County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef announced that the Rockland County Speakers Bureau has been utilized by several organizations in Rockland to better inform residents of the many programs and services provided by County government.
“We are pleased that several groups and organizations have taken advantage of our Speakers Bureau to educate and inform residents on the vast array of services provided by County government,” said Vanderhoef. “We encourage individuals to explore our website for a topic that will fit their needs. Speakers are available throughout the summer months.”
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A public health nutritionist from the Health Department was a featured speaker at an event held by the Catholic Community Services of Rockland (CCSR) to encourage residents to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. The County’s director of Veterans Affairs, Jerry Donnellan, spoke to members of the New City Senior Club about benefits available to veterans and a staff member from the Division of Environmental Resources that oversees the County parks informed a group at the New City Library of the sites and activities at County parks, including the Guided Park Walk program.
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Other topics that speakers are available to discuss include: youth initiatives such as the AmeriCorps program, TEEN Works and Project Team; programs for seniors including health insurance, home energy assistance and taxi vouchers; protection against fraudulent contractors; and emergency preparedness and safety tips.
To request a speaker, please visit www.rocklandgov.com under “Top On-Line Forms” select “Request a Speaker,” fill out the form and follow the instructions on how to submit it. To find out more about County departments, you can find a full list of departments and their functions on the website as well.
