corporation.
Article 11
The period of duration is perpetual. The corporation is
organized pursuant to the Not for Profit Corporation laws of e
the State of Florida. -
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-� Article ill
The membership of this corporation shall be open to all _
persons who are interested in the purpose of the organization
-1 A person will be admitted after filling out an application
in a form to be provided and upon the recommendation of an
Active Member In good standing as to the moral character of
the applicant. The qualification for Active Membership, if -
any, and the manner of their admission shall be stated In the
by-laws. These shall be called Active Members.
Article 1V
The Corporation shall have eleven (11) Directors
Initially and the number of directors may be amended by the
By -Laws. The Board may also have Honorary Members whose
function shall be stated in the by-laws. T,he President, Vice -
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director
shall be members of the Board of Directors. Each member of
the Board of Directors shall have one vote on the Board of
Directors. The qualifications for the Board of Directors
shall be stated in the By -Laws of the Corporation.
ArLiele V
The purpose for which this corporation Is formed shall
be:
1.) To serve as an advocate for elderly people, to empower
this population group toward achieving self-sufficiency and
proper Interaction, and to mobilize resources on their behalf,
their families and their communities.
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2.) To help the elderly by developing programs and
communicating knowledge to improve their well-being, and to
educate elder people contributing to their self-respect, and
financial independence, and to elevate standards of living and
support the.,elimination of adult Illiteracy.
3.) To promote the physical, social, emotlonal, educatinnal,
recreational and cultural development. of the parllelpants
inchuding Active Members of the minority community, who are
substantially unemployed, underemployed,. or whose income Is
below federal poverty guidelines, to foster and promote
community -wide Interest and concern for the problems of said
residents to the end that (a) educational and economic
opportunities may be expanded; (b) sickness, poverty, crime,
and environmental degradation may be lessened; and (c) racial
tensions, prejudice, and discrimination, economic and
otherwise, may be eliminated.
4.) To do any and all lawful activities, Including entering
Into lawful contracts, which may be necessary, useful, or
desirable for the furtherance, accomplisliment, fostering, or
attaining of the foregoing put -poses, either alone or in
conjunction or cooperation with others, whether such others be
persons or organizations of any kind or nature, such as
i corporations, firms, association, trusts, Institution,
jfoundations, or governmental bureaus, departments or agencies.
5.) All of the foregoing purposes shall be exercised
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in such a
manner that the corporation will qualify as an exempt
organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of the United States.
Article V1
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles,
this organization shall not carry on any other ac,tivilles not
permitted to be carried on by an organ Iza•tion exempt from
Federal and state Income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision
of any future United Slate Internal Revenue law.
Article V11
The address of the Initial registered office of the
corporation is Suite 720, 19 Wt.st Flaglev, Mlami, Florida
33130. The registered agent at this address is John W.
Thornton Sr.
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Article V111 _
The name and residences of the subscribers and original •
directors to these articles are:
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Haydee Miranda 422S W. 6 Ave. -
11laleah, Florida
Dorothy Quintana 263 N.IV. 34 Street
Miami, Florida '
John W. Thornton Sr. Sulu_ 720, 19 West Flagler
Miami, Florida 33130
William Morales
Miguel Angel Peraza
Dr, Raquel Marrero
Llc. Juan Bracete,
Osbaldo Borges
Hildred Tutain
Luis A. Ramos
Rosa Albertini Diaz
Angelina Martinez
2301 Collins Ave. #407-A
Miami Beach, F1 ur i da
i61 N.W. 2Jth Street
Miaml, Florida 33t27
51S S.14. SS Place East
Miami, Florida 33124
780 N.W. 42 Avenue
MIamI, Flurlda 331226
33 N.E. 45 Te rreace
Miami, Florida 33137
401 N.E. 88 Street
Miami, Florida
1000 N.19. 27i1i Strer-t
Miami, Florida 33127
2701 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Flurlda 33137
94 N.E. '24 Street
Miami, Florida 33137
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Article 1X
The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable
and -educational purposes. The Corporation is not organized
nor shall it be operated for the primary purpose of generating •
pecuniary gain or profit. The Corporation shall not
distribute any gains, profits or dividends to the Directors,
Officers, or Active Members thereof, or. to any individual,
excerpt as reasonable compensation for services actually
performed In carrying out the Curpura,tioon's charitable and
educational purposes. The property, assets, profits and net
Income of the Corporation are irrevocably dedicated to
charitable and educational purposes no part of which shall
Inure to the benefit of any individual.
Article X
Upon winding up and dissolution of the Corporation, the
assets of the Corporation remaining after payment of all debts
and liabilities shall be distributed to an organization
recognized as exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to be used exclusively for charitable and
educational purposes. If the Corporation holds any assets in
trust, such assets shall be disposed of In such a manner as
may be directed by decree of the Circuit Court of the district
In which the Corporation's principal office Is located, upon
petition thereof by the Attorney General or by any person
concerned in the liquidation.
Article X1
The method of election of the dIrecI. our s of the Boa I'd
shall be stated in the by-laws. The Board of Directors of
this Corporation shall provide by-laws for the conduct of its
business and the carrying out of its purposes which shall be
approved by majority vote of the board memb�,rship present and
voting at any regular meeting. The Board membership by
majority vote of those present and voting- at any regular
meeting may amend, alter or rescind the by-laws.
Article X11
Any board member may propose at any regular meeting one
or more amendments to these Articles of Incorporation wllicli if
endorsed be at least two other board members in good standing
shall be submitted to the board membership for a vote at the
next regular meeting and shall be adopted if approved by
majority of those board members present and voting.
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Article X111
The name and address of the incorporator is : John IV.
Thornton Sr., Suite 720, 19 West Flagler Miami, Florida 33130.
These Articles of Incorporation are hereby executed by
the incorporator oh this seventh day. of April 1992. The
effective date of the existence of this Corporation shall be
April 7, 1992.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
Ss
COUNTY OF DADE ]
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer —
duly authorized in the State aforesaid and in the County
aforesaid to take acknowledgments, personally appeared John W.
Thornton Sr. to me known to be the person described in and who
executed the foregoing instrument as incorporator and
acknowledged before me that she executed the same.
'WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and
State last aforesaid this 7th day of April
1992.
NOTARY PjffiLIC STATF,.,O.F FLORIDA
My Commission Expires:
NOTARY MIC STATE OF FLORIDA
tly C"ISSION EXP.M. 4.1993 -
NOM THM 600K INS. U D.
REGISTERED AGENT'S
ACCEPTANCE OF ,APPOINTMENT
I John W. Thornton Sr. hereby accent my appointment as
registered agent for the De Hostos Senior Center Inc., a
Florida not for proflt corporatlon.
"John W. Thornton Sr.
Date
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04/15/92 09:11 BORINQUEN CLINIC WS 751-5051 002
ABADIA PSCODOBA ADAM S
10030 N.W, 9th St. Circle Unit 2t►1
Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 553.6682
SUMMARY: Bilingual social worker with extensive record of serv), • as program coordinator and cmmaeling.
AREA$ OF COORDINATOR -PROGRAM PLANNER - CARE Mi%4A0l•;lt
KNOWLEDGE: • Hemophilia Outreach Project Coordinator: Grrnrt %% riting, p! ogrom pirtnnine. trod
implementation; creation of local Hemophilia Di, isiolr; ova r 100 sttc essfitl t.rnininga in the
private and public sector; extensive media contact, and covNrftgc; curs t-Itant to ho!vitttl 1),16W11.
services; consultant programs locally and nationnlly; lmticnt case mntl, Iternent.
• Coordination ofeerviees for developmentally disabled adults and hums care (lrovhler•s supervisor.
• Coordinate and respond to the daily function of tt safe -hums program for women in crisis "d
.their children. Supervisor of home -based providcre.
• Adult Learning Center for Women - Counseling Program, Student Lundership Development
Program, including psychoeducational training and supervision of pne r tenders; grant writing,
planning implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinator and teacher of pre-school day care program.
• Develop intake and assessment forms; conduct munthly vtal.indcal rep'rts.
• Personnel committee; write and revise job descriptions, recruitment and interviewing, evaluation
protocol.
•' President of church Youth Committee: fund-raising, tcttelrtsr and presenter of current socinl
Issues e.g. family relations; peer support anti values clarification.
• Develop and implement human development training for Bible school teachers; coordinate
church Biblo school.
COUNSELING
• Counsel women, men and children In various settings: emergency shelters, public schools,
nsadult
education centers, churches and social service agencies.
• Vocational counseling of adult women.
• Develop individual goals and objectives In areas of employment, education, social services as part
of a service delivery plan.
• Advocate of Individuals and families within sclivolrs, publ;l; welrare agencies, social service
programs, immigration and legal systems.
EXPERIENCE: Hemophilia Outreach Prgjeat Program Ctwrdlmtor, 11190 -Present
Florida Chapter National Hemophilia Foundation, Inc., Florida
Cam Maxoger, 1989. 1990
Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation, Sant Antonio, Texas
8ai'e-H,ome Coo:dinistor, IM - 1987
Casa Myrna VAzquer, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts
DOT Care CoordWator/Progrem Counselor, 1984. 1087
Women United In Action, Dorchester, Massachusetts+
Social Worker,1980 - 1088
Public school Department, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Youth Committee President/Coordinator , 1975. 1981
International Movement Church, San Juan, Puerto Ilico
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arta In Social Work, 1989
World University, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bible Theology Certificate, 1976. 1979
Instituto Biblico Mizpa, Puerto Rico
Courses towards Masters degree in Human Services, t988
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
AFFLUATIONS: YWCA member and American Red Cross �S 9,2
References available on request.
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1.3334 SW 73 Terrace
MWWA.Soft JV Miami FL 33183
Berry Banton .
Dear MS. Neville,,
Steow 1 B*t4QL MD
Please excuse` my inability to re.-V(.,nd^to your request for
E•D4r*Clin "s a written recommendation for Abadict A01ames. I've had a
00De4,PVrn major special event here with wh .ch tc contendL and tim only
now free enough to taxe a minute out. c� f my schedule.
OtArwC.FIMA.RN. lMtA As we discussed on the phone, I t.m most pleased to recommend
Abadia: She truly is one of the most dynamic and warm-hearted
Mvc4 A. Finkelslain. PhD professionals with whom I have ever had the pleasure of
checksPGfrftRN wor inq.
.lotwrclVMMA Upon being named ap. Abadia's direct supervisor relative to
the grant under which she was employed at the Florida Chapter
WnreG.W11,MEd. IMK National Hemophilia Foundation (for whom I served as Executive
t ,laalsn;rwMo Director), I was immediately impressed with Atkadia's attention
to detail as well -as heir amazingly Comprehensive networking
' Y1A"Muwtw relative to outside agencies -and healthcare facilities.
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While I closely supervised and monitored Abadia's work,•it waft
oeeofenM wrserltearo really never a chore. Abadia' s grant reports and record -keeping
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OR,. 'were so completely well -prepared there was virtually never a need
taw►Rn to edit or revise them, a very welcome r, relief for any
:I 'A"awrue administrator.
ftq Wm% CFRE. CAE
Bubnca=. M Abadia presented herself and our agency ins a prcfessional anti
;. ..� Me1. positive manner wherever she went. Even in times of agency stress, Abadia maintained a calm and controlled demeanor which relayed
R00 FW1itLP•P'' a person in control, a person very in touch with herself, a person
Mwaaa>mN truly in charge.
A+Qk 401 As well as being a true professional, Abadia is one of the
Fnnnsalae1,1O sweetest, most kind-hearted intuviduals it has ever been my
WyLyMMpMP pleasure to know.' She is honest, capable, caring --a true delight.
As x told you, the only "fault" I could find with Abadla is that
�rl4Mulnno•Pno she lives too far away for me to re-Y1i•re her at my new agcncyl
We Must AIfA
W= tarh,Mo I wish you all the best and while 1 :gym envious that you have tile:
OWN P4 U.APR great luck to have Abadia on board, I can assure~ you that you have
L,�,?,V41•MA made the right decision. she's a gem.
rxr7xrrrvtt S t'fL -rely,
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Infurtnation/Hurcrtad: (813) 221.6.120
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Director of Development 11215 N. Ncbrsnka Atv. E11.3
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(_.1111-*%'rs MART hT ..•1•V<'r'Sc.'•'
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Jimmie Byers, Pres.
904/385-5279 L.
Lar.tt. I3ul•.lr.i � t.•g, 'slU:��i
March 5, 1992 (904) 496-2634
Maggie !Marrero
Dade County public School, Region 3
Dear Maggie,
I am writing to confirm our tt-I.c: p)tv:ik: coiiversation
this date regarding Abadia Adames.
Abadia was hired bar "the Florida Chapter of the
National Hemophil1a`.Foundation ;ass coordinator of the Miami
outreach Project approximately :l8 monthes ago.
Abadia ls lob wain finding patiens wLth hRmnphilizt �tnd
AIV and to refer them to the proper clinic - and supiaort `.
groups. Abadia went much turther than li-ir jot.: de-scription
Called in that she helped to estabJ.' :sip ct titew division of
the Florida Chapter of the National tttmi.lphilia roundat:.ton
within the Latin community in Miami. 'AbVIIS aISO COOLditt-
aited the first program concerning hemophilia tin Sabeido
GigantP on the. Spanish television network in Miami.
Abadia also wrote grants for the Miami outreach Group
and developed a very special relationship with the people
.in the Outreach Group itself.
The Florida Chapter of the Natioiir.1 Hemophilia
Foundation lost a valuable rieroon wi«:n th*y were unable
to renew her contract due to their yr•anL riot being reneswed.
I feel that: Abadla Adamea would be a..-: much of an asset
to yop as she was to us.
If I can be of any further help.. c c. not: hesitate to
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contact me.
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_ Past president;
Florida Chapter of the
National Hemophilia Found.
Upon being seconded by Vice Mayor Alonso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Vice Mayor Miriam Alonso
Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Victor De Yurre
3. DISCUSS AND DEFER CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING ALLEGATIONS
AGAINST HOLY CROSS DAY CARE - DE HOSTOS, AND ESTABLISHMENT
OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER (2902
N.W. 2 AVENUE) (See label 5).
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Mayor Suarez: Finally item 4, as long as we're on these other
items. Do we have a report? I've received a written response
from, I believe, the Chairman of the Board and I think it was
directed to all the Commission members.
Commissioner Plummer: I got one.
Mayor Suarez: Did you? But I think that our prior resolution
requested a report from the Administration. Have you been able
to carry out a fairly complete inquiry or investigation of this
and...
Mr. Odio: I need to get a report from Frank and we have had
meetings with both sides and I don't believe we have a final
resolution.
Mayor Suarez: How about the City Attorney's response to just how
much we can even delve into any of this?
Vice Mayor Alonso: That's right, but also we should have report
of whatever investigation was carried on by the Administration.
If we are going to even address the issue at this time, I
think...
Mayor Suarez: Or else we can...
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... we should have a full report from the
Administration.
Mayor Suarez: What's the report from the Administration?
jde 5 March 26, 1992
(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD)
Mayor Suarez: All right. Mr. City Attorney, do you have
anything to tell us, to warn us or to tell us that we can proceed
as...
Rafael Diaz, Esq.: From what we know so far about the issue, Mr.
Mayor, it is our recommendation to... It's a purely internal
matter and should not be delved in... The Commission should not
deal with it in any way, shape or form. Outside the four corners
of the...
Mayor Suarez: Well, but we fund this program, don't we?
Vice Mayor Alonso: Yes.
Mr. Diaz: That is correct, but this is an internal matter and
it's outside the four corners of the agreement.
Mayor Suarez: When does it become something that should concern
us... I mean, there's got to be a scenario where a board or a
501(C)(3) or nonprofit is so much in turmoil that we would be
concerned to continue giving them funding, isn't there?
Vice Mayor Alonso: Well, Mr. Mayor, the problem is it could be
legally right, but morally wrong...
Mayor Suarez: Yes.
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... and then we have to act and I think that
might be the case. What I feel, that if we are not ready at this
point, perhaps a deferral of this item will be in order and then
address this item in the next Commission meeting when the
Administration has had an opportunity to complete the
investigation and we will have had additional time to perhaps
even meet with different groups in the hope that we can find an
agreement among all parties involved and we don't have to take
actions that we feel are not conducive to the best relationship
among the community. So perhaps the best move, unless we can
hear something else from some of the parties and the
Administration... Is the Administration ready to give a report?
Mr. Cesar Odio: We are not ready to bring this item. We have
not... As of this time, there is not a solution to the problem
there. In fact, it's more complex than we felt it was. There is
no resolution to this and I think we need more time to bring a
final report about this. This one week was...
Vice Mayor Alonso: Then we should defer this item.
Commissioner Plummer: Fine.
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6 March 26, 1992
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Mr. Odio: I would like to defer it until at least May because -_
there is...
Mayor Suarez: You don't think you'll be ready in April?
Mr. Odio: No, sir. No, sir.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Well I would like to have some sort of
understanding prior to the final vote of the funding. Just to...
Mayor Suarez: How about the second meeting...
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... make us feel a little bit better and also
for the public...
Commissioner Plummer: You can do it one of two ways. You can
either withhold funding or just fund them at one -twelfth level.
Commissioner Dawkins: One -twelfth level I would say.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Yeah, we could do that and that'll...
Commissioner Plummer: That'll sure put them on notice that
something better straighten up and fly right.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Let's defer this item and then work on that.
Mr. Odio: OK.
Mayor Suarez: Mr. Manager, be advised that the letter that they
sent makes reference to the whole debate and, Bill, you probably
j ought to hear this and I don't know if anyone's here from the
_ board. One of the things they mention is that the person who is
now I believe the executive director who took your place, and
this - just so you hear it so that you know that we're aware of
what is in that letter - participated in one of the meetings in
which your status was resolved, or rather discussed, and they
felt that they needed her input. Probably they would have been a
little bit smarter if they had simply had the person that
succeeded you, the person that has now been hired presumably,
jthere to give testimony, but not to participate as a board
j member. Now that was just sort of one feedback and as we look
through this whole mess and try to get a report to the
Commission, one thing that we ought to always advise our entities
that receive City money is how they can best manage -their own
organizations in general terms, without trying to ourselves
manage them and there is, of course, a point at which we would
get involved and that 1s the point at which we think they're in
such great turmoil that we would have to be concerned about their
status and want to withhold funding. As of now, I think the
Commission's intention is to do funding for one -twelfth of the
year. And I don't know if we ought to... Should we take a vote
on that at this particular point?
jde 7 March 26, 1992
Commissioner Plummer: No.
Vice Mayor Alonso: I don't think so.
Mayor Suarez: All right.
Vice Mayor Alonso: I don't think we are ready to make any
decision on a serious basis,...
Mr. William Morales: Excuse me.
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... so I don't think we should even consider
the item at this time.
Mayor Suarez: No, Bill, we're not getting into the item. We're
deferring. I was just sending some signals here to board members
that may be here. Do we have some board members here? No.
Vice Mayor Alonso: No.
Unidentified Speaker: From De Hostos, yes.
Mayor Suarez: Yes.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Oh, yes?
Mayor Suarez: OK. You notice the remarks that I made about the
letter. The letter is otherwise well written and quite
interesting and I'm sure the Administration is going to take note
of it and I think you're all acting in good faith, but just be
careful on those points that we suggested. There is a point at
which this Commission will say, the agency doesn't have its act
together. Now I'm not saying that we're anywhere near that
point. I'm just... Because the City Attorney is indicating that
we have no role. We do have some role to play in any beneficiary
organization from our funding. Even if it's Federal funding that
we're basically allocating. OK. We have a motion to defer and
we have a second, do we? Madam City Clerk?
Commissioner Dawkins: Second.
Mayor Suarez: Thank you. Moved and seconded. Any discussion?
If not, please call the roil.
THEREUPON MOTION DULY MADE BY VICE MAYOR ALONSO AND'SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER DAWKINS, THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED. BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
jde 8 March 26, 1992
AYES: Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins
Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr.
Vice Mayor Miriam Alonso
Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Victor De Yurre
4. APPROVE INSTALLATION OF NAME PLAQUE HONORING HANSEL, BY
LATIN STARS INC., ON LATIN STARS WALK (S.W. 8 STREET BETWEEN
S.W. 12 AND 13 AVENUES).
Mayor Suarez: All right. We're back to item 1.
Vice Mayor Alonso: OK. If I may, may I introduce a pocket
item...
Mayor Suarez: Yes.
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... before we go into item 1?
Mayor Suarez: Any emergencies, etcetera.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Yes. This pocket item is in relation to
Latin Stars and the reason I'm going to bring this is due to the
fact that an artist has been, in my opinion, publicly embarrassed
as a result of some actions that the organization took of
approving the star, and I think it was the feeling of this
Commission that we had no intention of embarrassing or doing
anything negative to this artist, that we have the highest
respect and consideration. So I felt proper at this time to
introduce this pocket item and proceed to the installation of
this one star that has been pending and resolve the case of the
Latin Star as our actions of last week. So the resolution that
I'd like to introduce at this time reads as follows:
(AT THIS POINT VICE MAYOR ALONSO READ INTO THE
RECORD THE RESOLUTION.)
I so move.
Mayor Suarez: So moved.
Commissioner Plummer: Second.
Mayor Suarez:
roll.
Second. Any discussion? If not, please call the
jde 9 March 26, 1992
Commissioner Plummer: Oh. For the record, your name and mailing
address, sir.
Mr. Emilio Sauma, Jr.: Emilio Sauma, 2285 N.W. 11th Street. I
am the present President of Latin Stars...
Commissioner Plummer: You're doing this at no cost to the
individual?
Mr. Sauma: Exactly.
Commissioner Plummer: Fine.
Mr. Sauma: OK. I want to...
Mayor Suarez: OK. Thank you.
Mr. Sauma: Thank you.
Mayor Suarez: And I'm glad that's being done. I think it's a
very important initiative.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Yes, I think it was a matter that placed both
the artist and the City of Miami in a very...
Mr. Odio: Mr. Mayor.
Vice Mayor Alonso: ... uncomfortable situation.
Mr. Odio: Mr. Mayor.
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5. (Continued Discussion) CONCERNING PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HOLY CROSS DAY CARE - DE HOSTOS, AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DE HOSTOS SENIOR
CENTER -- 'SCHEDULE WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 15TH AT
4:00 P.M., IN ORDER TO ACCEPT INPUT ON THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO
FINAL CONSIDERATION BY CITY COMMISSION (See label 3).
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Mayor Suarez: All the people... TODOS LOS QUE ESTAN AQUI EN
RELACION A LO DE Holy Cross.
(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD.)
Mayor'Suarez: Wait, wait. I know you're not satisfied, but
unfortunately that's not the way we work here.
jde 11
March 26, 1992
_ Mr. Odio: She's asking me to see if you can explain to them
why...
Vice Mayor Alonso: POR QUE NO LES EXPLICAMOS EN ESPANOL CUAL ES
LA SITUACION.
Mayor Suarez: LE VAMOS A EXPLICAR EN ESPANOL, POR FAVOR.
— Vice Mayor Alonso: EL PROBLEMA QUE SE ESTA DILATANDO ESTA
DECISION QUE CREEMOS JUSTO PARA PROTECCION PRECISAMENTE DE TODOS
USTEDES, LOS QUE VAN A ESE CENTRO, DE QUE SUS DERECHOS ESTEN
GARANTIZADOS Y QUE SE TOME LA MEJOR DECISION... NOSOTROS NO
TENEMOS EL PODER PARA CONTROLAR QUIENES DIRIGEN LA INSTITUCION
PORQUE ES UNA ORGANIZACION NO LUCRATIVA QUE DIRIGE ESE CENTRO.
PERO NOSOTROS SI TENEMOS CONTROL SOBRE LOS FONDOS QUE SE LES DAN
A ELLOS. EN ESTE MOMENTO LO QUE ESTAMOS DILATANDO, PARA OBTENER
TODA LA INFORMACION, Y SI CREEMOS NECESARIO DE QUE SE ESTA
INCUMPLIENDO LAS REGULACIONES Y NO SE ESTA ACTUANDO EN BUENA FE,
PODER ACTUAR Y PROBABLEMENTE TENER QUE HACER CAMBIOS 0 PEDIR
CAMBIOS A ELLOS, EN FIN TRABAJAR Y HACER UNA COSA JUSTA. EN ESTE
MOMENTO, SI TUVIERAMOS QUE TOMAR UNA DECISION, PROBABLEMENTE
SERIA ADVERSA AL PLANTEAMIENTO DE USTEDES PORQUE NO TENEMOS BASES
SUFICIENTES. NOSOTROS LE ORDENAMOS AL ADMINISTRADOR QUE HICIERA
UNA INVESTIGACION. ELLOS NO HAN PODIDO CONCLUIR. NO HAN PODIDO
LLEGAR A NINGUN ACUERDO POR AMBAS PARTES Y POR LO TANTO LA RAZON
NOS INDICA QUE PARA BENEFICIO DE TODOS, LO RAZONABLE ES DILATAR
UNA DECISION PARA QUE LA JUSTICIA SEA LO QUE SE IMPONGA POR
ENCIMA DE TODAS LAS COSAS.
Unidentified Speaker: MIENTRAS TANTO NOSOTROS NO HACEMOS UNA
JUNTA...
Mayor Suarez: You can...
Unidentified Speaker: QUEREMOS ELIMINAR LA JUNTA
DEFINITIVAMENTE.
Mayor Suarez: OK. OK.
Vice Mayor Alonso: ENTIENDAN QUE ESTA COMISION...
Unidentified Speaker: HACEMOS UNA PRELIMINAR...
Vice Mayor Alonso: DEJEME ACLARARLE UN PUNTO. ESTA COMISION
LEGALMENTE NO TIENE EL PODER, PORQUE LA LEY NO NOS LO DA, DE
PODER DECIDIR QUIEN ESTA EN LA JUNTA 0 NO. NOSOTROS. PODEMOS
DECIRLES A ELLOS, PARA QUE UNA JUNTA EXISTA EN ESE CENTRO,
NOSOTROS QUEREMOS QUE PERSONAS MAYORES EN TAL PORCIENTO ESTEN
REPRESENTADAS, POR EJEMPLO, ESO SI LO PODEMOS PEDIR. Y PARA
DARLES LOS FONDOS, NOS GUSTARIA VER ESTO. -ESO SI LO PODEMOS
HACER Y ES LO QUE ESTAMOS TRATANDO DE ANALIZAR PARA VER COMO
PODEMOS LLEGAR A UN ACUERDO.
jde 12 March 26, 1992
1 0 0
Unidentified Speaker: MIENTRAS TANTO, NOSOTROS, TENEMOS UNA
JUNTA CON EL PROPOSITO DE REVISAR LOS POSIBLES DESVIOS ILEGALES
QUE SE HAGAN. SI.
Vice Mayor Alonso: YO CREO QUE TODA LA INFORMACION QUE USTEDES
LES PUEDAN PROVEER A LA CIUDAD DE MIAMI SERIA MUY SALUDABLE PARA
AYUDARNOS A ENTENDER.
Unidentified Speaker: PARA EVITAR MAS DESVIOS, QUE YA NO HAYAN
LISTAS PARA BOTAR A FULANO Y SUTANO INJUSTAMENTE, NO.
Unidentified Speaker: HABEMOS MAS DE LA MITAD DE LOS...
(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUD COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD.)
Mayor Suarez: OK. VAMOS A TENER UNA AUDIENCIA COMPLETA SOBRE EL
TEMA.
Vice Mayor Alonso: YO, CON MUCHISIMO... EXACTO. VAMOS A TENER
UNA AUDIENCIA...
Mayor Suarez: ENTONCES, PREPARENSE.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Y TODOS LOS QUE QUIERAN COMUNICARSE CON
NOSOTROS, LLAMENNOS.
Mayor Suarez: SI, PREPARENSE, Y CREEN LA JUNTA, LO QUE USTEDES
QUIERAN, PARA LLEVAR A CABO SU PUNTO DE VISTA EN ESTO.
Unidentified Speaker: LA JUNTA PRELIMINAR LA VAMOS A RACER.
USTEDES LA APRUEBAN... SI.
Unidentified Speaker: MR. SUAREZ, SE PIDEN CAMBIOS, NO QUEREMOS
ESTA JUNTA AHI. ES UNA COSA QUE LA CIUDAD QUE ESTA...
Unidentified Speaker AHI ESTAN BOTANDO A EMPLEADOS Y ESTAN
HACIENDO LO QUE LES DA LA GANA DE HACER.
Unidentified Speaker: YA NO PUEDEN YA.
.(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD)
Mayor Suarez: NO PODEMOS RACER UNA AUDIENCIA EN EL DIA'DE HOY,
PORQUE NO ESTA PREPARADA LA ADMINISTRACION, ASI QUE LO HAREMOS Y
VAMOS A ANUNCIAR LA FECHA. ESPERENSE, VAMOS A ANUNCIAR LA FECHA.
Once again, we got ...
(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD)
Mayor Suarez: Wait, wait, wait.
jde 13 March 26, 1992
7-7
Vice Mayor Alonso: DENNOS UN MINUTICO.
FL
Mayor Suarez: When have we scheduled it for? That we're going
to have it for sure the first meeting in May? Can't we do it the
second meeting in April, so that we... I'd like to try it for the
last meeting in April. I don't think that we should be telling _
them to come back in May. This is still
Unidentified Speaker: NOSOTROS NO QUEREMOS PERDER EL TIEMPO.
Mayor Suarez: ESPERESE.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Could we even have a hearing that doesn't
have to coincide with the City Commission?
Unidentified Speaker: PERO QUE NO NOS HAGAN LO MISMO DE HOY.
Mayor Suarez: We could have a workshop on this issue.
Vice Mayor Alonso: A workshop on this issue to see...
Mayor Suarez: VAMOS A TENER UNA AUDIENCIA ESPECIAL SOBRE ESTE
TEMA PARA ESCUCHARLOS A USTEDES.
Unidentified Speaker: VENIMOS CON UNA JUNTA PRELIMINAR.
Mayor Suarez: OK. Let's tentatively schedule a workshop on this
issue so you can come and be heard on this matter for the... We
can do it for the 15th of April, if you would like, or the 8th of
April, Commissioners, and you can have your staff here to hear
their views...
Vice Mayor Alonso: I think so. Yes.
Mayor Suarez: ... and yourselves if you're able to.
Vice Mayor Alonso: Yes.
Mayor Suarez: OK? 8th or 15th, any preference? OK. Let's try
for April 15th. PARA EL 15 DE ABRIL.
Mrs. Dorothy Quintana: I'd like to be recognized.
Mayor Suarez: No. Not right now.
Mrs. Quintana: Yes right now.
Mayor Suarez: No, no, no.
Mrs. Quintana: Yes right now. Right now.
Mayor Suarez: No, no, no. Ma'am.
jde 14 March 26, 1992
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(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD)
Mayor Suarez: Have a seat. Have a seat. Please.
Mrs. Quintana: (OFF MIKE)... this time you will listen to me.
Mayor Suarez: We're going to have a hearing, ma'am, and you're
going to be heard at that hearing.
Mrs. Quintana: Wait.
Mayor Suarez: Wait. You wait. Please, please. No, you're not
going to be recognized. It's not at your discretion. We're
going to be here on April 15th. QUIEREN HACERLO POR LA TARDE?
Mrs. Quintana: (INAUDIBLE - OFF MIKE)
Unidentified Speaker: SI, POR LA TARDE.
Mayor Suarez: A LAS 4:00 DE LA TARDE. On April 15th at 4:00
p.m. we'll have a workshop. We'll all be here. Set up the
board. ESTABLEZCAN LA JUNTA Y VENGAN ENTONCES AQUI EL DIA 15 DE
ABRIL A LAS 4:00 DE LA TARDE. OK? GRACIAS A USTEDES.
Mr. Jim Pfleger: Mr. Mayor, could you tell us what we're
talking... What's being...
Mayor Suarez: We're going to do that in a second. We're going
to do that in a second. All you want. We have plenty of time as
long as people respect the Commission's order of business.
(INAUDIBLE BACKGROUND COMMENTS NOT ENTERED INTO THE PUBLIC
RECORD)
Mayor Suarez: OK. April 15th we'll be here at 4:00 p.m. Let me
explain to them what has taken place. The Commission will hear
the... Do you represent members of the board, by the way?
Commissioner Plummer: Well, wait. Whoa, whoa. Are you calling
a special meeting of the Commission?
Mayor Suarez: No, no.
Vice Mayor Alonso: No.
Mayor Suarez: We're going to have a workshop.
Commissioner Plummer: OK.
Mayor Suarez: We're going to take their testimony and City staff
will be present as part of their investigation and so will
Commissioners.
jde 15 March 26, 1992
Commissioner Plummer: That's fine.
Mayor Suarez: All right. Who do you represent, sir? Come up to
the mike and give us your name and address and what your interest
is in this matter.
Mr. Pfleger: My name is Jim Pfleger. I represent the Miami
Design District and I didn't understand anything that was going
on because I don't speak Spanish and I was just asking...
Mayor Suarez: OK. It was a procedural determination that was
made by this Commission that the matter previously scheduled as
item number 4 on the Commission, which has to do with a recipient
of City funds called the Holy Cross Child Care Center and they've
got a dispute over their executive director. That that matter
will continue to be under administrative investigation, to report
back to this Commission no later than May, because they've got to
figure out what's going on, exactly what that agency is since it
receives City money. In the meantime, these folks want to be
heard on their views on that and we set up a workshop of this
Commission which will be transcribed, but will not be an official
City Commission session, but certainly will be transcribed and be
part of that investigation and they will all be able to be heard,
collectively, individually, whatever and so will anyone else for
that matter if they want to on April 15th at 4:00 p.m. All
right?
Mr. Pfleger: We thank you for the explanation.
Mayor Suarez: We were going to get to the translation at some
point, but we had some people that were just a little bit
difficult to maintain the procedural serenity and order. All
right.
DISCUSSION
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6. CITY MANAGER INFORMS CITY COMMISSION CONCERNING FULL SCOPE
AND DETAILS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM (N.E.T.)
PROGRAM.
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Mayor Suarez: Item 1.
Mr. Cesar Odio: Yes, sir. You asked me to make a presentation
and I'm going to be very brief and then... However, he has...
Mr. Michael Samuels: Mr. Mayor, members of the Commission. My
name is Michael Samuels. I'm chairman of the Coconut Grove
jde 16 March 26, 1992
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Administers a child care program
to provIdu Sul vices and
and an elderly program.
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— that your rights won't
_ violated. I
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Melubei'sIt11) I
Membership:_
Qttal I f les any porson thal it I
No membet•s . Composo(I of I Ls
IItLCVL'sLed lit Il►c I
directors, monopolizing pow.r.
0101•ct Ives and purposes of I
this urganizaLIon. I
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11. could be a 1nr,lnber a] 1 who I
complies tvltIt the cenLer's I
reyulri:ments . I
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A1.1 active nummbr-rs w11] hLve I
Pat. Ilet pants have no voice nor
voice and vole. Iit Llie duel I
Vote.
sloes of LItla o,rganIzaI.Ion. I
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Board t)f plrec.t ors : I
Qonrd of 1)1 recI ors
The initial board will consist.I
The actual board is composed by
of the following: CllaIrmait of I
six (6) persons Laicing decisions
the board, President, Vico- I
antcang; them, not counting with
President, Secretary, Tr#•:a- (
the participants opinions, nlono-
surer, Executive Ui reel or, I
pol t zing pov;er. .
and five (5) Active Members. I
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The eleven (11) directors wl11 1
1'ht! six (G) directors are
by elected by the majority of I
elected among themselves,
Hie local enrullnu:nt vole. (if I
assigning; each a position.
the Act i vu Membc't's . I
Active Members will have t.hc I
Directors are- perpetually
r1ghl by majority of vote. to I
c•leclud.
remove any Director or Off I- I
clal wi Lh or w1 Lhout cause.. I
Ilonurary Membr rs of l he I
Ifollorsary Members of I he
130at1•cl I
BelatLd
It will. accept members Lhal I
It Is a closed corporallon.
could enrich the name and I
It does not provider for
— prestige of the organization. I
honorary members.
Electlons/Terms: I
Elections/Terms:
Annttally, a hoard of dlrr.clor.s.
They elect and nominate Lhem-
will. be. elected by Activ!- I
selves, having no open elecllolt.
Members.
I
After reading and comparing the
Inn corporallops here exposed, We
hope that you tutders t antl the w-uuss
1 t y of a change towards Like
- positive and Just, where your suggontlons
would be considered and
you would have volee and vutc..
Demonstrate that you support
Justice asslstlt►g before the Commission
of Mlaml on April 1►.
Your presullcu is vital so that
the funds could be assigned to the
stew corporatlott, De Ilostos Senlor
Center Inc.
I f you need more I of urinal I on cunt act ine at 534--0598 .
William Morales
COMPARAC1ON DE LA OIiGAN17A(CION NUEVA A P.11O130NER Y LA ACTUAL
Ur, 1loslos Sell IOr Conley IIle I
Nueva I
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Pl. opos I 1 0 :
Sre dedicara unicamcente a i
prostar serviclos y ayudo L+1 I
envrJer,lenLe, velando qm: los I
derecl►os no sewn vlolados. I
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AlembI,es I.I
Cuallflca Loda persona que I
rste Interesada en los vl►Jr41-1
vus y proposlLos de esta orga I
III zacloil . i
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Podra set• mlembro lodo ayuel I
clue cumpla con los requlsllos I
t.l+.-1 cctt1 ro. I
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Tod ml,umbro act Ivo lend►•a I
voz y vote► en las clec is l ones I
de esta organlz;aclurt. i
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Junta de D1recLores : I
La Junta ir►lclal conslstira I
los slqulenles:Cbairman de I
In Junta, PresJdenle, Vice,- I
Presiderrle, Secretarla, Teso- I
rero, D.I rector EJectat i vo, y I
Chico O Inlembrus act lvvs . )
Los olicl (11) direcLores seranj
elegidos por mayoria de volos I
matricula Lotal de mJembros I
ael:'Ivos .
11i.iembros activos tendran I
derecbo por mayorla the vat u 1
el rolnover cualquier director
u ofJclal con o sin causa I
algurrn. I
Mlembros IIonorarios de In I
Junta: i
Sty aceptarall Inlembrus que I
puedan enriquecer el hombre
y 111-CSt.lglo de la o►•ganl7.a(.'lOil l
I
CleceJonegZTerming: I
Anualmente se eelegira junt.a I
direelures por mlembros
net I vos . I
IIgI C►•oss Day Care c:cnter Inc,
Actual
P►•ol)osILo:
Adntiulstra tin progr.jma cle nlnus y
(In programa tic �nveJrcifnl.es.
MembI,esIa:
No liene micmbros.
de sus divec:toves,
1)0(1er .
Se r.ontpone
ntc+nopol I zando
Los pant lel pant es no t lettetl voz
nl voto.
Junl;.t de. Dl►•ectores:
La Junta actual se compone (it! tle
sels (6) personas tontando erttrF
sI decislones sln cuntar con has
opiniones de los p;a►•I.lelparlles,
Iuunopohazando poder.
Los sels ( 0 ) dlrcuLoves se
ellgen entre sl asignandose de la
puestos ellos ntlslnos.
DI rectores son elegidos
perpetuament.e.
All embros Ilonorar l os de la
Junta:
I?:: untl vorpuraclon ce►•rada. No
provee Para nllembros honorarlos.
[-jgccIones/Terming:
Se ellgen y se nominan entre de
ellos sin celebrar elecc:lones
;ablc:rtas.
Despues de babur leldo y compavado las dos c•or•povaclunes aqul
expu.estas esperamos clue enllenda-s la necesldad de un camblo I►acla
Lo posllivo y to Juslo, donde Lus sugerenclas sean consideradas y
t.ertgas voz y voLo. Demuestra to apoyo a In justicla asistlendo
el dia 15 de abrJI a la Comislon (It? Ailaml. Tu presettcl/a es vital
Para thug se It.- asigtten los fondos a la nueva corporaulon.
SJ rlecos I t as u►as l n f o► lium-ion Le pueden eomut► I car al 939-0598 .
William Morales
April 13, 1992
Mr. Xavier Suarez, Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Honorable Mayor Suarez:
I am enclosing herewith an answer to the 3/24/92 letter sent
to you, Mayor Suarez, with copy of the same, documents to
refer to broaden your wisdom in this Issue for a comparative
sight of both parties involved, and deferred 3/26/92
presentation, so this will resolve in a righteous decree.
Also, it Is Included copy of Articles of Incorporation, and
draft of proposed By -Laws of the newly formed Corporation, De
Hostos Senior Center Inc.
Please contact me with any input or comment which you may
have after reviewing all material presented.
De Hostos Senior Center Inc., deeply appreciates all the
time, effort and interest demonstrated In this issue.
Respectfully,
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cc: rce-Mayor
mmissioners
Mr. Frank Castaneda
Mr. Luis Carrasquillo
City Manager
April 13, 1992
Mr. Xavier Suarez, Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Honorable Mayor Suarez:
The following is in response to the 3/24/92 well written
letter sent to you, Mayor Suarez, on behalf of the board of
directors (HCDCC, Inc.), mentioning incidents, actions,
procedures taken on the De Hostos Senior Center issue. It is
Imperative to expand your knowledge for a fair final decision
and appropriate action to take place. Enclosed you will find
well reasoned facts supported by evidence, along with
Articles of Incorporation and By -Laws of the newly formed
Corporation addressing solely the elderlies needs. Further
Investigation is welcome.
The Board of Directors of HCDCC Inc. are supposed to have in
their possession almost all documents provided to you since
some of them have also been distributed among the community
In public places having the participants copy of them, where
the director at that time had access to them, as a director,
he should have informed the board about any incidents
regarding this issue. If not so, on 3/16/92, Ileana Ross-
Lethinen, Member of Congress, sent the President of the
board a copy of all information pertinent to the inquiry made
by me for her review into the situation. No response on
behalf of the board has been received. Copy of Congresswoman
Ileana Ross-Lethinen is attached. Also, they should have
documents and laws on hand in which to rely on to run a non
profit corporation. Years of experience as board of
directors entitles them to be knowledgeable in this matter.
•My findings and allegations were based upon an independent
research on books based on Non -Profit Boards, Articles of
Incorporation, By -Laws and Personnel Policies. However, it
is clear for them not to know what the participants needs and
desires were at the time, due to their absenteeism at the
DHSC, except for one visit since October 1988, to wit:
November 1991 visit by one Board Member who is now executive
director.
TERMINATION:
The board of directors did not provide me with any documents
or laws nor copy of the goals set governing body to use as
guideline for the administration of the DHSC. As of 10/7/88
to 1/24/92, the center was rendering services through me and
my staff to the elderlies achieving goals established and
obtaining improvements, as you can verify in the booklets
submitted to you, increasing their membership, and making
them happy•
Cont.
Page 2
The board of directors evaluated my performance on 9/91 and
1/92, where I was given termination on my six month out of a
nine month probationary period, without a 30 day notice or a
hearing. These are the onl two evaluations on behalf of tr.e
board regarding performance during ML administration. The
Items in the evaluations, if further inquire would have had
occurred on my rebuttal, would have proven erroneous.
This board lacked at the time of my evaluations an evaluation
committee. My first evaluation dated 10/10/92 was presented
to me and formally to the board on 11/5/92 board meeting for
approval, expressing the President that the rebuttal
presented on the evaluation by me was not going to be
considered (See attached minutes). My last evaluation and
approval of termination, was presented to me and to the board
on 1/24/92, expressing the President that there was no
necessity of a rebuttal. Soon after, the Vice-president,
Gamaliel Rivera presented personally Abadia Adames'
application for the position (known as Abadia Escobosa on
board of directors stationery).
Answer to the only three letters in three years of service
regarding the shortcomings or desires by the board members.
Copy of letters attached.
Letter dated 8/20/91 regarding 6/20/91 conversation with the
president of the board, the vice-president the Treasurer and
myself:
1. Private non-profit business: The association over which
I preside, supported by VIP's, including the Government
of Puerto Rico, develops a cultural festival that brings
together over 3,000 people from different ethnic groups
and locations once a year. It does not create conflict
towards the best interest of the elderlies. It was .
mentioned the usage of the centers telephone numbers on
private business cards. Agreeing with this observation
It was brought to the Site Manager attention, Gregorlo
Lind, that the centers numbers were for official use and
not for private business affairs. (See memo on file)
2. Smooth change Into the transition of the separation of
the programs: Staff meetings were held to share ideas
and information with the staff in the best healthy
atmosphere for this purpose.
Cont.
Page 3
3. Long and Short term goals/objectives for DHSC: These
goals and objectives were developed and submitted to the
board when requested, having the board not setting
specific guidelines of their vision of the program.
4. Two Advisory Panels: To comply with the request one was
created and it involved participants and the other, as
she (Maria Marrero Neville) Knows, was in the process of
being formed.
5. Participation on elderly issues: I was involved in
* almost every organization concerning elderlies issues
with active participation, as well as, in community
affairs. All this involvement had taken place years
before this suggestion was made.
6. Information on specific needs for the elderlies: Needs
on elderly issues were and are one of my major concern,
so as it is reflected on Action Plan, but lack of
participation from the board did not provide the
_ opportunity to advance into the achievement of them.
Proof of their lack of involvement on elderly issues is
reflected on their minutes.
7. Statistics: Statistics of services were developed since
1988, since its one of the requirements of the City of
Miami.
8. Relationship with Manager: As she mentions in her letter
dated 3/24/92 to Mayor Suarez, I am a personable man and
evidence of this is the letter of support mailed to the
Mayor and Commissioners from the prior Neighborhood
Center Manager (Haydee Miranda). According to my own
assessment the relationship between the new manager
(Nora Smith) and myself was in good standing position.
Letter dated 9/13/91 regarding 9/10/91 telephone
conversation:
The transportation issue was discussed with Mr. Pedro Medina
(Treasurer) immediately, and we came to the conclusion that
we should provide a line item in the next fiscal year budget
to obtain emergency transportation services. This was
presented to the board and reflected on Action Plan submitted
In next board meeting. No further recommendations were
received from the board on this matter.
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10/10/91- My first performance evaluation, presented and
discussed among the President, the Vice -President and myself.
Copy of my first performance evaluation and response is
attached.
Letter dated 1/3/92 regarding our meeting on 12/27/92 with
the President and Treasurer.
This meeting and letter had no other Intention than to
document by dates a decision that took place in January.
Proof of bad faith Is demonstrated by them by giving me
that letter dated 1/3/92, with instruction to further carry
out my duties, and yet secretly going ahead and preparing my
evaluation for termination on 1/10/92, not only not giving me
a copy of that evaluation, but also not giving me the
opportunity to discuss issues mentioned in the letter before
the next meeting, which was on 1/24/92, nor to advise me or
to discuss my evaluation before my no -notice termination as
executive director not only three months before my
probationary period was to end, but also not giving me 30
days notice in accordance with their own Personnel Policies.
However, not being aware of their decision I followed proper
procedures and a staff meeting was called immediately to
address matters before the receival of the letter dated
1/3/92/. Items discussed in 1/3/92 letter are as follows:
A. discuss again organizational chart and chain of command.
Organizational chart was distributed among the employees
These matters were discussed again with my staff.
B.. inform staff that long distance personal telephone calls
were to be discontinued immediately. This was done.
A time log was requested for compensatory time for the
employees. I explained to the President that personnel
policies, Part I-E, does not provide for this. After I
explained the provision of Personnel Policies she emphasized
the execution of such log, and the same was implemented.
Regarding the board's understanding that there was no
effective coordination among the staff, in terms of
prioritizing the work to be performed at the center as a
director, one of my responsibilities was to make sure that
all employees followed their ,Job description, also motivating
them to work as a team for the betterment of the program,
accomplishing goals and objectives and City requirements
without any complaints in three years. This understanding of
the board was never discussed with me. Demonstrating once
again their lack of Involvement. However, the participants
coordinated with me well and will in the future.
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Regarding the concern of the driver's performance, on
12/27/91 meeting I explained the President and Treasurer that
I called staff members and participants. All denied all
accusations in relation to the problem. However, a written
warning was given to the driver. Copy of the same is on
file. After this action, the (1/3/92) letter from the
President was received stating that the driver's termination
should take place. Since all procedures were followed and
having no reasons or evidence, therefore, his immediate
termination could not be executed at the time requested under
the facts presented.
The only committee that was formed was the Planning Committee
on November 5, 1992. This Committee was established to study
which areas needed priority In assessment. The only visit
was while I was on vacation Thanksgiving week 1991 while the
site manager was in charge at which time the then board
member -now appointed executive director 3/9/92 -Abadia
Escobosa came to the center. Ms. Escobosa never discussed
with me after her visit to the center Thanksgiving week 1991
or at any time prior to my termination any of the proposed or
actual findings on her visit.
This entire lack of due process of a sudden termination
of the Executive Director without any notification of it
or opportunity to be heard or to confront any alleged
accusers or to present witnesses or evidence or to be
heard at a board meeting or otherwise is obvious.
Due process is built into the new Corporation we have formed.
If there were complaints by participants to the board, such
06 were never passed on to me before my sudden termination
demonstrating once again lack of board participation and lack
of due process.
It is proper for you to get acquainted with the procedures
and their mentioned findings in the evaluations since IICDCC
Inc. receives funds from the City and It would give you a
clear view of their operation. This board did not provide
nor mentioned requirements for the chief operating officer of
the program not only at the time of my hiring, but along the
years their interest was absent. The fact of not being
knowledgeable made them give average scores in the evaluation
forms used, not proper for an executive director. This
termination was a "power play" by the board of directors.
My responses to the so called findings are well reasoned and
supported by evidence. Copy of the evaluations and my
responses are attached. They agreed to not consider my
responses.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The board of directors lack of interest is demonstrated by
not visiting the center and letting the elderlies know who
they are. There are so many beautiful things that can be
done with the elderlies and the community in general that
only people with real involvement, interest, leadership, and
who are truly concerned for the community, can accomplish
these. To prove this you can request from the elderlies to
enumerate the activities and involvement of the board within
the community during the time I served the elderlies.
It is true that all those served by the program do have much
to offer and that is why now they are in state of depression
since this board never took in consideration their opinions.
All human beings have the capacity to learn and have the
right to be educated without being discriminated by age,
color or religious beliefs. All this non -caring on behalf of
the board has made them face reality and causing the
elderlies to uprise their voices claiming for their rights.
Visual and voiced proof of this has been demonstrated at the
two hearings that we have attended to discuss this whole
issue, where the vast majority of them assisted and opened up
to express the need of a new board and a new corporation
designed to care for the elderlies.
Being of great concern this request by the elderlies, and
other citizens, a new corporation has been formed, where the
elderlies will be actively Involved gaining self sufficiency,
reducing illiteracy, and at the same time feeding the whole
new board with all sorts of in -put of their needs or desires,
working in unison to accomplish all pertinent elderly issues,
and having five (5) elderlies on the Board of Directors.
Abadia Adames, known also as Abadia Escobosa, was a former
active member of the board of directors of HCDCC Inc. until
my termination. There is no record in November's minutes
that she could not longer assist to board meetings and no
.loud comments were made. Despite the fact as mentioned in
her letter that she may not be able to attend any further
meetings, in that very same meeting she accepted to be on the
Planning Committee that consisted of her person only.
Evidence of this could be found in November's board meeting
minutes. Copy of this is attached. There were no committees
formed to review the center's performance or my performance,
as stated in her letter. All this contradiction is well
supported by evidence and it demonstrates the presence of
"power play". Ms. Escobosa visited the center during my
absence eventhough the board was informed and approved my
vacations.
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Findings, If aiiy, were never' reported or discussed with my
person. Not having a board meeting In December and the
following one, that was on January 24, 1992, being the agenda
the non -notified in advance termination, Ms. Escobosa,
looking for employment at the time, also participating
actively and voting for my termination, resigned as part of
the board and applied for the open position. The Vice -
President handled personally her resume, not following
procedures adopted with the rest of the applications. It is
obvious that "power play" took place.
In our new corporation such conflicts of interest will not
only be avoided, but also there is built into the new
Corporation's Personnel Policies due process of law.
RETRIBUTION:
The board's lack of involvement with the elderlies did not
provide the vision to acknowledge what the elderlies
_ requested, supported, and desired. Soon after my
$ termination, the elderlies contacted me to inform me of their
dissatisfaction of the action taken by the board, the poor
administration and lack of concern of the present board,
requesting that this needed to come to an end with the
creation of a new board in a new corporation directed toward
- the elderlies' needs. They also expressed their fear to
support in what they believe. This is why it was called to
all listeners attention on 3/26/92 hearing that all elderlies
services should not be denied to any participant who assisted
on that day. All complaints by the participants under my
administration were considered and action was taken, if
needed. My involvement with them was demonstrated with their
presence. This demonstrates the lack of communication of the
board with the administration by not following reasonable
steps to solve a complaint.
All requests from the board of directors were followed
according to professional standards. As of my termination
.there were no complaints from the participants and as stated
on both evaluations by the board, good public relations was
one of my assets. The elderlies petition, community leaders,
and concerned citizens appointed me as the voice to be heard
along with them. To meet their needs and their requests we
have formed a new Board and a new Corporation which
specifically states that its purposes are directed to serving
the elderlies. Copy of Articles of Incorporation of the new
Corporation are attached.
The praiseworthy words used in page 3, first paragraph
(3/24/92 letter) to describe how they comply with the
requirements of different agencies should be routinely
applicable whenever necessary. The President of the board
obviated simple ethics code by using Dade County Public
Schools stationery to inform Francena Brooks, from Community
Development the dissolution of my person from DHSC., signing
It as the Board President. Copy of my termination letter on
Dade County School Board stationery is attached.
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CONCLUSION:
It is almost humorous that the board in 3/24/92 letter wants
to be ,fudged fairly based upon the facts, and if there were
any questions they want an adequate opportunity to respond.
That is my complaint against the present board. I wanted to
he judged fairly based upon the facts and if there were any
question I wanted an adequate opportunity to respond. This
Is what due process of law is all about. I never received
due process, but in our new Corporation with a new Board,
there will be due process of law, as well as, having a
program solely directed towards the elderlies.
Further, they do not want you to read the press. The press
Is only reporting what the elderlies say and want.
On the positive side your own City of Miami Administration
reported quarterly on the excellent Job I did.
We request you allow this new Corporation and this new Board
of Directors to take over the De Hostos Senior Center, and
accomplish what has been lacking in a corporation whose name
indicates it is for childcare and whose emphasis has been on
child care and not on the elderlies. We welcome any ideas or
suggestions by the City of Miami.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 534-0598.
Respectfully,
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cc: Vice -Mayor
Commissioners
Mr. Frank Castaneda
Mr. Luis Carrasquillo
City Manager
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March 24, 1992
Mr. Xavier Suarez, Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida
Honorable Mayor Suarez:
Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc., had not previously been aware of the many
allegations made by Mr. Morales at the recent meeting of the City Commis-
; sionerse However, it is clear from his oral presentation and newspaper articles
that he feels he was terminated improperly and that some of the elderly who
have supported him in his allegations may be or have been denied services.
TERMINATION:
Mr. Morales is a very personable man. However, it was the opinion of the Board
of Directors that he was.not,following the goals set by the governing body.: —
and the operations were poorly administered by Mr. Morales.
Mr. Morales was given the job as administrator with the understanding that
he was on probation for nine (9) months, beginning July 1, 1991. There were
periodic evaluations in which Mr. Morales participated. Each evaluation was
brought before the Board of Directors and a written report was provided. On
- at least two occasions Mr. Morales provided a rebuttal. At each evaluation
Mi. Morales was advised of the probation period, further evaluations and the
consequences of failing to meet the requirements of the Board of Directors.
Mr -'Morales was advised of his shortcomings or the desires of the Board of
Directors by letter or by direct confrontation by the evaluation committee
or the President on 6/20/94, 9/13/91, 16/10/91 and 12/27/91. This was in ad—
dition topersonal verbal comments and consultations.
The -Board of Directors had to set up a special committee to review and evaluate
office procedures and recommend procedure for the staff. The committee. and
many of the objections to the performance of Mr. Morales were prompted by the
complaints and questions of staff and elderly participants.
Some.of the elderly participants who appeared with Mr. Morales did in fact
'register complaints to members of the Board of Directors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MRS. MAR1A M. MARRERO-NEVILLE, Board President 'MR. GAMALIEL RIVERA. Vice President ISRAEL RODRIGUEZ. Treasurer
OLGA IRIS NATAL, Secretary ' " - - EMILIO LOPEZ. Board Member
PEDRO MEDINA, Board Member
'sponsored by !=::, -s Cap Care Center. Inc.
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March 24, 1992
It would not be appropriate to detail the findings of the evaluation committee
and the Board of Directors. But it is important and appropriate to establish
that the termination of Mr. Morales was well. reasoned and ,fell supported by
the evidence. It was not a "power play" by any board members. The Board of
Directors had its requirements for the chief operating officer of the program
and Mr. Morales did not meet those requirements.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: .�
The Board of Directors is composed of people who have an interest in the com-
munity of Wynwood and the people served by the program. Each member has shown
by the member's involvement in the community or by the member's employment
that the best interests of the community served by the senior center program
as well as the day care program for children are altruistic and close to their
hearts. There is no personal aggrandizement desired.
Those served by the program do have much to offer in the way of information
and opinions. But that does not necessarily mean that they should also govern
a program. One of the Board's requests of Mr. Morales was that two advisory
committees be set up to gain the insight of the participants and professionals
in areas related to aging and care for the elderly.
When Mr. Morales was te_rmina d by the Bodrd of Directors it sought applications
and obtained 16. Of those 8 were invited for interviews. The interviews were
held on the 26th and 28th-=of danuaxg. 1992. The current program direcCZi-for
the senior center program, Abadia Adames, was interviewed on the 28th and re-
ported to work in early March.
Abadia Adames was a former member of the Board of Directors. However, she
resigned prior to applying for the position. She attended a board meeting
in November and advised members of the board that due to her employment she
may not be able to attend any further board meetings. She was called and re-
quested to attend the January meeting at which time Mr. Morales would be a
topic of discussion. Her attendance waq important because she was involved
in at least one committee that reviewed the center's performance and the work
performance of Mr. Morales. She resigned after that meeting.
Mrs. Adames' prior employment was jeopardized by a failure to refund the program
by a major funding source and thus she was looking for new employment. Mrs.
Adames is very qualified for the position and her resume is available for scru-
tiny.
RETRIBUTION:
At the commission meeting Mr. Morales declared that participants in the senior
center were or would be denied services because of their support of Mr. Morales.
The first time anyone on the Board of Directors of Holy Cross Day Care Center,
Inc., knew who would be supporting Mr. Morales or even if they supported Mr.
Morales was when they appeared at the City Commission meeting. Some of those
who appeared have in the past complained of the operations for which Mr. Morales
was responsible. Some of those complaints were the very reason the Board of
Directors made certain requests of Mr. Morales. His failure to respond ade-
quately to those complaints and requests is the reason Mr. Morales was terminated.
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The contract with the City of Miami, federal requirements and simple ethics
demands that individuals who are eligible for services by the senior center
program be provided services if they meet income and age requirements. To
hold'their benefits hostage because of their political views of opinions on
the operation of the program is illegal and unconscionable. Holy Cross Day
Care -Center, Inc., will not be a party to such an activity.
If any participant or prospective participant has a complaint of denial of -.\
service or the provision of service in a discourteous manner such complaints
will be investigated and appropriate action taken. Monitoring by the City
of Miami is welcome.
CONCLUSION:
The Board of Directors of Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc., welcomes inquiry
by the City of Miami. We welcome ideas, suggestions and criticism. We ask
that the program be judged on its operation and compliance with the contract,
not by the words of a former employee. We ask that the actions of the Board
of Directors be judged fairly based on the facts and that if there are any
questions that they be presented with an adequate opportunity to respond. We
ask that the program not be judged by the press reporting of the allegations.
Mr. Morales povided the City Commission..with a booklet supposedly stating his
position. No one representing Holy Cross Day Cate Center, Inc., has been pro-
vided a copy of that booklet. Mr. Moralea-made allegations of violations of r
law when he spoke before the City Commission. Holy Cross Day Care Center,
Inc., has not been advised of those allegations before or since that meeting.
Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc., will cooperate with the City of Miami and
any participants or prospective participants to operate a program that will
enhance the dignity of those served as well as those serving the goals of
the program.
,Respectful ,
C�G'aZ c2�Lti '
aria M. Marrero
Board President
cc:' Mr. Frank Castaneda /
Ms. Franceno Brooks ✓ ;
Board Members
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18TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA
COMMITTEES:
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Coiigrea of the mniteb btateo
jDouge of Reprezentatibez
March 16, 1992
Ms. Maria Marrero Neville
President
Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc.
123 NE 36th Street
Miami, Florida 33137
+ Dear Ms. Marrero -Neville:
PLEASE RESPOND TO:
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12021 225-3931
DISTRICT OFFICE:
5731 8tut LAGOON OWE
(NW 1 ITH STIIEET)
SUITE 240
MuMi, FL 33126
(305) 282-1800
A constituent of my Congressional district, Mr. William
Morales, has contacted my office regarding his concerns.
Mr. Morales is interested that you review his letter. Mr.
Morales kindly requests that his concerns be reviewed.
Enclosed is information pertinent to the inquiry made by Mr.
Morales, which my constituent hopes will provide insight into the
situation.
Sincerely,
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Member of Congress
Enclosures
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cc: Mr. William Morales
2301 Collins Avenue, Apt. 407-A
Miami Beach, F1 33139
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HOLY CROSS DAY CARS. INC.
PERFORMANCE AEPRAISAL FORM
Name Williams Morales
Date jnlinlat
Title_ Director- De Hostos Senior Center
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Performance Standards Criteria
Comments & RatinQ
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1. Planning Controlling and Organizina
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Work - The work is based on established
goals and analysis of relevant
facts.
Since July 1, 1991,the Board ha:
Develops and maintains quality
standards
not seen a complete work plan, i
and measures for finished work
and oper-
terms of goals,time frames and
ates work areas efficiently.
responsible persons to attain
such goals.
2. Supervision of Personnel t IZL 3 4 5 +r
Establishes proper goals, advises employ-
ees of what's expected and work related Mr. Morales has not shared with
changes; delegates effectively and develops the Board any of the employees'
innovative approaches in achieving work goals and time frames. He lacks
goals. effective delegation skills.
3. Job Performance
Employee performs specific assignments
as outlined on employee's job descrip-
tion or as assigned by the Board of
Directors. Quantity (work - volume) and
quality ( produce requirements of accu-
racy and completeness ).
4. Dependability
Extends to which employee can be counted
on to carry out instructions and follow
through.
5. Self Direction/Initiative
Self starter, well organized; uses work
time effectively in obtaining job objec-
tives.
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Mr. Morales has met the contract
goals for the City of Miami, but
lacks creativity on broader
expectations for the program.
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.Mr. Morales needs to be reminder
constantly, on Board recommenda-
tions to be followed.
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Mr. Morales has not demonstrates
initiative, as to assertively
attain programatic goals.
Mr. Morales has not demonstrated
average time management skills.
6. Problem Analysis / Decision Makinst
Comprehensively analyzes work problems,
make workable and timely decisions; -
informs and/or consult with necessary
persons during the decision -making
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Mr. Morales has demonstrated
very weak understanding of the
dynamics of the process, as to
achieved to a sound decision.
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7. Performance Appraisals
Conducts official performance appraisals
on subordinates in accordance to Center
procedures and takes necessary and appro-
piate action on the outcome of performances
evaluated.
8. Attitude
Amount of interest and enthusiasm shown
in the employee's work and towards the
goals of H.C.D.C.C./D.H.S.C.
9. Attendance and Punctuality
Maintain a good attendance record; on
time to work as expected.
10. Relationship with people
This extends to which employee cooper-
ates with and maintains good relations
with the public, participants, other
employees, granters, and community
agencies employees.
11. EEO/ Affirmative Action
Position vacancies filled during the
rating period adequately reflect
compliance with minority and female
employment and as required by contracts.
12. Safety Practices
Makes reasonable efforts to provide
safe working conditions for self and
subordinates.
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Mr. Morales has demonstrated
good public relations skills
by attending meeting & activi-
ties pertaining to the elderly.
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 ( 3/ 4 5
During this evaluation period
Mr. Morales has made reasonable
efforts to provide safe working
conditions for self and subor-
dinates, except the Vehicle
Maintenance Procedures.
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Mr. Morales evaluation rating during the period of July 1 to October 10,1991,
is below average. On June 20, 1991 the Board held a meeting with Mr.Morales,
in which the purpose, goals and objectives of De Hostos Senior Center, were
discussed. The Board mentioned the probationary period, as a tool to measure
performance and growth within the program. Mr. Morales was given recommendations
that he nseded to develop for the following Board meeting, which should include
specifics on goals, time frames and responsible person to attain those goals.
As of October %Q P11991, Mr. Morales has not managed to understand or developed
a complete work plan, providing the information requested in previous meetings
by the Board of Directors. We encourage you to improve those areas, of poor or
below average performance, and to consult with the Board members, in order to
achieve an above average performance . If the overall rating is not improved
by next evaluation period — October 11, 1991 to January 10, 1992, the necessary
disciplinary action will be utilized.
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From: William Morales, Director, De Hostos Senior Center
Date: November 5, 1991
Suject: Respond to my performance evaluation
The following is in response to the first evaluation received
from the Board of Directors of HCDCC Inc. for job performance
as part of DHSC for the period covered July 1, 1991 to
September 30, 1991. At the same time I would like to state
10 briefly some remarks about myself for the acknowledgment of
new and all members of the board.
In October 1988, I was interviewed among others, and selected
by the board of Directors to fill the position of Program
Director. At the time all my effort was set forth the
establishment of operational guidelines and procedures for
DHSC. Without training DHSC emerged and came to life, major
changes and improvements have occurred since then, such as:
- acquisition of 1st, transportation media.
- contract signed between Red Cross and DHSC in order to
distribute commodities to participants and community
residents.
- development of public relations among commissioners and
officers of the City of Miami.
- became a recipient of Daily Bread for donations to be
distributed.
- enrollment in different organizations concerning aging
matters.
- acquisition of computers for a better performance at the
center.
- effective trainings resulting in promotions.
- development of kiosk Domino.
- offices have been remodeled and decorated.
- City of Miami requirements have been surpassed
demonstrating a good performance of the staff under my
supervision.
- participation and involvement in community affairs and
issues.
- obtaining grant from a private funding source for $1000.00
- good deal with Catholic Community Services alleviating
operational expenses at DHSC budget.
- development of high quality activities.
- increase in number and involvement of volunteers in the
performance of other
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As you can see, enthusiasm, creativity, good working habits,
time wisely spent, and dependability have been an integral
part throughout all this years. It has been a pleasant
experience and I feel proud to be part of DHSC. The growth
and development of it are my major concern.
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1". Planning Controlling and Organizing Work: Prior to July
1st, before the transition I, William Morales created a
complete work plan of DHSC new goals to be presented to the
Hoard of Directors. This action plan was revised and is in
the process cif been changed according to recommendations.
Established goals that have been successfully achieved during
the months cif July through September are:
A- Domino Kiosk Inauguration.
H- Completion of computer workshop by staff.
C- Planning and organization of Anniversary celebrated in
October 1991.
D- Catholic Community Services granted DHSC an allowance to
be used for weekend meals to the elderly trough my
efforts, new agreement will be discuss for the second
half of the fiscal year by January 1992.
E- Establishment of a fund raising campaign.
F- Reduction of operational expenses by lowering insurance
rates.
Supervision of Personnel: Employees at DHSC have been
effectively trained and assigned specific tasks. Staff
meetings are carried on regular basis to inform or discuss
goals, changes, delegations and other work related
matters, as well as, their professional growth in this
field as and innovative approach of DHSC.
$i Job Performance: DHSC has met and surpassed the contracted
requirements for the City of Miami up to now. New
responsibilities lead me to create an Action Plan for the
improvement and growth of this program keeping in mind
elderly needs as well as the importance of their
participation.
4> Dependability: DHSC has been kept operating successfully.
Recommendations form an integral part of the whole. A
list of recommendations not followed will be appreciated
in -order to revise and follow through.
5::• Self Direction / initiative: New programmatic goals have
been stated in the action plan, in which some of the goals
have been already implemented and others to be initiated
in the near future. The proper functioning of DHSC, and
innovations such as: creation of an action plan, staff
professional growth, and fund raising campaign demonstrate
how part of time management was utilized.
E;. Problem Analysis / Decision Making: Comprehensive analysis
of work problems, consulting with necessary persons and
timely decisions are taken into cr-Insider at ion when
required to achieve a wart:: related matter. All iancE .n
Aging grant revoked `he sending .Yf proposal for nc,t
complying with the r_ayuieefriunts.
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8". Attitude: A positive attitude, enthusiasm, interest and
dedication have lead me to:
A. work effectively towards operational purposes.
b. comply with requirements.
c. obtain goals established.
d. create new action plan and goals.
e. invest leisure time to accelerate projects in view for
DHSC.
f. understand vividly elderly needs and behavior through
inter -personal relationships with participants, and
workshops attended.
This habitual positive attitude have presently existed since
I became part of DHSC.
9> Attendance and punctuality: In order to reconsider the
evaluation on this item I am submitting you copy of time
sheets used for payroll purpose and City of Miami reports.
10> Relationship with people: Proper communication and
relationship with the public, participants, other employees,
granters and community agencies employees have made the City
of Miami, the staff, participants from other centers, new
enrollees, and regular participants coincide in their
appreciation of DHSC, as an active center with a merry
environment.
11> EEO / Affirmative Action: DHSC has been and will be in
compliance with EEO. Open positions are filled according to
DHSC necessities. Promotions have been considered and taken
placed.
12> Safety Practices: Safety procedures have been followed.
Regarding transportation, a detailed file was prepared and
due to a misunderstanding between DHSC and DOT the proper
forms were not utilized. Corrective action has taken place.
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HOLY CROSS DAY CARE. INC.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL -FORM --
'lame Mr. William Morales
Title Fxp-r-utive Director - De Hostos Senior Center
Performance Standards Criteria
1. Planning Controlling and Oreanizinst
Work - The work is based on established
goals and analysis of relevant facts.
Develops and maintains quality standards
.and measures for finished work and oper-
ates work areas efficiently. '
Date 1/10/92
Comments & Ratings
1 62) 3 4 5
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2. Supervision of Personnel 2 3 4 5
Establishes proper goals, advises employ-
ees o!. what's expected and work related -ie Attached )
changes; delegates effectively and develops
innovative approaches in achieving work
goals.
3. Job Performance, 1 3 4 5
Employee performs specific assignments
as outlined on employee's job descrip- (See Attached)
tion or as assigned by the Board of
Directors. Quantity (work - volume) and
quality ( produce requirements of -accu-
racy and completeness ).
4. Dependability 0 1 (_�_/ 3 4 5
Extends to which employee can be counted
on to carry out instructions and follow (See Attached)
through.
5. Self Direction/Initiative 1 (Z / 3 4 5
Self starter, well organized; uses work
time effectively in obtaining job objec- (See Attached)
tives.
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1. During this probationary period, Mr. Morales gave the Board to Directors
a work plan of what he thought should be the program goals -and objectives.
After several reviews and meetings to provide feedback the Board of
Directors understand that such plan is not meeting the full scope of
goals and objectives for the De Hostos Senior Center. The Board of
Directors has not been able to measure the outcome of the short term
goals, since those goals are not clearly expressed.
2. During this probationary period, Mr. Morales has not shown a clear under-
standing of the Center's organizational chart. Therefore, the proper
chain of command has never been established, which creates confusion
and misunderstanding and low morale. There is not effective coordination
among staff in terms of Center's priorities to better serve the elderly.
3. Mr. Morales doesn't respond effectively to the Board of Directors sug-
gestions or recommendations. e.e. see memo dated January 3, 1992.
ARN Mr. Morales continues to meet the City of Miami contracted goals,
qwj but has not shown any interest in doing program outreach within the
Wynwood community.
4. Mr. Morales contunuew to lack dependabliity in issues that are important
to be followed through, without the Board of Directors interference.
5. Mr. Morales lacks init'_aZive in organizing the Center's work effective"',
in order to attain set goals/objectives. Mr. Morales still doesn't
demonstrate average time :lanagement skills.
6. Mr. Morales lacks of good communication skillswith the Center staff.
He procrastinates when making a decision, that is needed to be made in
a timely manner. i.e. Letter of intend to Department of Transportation
was received beyond the deadlind date at the agency.
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7. Mr. Morales conducted official preformance evaluation with staff but
without feedback and/or recomendations of the employees' immediate
supervisor.
8. During the time of evaluations. interest and enthusiasm have decreased
as Board of Directors have tried to help structure the program.
9. Mr. 'Morales maintainq a good attendance record, although not prior to
Board Director's recommendation. Mr. Morales has left the premises,
prior to staff leaving the Center, although being instructed different.
i.e. December 24, 1991.
10. Mr. Morales continued to demonstrate good public relation skills by at-
\ tending Community affairs related to the elderly. During this evaluation
v period the Board of Directors has received several concerns regarding
appropriate communication between Director and staff.
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11. NO COMMENTS
12. Mr. Morales has failed to investigate any of the several complaints about
the driver, in terms of careless driving and other serious issues per-
taining the safety of the participants.
COMMENTS OF BOARD
Mr. Morales evaluation rating during the period of October 1, 1991
to December 31, 1991 continued to be below average. The Board
of Directors have tried in many different ways to convey to Mr.
Morales the importance of carrying out an assertive leadership
Among participants, staff, and community members. The Center
continues to lack programatic goals that could enhance the delivery
of services to the elderly. Mr. Morales was recommended to be
the Center Executive Director with the understanding of a 9 month
probationary period to evaluate his managerial skills and programatic
goals. As per last evaluation period and the present evaluation,
Mr. Morales has failed to meet the required standards to maintain
his position as Center Director. Therefore, he failed to pass
his probationary period as of today.
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Answer to performance evaluation of 1/10/92
From: by William Morales
To: Board of Directors HCDCC Inc.
Date % February 2, 1992
1. The board of directors requested me to develop a work;
plan for De Hostos Senior Center without been specific
and clear on what they thought should be the program
goals and objectives. The work plan was reviewed and
corrected according to suggestions with the help of Mr.
Israel Rodriguez, a board member. The work plan was
submitted and the only comment made by the chairperson
was that some items were left out from the previous one.
Items were added. There were no further comments or
suggestions until this evaluation.
2. As a director, chain of command was always established,
taking into consideration qualifications and knowledge of
the program in.order to serve better the elderly.
3. As a director of DHSC and in answer to your memo 1/3/92,
a staff meeting was called immediately. Once again the
organizational chart was presented and discussed.
Personal long distance calls were discontinued and a
compensatory time log was developed and implemented.
As I explained to you, the procedure followed regarding
the driver was: An investigation and discussion on issue
with the staff and participants apparently affected. They
all denied any misconduct. In the driver's personnel
file exists a warning. A copy of the same was sent to
you. This investigation was taken even further by
reviewing and examining again with his immediate
supervisor, who expressed his improvement. I do not
thin; there is enough evidence or grounds for a justified
termination.
Regarding the outreach and as I explained to Ms. Abadia
Escobosa, board member and understanding that outreach
means attract more participants to the center, we have
been in compliance with •city requirements since the first
quarter. If you refer to outreach within the Wynwood
community I would also like to remind you that I am a
member of Wynwood Advisory Community board.
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4. As a Director, dependability has been one of my most
important tasks during the administration of DHSC. When
board interfered, I always tried to make sure that your
recommendations were legal, for the benefit of the
organization.
S. When I started as a director of DHSC no one gave me any
directions, goals or objectives of the program. At the
present time goals and objectives of the center were
based on previous administrations, found after an
extensive research.
6. Communications skills including staff interaction is one
of my priorities as a director. You can see evidence on
staff meetings minutes.
Regarding the letter of intent sent to DOT and as I
explained to you before and now again, the letter of
intent was sent to DOT the very same day that I received
the notification. It was sent by local mail,
understanding that local correspondence will not take
more than two days. Finally, the proposal and the
application were received.
7. Performance evaluation took place after July for
performance prior to July 1991. Informal recommendation
from immediate supervisor was taken into consideration.
S. The board of directors never showed real enthusiasm
towards the program. Enthusiasm did not decrease, but
morale since the board started meeting with the staff
without the director's acknowledgment of issues in matter
for discussion and solution, if any.
9. Recommendations are always welcome, even though doing
things right and accordingly, like attendance. Evidence
of this is to be found in attendance time sheet at
DHSC.
On December 24th you authorized that day in specific to
leave by 1:30. From 1:30 on there was a social activity
in which I participated and shared with staff, leaving
almost at the end, eventhough I was not feeling well.
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10. A continues effort to maintain good relation with staff
and all matters related to the elderly prevailed at all
times. The beard or any staff member has never informed
me verbally or written concerns regarding appropriate
communications between director and staff. Meetings.with
board member and staff were held without my presence and
in some instances without my knowledge to discuss matters
and issues that up this point have not been exposed to my
person. Final judgement was made by the board of
directors after analyzing matter in issue partially and
not as a whole.
According to NCNB Governance series booklet, " board
members should decline to hear complains about the
executive from staff and should not invite discussion of
the executives? performance from them. To do so is to
risk moral within the organization and to distort proper
lines of responsibilities. The chairperson or the board
member should talk directly with the executive to make a
self -appraisal regarding the .judgements of others. Once
the assessment has been completed it should be shared in
confidence with the full board and executive.
11. N/A
12. See # 3
As I explain to you verbally, I can not put my resignation
because I feel capacitated to administrate and follow through
main mission of DHSC. By terminating me you are tearing
apart bands established end hurting elderly feelings. The
elderlies are the reason of the center's existence.
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M I N U T E S
of the
DE HOGI-OS SEN1614 CENTER BOARD 01: DIRF_r-.mr?F,
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Abadia Escobusa
Williom 11ol.-Aes
Gainaliel Rivera
Elvir. Sal lvador
Olga Iris Natal
Pedro Medina
Israel Rodriquez
Maria M. Marrero -Neville
EXLUS30d:
Emilio Lopez
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TOPIC
1) U-3POS 17* ION
1. Olianim.1 of the MeeUmj
Mrs. Maria
I'lar-ruro-No7vil,le
opener! L I i e
m i �E- L j. i i y al 4 : .'V I
Reading of
minutes of UrLubr,r
10, 1991
CDP 41
Motion by Mr. GAmal ieJ Hivc,ri
to accepts
mimlte, aS;
corrected.
Second by Mrr:
Olga Nata I .
Appri.-wed
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unanimously.
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M I N U T E S
of the
DE H051.OS SENIOR CENTER BOARD 01 DIRE -firm
Pr'esen t :
Abadia Escobusa
Gainaliel Rivera
Olga Iris Natal
Pedro Medina
Israel Rodriguez
Maria M. Marrero -Neville
ExcuS(gd :
Emilio Lopez
TUPIL
1. Uhrnirrd of the Meet.iny
Wi11ioni MmroIe_
Elvin Salvador
1) I SPOSi IT I ON
Mrs. Maria Nar•ruro-Nevi I -If?
opened the aL 4: ;r, p.m.
Reacting of minuLvs of 00-ober
10, 1991 .
Motion by Mr. Gamy it iel Hivor i
to accepts miriute�. as3
corrected. Second by
Olga Natal Appr ewf?ri
unanif110L.15ly.
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Board Mee ling can't
Nov. 5, 1991 page 2
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Accoun Lan 1:
2. Finance
Mr-. Elvis 5alvarh?r r c�r_c�rnmr_•ridr�rl
riot to qo wi. to EDP Sys- twm this
year for DHSC and to inr_lucle in
the fee acr_caunt the Directcir•s
Sigrrature since Lhere are no
allocation for this year in
IJHSC's budget.
Motion by Mr. Rivera to r_roaLe
a separate fee account for DHSC
-for new fiscal year and t-•u
include this expenses in next:
fiscal year budget. Second by
Mrs. Abadia Escobosa.
Approved unanimously.
Mr. Pedro Medina I?i.%=
resignation as treas::ur'er• (:if t lie
Corporation and he explained
that his decision is b?sed in
the relation betwec?rr INIS C and
the DOT and sinco he wor 1, for
UOf it could be a c_oril 1 icl of
interest.. Motion by llb��rii•aa
Escobosa to Mr.
Mcdins's resigiiAtion as
treasurer of the Cur-p. Soccmd
by Mrs. Olga Natal.
Motion by Mr. Gamy t is l Rivera
to nominate Mr. Israrel
Rodr1guez as the treasurer c-)f
t•ho Corporation. Sr?c.arrd by
Mrs. Olgo Natal. Approved
unanimously.
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Board Meeting con' t
Nov. 5, 1991 page 3
3. Bookkeeping A f Ler discussion by' Lhe I ar-d
r e g a r dj.ng the bookkeeping of
DHSC Mr . Gama 1 ie 1 Hivhr a ntrjve�
L•he_ motion that Mr. Wt.1l.iarn
Morales, Mr. Gr•vgorin I...i.nr_I i-.tnd
4. Comm i L• tee►
5. Mc!mhc_rshila
OLD BUSINESS
1. Sttmm.ariF�s SLaLcemr:niLs
rt?ceived by Chu hoard
Mrs. YatrnileLh Pi.rrill.a by
trained on the buukkenping
system of DHCS by Mr. E.Ivi
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Sa 1 vadtar. . Second by Mrs. 01 gat
Ms. Marrero -Neville mention
that she would l.il•:.e I:o
new committees and she men t:ion
office and procedures committee
and by-law committee. III r.
Pedro Medina suggesLed I_hah the
board should create it initial
one and named planning
committee and that• L•hi
committee will establish whi.0 t
areas needs prior• i L•y in
a'sessnten L .
Mrs. Marrero -Neville rappoi.rt l e+d
for this cornrnitfto Mrs. Abaciia
Escobo-sa and she .accupt:ed.
For the by-laws ccarnmi L• I;r=u
created Ms. Marroro-Neville
appointed Mr. Pedro i'ludi.na .tnd
Mr. Emilio Lopez. 1`1r . pe dro
Medina accepted and Mr. EEmilio
Lopez will be notify.
Mrs. Olga Natal repor•t:s L•hal-
she is in Lhe.process of
screening two new appl ir.,:ttiorts.
Mr. Pedro Iledina mul_inti Lu
- Cepts reports received for
periods of July, Auytrr-,1: .1rlr1
L;ep temhE?r. . ;;eronr.l by Mr.
Israel Rodriguez.
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Nov. 5, 1991 page 4
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in DI-ISC' s budget.
Second by Mr. Israel Radrirat.►t-:..
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Mr. Morales is noLhir►q persur►al
against him and Lher e ary c-umL�
areas that has tri he imprrtved
and that he wart L to twe some
kind of growth .in the cenL'e?r in'
a near future.
Ms. Marrero mertl:iori th.aL Lht-
evaluation period waS f►-om July
1991 and Lhat she i.s noL going
to consider anything prior to
that date.
Motion by Abadi..a Esuabou-a to
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approved Mr. Mor-a i c?s
evaluat•iorr.
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Mr. William Morales, Director
De Hostos Senior Center
2901 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33137
Dear William,
On June 20,1991 we met to clarify various issues, concerning the administration
of De Hostos Senior Center and your private non-profit business.
In relation to the administration of the De Hostos Center, we encouraged you to
share ideas, information with your staff in the best healthy atmosphere, as how
the change should improve the Center and what is expected from them. We expressed
the need to establish specific goals and objectives for the program at short
and long term. We suggested the creation of two advisory panels, to help you
with ideas and funding sources. One of those advisory panels should involve
participants, the other should involve professionals in the field of aging.
Another suggestion was made for constant participation in groups, that are
directly involve with elderly issues. You were asked to provide more information,
on specific needs that the elderly population at Wynwood is having, so programs
can be developed towards meeting those needs. It is important to keep good.sta-
tistics of services offered to the Wynwood population, as well as participants
from adjacent communities. It is also important to maintain a good relationship
with the Wynwood Neighborhood Center manager.
In reference to your private business, we discussed the following:
A) None of the equipment, neither personnel of De Hostos Senior
Center - Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc., will be utilized
i to perform private business.
B) The telephone number of the Center shouldn't be listed on
any private business cards.
C) Any of the Center's resources shouldn't be used for any
other purpose ,except for the benefit of the elderly program.
We reiterate our commitment to the betterment of the program of De Hostos
Senior Center.
erely
a M. rr ro- vill Board President
r( e-President
l�ro MCdina, Board Treasurer
cc: Board Members
11 August 20, 1991.
Mr. William Morales, Director
De Hostos Senior Center
2901 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33137
Dear William,
On June 20,1991 we met to clarify various issues, concerning the administration
of De Hostos Senior Center and your private non-profit business.
In relation to the administration of the De Hostos Center, we encouraged you to
share ideas, information with your staff in the best healthy atmosphere, as hoc,
the change should improve the Center and what is expected from them. We expressed
the need to establish specific goals and'objectives for the program at short
and long term. We suggested the creation of two advisory panels, to help you
with ideas and funding sources. One of those advisory panels should involve
participants, the other should involve professionals in the field of aging.
Another suggestion was made for constant participation in groups, that are
directly involve with elderly issues. You were asked to provide more information,
on specific needs that the elderly population at Wynwood is having, so programs
can be developed towards meeting those needs. It is important to keep good.sta-
tistics of services offered to the Wynwood population, as well as participants
from adjacent communities. It is also important to maintain a good relationship
with the Wynwood Neighborhood Center manager.
In reference to your private business, we discussed the following: j
A) None of the equipment, neither personnel of De Hostos Senior
— Center - Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc., will be utilized
to perform private business.
B) The telephone number of the Center shouldn't be listed on
any private business cards.
jC) Any of the Center's resources shouldn't be used for any
other purpose ,except for the benefit of the elderly program.
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i Senior Center.
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G �' ra( e-President
"�I&ro Mddina, Board Treasurer
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cc: Board :Members
September 13, 1991.
Mr. William Morales, Director
De Hostos Senior Center
2902 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida
Dear William,
As per our conversation of September 10, 1991, I wn.•.ld like to see before
next board meeting, a written contingency plan, as how to avoid future
transportation problems, that prevents the Center for servicing the
elderly people ,already scheduled.
Please be advised that such plan should be discussed with the finance
committee prior to our next board meeting, for recommendations.
Please call me,.if I can be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
M. MarrYroa-
riaNeville
Board President
cc: Board members
January 3, 1992.
Mr. William Morales, Director
De Hostos Senior Center
2902 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida
Dear William:
On December 27, 1991, at 11:30 A.M., we met to work on some of the concerns
DHSC staff have expressed to the Board of Directors.
We re -explained the Center's organizational chart, since some of the concerns
were related to the shared supervisory responsabilities, when you are not in
the building. A copy of the finalize organizational chart, approved by the
Board of Directors, must be given to the staff and advise them of the proper
bchain of command.
We understand that the staff is authorized to make long distance -personal-
telephone calls and pay for them at billing time. This practice should be
discontinued inmediately, and these calls should be billed directly to their
home telephones.
We understand that the staff working hours have been established from 8:30 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M., and there is no compensatory time allowed. The Center staff shall
be prepared to work with the elderly population as soon as the elderly person
walks thru the door at 8:30 A.M. Staff needs time to get ready prior to the
opening of services to the elderly. A compensatory time log, needs to be
developed, as well as, the appropiate procedures on the use of such time.
This information should be presented to the planning committee of the Board
of Directors for approval before further discussion with the staff.
We undersatand there is not effective coordination among the staff, in terms
of prioritizing the work to be performed at the Center.
There are several concerns about the driver's performance and attendance:
1) Several times in which he has been or planned to be absent and doesn't
call early in the morning, in order to make proper arrangements for
pick up of the elderly. This is one of the reasons of poor attendance
of the elderly to the center.
2) Several times in which outside people has called the center,
complaining about driving beyond the speed limit.
3) Several times in which he has been disrespectful to staff and carried
out a threating tone and demeanor.
'= 4) Several times in which he has requested money from the center's
clients, as advanced payment of his work. (fixing cars)
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We advised you to handle this matter inmediately, in order to terminate
this individual as soon as possible. We do not need to have staff that
cannot follow the Center's policies and procedures.
Please be advised that we do not intend to call your attention on any of
these matters again. The information given to you was cleared ,and you
has expressed clear understanding of all the issues.
Sincerely
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Pedro A. Medi
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HO �ROSS DAY CARE CENTER, Ift-
PERSONNEL POLICIES
I. Employment Practices:
A.
All positions will be established by the
Board of
Directors.
B.
Applicants for all positions shall submit
an agency
application form. A personal interview by the
Executive
Director will be required whenever possible.
References
and professional background, experience and education
will
be submitted along with the application.
C.
Applicants shall be appointed on the
basis of
qualifications regardless of color, race, sex,
religion,
national origin or handicap.
D.
The Executive Director shall appoint all new staff
members
to a four (4) month probationary period, during
which time
vacation and sick leave will not be earned. At
the end of
the four (4) month period` the Executive Director
shall
prepare a written evaluation and determination.
At which
time the Executive Director may conclude to
extend the
probationary period for two (2) additional months.
E. Staff members shall normally work forty (40) hours per
week. Yet, all employees are expected to attend community
meetings, parents meetings, trainings and related
activities determined by the Executive Director. Time for
such meetings and activities is built into the salary
schedule.
F.
Responsibilities for each position will be spelled out in
detail in the job descriptions which will be attached to
these policies.
G.
An acknowledgment letter will be signed by each. employee
stating that they have received, discussed, and are in
agreement with the Personnel Policies and their Job
Description.
H.
A picture of each employee will be attached to their
Personal Data Form at the beginning of employment and will
be updated every two (2) years after.
I.
Each employee must file an Application for Police
Background Investigation, Child Abuse Registry and
fingerprinting within the first week of employment. These
forms must be renewed every five (5) years except the
Executive Director who will need to renew these every year.
Holy Cross Day Care Center, Inc. Page 6
Personnel Policies (cont'd)
XV. Promotions:
A. Promotions will be based on the individual's performance
and educational background.
B. Said promotions will be subject to the existing budget.
C. Said promotions will take place when an individual can
satisfactorily perform the responsibilities of the next
higher position on the Salary Position Schedule and
therefore has acquired the knowledge of said job
description.
D. Promotions will take place at the beginning of the Center's
Fiscal Year.
XVI. Demotions:
A. Demotions will be determined based on the individual's
performance. When said performance fails to demonstrate
the expected competencies described in the respective job
description.
B. Demotions can be assigned at any time within the Fiscal
Year.
XVII. Resignat/ons"and or Notices of Dismissals:
Execut a Director:
a: A The Executive Director shall give the Board of Directors a
one month notice in writing of his/her resignation.
B. The Board of Directors shall give the Executive Director a
one month notice in writing for his/her termination. y
Staff Members:
A. Any staff members resigning to his/her position shall give
the Executive Director two (2) weeks notice in writing.
B. An staff member who is to be terminated shall receive two
(2T weeks notice in writing by the Executive Director.
C. HOWEVER, IF ANY EMPLOYEE IS TERMINATED BY REASON OF
MALFEASANCE, TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
D. Any staff member who receives notice of termination has the
option to file grievance and must follow grievance and/or
appeal procedures as they are stated in these policies.
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Ms. Francena Brooks, Assistant Director
City of Miami - Community Development
300 Biscayne Boulevard Nay Suite 101
Miami, Florida 33132
Dear Ms. Brooks:
N5 of today, Mr. William Morales is no longer the Director of
De Ilostos Senior renter. Mr. Gregorio Lind will be the Acting
Director, until the Director's vacancy 1s filled.
New applications for this position are now being accepted, and
a final decision will be made soon. In the meantime, if there
are any questions concerning the program, please do not hesitate
to contact Mr. Lind.
Thank you so much for your attention on this matter.
in erel
aria M. rr o -Neville
Board President
cc: Mr.Gregorio Lind
Board Members
JAN-27-92 MON 15:24 area. n. c. P. 02
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TO TIM CITY OF All AMI 14AYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
In as much as you have already received some findings of the
board of IICDCC Inc., as an ineffective board not focusing on
the De Itostos Senior Center elderlies, I will be brief in
order to provide time for those who want to male their own
statement.
Numerous phone calls and support from other leaders and the
community In general encouraged me to represent the elderly
in Wynwood and brought me here to speak about inJustices,
lack of due process, conflict of interest, violations of
personnel policies and by-laws by IICDCC Inc., and Inc]; of
Interest of the present board of directors regarding DHSC and
its elderlies.
Personnel Policios have been violated by lack of due process
of law surrounding my termination without any notification.
IICDCC Inc., is a perpetual closed corporation dealing with
funds that affect public interest, having no intervention by
outsiders on their decisions. The existing contract
Incorporates all applicable federal and state law, granting
this commission the right to look into these matters, and you
are doing so.
It is obviously impermissible that the 11CDCC1s president of
the board (also In charge DIISC) use of Dade County School
Board stationery to write a letter of termination of me where
the Dade County School Board is not a part of this program.
The president of IICDCC Inc. is a vocational specialist at
region 111 administrative office. (This was one of the
attachments submitted)
According to their by-laws one of the vice-president's
responsibilities Is to be the chairman of the fund raising
commUtee, By-laws, Article VII, Vice-president's duties,
paragraph (d). It was never formed. I took upon myself the
efforts and correspondence for fund raising, including over
60 letters of intent for possible grantors written between
July and December, which are on file.
_ This board has been in a conflict of interest when two
members of the board work for the same entity, where one Is
_ the boss of the other. In addition, one of the board members
who voted to terminate ate thereafter has become the executive
director, fully demonstrating further conflict of interest at
the time of my termination.
Some members of this board are part of many other, boards,
including Wynwood, causing a poor relation towards the best
Interests of the program for the elderlies and at the same
time creating again conflict of interest.
This board of directors not. only I►as violated corporate laws
bar lack of due process in the composition of committees, but
also in lack of effectiveness and lack of participation by
the present board for the good of the elderlies who strongly
object to the present board's actions. There was no
nominating committee to process a fair election of any new
directors, and this board excluded outside participants
Interested, and thus nominating, themselves and selectine
themselves to be board_ directors on a perpetual basis,
monopolizing, power.
On behalf of the board, the president of the present board
made public, false and inaccurate remarks in E1 Diario las
Americas, on February 12, 1992, as to make the center appear
ineffective and without leadership, as well as putting, in
Jeopardy MX reputation and violating, public law and
demoralizing, the participants who now have no effective
leader then will follow. Proof of this is in all of the
letters written to Mayor Suarez, all of the continues
articles in the newspapers, those present at the last hearing
and at this hearing, and this latest article of March 24,
1992 where the interviews of the participants was conducted
by the manager of a separate and independent program, Project
Care, where a participant told her and the press that the
termination of myself is proof that no one on the board is
interested in the elderlies. This article is presented to
the Commissioners today, along with the proposed Article of
Incorporation of the De Hostos Senior Center Inc. as part of
my presentation today.
This Board of Director has failed to achieve the most
Important mission, to treat the elderly with respect. Also,
there is no elderly or any diverse ethnic representation on
the board.
These matters are brought by me to the City of Miami
Commissioners as representative of the elderlies, of the
Injustices, improprieties and lack of due process
contributing partially to this inquiry, which the
commissioners voiced on 3/12/92, as their "right to know"
what is transpiring on a contract which they made. To have a
whole view others would like to express the concern of
themselves and hundreds of those who signed the petition
submitted to you.
We have today other supporters who would like to say a few
words.
We thank you for your courtesy, time and attention to this
serious matter which is for the benefit of the elderlies.
Respectfully submitted,
William Morales
3/26/92
Endorsements and support received In favor of this petition
and willing to participate in the new board in the newly
formed De Hostos Senior Center Inc., non profit corporation.
Hayde Miranda
Master in Social Work
Ex Director Eugenio Maria de
Hostos Neighborhood Center for 14 years
Dr. Raquel Marrero
President of Freedom LULAC
RNHA National Committee Woman
Medical Psychologist - Elderly specialist
Lie. Juan Bracette
Attorney at Law
Ex Federal Judge in immigration
Member of Orden de San Lazaro de Jerusalem
President Advisory Educational Committee LULAC
President Puerto Rico Bar Association
Board Member RNHA
John W. Thornton Sr.
Attorney at Law
Miguel Angel Peraza
St. John Clinic President
Ms. Dorothy Quintana
Community Leader
Osbaldo Borges
Participant
Rildred Tutain
Participant
Luis A. Ramos
Participant
Rosa Albertini Diaz
Participant
Angelina Martinez
Participant
William Morales
De Hostos Senior Center Inc. Board of Directors
Presentation
We are here in support to the petillon submitted to you
and at the same time representing others not present, as well
as the community, and volunteers on the new board of the new
corporation, De Iiostos Senior Center Inc.. After reviewing
this issue and meeting with others, we request the
Commissioners and Mayor of the City of Miami to adopt by
resolution one of the following alternatives:
1. To declare by resolution the termination of the contract
as soon as possible, in accordance with Article IV,
section 4.12 and 4.13 of the existing contract of the
City of Miami Social Service Agreement for the De Iiostos
Senior Center and award a new contract to the new
corporation whose new board will meet the City of Miami
authorities to execute the new contract.
2. To declare by resolution the termination of the existing
grantee, HCDCC Inc., by an assignment of the existing
contract responsibilities to the new corporation, De
Iiostos Senior Center Inc., at a time in the near future,
but before 7/1/92.
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3. That your resolution reflect that the new non profit
corporation which has
been filed with the Secretary of
v��;
State will then tale over
the Social Service Contract
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for the De Hostos Senior
Center program July 1, 1992 at
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the beginning of the
new fiscal year, or as soon as
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possible before that.
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4. To declare that the new
corporation prior mentioned
be mandated by
the City
of Miami In the
charter, by
laws, policies
and necessary committees to
enhance the
concepts of due
process
of law, eliminate the
pitfall of
conflicts of
interest
and adopt the aim of
the respect
for the human
rights of
the participants.
There are other concerned citizens, including the
participants, interested In the well being of all of the
elderlies at the De Hostos Senior Center, and are
willing to participate actively In this new corporation.
To this end we will be submitting to you all of the
necessary documents for the execution of a new contract,
with a new corporation, De Hostos Senior Center Inc., a
non-profit Florida corporation, should you so resolve.
We thank you for your courtesy, time and attention.
March 26, 1992
THE
LAW OFFICES
OF
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SUITE 720.81SCAYNE BUILDING
19 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130.4478
TEL- (305) 358-2500
FAX: (305) 374.1974
April 7, 1992
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Department of State
Division of Corporations
409 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
RE: De Hostos Senior Center Inc.
321 SOUTH SECOND STREET
FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA 34950
TEL (407) 465.7896
P.O. BOX 4315
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32964
Dear Sir or Madam: Ic
Enclosed please find corporate papers for filing on the
above captioned.
Also enclosed is my check in the sum of $131.25 which is
payment for Filing Fee, Designation of Registered Agent,
Certified Copy, and Certificate under Seal. Also enclosed is a
return Federal Express envelope for return of the corporate
papers.
Thank you for your courtesies in this matter.
. r
V truly y s,
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Enclosures: $131.25 check # 2634
Return Federal Express envelope
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ARTICLES 'OF INCORPORATION
OF
DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC.
A Florida "Not for Profit" Corporation
The undersigned, acting as Incorporator of a corporation
under the Florida Statutes, Chapter 617, adopts the following
Articles of Incorporation:
Article 1
-
The name of the corporation is De Hostos Senior Center
Inc. a Florida not for profit corporation.
,
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Article.11
The period of duration is perpetual. The corporation is
organized pursuant to the Not for Profit Corporation laws of
the State of Florida.
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s.
Article 111
0
The membership of this corporation shall be open to all
persons who are interested in the purpose of the organization
A person will be admitted after filling out an application
In a form to be provided and upon the recommendation of an
Active Member in good standing as to the moral character of
the applicant. The qualification for Active Membership, if
any, and the manner of their admission shall be stated In the
by-laws. These shall be called Active Members.
'
Article 1V
The Corporation shall have eleven (11) Directors
Initially and the number of directors may be amended by the
By -Laws. The Board may also have Honorary Members whose
function shall be stated In the by-laws. The President, Vice-
a
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director
o
shall be members of the Board of Directors. Each member of
the Board of Directors shall have one vote on the Board of
Directors. The qualifications for the Board of Directors
shall be stated in the By -Laws of the Corporation.
Article V
The purpose for which this corporation is formed shall
be:
1.) To serve as an advocate for elderly people, to empower
this population group toward achieving self-sufficiency and
proper interaction, and to mobilize resources on their behalf,
their families and their communities.
Articles of Incorporation Cont.
for DHSC Inc. Page 2'
2.) To help the elderly by developing programs and
communicating knowledge to improve their well-being, and to
educate elder people contributing to their self-respect, and
financial independence, and to elevate standards of living and
support the elimination of adult Illiteracy.
TO To promote the physical, social, emotional, educational,
recreational and cultural development of the participants
including Active Members of the minority community, who are
substantially unemployed, underemployed, or whose income is
below federal poverty guidelines, to foster and promote
community -wide interest and concern for the problems of said
residents to the end that (a) educational and economic
opportunities may be expanded; (b) sickness, poverty, crime,
and environmental degradation may be lessened; and (c) racial
tensions, prejudice, and discrimination, economic and
otherwise, may be eliminated.
4.) To do any and all lawful activities, including entering
Into lawful contracts, which may be necessary, useful, or
desirable for the furtherance, accomplishment, fostering, or
attaining of the foregoing purposes, either alone or In
conjunction or cooperation with others, whether such others be
persons or organizations of any kind or nature, such as
corporations, firms, association, trusts, institution,
foundations, or governmental bureaus, departments or agencies.
5.) All of the foregoing purposes shall be exercised
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in such a
manner that the corporation will qualify as an exempt
organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of the United States.
Article V1
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles,
this organization shall not carry on any other activities not
permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from
Federal and state income tax under section 501 .(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision
of any future United State Internal Revenue law.
Article V11
The address of the Initial registered office of the
corporation is Suite 720, 19 West i:lagler, Miami, Florida
33130. The registered agent at this address is John W.
Thornton Sr.
Articles of Incorporation cont.
for DHSC Inc. Page 3,
Article
V111
The name and residences of
the subscribers and original
directors to these articles are:
Haydee Miranda
4228 W. 6 Ave.
Hialeah, Florida
Dorothy Quintana
263 N.W. 34 Street
Miami, Florida
John W. Thornton Sr.
Suite 720, 19 West Flagler
Miami, Florida 33130
William Morales
2301 Collins Ave. #407-A
Miami Beach, Florida
Miguel Angel Peraza
161 N.W. 29th Street
Miami, Florida 33127
Dr. Raquel Marrero
518 S.W. 88 Place East
Miami, Florida 33124
Lic. Juan Bracete
780 N.W. 42 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33126
Osbaldo Borges
33 N.E. 45 Terreace
Miami, Florida 33137
Hildred Tutain
401 N.E. 88 Street
Miami, Florida
Luis A. Ramos
1000 N.W. 27th Street
Miami, Florida 33127
Rosa Albertini Diaz
2701 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33137
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Articles of Incorporation cont.
for DHSC Inc. Page 4.
Article 1X
The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable
and educational purposes. The Corporation is not organized
nor shall it be operated for the primary purpose of generating
pecuniary gain or profit. The Corporation shall not
distribute any gains, profits or dividends to the Directors,
Officers, or Active Members thereof, or to any individual,
except as reasonable compensation for services actually
performed In carrying out the Corporation's charitable and
educational purposes. The property, assets, profits and net
income of the Corporation are irrevocably dedicated to
charitable and educational purposes no part of which shall
Inure to the benefit of any individual.
0 Article X
Upon winding up and dissolution of the Corporation, the
assets of the Corporation remaining after payment of all debts
and liabilities shall be distributed to an organization
recognized as exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to be used exclusively for charitable and
educational purposes. If the Corporation holds any assets In
trust, such assets shall be disposed of In such a manner as
may be directed by decree of the Circuit Court of the district
In which the Corporation's principal office is located, upon
petition thereof by the Attorney General or by any person
concerned in the liquidation.
Article X1
The method of election of the directors of the Board
shall be stated in the by-laws. The Board of Directors of
this Corporation shall provide by-laws for the conduct of its
— business and the carrying out of its purposes which shall be
approved by majority vote of the board membership present and
voting at any regular meeting. The Board membership by
majority vote of those present and voting at any regular
meeting may amend, alter or rescind the by-laws.
Article X11
Any board member may propose at any regular meeting one
or more amendments to these Articles of Incorporation which if
endorsed be at least two other board members In good standing
shall be submitted to the board membership for a vote at the
next regular meeting and shall be adopted if approved by
majority of those board members present and voting.
Articles of Incorporation cont.
for UNSC Inc. Page 5•
Article X111
The name and address of the incorporator is: John W.
Thornton Sr., Suite 720, 19 West Flagler Miami, Florida 33130.
These Articles of Incorporation are hereby executed by
the incorporator on this seventh day of April 1992. The
effective date of the existence of this Corporation sliall be
April 7, 1992.
John W. Thornton Sr.
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Articles of Incorporation Cont.
for DHSC Inc. Page 6
STATE OF FLORIDA I
ss :
COUNTY OF DADE I
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer
duly authorized in the State aforesaid and in the County
aforesaid to take acknowledgments, personally appeared John W.
Thornton Sr. to me known to be the person described In and who
executed the foregoing instrument as incorporator and
acknowledged before me that she executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and
State last aforesaid this day of ,
1992.
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
My Commission Expires:
REGISTERED AGENT'S
ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT
I John W. Thornton Sr. hereby accept my appointment as
registered agent for the De Hostos Senior Center Inc., a
Florida not for profit corporation.
John W. Thornton Sr.
Date
ARTICLE I
DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC.,
A NON-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION
BY LAWS
NAME
The name of this organization shall be DE HOSTOS SEN10I1
CENTER INC., a Florida non profit organization.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
The purpose of this corporation shall be:
IL.)* To serve as an advocate for elderly people, to empower
this population group toward achieving self-sufficiency and
proper interaction, and to mobilize resources on their
behalf, their families and their communities.
2.) To help the elderly by developing programs and
communicating knowledge to improve their well-being, and to
educate the elderly people contributing to their self-
respect, and financial independence, and elevate the
Astandards of living, and support the elimination of adult
Illiteracy.
3.) To promote the physical, social, emotional,
educational, recreational and cultural development of all of
-the participants of the entire community, who are
substantially unemployed, underemployed, or whose Income is
below federal poverty guidelines, to foster and promote
community -wide interest and concern for the problems of said
residents to the end that (a) educational and economic
opportunities may be expanded; (b) sickness, poverty, crime,
and environmental degradation may be lessened; and (c) racial
tensions, prejudice, and discrimination, economic and
otherwise, may be eliminated.
4.) To inform elected and appointed officials, the general
public and other agencies and Individuals regarding the needs
of the elderly and disabled adults.
S.) To 'promote the.physical, social, emotional, cultural and
recreational development of all of the participants of the
entire community which includes all of the individual
° participants and all of the ethnic groups of the community.
a
By -Laws Con't
Page 2
6.) To do any and all lawful activities which may be
necessary, useful, or desirable for the furtherance,
accomplishment, fostering, or attaining of the foregoing
purposes, either alone or in conjunction or cooperation with
others, whether such others be persons or organizations of
any kind or nature, such as corporations, firms, association,
trusts, institution, foundations, or governmental bureaus,
departments or agencies.
7.) All of the foregoing purposes shall be exercised
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in such a
manner that the corporation will qualify as an exempt
organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue law.
14 ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
A. Eligibility. Any person interested in the objectives and
purposes of this organization and who agrees to be bound by
Articles of Incorporation and by -Laws thereof and by such
rules and regulations as may from time to time be adopted by
the Board of Directors of this organization is eligible for
membership, regardless of race, color, creed or nationality.
B. Classification of Members.
1.. Active Members. Active Members shall be subject to all
the duties and obligations of the organization and shall be
required to engage actively in the various projects of the
organization. They shall attend meetings regularly. All
Active Members shall be entitled to vote annually for all the
members of the board and all of the officers.
Active Members will meet one of the following criteria
for eligibility:
A. Elderly, 60 years of age or older;
B. Handicapped, under 60 ( defined as a person below
age of 60 who has a physical impairment and who has
been declared by the Social Security Administration
as such);
C. Spouse, under 60 (defined as a person below the age
of 60 who is the spouse of an otherwise eligible
Active Member).
Active Members have a right to petition in writing
signed by 60% of Active Members to the Board for the removal
of a board member at any time, and there shall be a special
election forthwith for a replacement board member for each
Director so removed.
By -Laws Con't
Page 3
C. Duration. All classes of membership shall be of one (1)
year duration.
D. Dues. There shall be no dues required for membership.
E. Rights of Members. The right of an Active Member to
vote and all of his or her other rights and Interests In the
organization shall cease on the termination of his or her
membership. No member shall be entitled to share in any
distribution of the corporate assets upon the dissolution of
the organization's corporate structure.
F. Application and Membership. A prospective member shall
be eligible for Active Membership upon the presentation of an
application for approval by the Board of Directors.
G. Resignation. Any Active Member may resign from the
organization by delivering a written resignation to the
President or Secretary.
ARTICLE 1V
MEETING OF ACTIVE MEMBERS
A. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Active Members
of this corporation shall be held on the date and time fixed
from time to time by the Board of Directors at the principal
place of business of the Corporation or at such other place
as designated by the Board of Directors. In no event shall
1 more than thirteen (13) month elapse between annual meetings.
I
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Active Members
of the Corporation shall be held when directed by the Board
of Directors or by any officer so instructed by the Board of
Directors.
C. Place of Meeting. Annual and special meetings of Active
Members may be held at a place other than the principal place
of business of the Corporation and may be held within or
without the State of Florida, provided that in such case, the
members entitled to notice of such meeting consent in writing
thereto, which consent may be filed before, at or after such
meeting.
D. Notice. Notice of each meeting of the Active Members
shall be personally delivered or shall be sent by first class
United States Mail to each Active Member having the right and
entitled to vote at such meeting, at his last known address
as It appears on the records of the Corporation, not less
than ten (10), nor more than thirty (30) days before the date
set for the meeting:
By -Laws Con't
Page 4
E. Voting. Every Active Member having the right and
entitled to vote at a meeting of the Active Members shall be
entitled, upon each proposal presented at the meeting, to one
vote. At the annual meeting of the Active Members each shall
have the right to vote one vote for all officers of the
Corporation and for all Directors of the Board of Directors
except the Executive Director.
F. Member Quorum. Fifty-one (51;16) percent of the Active
Members entitled to vote, represented in person, shall
constitute a quorum at a meeting of Active Members.
G. Conduct of Meeting. Meetings of the Active Members shall
be presided over by one of the following officers in order of
seniority and if present and acting: the Chairperson; Vice
Chairman; the Secretary; or the Treasurer.
ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. Board of Directors .
The Initial board of directors shall consist of eleven
(11) Directors. Six (6) Directors shall consist of the
following: Chairman of the Board, Executive Director,
President, Vice -President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Five
(5) members of the Board shall be elected from the Active
Members at the annual meeting by a majority vote of those who
' are Active Members. All members of the board except the
Executive Director shall be elected by the Active Members at
the annual meeting. The Executive Director shall be elected
by a majority vote of all of the members of the Board, and
shall have a separate contract for compensation and
corporate -related expenses. By a majority vote of the Active
j Members at a special meeting the number of the board of
directors may be amended.
B. Powers. All corporate powers shall be exercised by or
under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the
Corporation shall be managed under the direction of, the
Board of Directors and Officers . In addition to the powers
provided elsewhere herein and by law, the Board of Directors
shall have the authority to and shall:
1. admit, suspend or expel members of the Corporation;
2. audit bills and approve financial statements, and
disburse the funds of the organization;
3. print and circulate documents and publish articles;
By -Laws Con't
Page 5
4. employ agents and Independent contractors;
5. devise and carry into execution such other measures
as it deems proper and expedient to promote the
objectives of the organization and protect the
Interests and welfare of the Active Members;
6. elect the Executive Director who shall serve on the
Board of Directors as a member and who shall have a
vote as a Member of the Board of Directors and shall
be elected by a majority vote of the board of
directors, and shall comply with Article V1I of these
By -Laws.
C. Duties. A director shall perform his duties as a
director, including his duties as a member of any committee
of the board upon which he may serve, in good faith, in a
manner he reasonably believes to 'be in the best interests of
14, the Corporation.
D. Election and Term. At each annual meeting of Active
Members, the Active Members shall elect directors. Each
director shall hold office for the term for which he is
elected and until his successor shall have been elected and
qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from
office or death.
E. Vacancies, Any vacancy occurring in the Board of
Directors, including any vacancy created by reason of an
increase in the number of directors, may be filled by the
affirmative vote of percent of the remaining officers and
directors though less than a quorum of the Executive Board of
Directors and directors. A director elected to fill a
vacancy shall hold office only until the next election of
directors/officers by the members.
F. Removal h.)L Members. At a meeting of members called
expressly for that purpose, any director/officer or the
entire Board of Directors may be removed, with or without
cause, by a vote of the holders of at least sixty (60%)
percent of the members entitled to vote at an election of
directors/officers.
G. Quorum and Voting. Fifty-one (51%) percent of the
directors/officers fixed by these By -Laws shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. The act of fifty-one
(510) percent of the directors/officers present at a meeting
at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of
Directors.
H. Place of Meeting. Regular and special meetings of the
Board of Directors/officers may be held within or without the
State of Florida as shall be fixed by the Board of
Directors/officers.
By -Laws Con't
Page 6
I. Honorary Board Members. The Board of Directors/Officers,
at any duly called meeting, may elect honorary members of the
organization by majority vote of the directors after a quorum
Is present. Such members shall be exempt from any
assessments whatsoever, and shall be entitled to all of the
privileges of active member except the right to vote.
ARTICLE V1
OFFICERS
The Executive Board of Directors of this Corporation shall
consist of five (4) Officers all whom will be elected at the
annual election by vote of the Active Members, one President,
a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and shall
serve until their successors are chosen and qualify. By a
majority vote of the Active Members at a special meeting the
number of the Officers may be amended.
The officers of this Corporation shall have the following
duties:
1. President:
To preside at all meetings of this Corporation and
Executive Board;
To enforce these by-laws and the rules of order
adopted by this Corporation;
. To vote in the election of Officers and Directors;
To cast the deciding vote when a tie occurs on any
question and shall announce the result of all
vote;
To sign with the Treasurer or Executive Director,
checks on bank accounts;
To sign together with the secretary,' all official
documents, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and
other instruments;
To have an active involvement of all affairs or
projects of the Corporation.
2. Vice President:
To preside at meetings in the absence of the
President;
To perform all duties incident to the office of
President in the absenc#� or inability of the
President.
By -Laws Con't
Page 7
3. Secretary:
To have custody of, and maintain, the corporate
seal, all the corporate records except the
financial records;
To record the minutes of all meetings of the
Active Members, Board of Directors and Officers;
To send out all notices of meetings;
To perform other duties as may be prescribed by
the Board of Directors or Officers;
To turn over to his/her successor, when the term
office expires or is otherwise terminated, all
records, documents, files entrusted to him/her by
virtue of his/her office and shall obtain an
appropriate receipt thereof.
4. Treasurer:
To Monitor and assess monies received by the
Corporation;
To monitor or authorize the deposit and all monies
received from any source whatsoever in a reliable
bank or banks in the name of the Corporation (DE
HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC.) at least once a month
or sooner;
To render accounts at the annual meetings of
Active Members and whenever else by the Board of
Directors or Officers.
To turn over to his/her successor, when the term
of office expires, all papers, documents, record
books, money and other property that may have been
entrusted to him/her by virtue of his office and
shall obtain an appropriate receipt thereof.
A. Compensation_ The Executive Board of Directors and
Officers shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled
to reimbursement for expenses incurred by it on behalf of the
Corporation. The Executive Director is to be compensated by
salary and corporate -related expenses by written contract.
B. Election and Term. At each annual meeting of Active
Members, the Active Members shall elect officers to hold
office until the next succeeding annual meeting. Each
officer shall hold office for the term for which he is
elected and until his successor shall have been elected and
qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from
office or death.
By -Laws Con't
Page 8
C. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Executive Board
of Directors, including any vacancy created by reason of an
Increase in the number of officers, may be filled by the
affirmative vote of percent of the remaining officers and
directors though less than a quorum of the Executive Board of
Directors and directors. An officer elected to fill a
vacancy shall hold office only until the next election of
directors/officers by the members.
D. Removal b Active Members. At a meeting of Active
Members called expressly for that purpose, any
director/officer or the entire Board of Directors may be
removed, with or without cause, by a vote of the holders of
at least sixty (60,') percent o.f the Active Members entitled
0 to vote at an election of directors/officers.
E. Quorum and Voting. Fifty-one (51%) percent of the
directors/officers fixed by these By -Laws shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. The act of fifty-one
(51%) percent of the directors/officers present at a meeting
at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of
Directors.
F. Place of Meeting. Regular and special meetings of the
Board of Directors/officers may be held within or without the
State of Florida as shall be fixed by the Board of
Directors/officers.
G. Executive and other Committees. The Executive Board of
Directors, by resolution adopted by fifty-one (51%) percent
of the full Board of Directors, may designate from among its
members one or more other committees each of which, to the
extent provided In such resolution, shall have and may
exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, except
that no committee shall have the authority to:
approve or recommend to members actions or proposals
required by law to be approved by Active Members;
fill vacancies on the Board of Directors/officers or
any committee thereof;
. Iamend the By -Laws.
By -Laws Con't
Page 9
ARTICLE VII
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1. The Executive Director shall be the chief administrator
of the Corporation and President of the Board of Directors,
he/her shall be elected by majority vote by the board of
directors/officers and shall be responsible for keeping the
organization records and carrying out the policies and
programs of the corporation in accordance to the By -Laws as
adopted. The Executive Director shall also have a vote on
the board of Directors. His/her contract is to approved by
the Board of Directors.
2. He/she shall have the authority to employ, supervise and
discharge staff within the personnel, financial and
administrative guidelines as established by the Board of
Directors.
3. He/she shall assume the responsibility for securing and
recommending adequate measures for raising funds.
4. He/she shall keep the Board of Directors informed of
decisions reached that affect the organization.
5. He/she shall provide professional and support services to
the Board of Directors.
G. He/she shall provide consultation, coordination,
direction and management services to the program.
T. He/she shall represent the Program in the community,
locally, statewide and nationally.
S. He/she shall examine the records of the Program to insure
proper compliance with applicable laws and contract terms.
9. He/she shall assist in planning and development of
program services to assure compliance with agency mission
statement and overall goals and objectives.
10. He/she shall implement Policies and Procedures of the
City of Miami, Community Development.
By -Laws Con' t
Page 10
ARTICLE V11I
BOORS, RECORDS AND FISCAL MATTERS
A. Books and records. This Corporation shall keep correct
and complete books and records of account and shall keep
minutes of the proceedings of its Active Members, Board of
Directors, Officers and committees. This Corporation shall
keep, at its registered office or principal place of
business, or at the office of its transfer agent or
registrar, a record of its members, giving the names and
addresses of all members.
B. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall
begin on the first day of of each year and shall
end on the last day of the immediately following
C. Review of Finances. The finances of the Corporation
shall be reviewed by an independent certified accountant at
least annually.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENT
These By -Laws may be repealed or amended, and new By -Laws may
be adopted, by the affirmative vote of at least sixty (600)
percent of the Active Members entitled to vote.
Date:
By:
Board President
s
t% JAahe Range
5727 NORTHWEST 17th AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142
March 12, 1992
The Honorable Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
and City Commissioners
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: For William Morales to be Used in
Presentation to the City Commissioners
Dear Mayor Suarez:
This letter comes on behalf 'of William Morales whom
I have had the privilege of knowing and in instances
of stress in our community. I have also had the.
privilege of working with him. Each of us, in our own
way, has always sought to do what we could for the
betterment and peace of our community.
These remarks come in support of him as an individual
and as director of the HCDCC Incorporated Senior Center,
located in Wynwood. I feel that his presence and effort
have meant much to the community and would hope that
he would be allowed to remain in his present position.
Respectfully,
f
M. Athalie Range
February 20, 1992
Hon. Xavier Suarez
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor Suarez:
I am writing to you as a concern and affected person on
problems developed since Mr. Morales was terminated as the
Director for De Hostos Senior Center In Wynwood. I live in
600 NE 36 Street and a business woman In Wynwood. My father
Gilberto Nieto has been a victim.of that center since the
unJustified determination of a board of director that
according to my understanding they never visited the center
for a completed vision of operations and did not take into
consideration emotional consequences of the elderly since
they have been together for over three years, gaining Mr.
Morales the support of the elderly and the community in
general.
My father has been attending the center on a daily basis, he
? Is a sick person and according to him after the dismissal of
the Director things has been happening since them such as:
requesting signature for new director in a blank paper with
no explanation and if the participant did not sign they will
terminated them from the program, they are selling cooked
food to the elderly and any one can get sick since this is
not the legal food supervised by the dietitian provided by
the center.
I appeal to you for your intervention and investigation on
this matter before something tragic occur in such a nice
trustworthy place while Mr. Morales was the Director.
Sincerely,
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Esther D(--Couvertier
cc: Vice Mayor Miriam Alonso
Commissioner Miller Dawkins
Commissioner J.L. Plummer
Commissioner Victor De Yurre
City Manager Cesar Odlo
Community Development Frank Castaneda
February 14, 1992
Honorable Mayor Suarez and
Board of City of Miami Commissioners
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Honorable Suarez and Commissioners:
After trying to contact you by phone innumerous times and
understanding that your time is limited I am writing in
behalf of Wynwood community citizens, specially the Elderly
population. As you well know, this area is one of the most
underprivileged, where poverty, drugs, unemployment and
sanitary enforcement in terms of housing and streets
cleaning, keep most of the citizen living in the above
mentioned, In poor health and way under the poverty level.
As if all of the above mentioned problems were not enough,
now there is a group of self-appointed leaders trying to
further destroy the programs that bring relief to the to the
citizens such as De Hostos Senior Center, where more than a
hundred and thirty elderlies eat a hot lunch and participate
In a variety of activities offered by this program.
This group which is also the Board of Directors of every
Puerto Rican agency in the area, took it upon themselves to
dismiss the Director of the Hostos Elderly Program, "Mr.
William Morales", in a most Irresponsible way with no regard
for corporation laws. First, Mr. Morales was in a probation
period of nine months, he was fired on the sixth month.
_ Second, this board is the one for the Holy Cross Day Care
Center and had nothing in common with the Elderly Program,
except that the monies were granted to the Holy Cross for the
Elderly Program, a separate Board should have over seen the
administration of the Elderly Program to avoid a conflict.
Third, there is a conflict of Interest in terms that members
of the mentioned board work in programs such as, Borinquen
Health Care Center where the Executive Director and employee
are members and will do whatever the boss says. Fourth, the
Personnel Policies with Mr. Morales calls for a 30 days
notice in writing for the dismissal or resignation of the
Director, such notice was not given, and finally, I could
continue with all the illegal violations done by this board
to Mr. Morales, but it will take pages to name them all.
You all might be curious to know why I write on behalf of Mr.
Morales. Well, it is because I was the Director of the
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center at the time of Mr. Morales
appointment. I had the opportunity to watch the way Mr.
Morales learned by himself the administration of the program,
as far as no one from the board visited the program nor
offered any help to him. I am a witness on how the Elderly
Program improved and grew under Mr. Morales supervision. For
over three years he did a fantastic Job and common sense
tells you that it doesn't take that long to find out that a
person Is not capable of doing his Job. I find Mr. Morales
to be a responsible, honest individual. I strongly suggest
that for the benefit of the Wynwood Elderlies you investigate
the real reasons for Mr. Morales dismissal.
Re -instating Mr. William Morales to his Job as Director of De
Hostos Senior Center and separating the Holy Cross Day Care
Center from the Elderly program and allowing a new board of
responsible citizens, representing the diverse ethnic groups
participating in the Elderly program, will resolve this issue
in a professional and responsible - way.
I am confident as a person that grew in the Wynwood area and
worked for 25 years in the same, that you all, as concerned
representative of all the people of Miami, will give
consideration to my request and that you will take steps to
correct the unlawful violations done to handicap a program
that is funded and supervised by the City of Miami
Government.
In you have any further questions, please so not hesitate to
contact me at 556-8199.
Respectfully yours,
Haydee Miranda
cc: Vice -Mayor Dr. Miriam Alonso
Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins
Commissioner Victor De Yurre
Commissioner J.L. Plummer
William Morales
March 26, 1992
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` S Miami Advance Medical Services, Inc.
2901 N.W. 7th Street
Miami, FL 33125
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
is, By this letter I would like to certify that since the time
that I have known Mr. William Morales I consider to be a very
honest and capable individual.
I have had the opportunity to give Medical Conferences in
the Center that he represents, being able to observe the care and
respect that the elderly persons in his program think and act
towards him. I have been also able to observe that this program
maintains a place full of elderly and needed persons being very
well organized and functioning very properly and with lots of
respect from everyone.
I firmly believe that Mr. Morales has performed his position
and duties in a very excellent professional manner.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned if you
should need any further information regarding Mr. Morales.
Sincerely,
MIAMI ADVANCE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
LUIS SILVA - President
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conflictos
en el Centro
de ancianos
de Wynwood
Por GLADYS NIEVES
Redaaora de El Nunn 11erald
El Centro pars Ancianos Euge-
nio Maria do Hostos, ubicado on
Wynwood, so cncucntra cnvuclto
on una agria disputa desde que In
junta de directores despidi6 at
director ejecutivo do la entidad
on encro.
William Morales afirma que
despuds de dirigir cl centro desde
1988 la junta to dcspidi6 sin ofrc-
cer una explicaci6n vdlida.
Schata que los problemas surgi-
dos a ratz de su despido est5n
afectando a los ancianos que acu-
den at lugar.
Micmbros de la junta afirman
que despidicron a Morales por-
que Este no pas6 satisfactona-
mcnte Ins ultimas dos cvaluacio-
nes y porque no busc6 Tondos
adicionalcs para el funciona-
miento del centro.
El centro rccibe cerca de
S 195,000 anualcs do In ciudad de
Miami. La entidad Servicios
Comunitarios Cat6licos provee
los almucrzos quo reciben los
ancianos inscritos on el lugar.
Hoy, ambos grupos acudirdn
ante In comisi6n do la ciudad de
Miami. Los inlegrantes do la
junta van a buscar fondos de In
ciudad, y Morales y un grupo quo
to apoya van a exigir upa nucva
junta. Tambidn pedirdn quo la
comisi6n suspenda In entregn de
fondos hasty quo el problcma se
resuelva y Morales sea restituido.
"Es una gran injusticia to que
to hicieron", di o Ada Martinez,
directora del Ballet Folkl6rico
Puertorriqueflo de Miami y una
de Ins personas quo apoya a
Morales.
Morales indic6 que cuando
comenz4 a dirigir el centro, dste
s6lo servia a 50 personas.
Cuando so flue, el centro funcio-
naba a su total capacidad, con
135 personas. Sostuvo que su res-
ponsabilidad no es buscar fondos
adicionales sino administrar el
centro. Es In junta, segun 61, la
que debe buscar mis dinero.
Esther Nieto, residents del
drea, indic6 que los ancianos del
centro que apoyan a Morales, son
Grupos iron ante comisi6n de la ciudad
WYNWOOD, DE19
intimidados por algunos miembros do
In junta. Afirm6 que recientcmente su padre, Gilberto Nieto, de 76
mhos y quien acude at comedor, tuvo un problema porque se neg6 a
flrmar un documcnto que criticaba In labor de Morales.
"Le empezaron a gritar. El sufre de la enfermedad Parkinson y
Ileg6 muy mal. Tuve que Ilamar at doctor", dijo, Nieto. "Los viejitos
est3n bajo un stress terrible. Todo por In amb1n6n de poder".
Gamaliel Rivera, vicepresidente de In junta del centro y director
ejecutivo del Centro de Salud Borinquen, rechaz6 Ins aleggaciones de
Morales y Nieto, pero no quiso ofrecer detalles adicionales sobre la
disputa. S610 indic6 que Morales no pas6 satisfactoriamente un perl-
odo do probatoria y se conform6 con el dinero que recite la entidad
de la ciudad. Asegur6 quo los que acuden at centro son been tratados.
0
VEA WYNWOOD, 25
Andanos. tendran quien
los escuche en wynwood
> CIADYS NIEVES
Redotrsro de FJ 1'W- I'-dd ,munidad del
Wvnwood se con. el proytxto ==J%proble-
decnoca la Florida to susp,caT os de la zone par
zesidentes y e1npresan
mas de los ancmnos
Dorma Cutler, directora del Pmytcto Careen Miami, dijo que
prop6sito del prow es ayudar a los ancianos a rna ()o aptener al tnde-
pendencia Como el prograrna s6lo enema Con 520,000 aaualex del
Penn: ncl ftdcral, Cutler dijo que la mayor parte del trabajo se reali-
dad-
zar'a a travbs de volunta �y �im� Greater Miami, que coor-
La caudad Jewish wF ood, inaug1r6 una oficma el Junes eat el
dint eI de Anma o Matra De Host' La o co. icina a� Jos
eri
Centro de An cesid des diii
las qucjas Y aerxsidadts de Jos ancianos ea el barrio y
esfuerzos Pass resolver Jos problemas.
Durantc d acto, cuando vo a perds,onas de edadgavanzada. Pam
rc
fonos a Jos asistentes, la ma.
vEa WyNwwoop, za
Fredesrilda Suitrez Czq,} habla el Junes con el policia de South
Miami Robert Vance mientms Dorothy Quintana Jos observa
4
MARTES 24 ESL NU4_�1f0 i&XLLD2
Llega proyecto
para ancianos
a Wyowood
Wy"W )D, DES ,que pud`ieran
habtar sobre sus necesidadcs, casi inmeciiatamente
se formb una large frla.
Ja preocupac16n nrimero uno de los clue toma-
ron la palabra We la reciente destituci6n de
William Morales, ex director del Centro. La mayo-
tia pidi6 que 10 restituyan.
En enero, la junta de di o�udad entrdcso sPi
di6 s Morales, quien dirigia do ulumas
con la aiegaci6n de que no habia Para
dos evaluaciones y no era sufrcientemente enftico
en la bizAueda de fondos.
Morales af►rma que so despido fue injusto y que
no rY ibno necesi o nada, ya que commo pabrc vivo
bien". dijo Angela I.6pez, de 64 anos. "Pero agni
han sacado at jefe de este Centro sin decir po, cl
Quemmos4ue manden at senor Morales aqut. que
10 ne=tamos^:
fUna mujer dijo que to sucedido a Morales es una
I prucba de que nadie est3 realmente it.teresado en
los ancianos. rcocupados Con to que pas6.
Estamos uistcs y p
Nosotros los ancianos no uee
remos
por una lucha de poderuna cosatfea ltar o q t to
hicieron , dijo. uienes pidia
A instancias de los coordinadores, q
ron que earmteraran otros pr'oblemas, Jos partici-
pantes solicitaron mejores almuerzos, un 6una oo fi-
nuevo, mayor vigilancia en el vednda �1�
cina de sellos de alimentosom3s acc bl solicitb el
Dorothy Quintana, de 8_ ahos, quien
Proyecto Care para Wynwood, considers que. sr Jos
residentes empresanos se unen. el programa sere
muy be Icioso Para is zone Cart cstaran fun -
Cutler dijo que 300 Proyectos
cioaando este ano en el Pais.
Pag- 2-B -DIARIO LAS AMERICAS MIERCOLES 12 DE FEHRERO DE 1992
Puerto Pico,
0
en Miami
Por Marivi Montalvo a.
DESPIDO EN CENTRO DE WYNWOOD
CAUSA MALESTAR
El reciente despido de William Morales como director del
Centro de Ancianos adscrito a Holy Cross Day Care Center en
Wynwood, aparentemente no ha caido muy bien entre algunos
miembros de la comunidad boricua y entre los mismos viejitos.
Maggie Marrero, presidenta de la Junta que tom6la decisi6n,
alega que el despido se deb16 a la pobre ejecuc16n de Morales en
su cargo y que antes de tomarsela decis16n, se le advirti6. "Ne-
cesitamos a alquien verdaderamente dedicado a la comuni-
dad: alguien que haga una fusi6n entre el individuo y el pro-
gram a, que busque cuales son las necesidades, las investigue y
expanda el programa", dijo la presidenta de la junta.
Morales afirma por su parte, que el despido fue injusto y arbl-
trario. Aleg6 que no sabe con qud criterio la junta realizar6 su
evaluaci6n porque dice que los miembros no visitaban.el centro
como era debido, y que si de trabajo y grants se trata, el tiene en
su expediente, copia de los 61 (grants) que hizo para solicitar
mAs fondos para el centro. "Partedel problem es que yo no me
prestaba, ni permitia que usaran a los viejitos para apoyar las
ambiciones politicas de algunos miembros de la junta", dijo
Morales.
El centro de ancianos de Wynwood presta servicios a unos 900
viejitos. Morales dice que algunos de los viejitos le Haman a su
casa para pedirle que regrese.
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PAg. 2-B -DIARIO LAS AMERICAS
Puerto Rico'
en Miami
MIERCOLES 12 DE FEBRERO DE 1992 _
p Por Marivi Montalvo
DESPIDO EN CENTRO DE WYNWOOD
CAUSA MALESTAR
El reciente despido de William Morales como director del
Centro de Ancianos adscrito a Holy Cross Day Care Center en
Wynwood, aparentemente no ha caido muy Bien entre algunos
miembros de la comunidad boricua y entre Los mismos viejitos.
Maggie Marrero, presidents de la Junta que tom6la decisi6n,
alega que el despido se debi6 a la pobre ejecuci6n de Morales en
su cargo y que antes de tomarse la decisi6n, se le advirti6- "Ne-
cesitamos a alquien verdaderamente dedicado a la comuni-
dad: alguien que hags una fusi6n entre el individuo y el pro-
grama, que busque cuales son Las necesidades, Las investigue y
expanda el programa", dijo la presidenta de la junta.
Morales afirma por su parte, que el despido fue injusto y arbi-
trario. Aleg6 que no sabe con qud criterio la junta realizara su
evaluaci6n porque dice que Los miembros no visitaban.el centro
como era debido, y que si de trabajo y grants se trata, el tiene en
su expediente, copia de Los 61 (grants) que hizo para solicitar
m as fondos para el centro. "Parte del problem a es que yo no me
prestaba, ni permitia que usaran a Los viejitos para apoyar Las
ambiciones politicas de algunos miembros de la junta", dijo
Morales.
El centro de ancianos de Wynwood presta servicios a unos 900
viejitos. Morales dice que algunos de Los viejitos le Haman a su
casa para pedirle que regrese.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Jim Smith
Secretary of State
April 13, 1992
Thornton and Mastrucci, P.A.
P. 0. Box 4315
Vero Beach, FL 32964
Dear Sir:
The Articles of Incorporation for DE HOSTOS SENIOR CENTER INC.
f, were filed on April 8, 1992, effective April 7, 1992, and assigned
document number N48327. Your check for $131.25 covering the
various fees has been received.
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Enclosed are the certificates requested.
A corporation annual report will be due this office between January 1
and July 1 of next year. A Federal Employer Identification (FEI)
number will be due before this report can be filed. Please apply NOW
with the Internal Revenue Service be calling 1-800-829-3676 and
requesting form SS-4.
Please be aware if the corporate address changes, it is the
responsibility of the corporation to notify this office.
Should you have any questions regarding corporations, please contact
us at the address given below.
BRENDA BAKER
New Filings Section
Division of Corporations
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