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Res. No. 187-00-11080RESOLUTION NO.187-00-11080 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING BOARD AND COMMITTEES;APPOINTING JEANETTE MARIE COT O TO SERVE ON THE JUNIOR COMMISSION FOR WOMEN FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 19,2002 OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED AND DULY QUALIFIED;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,The Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions made by those who serve on the various city boards and committees,and wish to appoint a full complement to each of the active boards and committees;and WHEREAS,the city Commission desires to appoint Jeanette Marie Cot o to serve for a two year term on the Junior Commission For Women.Appointment shall expire September 19,2002or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA: MAYOR AND CITY Section 1.The City Commission hereby appoints Jeanette Marie Cot o to the Junior Commission For Women. Section 2.The expiration date of appointment shall expire September 19,2002 or until ora successor is duly appointed and qualified. Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September,2000. ATTEST: CITYCLERK (J READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED MAYOR COMMISSION VOTE:4-0 Mayor Robaina:Yea Vice Mayor Feliu Yea Commissioner Russell out of Commissioner Bethel:Yea Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea room CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:Mayor and City Commission DATE:9/15/00 AGENDA ITEM #i FROM:Charles D.Scurr City Manager Comm.Mtg.9/19/00 Junior Commission For Women THE REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES;APPOINTING JEANETTE MARIE COTTO TO SERVE ON THE JUNIOR COMMISSION FOR WOMEN FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 19,2002 OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND The attached resolution sponsored by Mayor Robaina appoints Jeanette Cotto to the Junior Commission For Women for a two-year term. lane CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI JUNIOR BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICA TION 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami,FL 33143 Phone No.305-663-6340 Fax No.305-663-6348 ^me:tleartnfltVe.V\r\v\p.fo-te (Please print) Home Address:bT/\A ^tU »3t SArypJr \ti\OK\\.<P L 331&5 ~4Q I& Name of School:ScOfm VVlCUTU SftfVi or H^qh School Address:(gBSl*£yjy)S?»5^^*-^tr^j P L 33)55 Home Phone NoXfrC6)|j(g(o-?5q 4.^Date of Birth:0~7 Mto /1^*53 Are you a resident ofthe City?Yes No X PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TO APPLICATION: a.Two letters of recommendation from current or former teachers b.One letter of recommendation from an adult other than a family member c.Copy of last report card. d.Proof of participation in at least one extra-curricular activity. Ethnic Origin? Anglo AmericanAfrican American Hispanic American ^^Other Signature Signature Parent/Guardian State of Florida County of Miami-Dade Date "7 ll?>|r>o Date -7|fr OP tiSwornto(oraffirmed)beforemethis /^day (seal of Signature of Notary Printed NameofNotary' Personally known OR produced identification _}^i Type of identification produced P/a.J)&l V/E^f^£-'<^/3/lA£/3 THIS APPLICATION WILL REMAIN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED August 4,2000 To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure that I write in recommendation ofJeannetteCoto for a place onthe Junior Commission for Women.Jennette isa true leader and an overall wonderful young woman. Jeannette's reputation precededherintomyAdvancedPlacementAmerican History class this year.Her namehasbeenmentionedovertheyears for manyhonorsand awards.Nowthat I knowher,I realizethat all ofthepraise I'd heardwasinadequateforthewomanthat she is!She isan inspiration to all with whomshecomesin contact.Shewas willing toshareherstudytips with theclass,made copiesofoutlines she didonherownbefore tests,and encouraged all tostudy and be successful. In thecommunityJeannettehasbeenanactivevolunteerinmany projects andhas initiated severalherself.She hasgatheredvolunteerstofeedthe homeless severaltimes,andtrulyenjoyed the experience.Shehasattendedseveral leadership conferences,always returning with renewed energyand enthusiasm.Shehas participated in the Hugh O'Brien Foundation at their leadership conference and has remained activewith the organization.She helped facilitate thisyear's conference for Sophomores. Inadditiontomaintainingarigorous academic and volunteer schedule,Jeannette miraculously finds timeto participate innumeroussportsandschool activities.She isPresident ofher Senior Class and has already begun preparingfornextyear.As a Junior,she single- handedly planned a lovely evening for the Junior Formal Dance.Shealso plays basketball for South Miami Senior High and uses her abilities bothonthe court andofftoencourageand inspire her teammates.Jeannette is also a member of the EESAC committee of South Miami Senior High Schooland,assuch,hasworkedcloselywithother student andadult members toinfluence decisions forher school.This experience directlyrelatestoheranticipatedworkonyour Commission.She is vocal,interested,and full of enthusiasm. Therearenotenoughwordsofpraiseto write aboutJeannette.In overtwentyyearsof teaching,I havemetfewstudentswhoareas dedicated,intelligent,and loving asJeannette.She truly cares about her fellow students,about her fellow man.Sheisan inspiration to all who know her,a leader beyond compare.I have mentioned only afewofheraccomplishmentsabove.She is absolutely outstanding,as I amsureyoucan see byher application.She will beanassetto your Commission and I know she will continue tobuildherskillsbyherparticipation.Don'tlet her miss this opportunity! Sincerely, Noreen E.Saunders AP American History Teacher August 31,2000 To Whom It May Concern; Itisgreathonortointroducetoyouayoungladywhoisanexemplaryleaderto her peers:JeannetteCoto.Providing leadership tonumerousschoolclubs,projects,and her graduating class,Jeannettehasprovenher dedication.Beingaleaderamongher peers,Jeannette encourages eachstudent,teacherandmember ofthecommunityto participate inanyone of heron-going projects:TeenagersAgainstTobaccoUse (TATU). Asthepresident ofher graduating class,JeannetteCotohascoordinatednumerous school wide community serviceprojects.Herroleasseniorclasspresidentdoesnot debilitateheracademics;sheisinthetop 10 of hergraduatingclass. As aformer Advanced PlacementLanguageand Composition studentin my class, Jeannetteconsistentlyachievedhigh-testscores.Herdeterminationtosucceedallowedher topartakeinthe national examgivenbytheCollegeBoardinLanguageandComposition. Jeannettepassedherexamandachievedthehighestgradepointaverageinthecourse.In addition,her participation inourSocraticclass discussions invigoratedeachlessonand motivatedherpeerstoreciprocatethe learning experience.Jeannette's responsibilityto her academics was inspiring. As a Student Government senator,Jeannettehas been involved inher school's needfor recycling and restoration.Shehasdevelopeda professional repertoire withthe principal andtheschool's faculty.SimplybeingastudentatSouthMiamiSeniorHighis notenoughforJeannette,shemakesitherjobtorepresentthestudentpopulation;thus sheisalsoa member ofthe Educational Excellence Student Advisor Committee (EESAC) andtheParent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Jeannette'scharismaat community serviceprojectsandinherdaily academia demonstrates herremarkable commitment tonotonlyherlearning but toher community. She exemplifies trueinnerbeautyandintellect.JeannetteCotoisayounglady whose optimismand ability tomotiveotherswill enable hertomakea difference inoursociety. Jeannettepersonifiesleadership. Jenny Maya Advanced Placement Language&Composition teacher English Department Chairperson August28,2000 To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves to introduce Jeannette Coto. Jeannette isayoung woman who exemplifies theterm "well rounded".She strives and succeeds in obtaining academic excellence,competes in athletics,and is active in various school and community sponsored activities. Jeannette'sscholasticacumenisexemplifiedbyasolid G.P.A.andstrong S.A.T.scores.Sheisa recipient ofthe University of Miami Book Award and will serve as Senior Class President during the up-coming school year.But,after more thana decade of knowing Jeannette asa friend as well asa neighbor,itismy sincere beliefthatwhat really defines her,hertrue strength,isher character. ItisevidentthatJeannetteCotois highly motivated andresult oriented.She employs a systematic approach to achieving her goals,andis consequently consistently quite well prepared.Regardless of frustration orthetempoof events,Jeannette remains steadfast and composed.Ihavenever heard her express herselfinacoarseorvulgar manner.Her communications are exemplary. Jeannette dealswith successes andadversitiesinrealisticfashion.Specifically,shedoesnot overplay success nordoesshe overstress adversity.Her balance is noteworthy. Itistohergreatcreditthatshe interacts sowellwith others.Itismy observation thatthisisa result of hertreating everyone asavalued human beingof positive worth.Her enthusiasm is alluring.Her sensitivity totheneeds of othersandsincerityare endearing.Herworkethicandvaluescommand respect. JeannetteCotorepresentsallthatiswellandwonderfulwithyoungpeople today.Icommendher toyou without qualification. Sincerely, V' Stephanie Hofmann Teacher Resume Name:Jeannette Coto High School:South Miami Senior HighSchool Address:6044 S.W.31 *Street Address:6856 S.W.53rd Street Miami,Fl 33155 Miami,Fl 33155 Telephone:(305)666-5943 Telephone:(305)666-5871 School I.D.1321778 Unweighted G.P.A.:3.391 Weighted G.P.A.:4.32 Florida Writes:4.0 F-CAT:English:3Math:4 SAT:Verbal:540 Math:590 Total:1130 SAT II (Subject Tests): World History:500 Chemistry:430 Math 1C 650 American History 630 Spanish 730 ACT:24 Advanced Placement Tests (AP): European History:2 Calculus AB:2 Spanish Language:5 English Lang/Comp:3 US History:4 School Involvementand Extracurricular Activity Secretary Of the Freshman Class (9) South Miami's PresidentSummitParticipant(9) JV Basketball Player (9) VarsitySoftball Player (9,10,11) Varsity Basketball Player (10J 0 Secretary of Sophomore Class (10) VarsityCross-Country (10) Vice-President of S.A.D.D.(Students Against Destructive Decisions)(10,11) Senator of Student Government (10,11,12) President of Civitan (10) TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use)(10,11) National Honor Society (10,11) Spanish Honor Society (10) HOBY Alumni (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Organization)(10,11,12) Junior Formal Coordinator (11) SocialStudiesHonorStudies (11) Math Honor Society (11) Key Club member (11) Pep Club member (11) JuniorRingCeremonyCommitteeMember (11) Senior Class President (12) Prom Coordinator (12) EESAC Representative f 12) Community Service and Involvement Schenly Park Homeowner's Association (1991-1997)60hours Includespassingoutnewsletters,settingupforevents, pickingupaftertheevents,helpingoutatmeetings Thanksgiving Dinner (1991-1997)35hours Packing dinners,delivering,and cleaning up Uniforms(1997-1998) Includeswashing,organizing,andfoldinguniforms30hours for West Miami Middle School Lighthouse forthe Blind (1998)54hours Includes assistance tothe blind,helping cutand put together projects,and cleaning up Thanksgiving Dinner (1998) Includes packing,cooking,cuttingpies,delivery,10 hours and cleaning up. Junior Orange Bowl Parade(1998) Includessettingupandorganizingthebandsfor3hours the parade. Waik-a-Thon for Diabetes(1998) Includes collecting $75.00andwalking 10hours BAYnanza(1999) Includesgatheringagroup of mypeers 10 hours togo and clean up Vizcaya Museum And Gardens SADD Presentation 1999)2hours FloridaCoastal Clean-up(1999) Includespickingupgarbage 10hours Office Assistant 1997-1999) Includes organizingcabinets,gradingpapers,140hours and organizing files Volunteer Week(1999) Includesorganizingandplanningfornon-profit12hours organizationstoattendourschoolgivingstudents access to information. HandsOnSouthMiami (1999) Includes cleaning upthecity of South Miami 4hours Cosmic Bowl-A-Thon Includes collecting money and organizing a team 10 hours For the Epilepsy Foundation. Church Help Includes preparing and serving ata Thanksgiving event.24 hours Also wrapped cookies and giftsforthe elderly during Christmas. HOBY Includes planning,assisting,and coordinating many76 hours service projects through this leadership organization. Total Hours :490 Awards and Recognitions Dean's Honor Roll (9,10) FIU Leadership Conference Participant (9,10) Outstanding Excellence in Gifted Honors World History (9) Leadership Certificate for JV Basketball (9) Theater All-Star Award (9) Outstanding Achievement in Softball (9) Multi Cultural Forum Participant (10) Student of the month for February (10) Nomination forthe Outstanding Sophomore Leader to attend Hoby Seminar(lO) South Miami Cobra Leadership Award (10) Outstanding Scholarship in English 2 Honors Gifted (10) Softball Leadership Award (10) Teens Against Tobacco Use scholastic award ($500 scholarship)(11) University of Miami Alumni Association BookAward (11) Woodmen of theWorldfor Outstanding Proficiency (11) in American History MADD National Youth Summit delegate for District 18 of Florida (11) STUDENT'S DISTRICT-ID PHONE:— ADDRESS: JEANNETTE M COTO CT-ID:1321778 FL-ID:593789199X (305)666-5943 6044 SW 31 STREET MIAMI,FL.33155 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL YEAR 1999/00 CYCLE-991 FINAL REPORT AUG.30,1999 -JUNE 14,2000 crunnl __„06/18/00 00:36:45 SCH00L-7721 SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH PHONE:(305)666-5871 BOURSE •EQ-SEC SUBJECT AREA SUBJECT CODE/COURSE DESCRIPTION 1st GRADING PERIOD 2nd GRADING PERIOD 3rd GRADING PERIOD 4th GRADING PERIOD E f g ABS TD CM m "° INSTRUCTOR OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE DAYS EXCUSED ABSENT DAYS UNEXCUSED ABSENT SOCIAL STUDIES 210033001 (AC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY SCIENCE 200339001 (AC) PHYSICS I HONORS (HONORS) LANGUAGE ARTS 100142001 (AC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION MATHEMATICS 120231001 (AC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB FOREIGN LANGUAGES 070840001 (AC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT -SPANISH LANGUAGE LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GRD EC ABS TD CM fill! ij&jjjljsiitji, iiEwiigiiih' 01 00 01 01 02 03 00 00 00 00 GRD EC ABS TD CM «Xa?.a!»)J mm lili liii'ii »!!iil 81 01 04 02 02 01 oo 01 01 GRD EC ABS TD CM GRD '.'iil'lte'Sil 02 00 03 01 04 03 ffiSu'if-iS'' 00 -Hi 00 00 01 02 02 15 •:-&s*iiH •Eihilsjfpn 03 00 03 oo 05 00 Hill 06 03 06 09 06 05 liSii 232 SAUNDERS 208 ALLEN 162 MAYA 185 RIGGINS 146 SOSA 170 LOBO 01 02 03 0<V 05 06 ,240030001 (AC3 Leadership SKil Techniques Is Development and fil-piijijil !!*•&jjijjj HiSji A^i;10300 02 oo 0300 lit! B$M% (AC)ANNUAL COURSE (CM)-T EACHE 15 -SHOWS EXCELLENT CLASS ATTITUDE. 15-DEMUESTRA UNA EXCELENTE ACTITUD EN LA CLASE. 17-WELL PREPARED FOR CLASS. 17 -ESTA BIEN PREPARADO PARA LA CLASE. COMMENT-EXPLANATION OF GRADING SYMBOLS --(GRD )-ACADEMIC—(E )-EFFORT (C )-C0NDUCT A.EXCELLENT 1.OUTSTANDING B.GOOD 2.SATISFACTORY C.SATISFACTORY 3.INSUFFICIENT D.IMPROVEMENT NEEDED I.INCOMPLETE F,UNSATISFACTORY NC.NO CREDIT (ABS)ABSENCES STUDENTSEARNINGA"D"ORAN "F"FORAFINALGRADE SHOULD CONSIDER SUMMER SCHOOL.TO REPLACE OR!RAISE THATGRADE.QUESTIONSABOUTSUMMER SCHOOL ORPROMOTIONSHOULDBE DIRECTED TOYOURCHILD'SCOUNSELOR. «6 -TEACHER OVERRIDE:FINAL GRADE COMPUTED BY TEACHER. READING LEXILE SCORES:1220 AS OF 09/99,1425 AS OF 05/00 THIS UNWEIGHTED,CUMULATIVE GPA DOES NOT REPRESENT A STUDENT'S CLASS RANK.ITIS INTENDED TO INFORM THE PARENTS AND STUDENT OF THE PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE jGPA REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION. nrj A-QfiS?MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMIC INFORMATION RECORD--2 A.EXCELLENT B.GOOD C.SATISFACTORY IMPROVEMENT NEEDED UNSATISFACTORY (TD)TARDIES FM-4084 Rev.(11-97) •COMMITTEES: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GOVERNMENT REFORM Chair: SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND TRADE Vice Chair: SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE Congress of tfje Uniteb States; i>ou£e of &epre£entatibes( ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN 18TH DISTRICT,FLORIDA June 13,2000 Ms.Jeannette Marie Coto 6044 SW 31st St. Miami,FL.33155 PLEASE RESPOND TO: 2160 Rayburn Building Washington,DC 20515-0918 (202)225-3931 Fax (202)225-5620 • • DISTRICT OFFICE: 9210 Sunset Drive Suite 100 Miami,FL 33173 <305)275-1800 Fax (305)275-1801 Dear Jeannette Marie: Letme take this opportunity to congratulate you on being selected asthe representative of the MADD National Youth Summit to Prevent Underage Drinking forthe 18th Congressional district of Florida.I always enjoy seeing young women takesuchanactiverolein politics and civil discourse. •# Jeannette,I applaud your hard work at trying to raise awareness onthe important i&ue of underage drinking.Your efforts willgoalongway toward saving many innocent lives. MothersAgainstDrunkDrivingplaysa significant roleinhelpingour children staysafe onthestreets.Itwouldbemyhonortomeetwithyoutodiscusssome of thesepressingissues andhowwecanworktogethertohelpsolvethem.Ilookforwardtomeetingwithyouinmy Washington,D.C.office on October 3,2000at 11:00 a.m. Onceagain,congratulationsonyoursuccessandIwishyoumuchluckinallyourfuture endeavors. IRL:rf PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .ehtinen Member of Congress 16 - y e a r - o l d se l e c t e d fo r na t i o n a l an t i - d r i n k i n g su m m i t BY J O H N K O N A P E L S K Y - ^ ) ^ w i i A i m t BY J O H N K O N A P E L S K Y He r a l d W r i t e r SO U T H MIA M I Th e de l e g a t e s wi l l b e en c o u r a g e d to c o m e u p w i t h pl a n s th a t w o u l d b e a i m e d a t pr o b l e m s i n t h e i r co m m u n i t i e s a n d s t a t e s . Je a n n e t t e pl a n s to ac c o m pl i s h a l o t a t t h e su m m i t . "I h o p e t o g e t mo t i v a t e d an d to le a r n , " sh e s a i d . " I w a n t t o me e t p e o p l e w h o c a n h e l p m e ma k e n e w pr o g r a m s . An d ho p e f u l l y w h e n I ' m d o n e w i t h th e s u m m i t , I w o u l d ' v e l e a r n e d al l I n e e d t o i n or d e r to st a r t a n e w p r o j e c t to co m b a t th i s pr o b l e m . " To p i c s t o b e c o v e r e d b y t h e de l e g a t e s in c l u d e th e p o w e r o f yo u t h a d v o c a t e s , a l c o h o l a c c e s si b i l i t y , en f o r c e m e n t po l i c i e s , al c o h o l u s e i n h i g h s c h o o l a n d Fo r s e v e r a l y e a r s , 16 - y e a r - ol d Je a n n e t t e Ma r i e C o t o h a s ba t t l e d t e e n d r i n k i n g a t S o u t h Mi a m i Hi g h . No w , s h e ' s r e a d y t o t a k e h e r c r u s a d e n a t i o n a l . Je a n n e t t e wa s se l e c t e d to b e a pa r t o f th e M A D D Na t i o n a l Y o u t h S u m m i t t o P r e v e n t U n d e r a g e Dr i n k i n g 20 0 0 , w h i c h r u n s S e p t . 2 9 th r o u g h Oc t . 4 in W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . J e a n n e t t e , a ju n i o r at S o u t h Mi a m i Hi g h an d a fo u n d i n g me m b e r of t h e S A D D (S t u d e n t s Ag a i n s t Dr u n k Dr i v i n g ) cl u b a t th e s c h o o l , w a s ch o s e n fo r t h e JE A N N E T T E su m m i t al o n g wi t h 43 4 ot h e r y o u n g p e o p l e f r o m a c r o s s th e c o u n t r y . Je a n n e t t e wa s re c o m m e n d e d fo r t h e e v e n t a n d wr o t e an es s a y de t a i l i n g he r in v o l v e m e n t in an t i - d r u n k - d r i v i n g gr o u p s . La s t m o n t h , sh e re c e i v e d a hu g e pa c k e t in t h e ma i l sa y i n g sh e wa s se l e c t e d to b e a p a r t o f th i s na t i o n a l co n v e n t i o n . Th e fi v e - d a y su m m i t wi l l gi v e a l l d e l e g a t e s a f o r u m t o di s c u s s a l c o h o l a b u s e . T h e i d e a is t o d e v e l o p so l u t i o n s to un d e r a g e d r i n k i n g a n d ot h e r is s u e s re l a t e d t o un d e r a g e a c c e s s t o a l c o h o l . Je a n n e t t e sa i d t h a t w h i l e s h e ha s n e v e r p e r s o n a l l y d e a l t w i t h al c o h o l i s s u e s , s h e f e l t s h e h a d to g e t in v o l v e d , es p e c i a l l y wh e n ot h e r te e n s ar e di s c u s s in g t h e p r o b l e m . . i> SP O R T S / F O R TH E RF O D R H BA S E B A L L HE R N A N AD A M E S ' AL L SP O R T S CL U B At Ke n d a l l In d i a n H a m m o c k s P a r k T- B a l l : Ph i l l i e s 2- 1 , Or i o l e s 1- 2 Pl a y e r o f t h e We e k : Gu s t a v o Go n z a l e z In c r e d i b a l l : Do d g e r s 6- 1 , Re d s 3- 4 , In d i a n s 2- 5 CO R P O R A T E L E A G U E We s t e r n Di v i s i o n : C.H . I . 6- 2 , Blu e Do g s 6- 2 . Ex c l u s i v e 6- 2 , Re d Do g s 5- 3 , Ba c a r d i 4- 4 , S a m m y 0- 8 Ea s t e r n Di v i s i o n : Co s y m k 7:1 , Un i v i s i o n 4- 4 . La i t a n o Se r v . Wo l f p a c k 4- 4 , Er n s t & Yo u n g 4- 4 . Sh o c k e r s 2- 6 . Av i a t i o n Sa l e s 0- 3 A LE A G U E co l l e g e en v i r o n m e n t s , an d me d i a im a g e s . At th e co n c l u s i o n o f th i s su m m i t , de l e g a t e s wi l l vo t e on r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s to a d d r e s s un d e r a g e dr i n k i n g an d p r e s e n t th e i r re p o r t to t h e pu b l i c , po l ic y m a k e r s a n d e l e c t e d o f f i c i a l s at a na t i o n a l ne w s co n f e r e n c e he l d o n t h e s t e p s o f t h e U. S . Ca p i t o l . Je a n n e t t e al s o h o p e s t o h a v e a ch a n c e to me e t wi t h U. S . Re p . Il e a n a Ro s - L e h t i n e n . "I wa n t to te l l [h e r ] wh a t my pl a n s ar e to st o p un d e r a g e dr i n k i n g , " sh e sa i d . "I ho p e sh e ca n ma y b e p u t me i n to u c h wi t h pe o p l e wh o co u l d he l p me . A n d m a y b e s h e m a y a l s o b e ab l e t o h e l p m e p a s s a bi l l . " Wh e n Je a n n e t t e re t u r n s -t o Mi a m i , sh e w i l l t a k e p a r t i n a St a t e of t h e S t a t e To w n Ha l l me e t i n g du r i n g wh i c h sh e an d th e ot h e r de l e g a t e s f r o m F l o r id a wi l l di s c u s s wh a t th e y le a r n e d at t h e s u m m i t a n d w h a t th e y h o p e t o a c h i e v e a s a r e s u l t o f it . "I t h i n k t h a t it ' s a g r e a t op p o r t u n i t y , an d t h i s i s m y ch a n c e t o m a k e a d i f f e r e n c e , " sh e s a i d . " I l o o k fo r w a r d to me e t i n g ev e r y o n e th a t I w i l l se e a t t h e co n f e r e n c e . Th e s e pe o p l e ar e t h e le a d e r s of th e i r co m m u n i t i e s a n d h o p e f u l l y th e y w i l l in s p i r e an d m o t i v a t e m e to c o m e b a c k h o m e w i t h id e a s to p u t a n en d to th i s pr o b l e m . " En t e r an Ex c i t i n g Pu p p e t - M a k i n g Co n t e s t Jo i n th e Wor l d of Ji m He n s o n s Mu p p e t s at Yo u n g at Ar t Chan n e l ZeK^s i o n ^ Tha H^ W Z|3 upwitn Z Youn g AtArt S S Museu m {ya a ) to fi n d th e b e s t pu p p e t ma k e r s in to w n . P R I Z E S 01 01 c o • < h- o • j »a b o 3 ' Presented to For Successful Completion of Achieve Global Courses at the American Red Cross Evelyn and Norman H.Cohan Leadership Development Center July 28-30,2000 1dslm^nMf,Cm4M^y Evelyn Cohan HonoraryChair Norman H.Cohan Honorary Chair achieveglobal # American Red Cross