HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-11-0009 02-28-2011 Backup (Explanation Letter)OVERTOWN COMMUNITY
OVERSIGHT BOARD
8vertmwnNET Office
1490NW3 rd Ave. Miami, FL33136
305-372-4550ph305-372-4558fan
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SUPPORTING
3EORNCommunity Redevelopment Agency
Attn: PieterBockxveQ Executive Director
Clarence Woods, Asst. Executive Director
49NVV5 mStreet
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Mr. Bockweg,
Atthe April %O1OSEOPVVCommunity Redevelopment Agency meeting, the
DvertovvnCommunity Oversight Board (OCOB)Youth Committee members
requested funds for the first annual Stop the Violence Event tobeheld May of
2010. Unfortunately, xvewere not able toexecute the event atthat time
because many ofour youth members were preparing to'grodua1efrom high
school which left uslacking inmanpower and volunteer support. There were
also challenges securing avenue that fit within the budget.
Since then, the University ofMiami has become anactive participant and
sponsor for the event. They have been able to bring support from their Theater
Department, School ofPsychology and School ofMedicine. |naddition, local
organizations such as Touching Miami with Love, Better Communities of
America, Overtown Youth Centerand Panmik/3afetv NET bring both expertise
and youth tothe planning table. The new date allowed time tnplan, execute
and secure enough volunteers tomake this event areality.
VVecontribute the name change, now CHILL with the Violence, tnour young
committee members who felt itwould appeal better tothe youth market. They
have also been active participants contributing toevent content, social
networking and the Teen Maze script.
VVerespectfully request your approval toadjust the budget toaccommodate
our needs for asuccessful event onSunday, March 6,2O11.
Thank you for your support,
[�xertovvnCommunity Oversight Board
Stephanie van Vark, Liaison
149ONVV3'dAvenue
Miami, FL 33136