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Confederacy of salt and beef and the army sent a few officers to Florida to organize this unit which <br />fought in a few battles but mostly worked on stopping cattle rustling. <br />5.B. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD <br />OF THE TREASURE COAST <br />Gwenda L. Thompson, President/CEO of the Workforce Development Board of the <br />Treasure Coast, handed out a brochure (COPY ON FILE WITH THE BACKUP FOR TODAY'S <br />MEETING) and gave a brief annual report, explaining the purpose and makeup of the Board. The <br />Board is made up of representatives from Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties <br />who administer federal funding for employment training. There are 6 centers who last year served <br />40,000 residents. The Board also created and works with the Indian River Community College <br />Youth Summit with participation by 250 students last year. The participation has doubled for this <br />year. The Board also partnerships with employers to deliver learning academies and operate a <br />lending library for employers who wish to train their own employees. Last year the Board met or <br />exceeded all the goals set by the State of Florida, awarded 14 college scholarships, and trained 237 <br />citizens in business computer skills. 885 businesses were served last year and the Board is shifting <br />its direction to issue focused and community driven services. <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 4, 2003 <br />The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular <br />Meeting of March 4, 2003. There were none. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Neuberger, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner <br />Adams absent) unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular <br />Meeting of March 4, 2003, as written. <br />APRIL 1, 2003 <br />