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Fr - <br />In summation, Mr. Dean explained that they are bringing $1 <br />million to the table for a facility and in turn they would like to <br />work with this Commission as part of the overall solution to making <br />a difference in the community. They are asking to have a marriage. <br />Rev. Andrew Jefferson, member of the Pastoral Association <br />Focus Group, advised that in their evening evangelism program where <br />they go out on the street, young people tell them they have nothing <br />to do. They gather anywhere and begin to do mischief. He felt it <br />is the Commission's responsibility to support this effort for <br />establishing a Gifford Community Center. <br />GIFFORD COMMUNITY SURVEY <br />PASTORAL ASSOCIATION FOCUS GROUP <br />JUNE 19 1996 <br />On Saturday morning, June 1, 1996, the Gifford Pastoral Association met and during <br />the meeting a Focus Group survey was conducted by Mrs. Ernestine Williams and Dr. <br />David Sullivan of Indian River Community College. This effort was a marketing project <br />satisfying Mrs. Williams' IRCC course requirement, and the findings will be presented to <br />support the planning of a new youth/family center in the Gifford community. <br />The following members of the Pastoral Association were present to participate in the <br />Focus Group: <br />1. Elder Author L. Manning Sr., Bethlehem Temple. <br />2. Elder Jack Buckner, Bible Way Church of God. <br />3. Pastor Andrew Jefferson, St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. <br />4. Reverend Quintin L. Parker, Mt. Zion A.M.E. <br />5. Reverend Donald Brown Sr., Church of God <br />6. Reverend James Pearce, Mt. Zion Baptist Church <br />The following questions were presented for discussion at the focus group: <br />1. Do you think there is a need for a youth/family activity center in our community? <br />2. If yes, which programs do you believe should be included at the center? <br />3. Would you be willing to participate at this center? In what ways do you think the <br />.community could participate to support this center? <br />4. What other concerns do you see as a priority for the community? <br />5. Please share any other comments or suggestions you may have. <br />Notes were taken and a cassette recording was made of the session. The cassette will <br />be presented along with the following summary of comments from the Focus Group. <br />36 <br />September 10, 1996 <br />