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You're Invited to the Inaugural John P. Franklin, Sr. Humanitarian Award Banquet and Celebrity Roast

Mr. Franklin McCallie will be the first recipient of the John P. Franklin Sr. Humanitarian Award. Mr. McCallie was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He comes from a long line of educators, and his ancestors started the McCallie School in 1905. Mr. McCallie is a celebrated educator, and legendary for his love for children and goodwill. He will be honored for his unselfish efforts to build race relations, harmony and equality for all mankind throughout Chattanooga and abroad.

National Radio Hall of Fame Icon and local radio legend Luther Masingill of WDEF Channel 12 will be roasted during the occasion.  Mr. Masingill also was recently named to the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame at Middle Tennessee State University.  Mr. Masingill is featured in the book "My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster" by James Howard (Author), Holly Abernathy (Author).  A book signing with Mr. Masingill will he held that evening at 8:15 pm.

Dr. Horace Traylor will also be a special guest at the occasion, who has deep roots in the Chattanooga Community.  In addition to serving as President of Zion College and Chattanooga City College, Dr. Traylor served as Minister of the First Congretional Church for ten years between 1958-1968. He was a founding member of the United Bank of Chattanooga in 1971.  Dr. Traylor served as Special Assistant to the Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga between 1969-1972.  Appointed by three Mayors of Chattanooga, his civic activities were many.  Dr. Traylor's career has been one of promoting unity and progress.

Also, in collaboration with area nursing homes and secondary schools, The Alton Park Development Corporation will provide complimentary tickets for several senior citizens and students ages 13-18 to attend the event as honorary guests.  Children will leave the event around 9 pm.

Franklin McCallie 1st to Receive    

John P. Franklin, Sr. Humanitarian Award

Frank McCallie

with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Horace Traylor  

and Roast of Hall of Fame Radio Icon Luther Masingill

Hall of Fame Radio Icon and Celebrity Luther Masingill

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The Alton Park Development Corporation cordially invites you to their inaugural John P. Franklin Sr. Humanitarian Award Banquet and Roast featuring Hall of Famer and Radio Icon Luther Masingill, who will be roasted by Chip Henderson, TV News Anchor for WDEF Channel 12.

Featuring Michael Stewart and The Rare Coalition Band, and Cafe Lemont's Cuisine and Chef Jerand as featured Chefs. This is a black tie event with live jazz entertainment, dance, dinner, cash bar and a live auction.

Ticket proceeds will benefit the John P. Franklin Sr. Scholarship Fund and Scholarship Funds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as well as programs of the Alton Park Development Corporation.

Programs supported include scholarships, youth development, the Stop Imprisonment Now (SIN) program, “Operation Code Blue“ domestic violence program, reading and tutoring programs, agriculture and aquapontic program for food deserts, economic development, Boys Scouts of America, grassroot senior citizen home repair program, entrepreneur development programs, and temp job services.

Tickets may be purchased at Bears Barber Shop, Chic's Beauty Salon, Ashanti's Beauty Salon, Greater St. Mary's Baptist Church, Family Dentistry on Bonny Oaks or you can call (423) 313-3888 or (423) 635-6565.

For your convenience, you may also purchase your tickets online at Eventbrite.
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/alton-park-development-corporation-6752787929

Vendor and Advertisers welcome! Vendor Booths are available for $100.   Media advertising, souvenir booklet ads, and sponsorship opportunities available. Contact (423) 313-3888 or (423) 635-6565.

This is an Alton Park Development Corporation Affair. Corporate Sponsors are Brewer Media, WDEF Bounce TV and the University of Tennessee.

John P. Franklin Sr. Humanitarian Award Banquet and Celebrity Roast: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,The Alton Park Development Corporation Presents the John P. Franklin Sr. Humanitarian Awards Banquet and Local Celebrity Roast August 14, 2014 at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN 37408

Social Hour with Cash Bar  5:00-6pm  

Silent Auction 5pm-8pm

Dinner and Program 6pm-10pm

Tickets $50 individual

Table of Eight $375

Advertisement: 

One Page     $100

Half Page     $60

Quarter Page $40

Corporate Sponsorship:

Tier I $2500 (Two Tables, Page Ad, Front Corporate Banner, Promotion throughout event)

Tier II $1500 (One Table   Page Ad, Promotion throughout the event)

Tier III $750  (One Table, Page Ad, Promotion throughout the event) 

Tickets can also be purchased at Bear's Barber (Alton Park Blvd), LeMont's Cafe (23rd Street), Greater St. Mary Baptist Church(Pastor J.W. Cole- Slayton Avenue), Mary Lounge (McCAllie Ave.), Chic Beauty Salon (Brainerd Road), Brewer Media (Carter Street), Ashanti's Beauty Salon, Greater St. Mary's Baptist Church or Family Dentistry on Bonny Oaks.  Or you can call (423) 313-3888 or (423) 635-6565. 

For your convenience, you may also purchase your tickets online at

http://www.eventbrite.com/o/alton-park-development-corporation-6752787929

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