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He now works as an educator, teaching technology. After learning the history of the New York State Pavilion, he started making a film to educate people about the significance of the site. Two years ago, Silva involved his eighth grade class in his passion for the Pavilion and created a project allowing them to redesign the building for community use. “They loved it, and that’s part of what started the group People for the Pavilion-- I realized there were a lot of people out there who had a connection to these buildings.” While promoting his film last May, he met Christian Doran, and they came together and decided they would form an organization that would work to save the New York State Pavilion. FAVORITE MEMORY: Because the organization is still so new, Silva says he is still enjoying every part of this adventure. “This all began with a film, and film is a very powerful medium, so I would just say the most exciting part of all of this is the next milestone we reach.” BIGGEST INSPIRATION: Although so many things inspire him today, Silva’s biggest inspiration is Phillip Johnson, architect of the New York State Pavilion. “He Johnson was such a champion for the city and for arts and architecture, so I felt someone had to fight for his ailing work,” said Silva. Silva finds that many people have a connection to these buildings and hopes that people will visit his Kickstarter page called “Modern Ruin: A World’s Fair Pavilion” and help in any way they can. BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Silva and People for the Pavilion have had a lot of good luck since launching, but Silva feels the biggest challenge will be convincing the masses of the need to save the Pavilion and finding and funding an adaptive reuse that captures the imagination of people. brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 STEPS? Accessibility without Renovations” WE CAN HELP YOU! Reasonable Prices CAN Reasonable Wheelchair Lifts • In-House Lifts RAMPS/LIFTS STRAIGHT STAIRLIFTS UNDER $3000 FOR BETTER LIVING INC. 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Call us today to learn about a system that will fit your home and budget. 718.605.2626 Fax: 718.967.2365 The Samuel Field Y/Central Queens Y Business Council invites you to our Fourth Annual Breakfast Tuesday, March 11, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at The Douglaston Manor 63-20 Marathon Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362 Honoring Gus Buitrago Vice President, Flushing Bank 2014 Business Leadership Award Ronald Fatoullah Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. Ronald Fatoullah & Associates 2014 Community Leadership Award RSVP by March 3, 2014 To Jennifer Colletti-Membreño at 718-225-6750 ext. 238 or email jcm@sfy.org The Samuel Field Y/Central Queens Y Business Council Sponsors include: Arash Real Estate and Management Co., Brandywine Assisted Living, Daily News, Flushing Bank, Forest Hills Hospital, Hankin & Mazel, PLLC, Keller Williams Realty, Law Offices of Ryan J. Walsh and Associates, Mash City Business Systems, Men on the Move, Minuteman Press of Bellerose, New York Community Bank, Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Courier, Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, Star of David Memorial Chapels, Sterling Risk, Tanenbaum Associates, LLP, Attorneys at Law, Trooper Foods, Weeks Lerman, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage These business leaders are proud to support outstanding programs and services including: Early Childhood Programs - Summer Camp & Sleep away Options - Youth Leadership Training - Programs for Older Adults Family Respite Programs for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia - Programs for Children with Special Needs and Autism - CAPE Geriatric Mental Health Clinic - Career Counseling and Work Readiness Programs After School Programs in Schools Throughout Queens Bay Terrace Pool & Tennis Center - And so much more! 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