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by going online at http ://www. cultural-council . org . She read a passage from the "National <br /> Proclamation of Arts and Humanities Month" citing the importance of the arts and humanities , and <br /> relayed that U . S . News and World Report has ranked Vero Beach and Sebastian as two of the top <br /> ten cities for the well-educated to retire, because of the abundance of cultural activities and like- <br /> minded people . <br /> S. C. PRESENTA TION B Y CHUCK AND KARENMECHLING ON THE POINTE <br /> WEST/COUNTY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM "SCREEN ON THE GREEN" <br /> (Clerk 's Note : Chuck Mechling was not present) . <br /> Karen Mechling, Pointe West, reviewed the movie schedule for this year ' s " Screen on the <br /> Green" outdoor movie event (on file) . She disclosed that the first screening begins in October <br /> 2012 , and that the program is a partnership between Pointe West and the County ' s Recreation <br /> Department, Assistant Director of the Recreation Department, Mike Redstone, was also present. <br /> 5.D. PRESENTATION ON GRAND OPENING OFA SECOND CHANCE THRIFT <br /> STORE AND TRAINING CENTER BYROGER SOBKOWL4K. BOARD MEMBER. <br /> HOMELESS FAMILY CENTER BOARD <br /> Robert Sobkowiak, Vice President and Board Member, Homeless Family Center, began <br /> his presentation by introducing audience member Marilyn Rogers, who has been instrumental in <br /> the design and implementation of the Second Chance Thrift Store and Training Center (" Second <br /> Chance") . Mr. Sobkowiak stated that the mission of Second Chance was to work towards a <br /> solution for homelessness by providing funding and an internship program to teach job skills that <br /> will enhance employability . He announced that the store ' s grand opening will be on November <br /> 109 2012 at 490 Old Dixie Highway, and that donations of cash, time , and items are welcome . <br /> DK 143 PG 044 <br /> October 16 , 2012 3 <br />