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Announcements July 2013

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from July 2, 2013:
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Sarah Stevenson invited people to read the discussion questions and responses from the CMS Culture, Engagement & Shared Values Task Force of which she is a member, and advise her if they would like to schedule a Forum for further discussion on any of those matters.

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Geneal Gregory announced a scholarship luncheon on Saturday, July 20 at noon at the United House of Prayer for All People, 2321 Beatties Ford Rd. Tickets are $50.

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Joyce Waddell announced that the 4th annual Gantt Watt Reception sponsored by the Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County will be held Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte School of Law, 2145 Suttle Ave. off Wilkinson Boulevard. Tickets ranging from $50 to $2,000 are online here.

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Paul Holmes announced that area businesses and organizations are backing the request of six residents and two business owners for a painted median rather than a concrete median along a section of Beatties Ford Road, arguing that the concrete will impede access to the properties between Capps Hill Mine Road and Slater Road. Details here.

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Ken Koontz announced that he had provided to the Forum video of Anthony Foxx's parting comments and new Mayor Patsy Kinsey's installation and comments. The video materials are here.

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Rodney Moore announced that Moral Monday protests are still going on and asked people to become engaged. He said a Wilmington legislator had labeled the protests "Moron Mondays."

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David Howard sent in an invitation to join him as he files for re-election to an at-large seat on Charlotte City Council on Monday, July 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Board of Elections, 741 Kenilworth Ave.

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Dianna Davis sent in a flier  for Joyce Waddell's filing for re-election to the CMS school board District 3 seat on July 5. Her campaign is on Facebook.

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Janet Cowell sent in her June e-letter with news from the N.C. Treasurer's office.

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Kim Ratliff sent in an invitation to a community meeting about Mecklenburg County government on Thursday, July 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road. Flier is here.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from July 9, 2013:

 

Linwood Foust announced that Regan Miller had been appointed Chief District Judge by Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker. Miller succeeds Lisa Bell, who was named by Gov. Pat McCrory to a special Superior Court judgeship. More info here.

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Marc Friedland announced that Senior Democrats meet Friday, July 12 at noon at the Community Development Center at Little Rock AME Zion Church at 7th and McDowell Sts., to discuss the Citizens Police Review Board.

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Dianna Davis announced that volunteers are needed for the Charlotte African-American Festival to be held in February 2014.

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Trasha Black announced that Genesis Project needs several community members who are aware of the Project to be involved in a re-accreditation visit by the National Council for Quality and Leadership to be held on Wednesday, July 17 from 1-5 p.m. and Thursday, July 18 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Geneal Gregory announced the McCullough Scholarship College Fund luncheon on Saturday, July 20 at noon at the United House of Prayer for All People, 2321 Beatties Ford Rd. Tickets are $50.

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Samuel Evans announced that a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Aug. 10 at StudentFirst Academy, 7020 Tuckaseegee Rd. Places remain in the 4th grade; info here.

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Vi Lyles announced that on Friday, July 5 she filed for an at-large seat on City Council.

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John White announced that he would file for City Council District 2 at noon on Friday, July 12 at the Board of Elections office.

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Patrick Chang sent in an announcement that Grameen Bank opened its Charlotte branch at the end of December 2012 in the Midwood International Cultural Center, 1817 Central Ave, and has loaned over $400,000 to new entrepreneurs opening new businesses. The only criteria to get a loan from Grameen, you must be at or below the poverty level. Grameen Bank is looking for individuals who want to start their own small businesses. Loans start at $1,000 to $1,500. Mr Alam is the Branch Manager.

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Joel Ford sent in his July 3 legislative update.

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Rodney Moore sent in his July 8 legislative update.

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Kim Roseboro sent in an announcement that Mentoring Matters would hold an informational meeting for adults interested in being mentors, on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, 750 Beal St.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from July 16, 2013:

 

After her presentation this morning, Freedom School Partners' Mary Nell McPherson handed out two items: a flier about the program  and a program from the recent Jubilee that lists the locations of current Freedom Schools.

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Blanche Penn announced a ribbon-cutting for Charlotte Choice Charter School on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the school at 1000 Anderson St.

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Blanche Penn handed out a letter soliciting donations for the Silver Fox Cheerleaders. The letter is here. Their website is here. Their e-mail is here.

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Bryan Patterson announced that the Indaba for the Northwest Corridor had been postponed until Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at Biddle Hall on the JCSU campus, and that a leadership audit survey to give area residents and others a voice in the corridor was now available here. Questions: Bryan Patterson or Vesterine White or 704-378-3559. Flier is here.

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Samuel Evans announced a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at StudentFirst Academy, 7020 Tuckaseegee Rd. Info here.

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David Howard sent in an invitation to a "Sunday @ the Lake" house reception fund-raiser for his at-large City Council campaign, to be held on Sunday, July 21 from 4-7:30 p.m. Details here.

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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement of a free legal clinic sponsored by the John S. Leary Association of Black Attorneys, on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Little Rock AME Zion Church Community Development Center at McDowell and 7th Sts. Details here.

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Paul Holmes sent in a link to his website explanation of opposition to creating of a concrete median on a portion of the Beatties Ford Road rebuilding project. Info: Paul Holmes 704-577-0619 or Patricia King 704-392-2722.

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LaWana Mayfield sent in a newsletter.

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Faith Triggs sent in the July edition of The Tassel, the newsletter of the Charlotte Housing Authority.

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Inetta Bell sent in an announcement that Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is organizing two buses to transport people to the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Details here.

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Kay Hagan sent in a comment about the federal student loan program.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from July 23, 2013:

 

Levester Flowers announced a meet & greet for his District 4 City Council campaign on Wednesday, July 31 from 7-9 p.m. at Shoney's, 8531 N. Tryon St. A flier is here.

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Robert Johnson announced a reading of his play Terrodope on Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at The Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Ave. A flier is here.

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Jackie Edwards Walton announced that Campus Connections will hold its 5th Annual College Deans and Chairs Career Workshop on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 7237 Tuckaseegee Rd. with representatives from 25 historically black colleges and universities. Targeted students are rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. "Folks will be giving away scholarships that day." Those interested in attending must call Gerald/Kathie Baucom at 704-527-6168. A flier is here.

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Michael DeVaul announced a community conversation about "Read To Achieve," the 2012 law that prohibits promotion of lagging readers out of 3rd grade. Panelists include CMS Supt. Heath Morrison and representatives from the Lincoln, Gaston and Mooresville school districts. The event will be held Thursday, July 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. A flier is here.

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Phyllis Perry announced that Precinct 210 Democrats will meet Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at Rameses Temple, 4919 Beatties Ford Rd.

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Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement of a Back to School Health & Wellness Fair and Basketball Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Camp Greene Park, 1221 Alleghany St. A flier listing donatable items is here.

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Rodney Moore sent in his July 22 Capital Report.

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Kim Ratliff sent in an announcement of a fundraiser for Alma Adams' 12th District Congress campaign on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Delta's Restaurant, 525 N. Tryon St. Suggested donation $100; complimentary valet parking. Flier is here.

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Tricia Cotham sent in a summary of some of the changes proposed in the N.C. budget bill.

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Samuel Evans sent in an invitation to the ribbon cutting ceremony and festival at StudentFirst Academy, 7020 Tuckaseegee Rd. The ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m., with a festival to follow, through 4 p.m.

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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement of productions of Wiz: The Golden Road on July 26-28 at Booth Playhouse in the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. Details here.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS from July 30, 2013:
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The scribe was not present for the July 30 Forum. The following items were e-mailed in:
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Kim Roseboro sent in an announcement about an Education Matters Back to School Drive from Aug. 1-14 to benefit middle and high school students. Details here http://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/NewsPages/13Q3/Files/130730Roseboro.jpg
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Sam Evans sent in an announcement that T.I.M.E. Foundation would kick off a MENtor Empowerment Network this fall aimed at boys in grades 7-12. Flier here http://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/NewsPages/13Q3/Files/130730Evans.jpg. Website here http://www.timetoempower.com
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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement http://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/NewsPages/13Q3/Files/130730Forrest.pdf of a free early voting kick off rally on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 6-7 p.m. featuring free fried fish, fried chicken and all the fixins. Candidates are welcome; early voting beings Aug. 22.
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Kim Ratliff sent in an announcement that Phillip Agnew, who led a boycott of EpiCenter in July 2011 and was volunteer coordinator early in her 2012 campaign for office, is now executive director of Dream Defenders, a Miami group "demanding a repeal of the notorious Stand Your Ground legislation and an end to racial profiling and the school to prison pipeline. They are earning political credibility with Harry Belafonte joining the movement. They have taken over the Capital in Florida to force Gov. Scott to call a special legislature to appeal Stand Your Ground. T-shirts are free and only available to people in Tallahassee, Florida. To make donations or to learn more please visit their website." www.dreamdefenders.org
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Erin Edwards sent in an announcement that MeckEd would hold its 2nd annual Community Breakfast: What's Possible in Public Education on Sept. 26 at 8 a.m. at the Westin Charlotte. Tickets are $50 here www.mecked.org. Flier is here http://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/NewsPages/13Q3/Files/130730Edwards.pdf. The group's Education Champion of the Year Award will be presented to Sarah Stevenson.
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Jaye Maxx Alexander II sent in a legislative update http://burr.enews.senate.gov/mail/util.cfm?gpiv=2100106213.465411.910&gen=1 from Richard Burr.
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Inetta Bell sent in an announcement that "there are 2 more trips leaving Charlotte going to the 50th Anniversary of The March On Washington. There is a one-day turn around trip coming back the same day. The other trip is an overnight stay." Info: Zenobia Cureton at 704-649-0193 or Jo Grant at 704-345-2686.
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Valaida Fullwood sent in an announcement http://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/NewsPages/13Q3/Files/130730Fullwood.pdf about Black Philanthropy Month 2013.
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