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NEW PROVIDENCE LODGE, INC..
F.O. Box 015733
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136
Mr. Frank K. Rollason, Executive Director
Community Redevelopment Agency
49 N.W. 5th Street, Suite 100
Miami, Florida 33128
New Providence Lodge #365 P.H.A. was established in 1917 and has been a
faithful resident of the Overtown Community for 87 years, supporting the community in a
variety of charitable contributions.
New Providence Lodge Inc. is a non-profit organization of New Providence
Lodge #365 whose humble charitable beginnings originated with our cooperative effort
to feed and cloth the homeless community of the Overtown area. Our goal is to provide
our less fortunate neighbors, and their children, a healthy meal, fresh clothing and a
comfortable atmosphere.
As a result of the supplies desired by the children who attended the feed and cloth
the homeless program, the Back -to -School Health & Safety Day was created. The Back -
to -School Health & Safety Day provides an educational and festive atmosphere for
children grades K-9th and their parents. This event frequently draws approximately 1,500
needy children from the Overtown area were they are given assorted school supplies.
They have the opportunity to meet various elected officials and contenders, as well as
other civic personalities. The educational aspect of the event includes demonstrations and
exhibits from the Miami -Dade County Police, Fire, and Corrections and Rehabilitation
Departments, the City of Miami Police Department, and other similar entities such as the
Safe Kids Coalition. Additionally, we provided food and refreshments for the more than
2,000 people that participate. We also enlist the help of Jackson Memorial Hospital to
perform free health screens and conduct a voter's registration drive. The valuable
contributions of cash, time, and other donations ensured that the kids could start the
school year with the necessary materials. The smiles on their faces were very rewarding
to everyone in attendance.
BOARD MEMBERS
RICIIARD EL'AMIN SHERMAN BULLARD
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
AUBREY BRUNSON CURTIS SMITH
TRACY YALLEDY KEMPER McDONALD
STEVE RODRIGUEZ RONALD CASON
With the co-sponsorship of the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Back -to -School
Health & Safety Day 2004 was our most successful.
This years Back -to -School Health & Safety Day will be held on Saturday, August 6th
2005. We anticipate an attendance of approximately 2,000 children and their parents. The
parade will start the day off at 10:00 am and will begin at the corner of N.W. 3rd Avenue
and N.W. 25th Street and will end at Gibson Park, located at the comer of N.W.
Avenue and N.W. 13th Street. Following the parade, Grand Master Michael R. Moore of
The Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons P.H.A. Florida
& Belize, Central America Jurisdiction, Inc., local commissioners, and guest will then
address those in attendance.
New Providence Lodge, Inc. would like to once more kindly request $25,000.00 in
financial assistance from the Community Redevelopment Agency to make Back to
School Health & Safety Day 2005 as successful as the previous years. We actively seek
this donation in lieu of the recent cancellation of the NET Center's occupation of our
building, which prohibits us from independently supporting this event.
The brothers of New Providence Lodge, Inc. work diligently to support these events, we
enjoy the product of camaraderie and working with the local officials, Police and Fire
Departments, as well as the wonderful people of the Overtown Community, but most of
this programs offer our sincerest appreciation for ensuring that our community benefits
from our collective efforts.
We would like to graciously request any contribution or assistance that your organization
would like to donate, in order to.help us in our enduring efforts to make a difference. If
you have any questions, concerns or need of further information, please contact me at
305-971-9243.
Sincerely,
Richard E1'amin
President
New Providence Lodge Inc.
SUPPLIES
FOOD
New Providence Lodge Inc.
Back -To -School Health and Safety Day
2005 Budget
Vendors
Budgeted Amount Under/Over
Amount Expensed Budget
Office Depot
Meat - Rosa Brothers
Coca Cola
Flowers Bakery
Ice Man
$ 11,100.00
$ 3,400.00
$ 11,100.00
Total Food - $ 3,400,00
INSURANCE / PERMITS $ 3,100,00
ENTERTAINMENT
ADVERTISING
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
MISC.
City of Miami
Parks labor
Street lnsurance
City of Miami Fire -Rescue
Total Insurance Permits
3,100.00
$ 5,400.00
Booker T. Washington
Miami Northwestern
Miami Central
Miami Jackson
Magic Show
School Board of Miami -Dade County (Band
Transportation)
Junkanoo
Photography
Total Entertainment $ 5,400.00
$ 500.00
Total Advertising 500.00
$ 1,100.00
1,100.00
$ 400.00
Total Misc. - 400.00
TOTAL BUDGET $ 25,000.00 $ - $ 25,000.00
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