City of Weston eNewsletter | Newsday Tuesday | 11/19/2019

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON November 19, 2019  ‌  ‌  ‌ WestonNights Recap This season's WestonNights Concert series got off to a fabulous start. A crystal clear sky above, cool temps and hot band made for an amazing night in the park. Concert goers of all ages danced for hours to the sounds of the '80s, performed by THE PIXELS. An appreciative audience showed their energy in return.   Next concert date: February 8, 2020. View Photos » Thanksgiving Holiday Observance In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City administrative offices will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend! Honor and Service on Veterans Day On November 11th, the Weston YMCA in partnership with the City of Weston and the Broward Sheriff’s Office honored local veterans with a breakfast and formal program that included the presentation of colors by student-led honor guards, musical performances, and words of gratitude by several special guests. Later that evening, Boy Scout Troop 183 conducted the first U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony in Weston as part of their commitment to service. The flags retired at the ceremony were collected from the City’s collection box at the Community Center. View photos from the Veterans Breakfast >> View Photos from the Flag Retirement Ceremony >> Open Enrollment for 2020 It is time to act to ensure your health care coverage through the Marketplace for Affordable Care Act (ACA) 2020 coverage. OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS DECEMBER 15th. You can enroll in or change 2020 Marketplace health insurance right now.  Don’t forget, if you have a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby, you always qualify for a SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD any time of year. Learn More at Healthcare.gov » Give Your Input on Transportation Planning in Broward Commitment 2045 is the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) long-range plan which projects how our County’s transportation system will grow and change to meet the needs of those who live, work and play in Broward.  Visit the Interactive Project Map to give your feedback on the projects included in the plan. Check out Commitment2045.org to learn more about the planning process. View Map » College Bound? Don't Forget About the FAFSA! Are you heading to college soon? Remember to fill out the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As college can be very expensive, it is important to financially prepare for your pursuit of higher education. Read More » WAL Baseball Registration for Spring 2020 Spring baseball registration is open for the Weston Athletic League’s T-ball and baseball program open to players ages four to 18. All skill levels are welcome as the league focuses upon fundamental skills and player development, while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, good citizenship and character building. The season begins in late January with the player drafts and team practices. Don’t miss out! Register today » Winterfest Animal Adoption Event at Markham Park On Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, in Sunrise, Broward County Animal Care will host a special Holiday WinterFest Adoption event. The event will be highlighted by adoptable dogs and cats with adoption fees waived.   The WinterFest will also feature several food trucks, including Pooch and Hooch; J & J Soul Food; La Nostra Pizza and Kobschie’s Ice Rolls. Children will be able to enjoy a bounce house and visit with Santa. Read More  » Don't Miss Out on Upcoming Events and Meetings in Weston

Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - 11.19.19

LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are driven by making a difference on the issues that matter most to our community and committed to demonstrating results, exceeding expectations in areas of customer service and exercising responsible stewardship of our community’s resources, then you may have what it takes to join our team.   Do you want to join the Leon County team?  Apply Online. CLOSING DATE: November 22, 2019 Facilities Support Technician II CLOSING DATE: December 6, 2019 Assistant County Attorney OPEN CONTINUOUSLY Paramedic (PRN) EMT (PRN) Consolidated Dispatch Agency  Public Safety Communications Operator (Open Continuously) http://www.talgov.com/employment/cda-psco.aspx  For additional information on Leon County employment opportunities: Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HR/jobs Call our Job Line at (850) 606-2403 Watch Channel 16 on Comcast and CenturyLink Visit Human Resources, 315 South Calhoun Street, 2th Floor, Suite #210 Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer People Focused.  Performance Driven

Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Violence: A Solution Based Panel of Mental Health Professionals – Panelists, Dr. William Dorfman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) 11/22/19 Palm Beach County

"Kids that Kill 2" 5th Annual Juvenile Crime Conference As Part of the Broward County Crime Commission Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series Critical Thinking Solutions in Crime Friday, November 22nd, 2019 South County Civic Center 16700 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446 Sign in/Breakfast Begins at 8:30am Program 9:00am to 3:15pm

AGENDA: Kids That Kill 2 – 22 November 2019:  Opening Comments: 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - James DePelisi, Broward County Crime Commission   INSIDE THE MIND OF A SCHOOL SHOOTER – Drawing Distinctions from School Shooters to Adult Active Shooters – Opening Presentation - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Dr. Eugenio Rothe, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University (FIU)   IDENTIFYING CHILDREN WHO KILL – Personality Patterns and Character Traits - Panel I - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Deputy Chief Robin Griffin – Kitzerow, Deputy Chief of Police, Florida Atlantic University Police Department (FAU)  Andy Slater, Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office (SAO), 15th Judicial Circuit Dr. Calli Cain, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Chief Cassandra Evans, Chief Probation Officer, Department of Juvenile Justice Dr. Eugenio Rothe, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University (FIU) MODERATOR: Branch Walton, Retired, United Secret Service, Advisory Board Member, Broward County Crime Commission BREAK - 10:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.  THE SLAYING OF BOBBY KENT: KILL THE BULLY – Criminal Justice Case Study – How a Group of Childhood Friends From Hollywood, Conspired to Kill Another Friend in Weston Florida - Panel II - 10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Judge Charles Greene, 17th Judicial Circuit Tim Donnelly, Assistant State Attorney in Charge, Broward County State Attorney’s Office (SAO) Michael Dutko, Defense Attorney Frank Ilarraza, Retired Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), Homicide Detective Jim Shutze, Author, Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge Tonya Alanez, Journalist, Sun-Sentinel Newspaper MODERATOR - Senior Judge Joel Lazarus, Retired, Advisory Board Chairman, Broward County Crime Commission   LUNCH - 11:40 a.m. to Noon LUNCHEON KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – WHEN KIDS KILL – INTERVIEWS WITH 50 PRISON JUVENILE AND ADULT INMATES WHICH HAVE COMMITTED JUVENILE HOMICIDE – Noon to 12:40 p.m. Ms. Tessa Duvall, Journalist, Louisville – Courier Journal (formerly, Florida Times Union, Jacksonville)   BREAK - 12:40 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. JUVENILE CRIME: WHERE WE HAVE BEEN, WHERE WE ARE, AND WHERE WE ARE GOING – Coaches, Teachers, Mentors, Clergy - Panel III - 12:40pm to 1:30pm Ms. Tessa Duvall, Journalist, Louisville – Courier Journal Ian Moffett, Retired Police Chief, Dade County Public Schools Dr. Lawrence Model, Lt. Colonel, Boca Raton Civil Air Patrol Mr. Bryan Needle, Teacher, Taravella High School Pastors Robert Freund, Sr., and Robert Freund, Jr., Apostolic Christian Church Ms. Tammy Fields, Director, Palm Beach County Youth Services Mr. Eric Call, Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation MODERATOR: James DePelisi, Director/Chairman, Broward County Crime Commission PREVENTING AND REDUCING JUVENILE VIOLENCE: A Solution Based Panel of Mental Health Professionals - Panel IV - 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Dr. William Dorfman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Dr. Calli Cain, School of Criminology and Criminal Justices, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Dr. Grace Telesco, School of Criminal Justice, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Dre Johnson, Social Worker, Head Start/Interventions, Broward County Public Schools Clarice Redding, Green Dot Coordinator, Palm Beach County Laurence Miller, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Amanda Terrell, Palm Beach County Youth Services MODERATOR: Dr. Michael Brannon, Institute for Behavioral Sciences and the Law (IBSL)  BREAK - 2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. WHY KIDS KILL THEIR PARENTS: Parricide and Matricide - CONCLUDING PRESENTATION - 2:25 p.m. to 3:15pm Dr. Ryan Hall, Clinical/Forensic Psychiatrist     CREDITS: Physicians:  Memorial Healthcare System designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Memorial Healthcare System and the Broward County Crime Commission. The Memorial Healthcare System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Nursing, Respiratory Therapy and EMS Continuing Education: Memorial Healthcare System is an approved provider of Nurses, Respiratory Therapist and EMS continuing education. The 5th Annual Juvenile Violence Conference is approved for 5.5 Nursing and Respiratory contact hours EMS personnel is approved for 6.0 contact hours 6 Mental Health CEU's The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content. For more information please call Hope #754-423-1976 Breakfast & Lunch Included (Coffee Served ALL DAY)

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Censo del 2020: Realidad vs. Ficción

14 de noviembre de 2019

por 

Colleen Tressler

Especialista en educación del consumidor y negocios, FTC

La Comisión Federal de Comercio se asocia con la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. para protegerte de potenciales estafas del censo. Conocer cómo funciona el proceso del Censo del 2020 , qué información se te preguntará y qué información no, y algunas banderas rojas de alerta, te ayudará a identificar y reportar estafas.

El Proceso

A mediados de marzo del 2020, la Oficina del Censo comenzará a enviar por correo (y, en algunas áreas, en persona) invitaciones para participar del Censo del 2020. La tuya debería llegar antes del 1 de abril. Puedes responder por internet, por teléfono o por correo.

La Oficina del Censo tiene un trabajo importante: contar a todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos. A partir de mayo del 2020, los censistas comenzarán a visitar las casas donde no se haya respondido para asegurarse de que se cuenten a todas las personas. Si no estás en tu casa o no puedes abrir la puerta, el censista regresará hasta seis veces. Cada una de las veces, dejará un aviso en la puerta con un número de teléfono para que puedas llamar y programar una visita.

Las Preguntas

En el cuestionario del censo se le pregunta cuántas personas hay en la casa en el momento en el que completas el formulario; su sexo, edad, raza y etnicidad; la relación de unos con los otros; tu número de teléfono; y si tú eres el propietario de tu casa o si la alquilas. Para obtener la lista completa de las preguntas del Censo del 2020, visita ¿Qué preguntas se hacen?

Indicios de una Estafa

Los estafadores podrían hacerse pasar por censistas para obtener tu información personal y luego usarla para cometer robo de identidad y otros fraudes. Sin embargo, siempre hay maneras de identificar a los censistas oficiales.

Los censistas deben mostrarte un documento de identidad con fotografía que tenga el sello del Departamento de Comercio de EE. UU. y una fecha de vencimiento. Si tú se lo pides, el censista te dará la información de contacto de un supervisor y/o el número de teléfono de la oficina regional del censo para que verifiques su legitimidad.

La Oficina del Censo nunca te pedirá tu número de Seguro Social completo, el número de tu cuenta bancaria o de tu tarjeta de crédito, dinero o donaciones, o algo en nombre de un partido político. Durante el Censo del 2020 no se te preguntará acerca de tu ciudadanía.

La Oficina del Censo puede llamarte como parte de los esfuerzos de hacer un seguimiento y un control de calidad. También podrían llamarte si no estás en casa cuando un censista pase por allí o cuando una visita personal no sea conveniente. Las llamadas provendrán de uno de los centros de contacto de la Oficina del Censo o de un representante de campo. Para obtener más información, visita Cómo identificar una llamada de la Oficina del Censo.

Asegúrate de tener la información más reciente y precisa sobre el Censo del 2020. Visita Rumores del Censo del 2020 para verificar datos y hacer preguntas.

Si sospechas un caso de fraude, llama al 800-923-8282 para hablar con un representante local de la Oficina del Censo. También puedes presentar un reporte a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC, por sus siglas en inglés) en ftc.gov/queja. Tus informes pueden ayudar a las agencias encargadas del cumplimiento de la ley a iniciar investigaciones que podrían detener las actividades de los impostores y defraudadores.

Nuevo folleto para influyentes de los medios sociales

5 de noviembre de 2019

por 

Lesley Fair

Abogada, División de educación del consumidor y negocios, FTC

Es muy probable que conozcas a un influyente, una persona que trabaja con una marca para recomendar o respaldar un producto en las redes sociales. Tal vez trabajes en una empresa que cuenta con personas influyentes o tal vez eres tú, un amigo o un familiar. Entonces, debes leer un nuevo folleto de la FTC: Divulgaciones 101 para influyentes de los medios sociales.

Los influyentes tienen la obligación de cumplir con la ley. Si endosa un producto o servicio a través de las redes sociales, su mensaje debe hacer evidente que usted tiene una relación (una “conexión relevante”) con la marca. Esto podría ser una relación personal, familiar o laboral o una relación financiera, por ejemplo, cuando una marca le paga o le ofrece productos gratuitos o con descuento.

La información sobre Divulgaciones 101 para influyentes de los medios sociales responde las preguntas que pueda tener acerca de cuándo divulgar, cómo divulgar y otras cosas que necesita saber. También explica que si no tiene una relación establecida con una marca y solo le está contando a la gente sobre un producto que compró y le gusta, no es necesario que diga que no tiene una relación con la marca. (El folleto está disponible en español y en inglés).

La FTC tiene otros recursos acerca de influyentes, endosos y revisiones de productos. También vea este nuevo video que explica algunas de las bases legales.

Mayor Gelber and his 700 turkeys.

Mayor Gelber expanded Early Voting an extra day, at the same time he is giving out 700 turkeys (TWO WEEKS BEFORE THANKSGIVING) two blocks away from the polling site. Dear Resident, Yesterday morning I began to receive panicked phone calls about an 11th-hour rule change item, co-sponsored by Mayor Dan Gelber and Ricky Arriola to add an extra day of Early Voting on Miami Beach (click here to read the memo). While I am one hundred percent behind the regular expansion of Early Voting, this rule-change is suspicious. This agenda item, added on a Sunday, with no notice, no community input, no warning, changes the rules in the middle of this election cycle and happens to fall on the same day Mayor Gelber and Ricky Arriola are giving away 700 turkeys --within walking distance of the polling site. Rumor has it that the turkey giveaway, normally done the week before Thanksgiving, was "moved up" to this date, although city officials deny this. Mayor Dan Gelber says its a conspiracy theory (read Miami Herald article here), but this is not a theory. This is just a conspiracy. Co-sponsor Ricky Arriola, who happens to be on a "newly-formed slate" with my opponent, is using city resources to influence this election. Why was there such desperation to change Early Voting right now? Why on Veteran's Day weekend? Why did Mayor Gelber not have this wonderful idea to expand early voting six months ago when the Commission voted on a binding resolution? The Early Voting meeting is scheduled this morning at 9am, but since there was no notice to candidates or the public, I have to go to work. If you are not on Mayor Gelber's slate, this is not good news for you. Regular candidates like me, we have no turkeys to give away. All we have is our hard work, our fresh ideas, our resident voices, and a desire to create political change in Miami Beach--to save it from a small group of people with lots and lots of turkeys that seem to be controlling everything! Is this fair, or is "fowl" play? Can you please come out and vote, because turkeyless candidates who will work for the residents and not just the lobbyists and developers need your vote. Gobble Gobble, P.S. I promise to stop spamming you daily after November 19th! Then I will go back to weekly messaging.  ‌  ‌  ‌ CONTRIBUTE TO KRISTEN'S CAMPAIGN