5888 SW 77 TERR_GREEN MISC dty of South Miami
INTER—OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Marien Aran Spinrad DATE: 6-1-87
Community Development Director
FROM: Lincoln Benedicto suBJECT; Unlicensed Businesses
Code Enforcement ��� 58$$ S. W. 77 Terrace
Linda Gelinas is listed as the Owner of 5888 S. W. 77 Terrace (tax folio
409-4036-20-020). This is in a residential(RS=3)`Zone.
No occupational license has been issued for either one of the following
businesses which are listed at that address. in the phone book:
- Delphi Foundation Institute
- Little Acorns
Please note the attached information regarding the Delphi Foundation.
This information was in our files.
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City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 6675691
March 15 , 1982
Dr. Rick Gelinas
5888 S . W . 77th Terrace
South Miami , Florida 33143
Dear Dr . Gelinas :
This letter will confirm our meeting of this morning , at which I advised
you that your plans as presented did not fall within the intent and
purposes of the RS-3 Residential Single Family zoning applicable to
your property. More specifically , that your plans to : construct a sub-
grade therapy room, a flotation tank and biofeedback room , a swimming
pool , a wading pond , a fish pond , a whirlpool spa , and a playground
area ; for your personal use and for the use of your "guests " , who will
include handicapped children and their parents , who will typically not
number more than 10 or 12 at any one time and who will park no more
than 2 vehicles at any one time on your property ; do not fall within
the intent and, purpose of the RS-3 district .
I also noted that the plans as submitted do not provide enough information
about the proposed amount of impervious lot coverage and other details
about the proposed construction that would need to be furnished to review
the proposal to see if it meets the specific district regulations appli -
cable to property zoned RS-3.
As I explained at the meeting , based on the opinion above , the only
. possible administrative procedure you could follow to try to have your
plans approved would. be to apply for a Home Occupational License . That
process takes about 12 weeks and requires a $200 fee the first year ,
and there is obviously no guarantee of approval .
Finally , as explained , you may appeal this administrative decision
directly to the City Commission by writing a letter to the City Clerk by
March 31 , 1982 . That letter should explain your case and provide reasons
why you feel this decision wrong .
Sincerely ,
Carter Carter N . McDowell
Director , Building , Zoning &
Community Development Dept .
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cc : City Manager
"City of Pleasant Living"
4ar 8, ' 82
DESCRIPTION OF SWIMMING POOL 1
WITH FISH POND & GARDENS FOR
Ilk APPROVAL BY BUILDING/ZONING,
+� CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Homeowner' s Building Permit HOMEOWNER: Dr. & Mrs. kick Geiinas
for pool to be requested.
when architect/engineering RESIDENCE: 5888 SW 77th Ter.
plans are completed. So. Miami, FL 33143
PHONE: ( 305) 666-0837
PLAY ROOM: Approximately 30'x 151 , with the roof below the
level of the lawn. A wood deck is to be constructed
on top of the room' s roof. (This is to be a
"sub-grade" room. ) The overall dimension of 30x15
includes space for a small bathroom at one end and
a storage cabinet at the other.
Function of room: To hold a ping pong table, games,
stereo equipment, closed circuit television, a
home computer, a study area and exercise equipment.
The reason for having the room sub-grade is to pro-
vide a "window" through which a person can observe
the fish in the fish pond. Through this window the
fish can be seen swimming from underwater.
UTILITY
BUILDING: Approximately 11 ' x 12' by 7 or 8 feet high, com-
pletely above grade. This building would contain
a .utility toilet--just a toilet bowl & sink in a
small enclosure within the building itself. The
building would contain a television monitor, a
"floatation tank" for relaxation, and a small re-
frigerator for soft drinks. On one side of the
building would. be a water slide going into the deep
part of the swimming pool. A different side of
the building would have the building's entrance door;
a high-security door. At- a different side of the
building would be an outside entrance to the toilet.
the toilet would also have an entrance to it from
within the building. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is
not your typical utility building or storage shed.
The exterior would be trimmed in artificial stone
and the entire building might be made to look as
though nature had accidentally piled three or four
huge boulders together in one end. of the garden.
Function of building: A totally quiet and secluded
room for meditative thought & study & observing
one's inner self.
FISH POND: Approximately 30' x 251 , free-form in shape, and
up to eight feet deep at one end. Has a waterfall
about 6' high at one end. Is surrounded by arti-
ficial boulders, has a recirculation & filtration
system, as well as an overflow stream which returns
about 20% of the water to the sub-soil on a daily
basis. The pond contains a tame fish called. "Koi" .
There may be 30 or 40 of these fish and. they attain,
a full size of about 18 to 24 inches.
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SPA: A conventional spa with heated and circulated
water using standard water jets and heater.
Made of conrete or other approved materials,
the spa will be recessed into the ground. so
that the outer rim of the spa is slightly
higher than the surrounding grade.
SWIMMING POOL: Approximately 20'x10' in one part and 8'x16'
in its second part. Has all the latest ap-
proved technology for health, safety, clean-
liness and a heater.
Deep pool: For swimming, is up to 8 ft. deep; 20x10
Shallow pool: For wading, is 22 to 3 ft. deep; . 8x16
The deep pool & the shallow pool appear to meet
under a short foot bridge. They don' t really meet.
The waters of the two pools do intermingle under
the foot bridge, but a barrier keeps swimmers
from getting under the bridge and prevents
swimming from shallow to deep.
DECKS & WALKS: Decks & walks cover approximately 4/ of the
area to the rear of the house. They are all
to be made of cedar or other suitable materials
and permanently anchored, on site.
FENCES, GATES : All to conform to building codes, including
automatic closing & locking gates, sturdy
fences made of stone and./or durable wood.
GARDENS AND
LANDSCAPING: These have been designed by a landscape archi-
tect. They conform to best uses for South Flo-
rida. Some large & medium size permanent trees
will be introduced to the site and should help
enhance the overall beauty of the immediate
neighborhood--especially the flowering trees
which will be visible from two streets. See
the artist rendering for placement details.
Irrigation & regular maintenance to be provided
by licensed service contractor.
ALL SERVICE: The pools, equipment, gardens, trees, irrigation
system and. structures will be serviced and main-
tained in top condition for health, safety,
beauty and. long durability. Service will be pro-
vided on a continuous basis by licensed profes-
sionals.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENTS
Home owner' s uses, guests to include handicapped. children,
their parents and teachers. Guests will not typically number more
than ten or twelve at any time. Guests automobiles parked on
the property not to include more than two vehicles at any time.
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I have read. Dr. Gelinas description of the improvements
he wants to put in at his home in South Miami. Everything in
the description looks all right and I have suggested he go ahead.
and get the drawings and. other things he will need. to apply for
a homeowner's permit for a swimming pool & home improvements.
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9451 SW 146 STREET MIAMI FLOR i DA 33176 305 -2 3 5 -8159
July 20, 1987
Ms. Marien Aran-Spinrad
Building and Zoning Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Re : Property. of Dr. and Mrs. Gelinas
5888 S.W. 77 Terrace
Dear Ms. Aran-Spinrad;
At your request, I have reviewed a proposal concerning the
above noted property.
It is my understanding that the property owners' .attorney
is asking for a change of lot facing so that S.W. 78 Street
will be the front of the above referenced property instead
of S.W. 77 Terrace. The redesignation of lot facing will
allow the property owner to maintain existing, non-conforming
improvements made to the property and resolve several out-
standing Zoning Code violations.
In considering this request, I took into account the following
factors:
1. The facing of a lot is not regulated by the Zoning
Code.
2. The Planning Board does,- n-ot have- jurisdiction over
lot facings according to Article XII of the Zoning
Code; therefore, a public hearing is not required
in order to determine the facing of a lot.
3. Historically, the narrow portion of a lot or building
site has been deemed to bbothe front. of a property.
Since the Zoning Code does not address lot facings, it is my
opinion that the determination of a lot facing shall be made
at the discretion of the Building and Zoning Director. Such
determination should be based upon precedent, existing con-
ditions, impact to the surrounding area and the reasons for
the requested change.
Property of Dr. and Mrs. Gelinas
5888 S.W. 77 Terrace
cont. . .
With reference to these four criteria, I made the following
observations:
1. Precedent.
Although the narrow portion of a lot is usually deemed
to be the front, the property in question is a through-
lot and, therefore, has two narrow sides.-.-one facing.
S.W. 77 Terrace and the -other facing S.W. 78 Street.
Historically, however, the house on the subject property
has had a front door and walkway facing S.W. 77 Terrace,
as the property's address indicates.
2. Existing Conditions.
Properties adjacent to the subject site are also through-
lots, yet they face S.W. 77 Terrace. Additi.onally, all
the houses along S.W. 77 Terrace between S.W. 58 Avenue
and S.W. 59 Avenue face S.W. 77 Terrace.
3. Impact.
The front of a property is normally its best side and
usually contributes the most to the abutting street
in terms of aesthetics, consistency, and property value.
From that perspective, redesignation of the property's
facing would not enhance the quality or character of
S.W. 77 Terrace.
4. Reason for Change.
As I understand it, the sole purpose of' this request
is to correct outstanding Zoning Code violations.
In conclusion, based upon the above noted observations, it is
my opinion that the request to change the lot facing should
not be granted and that the subject property should continue
to face S.W. 77 Terrace.
Sincerely,
Diana Wheeler
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City of South Miami
INTER—OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO. Ma ien Ara pinra DATE: .July .13,---1987
Di ctor - B ilding Zoning
an Commu i y Devel pment
FROM: Ad fo .D. opez sus.,E CT: Change of Address Procedure
I found no written procedure in our City Code Zoning Ordinance or files
regarding the procedure to change the address of an existing house.
I talked to Mr. Ray Villar, .Dade County Zoning Process Department to ..
inquire about their procedure,:;.arid he gave the following information:
1. The Applicant presents a survey his/her property, a letter of
intent and a legal description to the Zoning Process Department.
.2. The County does the revision in its records.
3. The Applicant. has to communicate the change to other Government
agencies such as Postal Service and Internal Revenue SErvice.
4. The County has no jurisdiction on the incorporated areas' -
procedure.
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F O U N D A , T 1 0 N I N .S T I T U T E
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Rick Gelinas
Chm.&Pres.
Linda Gelinas
V.Pres.&Sec.
Jose Falagan
Tress.
DIRECTORS
Michael Birch
M.C.Birch&Assoc.
L.B.Carpenter
Rachlin&Cohen
Kathleen Day
June 9th, 1987 Integrated Asset Mgt.
Ken Joiner
Xerox
Ms. Marien Aran Spinrad, Director Richard A.Russo
Citicorp/U.S.A.
Community Development Jim Sanderson
Jim Gilmore Enterprises
City of South Miami Caridad Cabrera Singer
Barnett Bank
6130 Sunset Drive William A.Walker
South Miami, FL 33143 Bacardi Imports
Beatrice A.Weaver
Metro-Dade Police Dept.
Steve Wietsma
Dear Ms Aran Spinrad, Dixie Clamp&Scaffold
STEERING COMMITTEE
In response to your department's notice delivered on June 5 to Larry Adams&Light
"immediately cease & desist" operating a business in a John Blaisdell
Mia.S orts&Exhib.Auth.
residential zone: Jim Boozer
Sears,Roebuck
Luis Botifoll
1. Between Friday and today, because of your notice, we have Luis Bic National Bank Mia.
Jerry Buchanan
(A) Obtained a donated office space in another Dade city Fla.National Bank
Jack Campbell
B. Obtained the pledge of donated renovation services to Fla.Tomato Packers
make that donated space habitable. See sample letter to Ch Charles M.les M.Cs
Capps&Assoc.
donors; enclosed. Elton Cary
Financial Fed.S&L
Phil de Montmollin
2. Though it may be academic because we are moving, e find The Miami Herald
g f R.Ray Goode
your notice spurious and without merit because: The Babcock Co.
Frank Hawkins
A) We sell nothing, buy nothing, make nothing, and provide Knight-Ridder
nothing at this location--we do not operate a business here.. Peoples NatilonalBank
(B) In this building, we take phone calls from parents of Ted Hollo
Fla.E.Coast Properties
children in the public schools. And we keep school records. David Hume
Hume,Sindelar&Assoc.
That's just about what any classroom teacher does at her Richard Judy
home. That doesn't constitute operating a business. Please �Metro-Da viation
/Richard W.McEcEwen
see various enclosures to describe what we do. Burdines
Irving Miller
Akerman,Senterfitt et al
Javier Nunez
It will take us about three weeks to move. Your forbearance Nunez&Bustamante
will be much appreciated--and is expected. Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin
Barry University
Bill G.Oliver
Hialeah-Mia.Springs C.of C.
Sincerely, Eduardo Padron
Mia.-Dade Comm.College
Robert Parks
Podhurst,Orseck,Parks
William D.Pruitt
Arthur Andersen&Co.
Athalie Range
Range Funeral Homes
Dr. Rick Gelinas Janet Reno
Fla.State Attorney
Rabbi Solomon Schiff
Rabbinical Assoc.of Gr.Mia.
Enclosures: the Whited article, letter from Dr. Fernandez, our Harper Sibley
program description. FMI Financial Marty Steinberg
Holland&Knight
William Stokes
Mia.-Dade Comm.College
Howard Teacher
Kopelowitz,Atlas,at al
Dorothy Weaver
A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION Intercap Investments
PO.BOX 752,MIAMI,FL 33143-0752•PHONE:MIAMI(305)666-0837
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—'— But parents are'essential, too. Families
+ :,mold people: Love is.the great binder and
Char1e S it �� °° motivator. Many parents think they've '•
` failed, lacking control of their kids. We
Whited I I',,:;y # teach.-that control is a two-way street;
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.:!real control also involves trust. '
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"The',.family unit, is' collapsing, and
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:'we've got to do something to strengthen
Gelinas pried operating money out of
a Metro; the. School Board, private and
' corporate donors:Three years have gone
They y re sta in ; by.7here'aee now Lucky Acorn training
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�', centers in 1 I Dade elementary schools. By
• -'• next month, 885 kids and parents will
ti have completed free nine-week sessions.
after 'school ,-' '
- ,.:,� ; To monitor its spending, the School
Boardi•ordered. an independent study.
• ' ' "'i Findings by'Dr. Robert A. Collins were
for;_, self-estee m ,: remarkable. "Parents," Collins reported,
`° "were effusive in their praise. Fully 100
'The basic common denominator un- percent[saw]positive change."
'deriyying human behavior is self-esteem.
With good self-esteem, you will succeed; .l . ut considering.,the. times, Lucky
with bad, you will not.' — Prof..John M..�A Acorns is a spit in the sociological
Whitely,University of California j $: In Dade alone, 10,000 young children
It started with guilt. • _
Rick Gelinas,a Miami family psycholo- r� . �.. could qualify. Fully,..38 percent of our
gist, himself suffered a failed marriage I; school children drop out after ninth grade.
and divorce. And then one of his teen-age' 4 `..: U.S. experts cite low self-esteem as root
sons from that marriage, Leslie, was I . . ,, cause of.childhood drug abuse, teen-age
killed in a bic cle accident:.' pregnancy,crime,dropouts.
Gelinas was overwhelmed. ' r^� "This is a-crisis of:monstrous epidemic
"But then'I began to realize what a proportions, destroying' more• lives than
wonderful kid he had been," he remem•` , ' ^ all the diseases combined," declares
bers. •"I became grateful •for having.`;' psychologist Gelinas. And yet it is
known him, and realized that-his.death;::'' suffered in comparative silence."
was not my fault. `, -'Twenty-eight additional Dade schools
-'Gelinas told his new wife,'Linda, a '; have.requested Lucky.Acorn classes next
Dade County schoolteacher, "We need to year; nearly double,.what the program
create something to memorialize Leslie." could possibly serve.
She smiled."I've had an idea for a long In California, self-esteem studies are
time.... �` : ,°::;;.;;r expanding into law enforcement,prisoner
• And so.Lucky Acorns was born.��':i:,::.;:.5:°
rehabilitation, family problems.The state
alone is spending$750,000 a year.
Purpose: To teach 'young children Gelinas went to the Florida Legisla-
who are failing in life, and their:_. lure;asking for$180,000.
parents,how to start turning_things He didn't get it:
around by strengthening mutual.;self-,',,,, Few 'Florida lawmakers ever heard of
esteem. ; sett-esteem training forschool children or
The Gelinases began organizing free.;;. Rick Gelinas,Ph.D.
after-school classes for fourth-, fifth- and.• 'We're talking about the ingredients of
sixth-graders with special problems unemployment,illiteracy,teen pregnancy,
the loners, the classroom laggards; the: `F' drug use and crime,"he protested.
disturbed,the frustrated. '3, i ` =c� His calls were not returned. After all,
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How does one teach self-esteem? " t legislators have been very busy.
You start by stressing certain realities..,:' With prisons overflowing, they've
One reality is that life isn't.luck; we re`j voted millions to build more.
shapers of our own destiny.-Another is • i -And they've abolished gun controls so
that life is too precious to throw away;on rP we can-arm,ourselves against criminals
drugs,self-indulgence or by dropping out- - who,as:children...: a
"Dr. Gelinas,' S1: 'Life is 'a series�of,t„' ` "We e need' a legislative champion.”
consequences that are unavoidable in I$: Gelinas said.
everything we do.We are responsible for' _Somebody with self-esteem..
ourselves.
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F O U N D A T I O N I N S T I T U T E
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 8, 1987 Officers
Rick Gelinaa
Chm.8 Pres. .
Mr. Carlos Guerra President Linda Gelinaa
V Pres.8 Sec.
Kristian Flower Design Jose Falagan
Treas.
2706 S.W. 8th Street DIRECTORS
Miami, Florida 33135 Michael Birch
MC Birch 8 Assoc.
n L.B.Carpenter
Dear Carlos, RachlinBCohen
Kathleen Day
Integrated Asset Mgt.
Thank you for being interested in our work When I Called you today. I need Yeodoinllf
to ask you for the donation of silk flowers and plants for Delphi Richard A.Russo
Cilicorp.'U.S.A.
Foundation's training offices. Jim Sanderson
Jim Gilmore En!erprises
Carldad Cabrera Singer
We train children in how to say o to dru s and we teach their parents how William A.
Y g ! P _ William A.Walker
to keep their children clean, straight and in schools. All our services Bacardi Imports
are free. (See program description.) Metror�Dade oliceDept,
Steve Wietsma
Dixie Clamp 8 Scaffold
As I said, we are moving into a "new" office. We would very much STEERING COMMITTEE
appreciate your donation of the silk flowers and plants. The apace is Larry Adams
1 ,000
Fla.Power&Light
square feet on the second floor of a building at 1+265 S.W. 8th Street John Blaisdell
in Miami. The use of it is donated to us by r. anerson f Jim Bo Sports Jim Sd Vice im Booris&Exhib.Aulh.
ozer
President of Gilmore Enterprisea, and a member of the board of directors of Sears.Roebuck
Luis
Delphi. Gilmore operates A. Abraham Chevrolet at that location and they Republic Bolifoll
Jerry Buchanan
are giving us space above their offices. Fla.National Bank
Jack Campbell
Fla,Tomato Packers
The space is divided into four offices, a hall, two small bathe, and a Cholly Capps
Charles M Capps 8 Assoc.
small kitchen. It needs complete refurbishing. Elton Cary
Financial Fed.S 8 L
Phil de Montmollin
So far, we have obtained the pledged donation of the following: The Miami Herald
R.Ray Goode
The Babcock Co.
ALARM SYSTEM: Jerry Woodall, General Manager, National Guardian KnigtkRdderns
Alarm Services Arthur J.Hill
People§National Bank
BASEBOARD: Mike McVay, General Manager, Dyke Industries Ted Hollo
CAR ALARM: John Hart, President, Secure Car
Fla,idHume°``ties
INTERCOM: Paul Glowers Sales Mania er Automated Homes Serv.
Hume,
ichardJudy BASSOC.
1 g � Richard Judy
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION: Joe Parillo, President, F.I.C.O. Construction Metro-Dade Co.Aviation
INTERIOR DESIGN: Gayle Ackerman# President, Paradigm Interiors BucdaeW.McEwen
INTERIOR LIGHTING: Bud Farrey, President, Farrey's Akerman'ISentedihetat
OFFICE FURNITURE: Bruce Pavlow, Vice President, Pavlow Furniture None Nunez
PANELING: Bill Niederman, Weyerhaeuser Company Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin
SECURITY LIGHTING: Don Elliott, President, South Dade Lighting BillrG.Oliverty
SILK PLANTS: J. Ferro, President, Flowers Royale, Inc.; EduardoPedro�sc.ofc.
WALLPAPER: Mike Edelman, President, Associates in Business Ma.-Dade Comm College
Robert Parks
Design - Podhurst.Orseck.Parks
William D.Pruitt
Arthur Andersen&Co.
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Athalie Range
Range Funeral Homes
Janet Reno
Sin re or
us Fla.State Attorney
.y Rabbi Solomon Schiff
Rabbinical Assoc.of Gr.Mia.
Harper Sibley
FMI Financial
Marty Steinberg
Holland&Knight
Dr. Rick Gelinaa William Stokes Ma.-Dade Comm.College
Chairmari, President Howard Teacher Kopelowitz.Atlas,ela[
Dorothy Weaver
A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION Intercap I nvestments
P.O.BOX 752,MIAMI,FL 33143-0752•PHONE:MIAMI(305)666-0837
DADE ,COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1450 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE
DR. LEONARD BRITTON MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132 DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS MR. PAUL L.CEJAS,CHAIRMAN
DR.MICHAEL KROP,VICE-CHAIRMAN
June 4 1987 MR.G. HOLMES BRADDOCK
DR. ROSA CASTRO FEINBERG
MS.JANET R.MCALILEV
MR. ROBERT RENICK
MR.WILLIAM H.TURNER
Dr. Rick Gelinas
Delphi Foundation Institute
P.O. Box 752
Miami , Florida 33143-0752
Dear Dr. Gelinas:
I was pleased to receive your letter and a copy of the article written by
Charles Whited The article supports the confidence that the Dade County
Public Schools placed in the Little Acorns Program when it authorized access to
school children and their parents through the Community Education Program.
This relationship has been beneficial for parents, students , teachers , and
administrators who have participated in the program.
We are currently involved in developing our 1987-1988 budget and cannot make a
firm commitment for funding of projects . There is also the possibility of a
shortfall in projected revenues which would make increased allocations for
current projects impossible. However, staff has recommended continued funding
of the Lucky Acorns Program in the amount of $44,495 from local funds .
Additionally, the Office of Vocational , Adult , and Community Education
anticipates approval of your request for Community Instructional Services in
the amount of $11,000. These funds, if approved, will be allocated in the same
manner as they were for the previous fiscal year.
Staff has also researched the proposed General Appropriations Bill , as you
suggested in your letter. Under Specific Appropriation 465, Special Grants
Category, Grants and Aids, $1 million is recommended for use by community based
organizations for dropout prevention projects.
Dr, George Koonce, Director for the Dropout Prevention Program, indicated that
he would support your application to the Department of Education for funding.
The Office of Vocational , Adult, and Community Education has also indicated
similar support and will produce a letter outlining our relationship with your
organization and support for the Lucky Acorns Program.
Please contact my office, if I can be of further assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
W�
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Deputy Superintendent of Schools
JAF/PWB/JHM:dly
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A service of Delphi Foundation,Florida charity GH 0018072.I.R.S.501(c)(3)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
WHAT LUCKY ACORNS IS:
EARLY INTERVENTION
This training stops trouble before it begins. Isere, children learn how to stay
out of trouble; and parents learn how to protect their children.
FAMILY TRAINING
We train parents as well as children. Research shows that the home onvironment
Of a Child is MOSt important for child development. Test results show our
training improves family solidarity.
WHAT LUCKY ACORNS DOES:
IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM
Children who feel good about themselves are much less likely to get into
trouble. We teach children to feel like a winner and live like a winner. And we
teach the parents how to encourage that kind-of- thinking at home. •
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IMPROVED FAMILY COMMUNICATION
Parents need to know what their children are doing, what they are feeling and
thinking about. Communication is a skill. We teach parents and children how to
communicate.
HOW LUCKY ACORNS WORKS:
FORMAL CLASSES
This is a structured academic training program. We hold scheduled classes, keep
attendance records, follow a fixed curriculum, and use testing to measure the
results.
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS:
We hire state certified teachers only. Careful screening is followed by nine
weeks of intensive field training. Only sensitive, gifted, and dedicated
professionals may hope to qualify.
SCIENTIFIC METHODS:
We use group discussion, taped lessons, guide books, puppetry, audio-visual
equipment, and other specific learning aids.
WHO LUCKY ACORNS IS FOR:
PARENTS
This training is for parents who care enough to "go the extra mile". Many are
already outstanding parents. All want to be better.
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KIDS WHO EXCEL; KIDS AT RISK*
*(Sometimes that's the same child!)
The training works equally well for above average kids, and kids in trouble or
"at risk". To understand how, think of it this way:
- This training is like a high quality "fuel", and each
child is like a large or small "engine".
- The same fuel in either size engine yields the greatest
work that engine can produce.
So! Children with learning disabilities use this training to reach their
potential
And: Children with high achievement capabilities use this training to soar
ahead.
WHERE THE TRAINING IS HELD:
The training. is FREE of charge. Classes are scheduled only for 4th, 5th, and
6th graders in selected public schools throughout Dade County.
Children's classes meet twice a week in the afternoon; parents' classes meet
once a week at night. This program lasts nine weeks.
Pa.rent9l elasees and Children's classes all meet in the same building the child
attends during regular school hours. (Parenting classes are taught in Spanish
and English.)
IMPORTANT: Parents must enroll for the parenting classes at the same time the
child is enrolled in the children's classes. Parents must attend. (One parent
is sufficient, both are preferred.)
Specific schedule information available at the Lucky Acorns office: 666-0837 in
Miami.
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December 5,2003
City of South Miami
Inspections &Permits Department
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
ATTN: Closed Building Permit#709—Old System
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