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View Of Hurricane Matthew From Space Station
NASA camera shared a view of Hurricane Matthew from the International Space Station.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article105804611.html#storylink=cpy
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Hurricane Matthew: The Aftermath
Haiti, Cuba, & Jamaica
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Time to join hands and fight against the forces of breast cancer from spreading. Get involved by joining the many events and fundraisers in support of finding a cure for breast cancer. For more information on how to get involved, check out the upcoming events section of this email.
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Community Outreach Programs
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On-Site Mammograms for Miami-Dade County Employees
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As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime, the Office of Community Advocacy, and Jackson Health System will bring Jackson Memorial Hospital's state-of-the-art Mobile Mammogram Unit to County employees.
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Interested individuals must
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- Register a minimum of 1 week before your appointment
- Complete an intake form
- Email your form, a copy of your photo ID, and health insurance card to Vanessa Ortega one week prior.
- Criteria/Requirements
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Make an appointment
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- October 6
- October 13
- October 20
- October 27
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Protocol & Business Etiquette Workshop
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Customs Brokers
8228 NW 14th Street
Doral, FL 33126
- Multiculturalism & Incivility
- Order of precedence, official rankings and official titles
- Proper flag placement and national anthems
- Proper Etiquette for business card exchange, RSVP guidelines, official seating & dining, etc.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
With over 12,000 participants expected at the walk, it is important to know all information so you are ready on walk day. It means so much to our survivors in Florida to walk with us, so no one facing breast cancer ever has to walk alone! This year,
16,770 women in
FLORIDA will be diagnosed with breast cancer and
246,600 women will be diagnosed in the US, we need you now more than ever!
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Fall Into Wellness Fair
Take time to participate in the "Fall Into Wellness Fair" on Friday, October 14, 2016. Come & join us from 9 am - 2 pm as we celebrate the community and the season of autumn.
Location:
Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st. Street, Miami, Fl 33128
Event held at the Atrium and West Courtyard.
Link to Additional Resource
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Small Business Workshop
In association with the Small Business Development Division, enhance your small business by participating on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Event will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location:
North Shore Park & Youth Center 501 72 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to get registered as a County vendor & become a certified small business enterprise
- Get access to capital for your business
- Learn from local lenders about available credit tools to grow your business
- Find out about participating in County contracts
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Zika Testing for Pregnant Women
1350 NW 14th Street
8:30 am - 3 pm
Please be prepared to show:
- Picture Identification
- OB/GYN Contact Information
For More Information Call: (305) 324 - 2400
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Community Advocacy
Board Updates
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Asian American Affairs Board
Program Officer: Mohammad Shakir & Joshua Ho
The Next Asian American Advisory Board:
Chairperson: Barnaby Min
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SPCC 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
10th Floor Conference Room
For more information, contact Mohammad Shakir or Joshua Ho at (305) 375-1570
National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan National Day - Double Tenth Day on Oc
tober 10th
National Day of the Republic of China which is know
n as the Taiwan National Day or Double Tenth Day
is to co
mmemorate the 1911 Wuchang Uprising, a milestone of China's politics development and a new chapter in the history
of the Chinesewhich led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty. On the 10th of October each year celebration and official c
eremon
y are held around Taiwan. The major official fir
ework event will only hold by one city, but the other cities w
ill proceed with its own celebration and activities.
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Black Affairs Advisory Board
Program Officer: Retha Boone-Fye
The Next Black Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Stephen Hunter Johnson
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
SPCC 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
10th Floor Rear Conference Room
For more information, contact Retha Boone-Fye at (305) 375-4606
Support B.O.B. (Black Owned Business)
The vision to create economic prosperity between Miami-Dade County's Black community and
the community at large remains the focus of the "Support
B.O.B." (Black Owned Businesses) campaign as imagined by
the Black Affairs
Advisory Board. We are committed to the growth and prosperity of these businesses and have partnered with several community based entities toward that goal. If you are interested in being listed in the 2017 Black World Guide, register your "Black Owned Business" (B.O.B.). To do so, click here
to register:
Black World Guide Registration >>>
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Commissions for Women
Program Officer: Laura C. Morilla
The Next Commission for Women Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Mara Zapata
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SPCC 111 N.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
6th Floor Conference Room
For more information, contact Laura C. Morilla at (305) 375-4967
Youth of Valor Empowerment (Y.O.V.E.)
Commission for Women meeting of September 28th in the North Miami Library with the girls from the Youth of Valor Empowerment (Y.O.V.E.) program. North Miami City Councilman Scott Galvin also attended the meeting.
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Community Relations Board
Program Officer: Amy Carswell
The Next Community Relations Executive Committee Meeting:
Chairperson: Edward Shohat
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Noon
SPCC 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
10th Floor Front Conference Room
For more information, contact Amy Carswell at (305) 375-1406
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Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Program Officer: Natalie Milian
The Next Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Abbie B. Cuellar
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1801 Coral Way, Suite 200
For more information, contact Natalie Milian at (305) 375-5098
September 15th - October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board kicked off the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit on October 3rd in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128.
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Military Affairs Board
Program Officer: Gustavo Cruz
The Next Military Affairs Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Firefighters Memorial Building, 8000 NW 21 Street, Doral, FL 33122
For more information, contact Gus Cruz at (305) 375-4493
Save The Date: Honor Flight South Florida
Join us as we welcome our heroes on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at 8 p.m. Event will take place at the Miami International Airport in the Concourse J. Lobby - 2nd Floor.
Miami Veterans Treatment Court
MAB is seeking county employees that are veterans and are interested in helping other veterans in need through this program. For more information please contact Gus Cruz at: guscruz@miamidade.gov or (305) 375-4493
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Question of the Week:
As a nation, we are witnessing a movement from black citizens due to the distrust between law enforcement and communities. What are some steps that can be taken in order to create peace and trust within our county?
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Stay Connected With Us...
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Sincerely,
Rene Diaz
Office of Community Advocacy
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