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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 27, 2012
Contact: Dan Thornton, City of
Chattanooga General Services, (423) 757-5454
City
Applies for EPA Grant to Develop Greenway and New Business in Alton
Park
The City of Chattanooga is applying for
up to $550,000 in federal funds to redevelop property in the South
Chattanooga community of Alton Park in hopes of creating a greenway
and allowing for the development of a business that may add up to 50
new jobs.
If awarded, the grant will permit
redevelopment of an 85-acre tract of land that will incorporate
construction of a new industrial business, along with creating
public access to green spaces that will eventually become recreation
sites in the heart of this community.
The proposed project, to be located in
the 400 block of Workman Road and extend to the 1000 block of 38th
Street, is in the vicinity of the former Tennessee Products
(Chattanooga Coke and Chemical) site and Chattanooga Creek. Its
development will support additional revitalization activities that
are taking place in Alton Park, including a proposed new health
center.
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Brownfields Multi-Purpose Pilot Grant was recently announced,
with applications sought for assessment and clean-up of brownfields.
A brownfield is property whose redevelopment may be complicated by
the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance,
pollutant or contaminant.
The grant is available to governments
that have previously received brownfields grants and will be awarded
this summer to one community in EPA’s Region 4, which encompasses
eight states.
Community input will be sought during a
public hearing on Thursday, February 9, at 5pm in the Bethlehem
Community Center, 200 West 38th Street. Copies of the
grant also will be available for review at the Bethlehem Center and
the offices of The Enterprise Center, 1250 Market Street, Suite
3020.
H. Maria Noel
Manager, Community
Revitalization
The Enterprise Center
1250 Market Street, Suite 3020
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 425-3776
(423) 443-2132 (cell)
www.theenterprisectr.org
Divine ~Inspirational ~Virtuous Luncheon & Vendor Expo Saturday, August 15, 2009
Attention Ladies:
Please register today at 266 0083.
if you are a man receiving this email, please forward to your wife and daughters, nieces, female cousins 16 years old and up. This promises to be the seminar of seminars!
COVENANT KEYPERS & PARTNER CHURCHES PRESENTS . . .
WHAT EVERY WOMAN WHAT EVERY WOMAN OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT “RELATIONSHIPS” INCLUDING A SPECIAL SESSION FOR 16-YEAR OLD TEENS AND UP
FEATURING: Rosalyn Hickman Executive Director Covenant Keypers, Inc. "The Other Woman In your Marriage” Frenise Mann Young Women’s Mentor and Speaker "For Real “ Girl Talk Singles
SPECIAL GUESTS: Brenda Kirk Precept Teacher and Women’s Speaker Atlanta, GA "How to Overcome the Hurdles In Your Marriage”
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 9:30 A.M.—1 P.M. (Pastries and Coffee 9:00—9:30) Host Church: Greater Friendship MB Church – 914 Park Avenue To Reserve Your Free Seat, call 423 266-0083.
From: Jacqueline Richards
Date: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM Hello Team, I would like to invite each and everyone of you to my next Inspiration Session entitled " Steps to Developing an Unstoppable Spirit". In this life God has given us an assignment to fulfill while we are in the earth. He has placed within us an unlimited supply of potential. It is time to give our ability responsibility. We have got to get pass fear of the unknown and doubt of the unseen. Its time to for us to be willing to do the things that others wont do or know how to do with confidence. lease join me as I share with you a word from God that will inspire you to "Take Control". Where: Impact Center inside of Eastgate Mall 5600 Brainerd Rd. ( go in mall entrance by Tuesday Morning) Time: 2pm until 4pm Date: Saturday June 27, 2009\ Put on your Jeans, bring a friend and your Bible and come on...................................... BNCouraged
From: Kenardo Curry Please be advised that the
Curry's will have a grand ol'fashioned moving sale. Everything's
marked to sale. Great bargains on furnishings - designer and
discount. There are too many items to mention, just note that we're
downsizing from a 4 bedroom to a 1.5 bedroom; hence the "no sacred
cow" sale. Items include antiques, contemporary, neo-classic and
baroque pieces. Place settings include fine bone, earthen, stone, and
durable. Holiday sets, decorations, and buffet pieces are all going.
Tools for the outside, decorations for shrubs, etc. - all going. Come
early for the best bargains. Sale starts at 7:00 am. Cash only -
we'll need it for the move. All items must be picked up by 5:00 pm
Saturday. Spread the word. Google the address for directions: 2410
Laurelton Creek Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Thanks for the free
advertising. See you on Saturday! Kenardo Re: Class of 1977 Sent By: "M. A. Lee" <marvlouz@yahoo.com> On: Jun 06/19/09 6:28 AM To: PRAISE THE LORD, EVERYBODY! Hello, I look forward to seeing you on tomorrow! FYI, I received a call from Antwoine Phillips on last night! He's traveling in from Houston, TX to attend the 50th Birthday Party! He has a powerful testimony that he will be sharing on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Holy Temple COGIC where Bishop James Scott is Pastor (Zenobia Scott's father). If you all are not doing anything or wish to come out and help support our fellow classmate, please come and worship with us. Holy Temple COGIC 2311 Bliss Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37406 629-2649 P.S. I look forward to seeing everybody at the party and coming down the Soul Train line. Tee hee hee! Love Marvelous Marva!!!
From: "Kimberly Thomas" <kimberly@kimberlythomasonline.com> I pray this email finds you well. I am writing to share with you an awesome opportunity presented to me earlier this week and I need your help. N’Time Music Store in Charlotte, NC has offered to place my product in their store. However before they will do so they would like to see what type of response they will get from their online store. So here’s what I need from you. You can do one of two things; write a review or purchase a cd.
1. Visit the website at http://www.ntimemusic.com/Scripts/prodReview.asp?idProduct=5939 2. Please write a brief review expressing how much the album has bless your life and then press submit
Thank you so much for your continued support to my ministry. I love you all and speak God’s richest blessing upon you.
Kimberly Psalm 27:13
The Churchville Neighborhood Association (CNA) will be sponsoring its Annual Gospel Extravaganza on September 26, 2009 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. The purpose for this event is to raise funds for youth education scholarships and to provide programs that support our elderly. Our goal is to raise $5,000. CNA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the interests of all stakeholders in the Churchville community in a manner that advances the community and all its stakeholders for the greatest common good.
CNA is soliciting churches, performing groups and vendors in and around Chattanooga to partner with us in this event. This will be a family event full of food, fun, festivities and things for sale.
As a vendor we are asking for a $25 booth fee and one item donated as a giveaway at the event. For that fee, we will provide a 6 foot table, two chairs, and customers. Our Public Relations Committee will be marketing all businesses that participate through radio, television, flyers, internet and other media streams at no additional cost. We will be encouraging customers to shop for personal gift items, appreciation gifts, Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, etc., etc., etc. CNA will sell only water and sodas, therefore food and all other vendor types are needed.
The event will occur in the vacant lots in the entire 1900 block of Jackson Street at Orchard Knob Avenue. Last year, while at another location and with only Churchville residents attending, about 200 people participated. This year, we anticipate at least 500 attending. We begin advertising in July. If you want additional information, would like to complete a vendor application or make a contribution, please contact Charlotte Anderson at 364-7391 or Johnnie Ware at 629-0211.
We cordially invite you, your family, friends, coworkers and business. Thank you. Churchville Neighborhood Association P. O. Box 3544 Chattanooga, TN 37404 churchvilleneighborhood@yahoo.com
From:
"Elizabeth Crenshaw" <ypsinchattanooga@gmail.com>
Thanks again, Elizabeth Crenshaw YPAC PR co-chair Young Professionals Invite the Community to The 1st Annual Scenic City 2020 YP Summit Chattanooga, TN (June 16, 2009) - The Young Professional Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) is sponsoring the Chattanooga Scenic City 2020 YP Summit on June 19 from 2-5 at the Chattanooga Hotel. Anyone interested in where Chattanooga will be by 2020 should attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, build their networking skills, and discover ways to get involved in the community. Attendees will begin their half day Summit with registration and networking from 2:00 - 2:45 PM. The Summit will officially start with a brief introduction and opening remarks from Mayor Littlefield. Attendees are invited to attend YPAC’s designation of YP day in the City of Chattanooga presented by the Chamber of Commerce. The Summit offers two rounds of break-out sessions where attendees can choose their topic of choice; topics will include such titles as Plugging into the Community, the Economy, and Young Professional Entrepreneurship in Chattanooga. The Summit’s panelists and speakers include a wide range of up and coming community leaders from a wide range of industries and interests. “Young working people are integral to the city’s continued growth; we want to make sure that we have a united voice in that effort. The year 2020 will be here before we know it, and we need to know where we are going in order to get there,” says YPAC President Elect Tiffanie Campbell of the Summit’s purpose. At 5:00 PM, the Summit’s key note speaker, Jack Murrah, will speak to the impact of past community visioning, and young peoples’ ability to carry on a vision of the future of Chattanooga to 2020 and beyond. An After Party will begin directly after the Summit at the Foundry. The party is free to Summit attendees, and the ticket price is $10 at the door for non attendees. There will be a cash bar with drink specials, and DJ K789 will be there to get the weekend started off right. Summit Tickets are $25 and can be ordered online @ http://www.YPACnow.com via Pay Pal. The link for payment is located in the top right hand corner of the site. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, but payment in advance is encouraged. The Young Professional Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) encourages positive local growth, community involvement, and works to address issues affecting young, working people. For more information about the Summit please email us at ypsinchattanooga@gmail.com or call Tiffanie at (423) 834.6826 or Elizabeth at (423) 443.5938. For more information about the Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga please visit www.YPACNow.org.
Just a reminder of our monthly gathering of Sisters Keeping it Real. It will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the EPB Building Downtown on 10 MLK. The time is from 3pm to 6pm. Our subject will be on "Tapping the Potential Within". *************** Also all married couples of all ages are invited to "The Embassy" (An Elegant Atmosphere of Couples) DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2008 TIME: 6:30PM - 9:00PM LOCATION: V FRANCES BUILDING (directly across from the Memorial Auditorium) DRESS: SEMI CASUAL * LIGHT REFRESHMENTS * JAZZ MUSIC * GAMES/DOOR PRIZES * GREAT MARITAL TIPS COST: $10 PER COUPLE Come on and do something differently and have some *************** Don't FORGET SKIR IS PARTNERING WITH THE CHATTANOOGA ROOM IN THE INN (HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN) ON DEC.13,2008 FROM 9:30 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM. WE WILL SERVICE THE LADIES BY DOING THEIR HAIR, MANICURES, AND MAKE UP. ALSO WE WILL BE PROVIDING THEM WITH LUNCH AND ENCOURAGEMENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME, SKILL OR DESERTS PLEASE CALL ME AND LET ME KNOW. 4235934146 THEY ALSO NEED COATS AND SWEATERS FROM SIZES 6 TO 3x. PLEASE BRING WITH AT NEXT MEETING. THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU ALL BE ENCOURAGED JD Click here for more info. November 6, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall of Hawkinsville Baptist Church. (Doors open at 6 p.m.). Location: 7463 Pinewood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Directions to Church, call 423.892.1924 Call 423.313.0382 today and reserve your FREE seat! Or visit online at www.covenantkeypers.org
Marriage Enrichment: Secrets of Lasting Love
FREE Class at St. Elmo to help couples tune-up their marriage.
St Elmo Missionary Baptist3701 West Ave LaTrice Currie Tekelia C. Kelly Join LaTrice Currie as she welcomes SIB Owner Tekelia Kelly to talk about how SIB helps women and other small business owners. Saturday, October 1, 2008 9:30 EST on television WRCB Channel 3. Out-of-towners visit www.wrcbtv.com. Marcia Kling Tekelia C. Kelly WTVC Channel 9 "This & That's" LIFEWATCH Hosted by Mrs.Marcia Kling welcomes Tekelia C. Kelly AYES & Sisters In Business.Net Founder/CEO September 23,2008 12:30 PM "Success Skills Toolkit For Teens" AYES Fall Workshop ...great support for Career and Life Skills Development and High School Senior Projects “Success Skills Toolkit for Teens” October 4 – 25, 2008, Saturdays 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Ages 14 and up $150.00 Chattanooga State Technical Community College Call 697-3100 to register Call 421.-5646 for more info. (Ask us about our coming to your site!) "AYES Youth In Business" Skills Training Program is a non-profit school-to-work initiative created and taught by Tekelia C. Kelly, SIB Founder/Owner and Adjunct Faculty Member at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. The AYES Youth In Business Skills Training Certificate Program will offer its “Success Skills Toolkit for Teens” class this Fall, October 4-25, on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Cost of the class is $150.00. Founder and owner of Sisters In Business.Net and For Your Information Tekelia Kelly is the instructional designer and creator of the program. As a Chattanooga State business and information systems technology adjunct instructor, Ms. Kelly will also instruct students in the AYES Youth In Business program. The AYES Youth In Business Skills Training Certificate Program is an innovative, 21st century school-to-work initiative offering work-age teens the opportunity to develop a success skills toolkit that includes business technology training, networking, marketing, mentoring, a skills portfolio, job bank, Chattanooga State certificate, and earning of one CEU credit. The class is excellent support for High School Senior Projects. Within the framework of a theme-based high school senior project simulation, students in the AYES “Success Skills Toolkit for Teens” class will strengthen their reading, writing, research, and other academic skills, while applying hands-on keyboarding skills and business industry standard work-tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Email, and the Internet. Learners will create products such as a budget worksheets, letters, resumes, surveys, reports, bibliographies, desktop publications, presentations, contacts/address lists, and more! Students will then store their products on a USB flash drive to take with them after class, making for a portable portfolio that can “go and grow” with them as they navigate their life, education, and career paths. The AYES Youth In Business program is set up to interface with “youth friendly” businesses in the community and the Sisters In Business Network who are able to “hire and inspire” youth through their businesses. Businesses are asked to offer youth paying positions as interns, part-time, full-time, summer, or temporary employees. Volunteer positions are also welcome as they, too, can offer valuable work experience which youth can show on their resumes. The purpose of AYES Youth In Business program is to empower the socio-economic development of youth, and offer Alternative Youth Economic Solutions to youth seeking and needing sustainable income. Whether youth are going to school, work, college, or into business for themselves, the goal is to make youth more marketable, useful, qualified, competitive, and able to land better paying jobs sooner. Though presently offered at Chattanooga State campuses, the AYES program is portable and available to any youth group and organization in the community. Workshops, Computer-based Training CD-ROM, Online Learning, and 1-on-1 Coaching are also ways in which the program can be delivered. AYES Youth In Business is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit program through the Community Foundation of Chattanooga. Contributions are graciously accepted, and tax deductible where allowed by law. For more information about how your company can partner with the AYES Youth In Business program by offering contributions, scholarships, job bank postings, on-the-job training, and/or volunteering, please contact Tekelia C. Kelly at 423.421.5646, or email sistersinbusiness@comcast.net. To register for class, call 697-3100. Click here for AYES “Youth Mean Business” Article Click here for AYES Youth In Business Website Media Release: The AYES Youth In Business program will also be covered/aired on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 around 12:38 pm EST on WTVC Channel 9. Mrs. Marcia Kling will interview AYES Founder and Instructor Tekelia Kelly during “This & That’s LIFEWATCH” segment. REGISTER NOW! Call 423-697-3100. For more information click here or call 423.421.5646. Visit us online at www.sistersinbusiness.net. Youth In Business! That's "A YES"! SIB 3rd Annual "Online" Holiday Shopping Showcase Monday, November 24 2008! Showcase your Christmas items here! Advertisers email sistersinbusiness@comcast.net Click here to see 2006 Online Holiday Showcase Sneak Preview Click here to see SIBay Online >>NEXT SIB NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008 Winter/November 2008 Holiday Edition: Promoting Events, Entertainment, Eateries, and Gifts items: Clothes, Shoes, Hair, Health, Beauty. Advertise here! >>SAVE THE DATE: SIB 3rd Annual Online Holiday Shopping Showcase Monday, November 24 2008! Showcase your Christmas items here! Advertisers email sistersinbusiness@comcast.net. COVENANT KEYPERS & Partner Churches 3RD ANNUAL FREE 2-HOUR MEN’S SEMINAR Saturday, October 4, 2008 9 am – 11 am “HUSBANDS STEPPING UP!” PART II I Corinthians 11:1–16 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. (1 Corinthians 11:3) Seminar Speaker Pastor Eddie D. Jacks Host Church Resurrected Baptist Located 2230 E. 18th Street Near East Side School on Main Street FREE Breakfast & Registration Begins At 8:30 A.M. Call 313-0382 today and reserve your FREE SEAT (Love Offering Will Be Taken) Greetings Church Partners Please announce the attached seminar coming up October 4. This is our 3rd Annual Men’s Seminar and we look forward to another successful event. However, we can’t do it without each of you inviting the men to come out. Please announce each Sunday until the event. Last year Bro. O’Guinn and Love Fellowship was the speaker and host church. This year Pastor Jacks and Resurrected is the host speaker and church for the Men’s Seminar. As usual, there is no cost and we will serve a great breakfast for the men. Each church is asked to give $25 to underwrite the cost for the food. Write and mail checks to Covenant Keypers; 1310 North Glen Drive, Hixson, TN 37343 Thank you for your partnership in this ministry! Gary and Rosalyn Hickman, Founders Covenant Keypers, Inc. Don’t Forget The Annual FUNDRAISING Banquet Coming Up On Thursday, November 6, 2008. Girls Inc. Blasts Off! on September 26 Tickets Now on Sale Friday 9.26.08 6-8 p.m. Creative Discovery Museum Tickets $50/person Call 624-4757 to purchase Wii Game Lounge Silent Auction Wine Heavy Hors d'oeurves Live Painting Science Experiments MED Week Luncheon The MED Week Awards Luncheon is Thursday September 25, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. at the Chattanoogan Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton is the keynote speaker. Purchase of a table is $400 and will seat eight (8) people. Tickets are $35 each. For further information call Charles Payne at 423.899.1748. >>NEXT SIB NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008 Winter/November 2008 Holiday Edition: Promoting Events, Entertainment, Eateries, and Gifts items: Clothes, Shoes, Hair, Health, Beauty. Advertise here! >>SAVE THE DATE: SIB 3rd Annual Online Holiday Shopping Showcase Monday, November 24 2008! Showcase your Christmas items here! Advertisers email sistersinbusiness@comcast.net. Latest Drug in Middle School - ‘Dusting’ Posted in February 16th, 2008 by Rus Thompson in Patriot post Latest Drug in Middle School - ‘Dusting’ I had never heard of this until this article came to me via email. Scary, very scary. My name is Jeff. I am a Police Officer for a city which is known nationwide for its crime rate. We have a lot of gangs and drugs. At one point we were # 2 in the nation in homicides per capita. I also have a police K-9 named Thor. He was certified in drugs and general duty. He retired at 3 years old because he was shot in the line of duty. He lives with us now and I still train with him. I always like d the fact that there was no way to bring drugs into my house. Thor wouldn’t allow it. He would react. The reason I say this is so you understand that I know about dr ugs. I have taught in schools about drugs. My wife asks all our kids at least once a week if they used any drugs. I like building computers occasionally and started building a new one in February 2005. I also was working on some of my older computers. They were full of dust so on one of my trips to the computer store I bought a 3 pack of DUST OFF. Dust Off is a can of compressed air to blow dust off a computer. A few weeks later when I went to use one of them they were all used. I talked to my kids and my two sons both said they had used them on their computer and messing around with them. I yelled at them for wasting the 10 dollars I paid for them. On February 28 I went back to the computer store. They didn’t have the 3 pack which I had bought on sale so I bought a single ju mbo can of Dust Off. I went home and set it down beside my computer. On March 1st, I left for work at 10 PM. Just before midnight my wife went down and kissed Kyle goodnight. At 5:30 am the next morning Kathy went downstairs to wake Kyle up for school, before she left for work. He was propped up in bed with his legs crossed and his head leaning over. She called to him a few times to get up. He didn’t move. He would sometimes tease her like this and pretend he fell back asleep. He was never easy to get up. She went in and shook his arm. He fell over. He was pale white and had the straw from the Dust Off can coming out of his mouth. He had the new can of Dust Off in his hands. Kyle was dead. I am a police officer and I had never heard of this. My wife is a nurse and she had never heard of this. We later found out from the coroner, after the autopsy, that only the propellant from the can of Dust off was in his system. No other drugs. Kyle had died between midnight and 1 AM. I found out that using Dust Off is being done mostly by kids ages 9 through 15. They even have a name for it. It’s called dusting, a take off from the Dust Off name. It gives them a slight high for about 10 seconds. It makes them dizzy. A boy who lives down the street from us showed Kyle how to do this about a month before. Kyle showed his best friend. Told him it was cool and it couldn’t hurt you. It’s just compressed air. It can’t hurt you. His best friend said so. Kyle was wrong. It’s not just compressed air. It also contains a propellant called R2. It’s a refrigerant like what is used in your refrigerator. It is a heavy gas, heavier than air. When you inhale it, it fills your lungs and keeps the good air, with oxygen, out. That’s why you feel dizzy, buzzed. It decreases the oxygen to your brain, to your heart. IT KILLS YOU. The horrible part about this is there is no warning. There is no level that kills you. It’s not cumulative or an overdose; it can just go randomly, terribly wrong. IT’S NOT AN OVERDOSE. You don’t die later, Or not feel good and say I’ve had too much. You usually die as you’re breathing it in, if not you die within 2 seconds of finishing ‘the hit.’ That’s why the straw was still in Kyle’s mouth when he died. Why his eyes were still open. The experts want to call this huffing. The kids don’t believe its huffing. And that’s why it’s more accepted. There is no chemical reaction, no strong odor. It doesn’t follow the huffing signals. Kyle complained a few days before he died of his tongue hurting. It probably did. The propellant causes frostbite, if I had only known. It’s easy to say hey, it’s my life and I’ll do what I want. But it isn’t. Others are always affected. This has forever changed our family’s life. I have a hole in my heart and soul that can never be fixed. The pain is so immense I can’t describe it. There’s nowhere to run from it. I cry all the time and I don’t ever cry. I do what I’m supposed to do but I don’t really care. My kids are messed up. One won’t talk about it. The other will only sleep in our room at night. And my wife, I can’t even describe how bad she is taking this. I thought we were safe because of Thor. I thought we were safe because we knew about drugs and talked to our kids about them. After Kyle died another story came out. A probation Officer went to the school system next to ours to speak with a student. While there he found a student using Dust Off in the bathroom. This student told him about another student who also had some in his locker. This is a rather affluent school system. They will tell you they don’t have a drug problem there. They don’t even have a dare or plus program there. So rather than tell everyone about this ‘new’ way of getting high they found, they hid it. The probation officer told the media after Kyle’s death and they, the school, then admitted to it. I know that if they would have told the media and I had heard, it wouldn’t have been in my house. We need to get this out of our homes and school computer labs. Using Dust Off isn’t new and some ‘professionals’ do know about. It just isn’t talked about much, except by the kids. They all seem to know about it. April 2nd was 1 month since Kyle died, April 5th would have been his 15th birthday. And every weekday I catch myself sitting on the living room couch at 2:30 in the afternoon and waiting to see him get off the bus. JULY 26,2008 3:00pm –6:00pm RSVP @ 423-593-4146 Electric Power Board Bldg 10 M. L .King Blvd 7th Floor Chattanooga. TN 37402
Hear SIB Stories and More! On-Air Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 9:00-ish EST on television WRCB Channel 3. Out of Towners can link to www.wrcbtv.com. Seeking the following professions in The SIB Network... Accountants Physicians Veterinarian Information Tech Support, Tech Equipment Supplier Attorneys Printer, Entertainers, Speakers, Writers Girls Inc Upcoming Events Women's Inc. August 7 at 6 p.m. Girls Inc. offices in Highland Park Chattanooga, TN Open House August 28 at 6 p.m. Girls Inc. offices in Highland Park Chattanooga, TN YPAC’s Annual YP of the Year and YP-Friendly Company of the Year Awards. YPAC would like to recognize Young Professionals and Young Professional Friendly Business who exhibit outstanding achievements. Nomination forms can be found online at www.ypacnow.org, and we’ll be announcing our top 10 finalists soon! Don’t delay nominate today! We will be celebrating these honorees at our annual Signature Event, the YPAC Awards Party on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at The Loose Cannon. For more information about the awards, judging criteria, event sponsorship or to submit nominations, please contact Amanda Carmichael at amanda@ypacnow.org, Kate West at kate@ypacnow.org, or visit www.ypacnow.org. Unite for School Success (USS) The purpose of the Unite for School Success (USS) group is to promote strong community support and confidence in the school by making sure the students, parents and neighbors of the school are involved the evolution of the school (including financially). With this shared goal in mind, Ms. Dantzler and USS are sponsored a Team Name Selection Poll on the East Hamilton website, www.EastHamilton.com July 14th through July 25th. Final team name selection will be announced at the 2nd annual fundraising party which will take place September 6, 2008 in the Council Fire Clubhouse. Please contact DeAnn Rauth at 899-4933 or check website for more information on ticket purchase. To make a donation or to volunteer your time, please contact Curtis Smith at 423-596-4457, Scott Gentry at 423-320-2995 or Mechelle Forgani at 423-490-0620. UPDATE July 28, 2008 Hurricane party meeting Thursday July 31st @ 7 p.m. Please contact Lori A. Wade at 304-7388 or wadeclan@aol.com to get your tickets to sell!!! Tickets can be brought to you!! The Creative Underground (TCU) will present "Sing, Mahalia, Sing" in late August 2008 at Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s Circle Theatre. "Sing, Mahalia, Sing" is a joyous celebration of the life and music of one of the world's greatest gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. For more information contact: URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA 730 East M.L. King Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403 Why A Sistah Can’t Get No Love? From the creators of Bessie's Blues and Black Nativity—a hilarious new adult comedy on the taboos of sex, love, and infidelity. Written and Directed by Thomas W. Jones II Starring Karl D'Wayne Gardner and Veronica Byrd September 13 – October 19, 2008 Encore Theatre 3264 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411 Saturdays: 7 PM and 10 PM (BYOB - 10PM show only) Sundays: 5 PM Tickets: $15 (advance) $20 (door) $12.50 each for groups of 10 or more CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKET(S) For group information call 404-735-5282 Chattanooga Hamilton County NAACP Election Day is August 7, 2008. To find your polling (voting) location please visit the Hamilton County Election Commission website by clicking here. Or call (423) 493-5100. Early voting is from July 18, 2008 until August 2, 2008 at the Election Commission, Brainerd Recreation Center, and Northgate Mall in Hixson locations. There will be onsite voter registration. This meeting is open to the General Public and all are invited to attend. For questions, please contact Mrs. Valoria Armstrong at (423) 432-9776. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Chattanooga Chapter Hamilton County Voters Council And 100 Black Men of Chattanooga Host Hamilton County Sheriff Candidates Political Forum And Voter Registration Monday, July 28, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University Center – Raccoon Mountain Room Questions will be taken from the audience. “Voting Begins with You!!!” Fourth Annual Refreshing Worship Conference '08 Fan The Flame Thursday-Saturday, August 21-23 Get ready for a "set you on fire" event! Mark your calender. It'll be here in 28 days... Hope to see you there, 'Citizens of the Kingdom' Mark & Margaret Jackson Web: http://www.markjacksonministries.com/ Email: mark@markjacksonministries.com The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! Ask us how we can help you "get the word out" about your holiday events, entertainment, special news, flyers, press releases, or PR. Call email sistersinbusiness@comcast.net or call 423.421.5646 for more information. Heare SIB Stories and More! On-Air Monday, June 23 at 10:05-ish EST on WUTC 88.1 FM. Out of Towners can stream live on www.wutc.org. Sisters Keeping It Real Saturday June 21, 2008, 10:00am - 3:00pm LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT NO CHARGE SO RSVP @ 423-593-4146 Electric Power Board Bldg 10 M. L .King Blvd 7th Floor Chattanooga. TN 37402 The Creative Underground (TCU) will present "Sing, Mahalia, Sing" in late August 2008 at Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s Circle Theatre. "Sing, Mahalia, Sing" is a joyous celebration of the life and music of one of the world's greatest gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. TCU is currently seeking nine to twelve adult background singers for the production. ALL racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition! PLEASE have one a cappella song prepared! AUDITION DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 12th at 10AM LOCATION: URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA 730 East M.L. King Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403 Resumes not required, but if you have one, please forward it to Shane Morrow at shanermorrow@yahoo.com If you are seeking any more info on the audition, please feel free to contact Shane at the above email address. www.EastHamilton.com. EAST HAMILTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CONDUCTING WEB POLL FOR TEAM NAME The new middle/high school, serving the East Brainerd/ Apison/ Ooltewah area, is scheduled to open its doors to students in the fall of 2009. The name of the school and the Principal has been confirmed, East Hamilton Middle and High School and Pam Dantzler respectively. Now the school is faced with establishing an identity. The colors of a school and the team name go into many planning efforts with a school, especially a newly built school. According to Pam Dantzler, “Selection of a team name that involves the community surrounding the facility is crucial to not only building the school culture and pride, but also connects the school to those who support it.” The purpose of the Unite for School Success (USS) group is to promote strong community support and confidence in the school by making sure the students, parents and neighbors of the school are involved the evolution of the school (including financially). With this shared goal in mind, Ms. Dantzler and USS are sponsoring a Team Name Selection Poll on the East Hamilton website, www.EastHamilton.com. Starting on July 14th, you may log on the website and cast your vote for one of 3 different selections. The options are: East Hamilton Blazers, East Hamilton Hurricanes, or the East Hamilton Knights. (The USS group has been using East Hamilton Hurricanes as the team name until the final name is selected because Hurricane Creek runs through the school site.) The deadline for voting is July 25th. The team name is only the first step. The team name is not necessarily the mascot for a school. For instance, the University of Tennessee team name is the Volunteers. However, the mascot is Smoky the dog. USS will ask students to create a new mascot this fall in a special contest. “Enlisting the students in making the choice brings their voice into the process. Everything we do in the future must center on the students,” says Ms. Dantzler when discussing the team name and future mascot. Final team name selection will be announced at the 2nd annual fundraising party which will take place September 6, 2008 in the Council Fire Clubhouse. The first party raised $18,000 for the new school. Please contact DeAnn Rauth at 899-4933 or check our website for more information on ticket purchase. To make a donation or to volunteer your time, please contact Curtis Smith at 423-596-4457, Scott Gentry at 423-320-2995 or Mechelle Forgani at 423-490-0620. YPAC Seeks Nominations to Award Outstanding Young Professional and YP Friendly Business Second Year of Award Ceremony is Accepting Nominations Until July 31 Chattanooga (June 19, 2008) - For the second time in Chattanooga history, the Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) plans to recognize those who exhibit leadership, community service and the desire to grow and retain young professionals in the city. One deserving individual and one company will be awarded for their contributions to the Chattanooga community and the promotion of professional development. Submit nominations · Nominations are now open for the 2008 Chattanooga’s YP of the Year and YP Friendly Business of the Year. Visit www.ypacnow.org to submit your nomination. · Nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on July 31. · On August 1, the top ten finalists will be named and Chattanooga’s YP of the Year and YP Friendly Business of the Year will be announced the evening of the YPAC Awards Party on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Judging criteria · The nominees for Chattanooga’s YP of the Year shall be judged on achievements in their respective fields as well as their commitment to and participation in the Chattanooga community. Nominees for Chattanooga’s YP Friendly Company of the Year shall be judged on their support of young professionals as well as their commitment to and participation in the Chattanooga community. 2008 YP Awards Studio 54 Party The winners will be announced at the 2nd annual awards party. · When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 · Where: Loose Cannon on the . "AYES Youth In Business" Training Program by Sisters In Business.Net "AYES Youth In Business" Training Curriculum is designed and taught by Tekelia C. Kelly, SIB Founder/Owner and Adjunct Faculty Member at Chattanooga State Technical Community College Now youth can more "skillfully" attain jobs that offer sustainable income while navigating their career and life paths, with AYES Youth In Business Job Training Program, by Sisters In Business.Net. Implemented now at Chattanooga State Technical Community College, AYES (Alternative Youth Economic Solutions)offers 3 "power-start work" certificates in Computer Operations, Interpersonal Skills, and Office skills, empowering youth to be more job-ready and market competitive as either employees or entrepreneurs. REGISTER NOW! Call 423-697-3100. For more information click here or call 423.421.5646. Visit us online at www.sistersinbusiness.net. Youth In Business! That's "A YES"! APRIL 3, 2008 Forestine Watson-Haynes, Executive Director Mailing Address: PO Box 4703 Phone: (423) 698-8190 Chattanooga, TN 37405 Fax: (423) 698-8191 twoeight@bellsouth.net Location Address: 815 N. Hickory St. Chattanooga, TN 37404 www.cdc28th.org/contact.html On April 9, the Ailey II company will present master dance classes at two city recreation centers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A free dance class for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 years old will be held at the Brainerd Recreation Center, while a $15 class for intermediate and advanced dancers will be held at the John A. Patten Recreation Center. Both opportunities will give participants the opportunity to work with nationally acclaimed dancers from Ailey II. On April 10, Ailey II will visit the Center for Creative Arts to lead classes with selected middle and high school students at the public performing arts school. “We are thrilled that this nationally acclaimed dance company will be performing in Chattanooga and reaching out to youth in our community,” says Anna VanCura of Ballet Tennessee, which is presenting the Ailey II performance and special events. “Our hope is that Ailey II will inspire young boys and girls by showing them how exciting a career in dance can be.” Ballet Tennessee offers several programs for underrepresented youth in the Chattanooga community, including the Talent Identification Program and Dance Alive. Each summer, 65 children participate in Dance Alive, a free dance education program that provides inner city and rural youth the opportunity to learn ballet and modern dance alongside seasoned professionals. The program is a collaboration between Ballet Tennessee and the City of Chattanooga. Reserved seats to the Ailey II performance at the Tivoli Theatre range from $10 to $30. Individual performance tickets can be ordered at (423) 642-8497 or ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Corporate packages and Evening Packages that also include an After Glow Dessert Reception are available by contacting Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055 or visiting www.ballettennessee.org. Individual seats and tables of eight are also available for an Ailey II luncheon to take place on April 10 at Bessie Smith Hall. The luncheon will include a performance by the Ballet Tennessee Youth Ensemble and a special presentation by Mayor Ron Littlefield. The Ailey II performance and special events are presented by Ballet Tennessee in partnership with the Chattanooga African American Museum; City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department; Department of Education, Arts and Culture; and the Center for Creative Arts. For more information, visit www.ballettennessee.org. Tekelia Kelly (left), Sisters In Business Owner/CEO and 2007 Unbought and Unbossed Award Honoree, with Presenter Jamecia Love, Member of Girls Inc & Boyd Buchanan Student
2008 UNBOUGHT AND UNBOSSED AWARDS Girls Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Chattanooga Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga is proud to honor women in Chattanooga who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in our community at their fourth annual UnBought and UnBossed awards program. This event is planned for Wednesday April 23, 2008, 7:30 a.m., at Bessie Smith Hall on MLK Boulevard Downtown. Nominations are now being accepted for these prestigious awards. UnBought and UnBossed is a tribute to the spirit and determination of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to run for president of the United States. Chisholm declared herself to be a representative of all people and made a commitment to serve as a leader who would remain “unbought and unbossed.” Chattanooga is rich in history, and honoring women in our city is part of that.. Honoring Chattanooga’s influential women at UnBought and UnBossed is our way of celebrating the powerful impact they have had in our community. The UnBought and UnBossed honorees are selected and then honored by teen girls who participate in Girls Incorporated’s activities. The girls work with these women in our community whom they consider role models to prepare presentations on the accomplishments of these honorees. At the UnBought and UnBossed breakfast ceremony, the girls will illustrate the link between past, present and future generations of female leadership by honoring their role models with awards and recognition. Girls Inc Unbought and Unbossed Awards Program Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga is proud to honor women in Chattanooga who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in our community at their fourth annual UnBought andUnBossed awards program. This event is planned for Wednesday April 23, 2008. For further information please contact Girls Inc. at 624-4757 or Email "Marlene Cooper" mcooper@girlsincofchatt.org . To submit your nomination for this years Unbought and Unbossed – please send the name of the person, affiliation(company or other) and a short piece of 200 words or less as to why you feel that this person is ”Unbought and Unbossed”. Please include your name as well. Make sure to include complete contact info for the person you are nominating and yourself. Click here for Nomination Information Document Click here for Nomination Form Please send these nominations to or to request a form contact Girls Inc. at 624-4757 or Email "Marlene Cooper" mcooper@girlsincofchatt.org or fax to 266-2111 no later than 5:00 pm Monday March 10. More about Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga: Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing a healthy and positive environment where girls can enjoy being girls; by providing enriching programs that nurture their capacity for personal achievement, confident adulthood and economic independence; and by advocating for an equitable society. www.girlsincofchatt.org. TLC, Talk Listen Communicate TLC...for permanent & positive change Make your Reservation today Call 423-622-TALK or email tlc@talklisten.com 3rd Annual Economic Mini-Summit for Women With Workshop Presenter Tekelia C. Kelly, SIB Founder/CEO Workshop Topic: "How to Go Into Business!" Camp CEO with Guest Presenter Tekelia Kelly, SIB CEO Camp CEO (Grades 9-12) This innovative, two-day camp for young women is designed to open the door to the world of business. Camp CEO's team-building activities and hands-on workshops will help girls build self-esteem and confidence, and equip them with basic business knowledge. Event #106-A on Mar. 19 and 20. $20 per girl until Feb. 21 at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. #106-B on Mar. 26 and 27 with location to be announced. $20 per girl until Feb. 22. Both events are from 9am-4pm each day. Nita Y. Sexton Teen Program Director Girl Scouts of Moccasin Bend Council PO Box 15969 Chattanooga, TN 37415-0969 423-877-2688 or 800-446-2472, ext. 224 fax: 423-877-5587, email: nsexton@mbgsc.org Women Build Event Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga will be starting their Women Build Event April 19, 2008. Women Build is a house totally funded and built by the women of Chattanooga. This event promotes the empowerment of women and gives them the opportunity to explore new talents. It is even more special this year due to the fact that we are building an EarthCraft home. It saves the homeowner money while protecting the environment. I have attached our brochure that tells more information on the event. Feel free to pass it along to those who you think might be interested. We are currently looking for event sponsors to support women build. We have many sponsorship levels and benefits for businesses that partner with us. We are also signing up volunteers right now. The spots fill up fast, so if you or a group from your organization would like to come out and help, I would encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. We will work on our construction site every week starting April 19- the end of July. Our work days and times are as follows: Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm, Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30 pm and Saturday 9:00-12:00 (Lunch is 12-1) and 1:00-3:00. If you have a large enough group that would like to come out on Wednesday or Thursday, we can have work on the construction site all day. We have room for about 15 women at one time on the jobsite. If you would like more information, give me a call or email me. Thanks! Women Build Event Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga will be starting their Women Build Event April 19, 2008. Dawn Stoike Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Americorps Vista Women Build and Resource Development 1201 E Main Street Chattanooga TN 37408 423-756-0507 ext 16
Requesting talented African-American high school students in the Chattanooga/Cleveland area for contestants in the NAACP's ACT-SO competition.
Please forward this message to all schools, churches, organizations, and foundations that have Black Youth in high school that excel in an academic or performance art.
The Hamilton County Branch is requesting assistance to spread the word to involve as many of our talented youth as possible!
Additional information is listed below. For more details, please contact 423-400-1040 or vincentphipps@comcast.net, ACT-SO Co-Chair!
COMPETITION DATE IS MARCH 29th!
Sisters In Business.Net Debuts AYES Youth In Business Training Program at Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Women build network to tackle business, social issuesMonday, November 19, 2007
Sitting with her mother and sister around a kitchen table last year, Tekelia Kelly had a revelation: the three women were trying to succeed professionally and trying to do it alone. "It hit me how we were making our efforts independently, like operating on a island," Mrs. Kelly said. Read more...
A Lady's A-Fair Engineering a Future
(Grades 5-8) Next week, Youth Villages and Chattanooga Christian Family magazine are hosting a free lunch at Blue Water Grille. It will be a round table discussion about Foster Care and the Church. We want to partner Youth Villages with area churches so church members can register to mentor area foster children and so church members who show an interest in possibly being foster parents will know where to turn. You do NOT have to be interested in being a foster parent to attend this lunch. You do NOT have to be church staff to attend this lunch! We just want to get people together from a variety of church bodies around town to discuss the needs of children in our community and brainstorm ways our churches can reach out. When: October 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Blue Water Grille RSVP: Kristen Stucker, 423-954-8843 or Jennifer Prewitt, 423-954-8836 Destiny Ensemble Theatre Company is excited to announce its First Annual City Wide High School Monologue Competition. The event will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 6pm, in the University Center Auditorium on the campus of UTC. This event is also being sponsored by Kastle Instructional Recovery, LLC. Admission is only $10.00. For more information please visit our website www.destinyentertainment.org or email karl@destinyentertainment.org
Legendary Chattanooga
Educator Celebrates 90th Birthday. Family and friends will
celebrate the 90th birthday of retired local educator, Doris Kelly on
Saturday at the Chattanoogan from 6–9 p.m. Sisters In Business congratulates Mrs. Doris Kelly for her many wonderful contributions made to the Chattanooga Community, and wishes to express our sincere and personal appreciation for her making it her "heart and soul" business to educate others well...and thus taking care of the community. Best wishes on your 90th birthday! The Chattanooga High School Class of 1977 will celebrate its 30th Year Class Reunion this August 10-12, 2007. Sunday worship service will be held August 12, 2007, at Piney Woods Baptist Church, Reverend Ernest Tanner, Pastor, 614 52nd Street, 37410. Speaker will be Rev. James "Blow Pop" Thomas. All is welcome to attend.
Donations are being sought for this multi-day event. Sisters In Business Clients, Partners, and all of Chattanooga and surrounding area businesses are asked to donate door prizes for this 30th class reunion. Please contact M. A. Lee at marvlouz@yahoo.com for making you donation. Stop the Madness will host its 1st Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Friday, August 24, 2007 at Windstone Golf Course in Chattanooga, TN. For more information, please contact Walter Hitchcock at 423-493-0447. MYTD (Multicultural Youth Training and Development) will have its MYTD Fashion Show Sunday, July 29, 2007 New Covenant Fellowship Church 5:00 p.m. in Chattanooga , TN. MYTD (Multicultural Youth Training and Development) will have its "Dancing Under the Stars" event on Friday, August 24, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the IBEW Hall located at 3922 Volunteer Drive in Chattanooga, TN. Tickets are $20.00. For further information contact Dana Kinamore at 580-6173. Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) would like to recognize those who already exhibit these goals. One deserving individual and one company will be awarded for their contributions to the Chattanooga community and the promotion of professional development at the YPAC Awards on Saturday, September 29, 2007. For more information about the awards, judging criteria, sponsorship or to submit nominations, please contact Amanda Carmichael at Amanda@ypacnow.org or visit www.ypacnow.org. The 7th Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will take place on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center. The reception will begin promptly at 6 PM and 7 PM Dinner. Tickets and tables are available please call 423 265-0021 if you plan to attend. The theme of the banquet for this year is "Chattanooga Legends-Catalysts for Change". Designed for a Purpose Fashion Show Fundraiser Brunch will be Saturday, July 28th, 2007 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Carrabba's Restaurant located 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN. Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Mt. Canaan S.T.U.F.F.E.D. Giveaway, June 2, 2007 9:00 AM at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church located at 2800 North Chamberlain Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Mt. Canaan Vision Festival 4607 Midland Pike (future site of Mr. Canaan))Chattanooga, TN June 9, 2007.
Mt. Canaan 66th Church Anniversary at Mt. Canaan 2800 North Chamberlain Avenue, Chattanooga, TN June 10, 2007
Mt. Canaan Annual Health Fair, Grand Opening of New Health & Wellness Center. June 16, 2007
Click here to visit the Mt. Canaan website for more information. 3rd Annual Harambee Festival and Community Flea Market
Who: The Alton Park community invites Chattanooga residents to participate in … What: 3rd Annual Harambee Festival and Community Flea Market When: Saturday, June 16, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm (Elected officials and community leaders will kick off the event at 12:00 noon.) Where: West 38th Street in Alton Park … between Central Avenue and Kirkland Avenue Why: This is a Festival and Community Flea Market … more important, it is a FUNDRAISER for a Community Playground and Youth Leadership Activities.
There are more than one thousand children and teens living in Alton Park who have limited access to the recreational and cultural activities necessary to strengthen their social, developmental and leadership skills. We need your support to change this.
“Harambee” is a Swahili term that means “pulling together.” We are asking all Chattanoogans to unite with us as we celebrate our successes, encourage our youth, and revitalize the Alton Park community.
The festival will feature:
(1) Live entertainment … including Rap and Gospel Performers, Dancers, and a Comedian; (2) Children’s Village with fun activities for the kids; (3) Food sold by a variety of commercial vendors and members of the neighborhood association; (4) Flea Market / Yard Sale; (5) Several items to be raffled; (6) WJTT - Power 94 live radio remote.
We are seeking: (1) Volunteers; (2) Commercial Food Vendors … Vendor Booths are $50 each. (3) Flea Market Vendors … Flea Market Space is $10 each. (We have a limited number of tables available.) (4) Donations … Donations … Donations for the festival, community playground, and youth leadership activities. For more information or to participate, call (423) 635-6580 ... email tmcjunkin@pennrose.com … or leave a message at (423) 227-3434.
Kudos to Hamilton County for Summer Youth Jobs Created. Sisters In Business Welcomes Opportunity to Support!
Sisters In Business applauds the efforts of Hamilton County for the creation of summer youth jo bs for area youth this summer as part of the "Summer Youth Leadership Development and Work Program". This initiative also mirrors similar support offered by Sisters in Business Youth In Business- AYES Strategy. Read more about County's initiative in following section.
Click here for document about program from Hamilton County.
Click here to read more about Youth In Business and the AYES Strategy. Commissioners in Hamilton County approved a resolution for the "Summer Youth Leadership Development and Work Program". The program is only in its infancy, but Commissioner Greg Beck says that this could make a big impact in the community. Said Greg Beck according to WTVC local news report "This is just a very small step in trying to reach all those kids. I hope that companies will come on board. It is hoped that next year the initiative will make for hiring even more young people. Commissioners say the program will work very much like a regular job, and will be a good way for teens to learn the value of responsibility.
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women, TECW
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women, TECW Foundation, the Tennessee
Department of
COMMUNITY UNITES TO SUPPORT NEW EAST HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOL Click here for Hurricane Party Flyer (.pdf) New Recruits Needed Following the announcement of the new middle/high school in the East Brainerd/ Apison/ Ooltewah area, a group was formed to organize and promote community efforts to support the school. This new organization has been named USS, an acronym for “Unite for School Success.” USS is comprised of nine committees including Steering, Volunteer, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Academics, Athletics, Extracurricular, and two separate Liaison committees to communicate with the Hamilton County Department of Education and school board, as well as government representatives. These individual committees are working to provide the necessary resources for a well-rounded, quality educational experience for their children, grandchildren, and future generations. The new school, scheduled to open Fall 2008, will house sixth through twelfth grade students. The facility, furniture, faculty, and textbooks have been included in the county’s budget; however, items like science lab equipment, library books, athletic equipment, and general office equipment are not included. USS is making every effort to ensure that the school is fully operational when the doors open. The group is motivated to provide the new school’s students with the same benefits and opportunities of students attending well-established schools. USS welcomes all community participation, and committees are still in need of members. For those interested in participating in this important community effort, a “New Recruit Meeting” will be held at Westview Elementary School on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 pm. Interested parties may also contact Mechelle Forgani at 490-0620 or Tforgani@comcast.net. A website has been created to provide information and updates on the new school: www.EastHamilton.com. Also....
Don't forget that the steering committee consists of all committee
co-chairs as well as the individual school representatives. Please try and
attend every meeting or at least have 1 representative from your committee
available to give an update. The steering committee meets the first
Tuesday of every month at 7:30 at Christ United Methodist Church in the
adult Sunday School building. # # #
"Bessie's Blues" Written by and Directed by Thomas W. Jones II A wonderful hand clapping foot stomping musical which pays tribute to legendary singer and Chattanooga's own Bessie Smith "The Empress of the Blues" May 18- June 3 at Chattanooga State Technical Community College Voices of the Night: Chattanooga Star Party - A Fusion of Stars, Poetry, and Music This event is the first of its kind as the Barnard Astronomical Society (BAS) and the poets of Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization (RNC) come together to provide the community with a fusion of stars, poetry, and music. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with the poets and to share poetry of their own.
The entire community is invited to come out and support this event and spend the afternoon learning more about astronomy while enjoying poetry and music.
WHEN: Saturday, march 24, 2007 TIME: Beginning at 4PM - until WHERE: J. A. Patton Recreation Center, 3202 Kelly's Ferry Road in Tiftonia TICKET: FREE!!!!!! Contact info: John Mannone @ 423/337-2197 or Marsha Morton @ 423/504-0361 Email: rhymenchattpoetry@comcast.net
Website:
www.rhymenchatt.com Leaders Listen, Interactive Workshop on Improving Listening Skills
WHEN: March 7, 2007 (During the 2007 Business Expo Seminar Series) TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Chattanooga Convention Center COST: FREE!!!
Presented by *awarding winning presenter and professional speaker: Vincent Ivan Phipps, B.S. Speech/Language Communication TLC, Talk Listen Communicate (www.talklisten.com) To register or for additional information: www.chattanoogachamber.com or 423-763-4366 www.talklisten.com or 423-622-TALK.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance In an effort to educate the community about fiscal responsibility while simultaneously providing practical tools to prosper, the Urban League partnered with the City of Chattanooga to help low wage earners take advantage of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and file their federal taxes for free. Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA) and 92 IRS trained volunteers helped to staff multiple tax assistance locations throughout Chattanooga. More than 2213 individuals filed their income taxes with this program last year, generating more than $2.5 million in tax refunds to the Chattanooga economy. Board Diversity Program
Interested in using your leadership skills to impact our community? The spring class is now forming! Visit www.cnpchatt.org or call the Center for Nonprofits at 423-752-0300 for more information and an application form. To find recent articles on the program’s impact on Chattanooga, visit the Philanthropy News Digest (click here) and the Chattanoogan.com (click here).
 Hello Ladies~
Spread the word!
Our Faithful Fitness class will started back up on the 13th of this month. I am so excited, because we have a whole new layout and cool down music.
So again, spread the word and come being prepared to exercise the body and soul.
New Layout Outline:
9:00 Sign-In/Prayer request/Praise Reports--Turn in Homework
9:05 Devotion and Prayer 9:10 Warm Up 9:15 low/high impact cardio/strength exercises 9:50 Cool Down; Questions/Concerns/Share and Hand out material 10:00 Prayer and Dismal
See you next Saturday, bring a friend! Felicia Wilson, Faithful Fitness
I Corinthians 9:19-20, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”
Location: St. Elmo Missionary Baptist Church
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The Chattanooga- Hamilton County NAACP will be hosting the Southeastern region NAACP conference here in Chattanooga on March 8-11th. For further information, attendants and vendor opportunities, please contact Tameka Copeland via e-mail Tameka.copeland@gmail.com or by phone 423-778-4585 (615-513-8560 cell). Please respond no later that January 31st
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Chattanooga
High School Class of 1977 will be hosting a fundraiser fish-fry on
Saturday, May 5, 2007 beginning at 11 a.m. Cost of sandwiches are
$4.00. Drinks are $1.00
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