Sisters Keeping It Real

Saturday June 21, 2008, 10:00am - 3:00pm

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT NO CHARGE  SO RSVP @ 423-593-4146

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 14^th, 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 25^th. 

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 2^nd 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

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.

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.

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

 

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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!

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Sisters In Business.Net Debuts AYES Youth In Business Training Program at Chattanooga State Technical Community College

A Lady's A-Fair
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Begins at 8AM and ends at 3PM
The “Fair” will include:

Carver Recreation Center Walking Trail - 600N Orchard Knob Ave
8AM Sister Walk

Second Missionary Baptist Church – 2305 E. Third Street
9:30AM Breakfast/Brunch
10-11AM Light Aerobics with B.J.
11AM-3PM “One of a Kind” Vendor Fair
Featuring:
Custom Jewelry (Beverly Williams)
Fit 2-A-T Custom Bras (Tara Hewlett)
Genesis Collectibles (Charlesia Brewer)
Greek Style (Latrice Curry)
Lady D’s Fashionable Hats (Donna Miller)
Mary Kay (Crystal McReynolds)
Sisters In Business.Net (Tekelia Kelly)
Williams & Associates Web Developers (Natalie Williams)
…Blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks and chair massages

For more info call Tongeia Farmer @ 544-1597 or Deborah Maddox @ 488-4643