Divine Hope Night of Testimony and Praise

Divine Hope Entertainment
With the support of Concerned Partners In Education (CPIE)


Presents the Divine Hope Night of Testimony and Praise

GOSPEL CONCERT

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2oo8

6:00 P.M.

CIVIC CENTER
3130 Mayfield Road - Cleveland Hts., OH


Donation: $10.00 Adv.

$12.00 at the Door



If you want to experience an evening you will never forget, meet us at The Civic Center. Then you will be able to answer the question: 'IS THERE HOPE?" Experi­ence Loss; Experience Love; Experience Hope; Experience GOD!! Divine Hope Entertainment is a company designed to help those who are seeking a ministry in gospel music carrying hope throughout the land, spiritually, educationally, financially, emotionally, to help educate people of today's silent social issues. This type of work is extremely needed in our community where young people are dying needlessly each year due to auto accidents, teenage suicide, child abuse, and HIV/ AIDS. We also are supporting battered women to bring hope for them to live a better life.

Experience the riveting skits from our powerful play, "Shhh.. .Silent Issues." Homosexuality, Molestation, HIV/AIDS, Death, Battered Women, Mental Illness, Depression

Concerned Partners In Education (CPIE) is a newly organized group of grass roots activists focused on local youth. "Instead of jail, help send me to Yale", a motto slogan, challenge, and commit­ment of Concerned Partners in Educa­tion, founded by Gwendolyn Blake Nor-fleet, a retired principal. CPIE helped send its first scholarship recipient to California School of the Arts on a $44,000.00 a year grant. Our goal is to activate the standard of education to­ward academic excellence.

Featuring: Postor Holmes with his anointed visual testimony; also. Sounds of Praise.
SPONSORS

Galahad Recording Studios, 500 Broadway Ave., (On the Auto Mile), 440-786-9947
Al Nola Shoe & Luggage, 16830 Chagrin Blvd., 216-751-6737 Kuts & Kurls, 3593 Lee Rd., 216-283-2183, 216-214-2453
Calvetta Bros. Floor Show, 216-662-5550 A Touch of Italy, 16822 Chagrin Blvd., 216-991-8282 Auto World USA, 500 Broadway Ave., 440-439-5000
1st Vision Enterprises, 216-587-2218 Al Trains & Hobby, 708 Broadway Ave., Bedford, OH, 440-232-0591
Georgio's Pizza, 22019 Emery Rd., 216-587-2200 Yolanda L. Spooney YLS-CPA, LLC, 5311 Northfield Rd., # 9, 216-587-0464

TICKET OUTLETS

Fracine's Place, 20005 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Hts., 216-561-3038
Blessings Book Store, 10533 St. Clair, 216-458-1430
Al's Trains & Hobby, 708 Broadway, 440-232-0591
Tang's Wok, 25780 Miles Rd., 216-360-8688/8689

BOOTHS & FOOD AVAILABLE

For tickets or more information, call (216) 253-9996 or (216) 253-5432.

Youth Career Day hosted by CAAO and John Carroll Univ.

Greetings,

CAAO is hosting a Youth Career Day in collaboration with John Carroll University on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8 am – 12:30 pm. This program is geared to provide information on critical resources for their future to youth ages 11-19 and their parents. It will also be the culmination of CAAO's Youth Innovation Program as they will make their final presentations at this event.


We invite you to participate by bringing the youth from your programs, exhibiting or placing an ad in the program book to let youth know about the services, programs, scholarships, summer camps, mentoring, and other resources that your agency provides.


The RSVP deadline is April 1st. The early deadline allows us to properly prepare for food, handouts and the JCU Campus tours.


Please reply with your RSVP (indicate the number of adults, number of students and how many will be taking the JCU Campus Tour).


Please review the attached information about the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact, Beverly J. Peterson, at CAAO (216-432-9481).


Thank you for your support!

Beverly


Consortium of African American Orgs.

4415 Euclid Ave, #201--Cleveland, OH 44103
216-432-9481 (p) 216-432-9483 (fx)
Visit CAAO!
CAAO "Looks, Listens, and Links"

Cleveland Clinic Minority Men's Health Center

STUDENTS THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE FOR YOU TO VOLUNTEER AND BRING OUT PEOPLE WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM QUALITY HEALTH!

Khol's Kids Who Care Scholarship

http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Logo
Program Information
The Kohl's Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place.
Qualifications

* The young person's actions must be described in detail and should document efforts that are above and beyond what is normally expected of a child his or her age.
* Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on others and occurred in the last 12 months.
* The activity cannot be performed solely to benefit a family member.
* Creativity, initiative, generosity, leadership and community outreach will all be given equal weight during the judging process.
* Applicants must not have graduated high school as of March 15, 2008.

Winners / Awards

Nominees will be divided into two groups (ages 6-12 and 13-18) — and awards will be given on three levels.

Store WinnersMore than 1,900 store winners will be awarded a $50 Kohl's Gift Card. Regional WinnersThe 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000 scholarships toward their post-secondary education. National WinnersTen national winners will be awarded $5,000 scholarships and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on their behalf.

2008 Tied to Greatness™ Essay Contest

http://www.tiedtogreatness.org/essay/

2008 Tied to Greatness™ Essay Contest
We are proud to present the TIED TO GREATNESS™ 2008 Essay Contest, to further encourage young men to express themselves through writing, and to reinforce the importance of sharing their ideas in a positive way.

The TIED TO GREATNESS™ Essay Contest is open to all young men in grades 7-12, and is centered on the principles taught in the book Restoring The Male Image: A Look from the Inside Out by Alex Ellis, which reinforces the importance of personal image. This contest will allow young men to express the impact of this book on their lives, and more importantly, produce some necessary dialogue about how to make different choices that will impact the balance of their lives.

Contest Rules

All contestants must base their essay topics on content found in the book "Restoring the Male Image...A Look From The Inside Out", by Alexis O. Ellis.


All entrants must be males enrolled in the 7th-12th grades.


All entrants must write a 500 word or less essay on the topic below:

After reading the book Restoring the Male Image, explain the impact that the principles found in "Restoring the Male Image" have had on you? What is the most important principle, and how have you applied it?


All contest submissions must be typed, double spaced, and must include name, address, phone number, email address, high school name, and grade.


All submissions must be turned in by: Friday, May 16, 2008 before 12 midnight.

Submissions must be sent to: essays@tiedtogreatness.org.

**THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, May 30, 2008**

Contest winners will receive the following

A custom ensemble that includes a custom suit, custom shirt, silk tie, pocket square, cuff links, socks, and shoes.


A private session with one of our distinguished male role models. This will allow the winner time to sit and talk to an accomplished male figure to discuss his personal journey to success and the part image played in his life. The student will also be able to share his own personal dreams and ambitions and receive professional feedback and interaction.
Writer's Checklist

Here is a checklist for you to follow to help you do your best writing.

Remember to:

Keep the central theme or topic in mind
Support you ideas with details, explanations, and examples
State your ideas in a clear sequence
Include an opening and a closing
Use a variety of words and vary your sentence structure
Please use correct grammar and punctuation
All entries must be typed
All submissions must be in English
One submission per entrant
Essays must be typed, double spaced, and in an appropriate style.
A cover page including the contestant's name, contact information (address, telephone number, email, etc.) must accompany the essay.
You will receive a confirmation email from the essay committee once your essay is received.

“Kids Speak Out” Essay by Time Warner Cable and WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Kids Speak Out Essay Contest


Students in grades 11 and 12 are invited to enter a “Kids Speak Out” Essay Contest, sponsored by Time Warner Cable and WVIZ/PBS ideastream. Five winning entries will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded at a luncheon!

Contest Rules:

1. All students in the 11th and 12th grades are eligible.

2. Entrants are to write a 500-word essay on the following topic:

If you had 30 minutes with the next president of the United States, what issues affecting Ohioans would you want them to discuss and why?

Write an essay in which you explain why you selected these specific topic(s) and why you feel these are important issues to address.

3. The essays must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, 12 point – Times New Roman font, and be double-spaced.

4. Entries must include: student’s name, address, city, zip, birthdate, grade level, name of school, school district, e-mail address and both a primary and secondary phone number. (Home schooled students should so indicate).


5. Submit entries in one of two ways:

a. Electronically to speakout@ideastream.org

b. Mailed to the following address:

Kids Speak Out 2008 Contest
WVIZ/PBS ideastream
1375 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Attention: Rita Bigham

6. Contest begins January 28, 2008. Entries must be received electronically or be postmarked before by 5:00 p.m., on March 14, 2008. Winners of the 5- $1,000 scholarships will be announced in mid-April.

7. All essays must be the original work of the entrant. Sources must be footnoted.

8. Entries will be judged on insightfulness (50%), relevance (25%), writing style (15%), and spelling & grammar (10%).

By entering all entrants agree to release discharge, indemnify and hold harmless WVIZ/PBS ideastream, Time Warner Cable, contest coordinators, sponsors, judges and members from all liability for its/their actions arising from, or relating to, or by reason of the judging, use and handling of their entry. Employees or immediate family members of WVIZ/WCPN/PBS/ideastream or Time Warner Cable are not eligible.

HELP CWRU STUDENTS REBUILD NEW ORLEANS FISH FRY

Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe Books & Music

Fish Fry-Days Benefit For Student Volunteers
February 22, 2007 ~ Noon - 6 p.m.

On the next two Fridays, February 22, 2007, 50% of the profit from our Fish Fry-Day Specials will be contributed to the fundraising campaign for students who will spend their Spring Break volunteering with New Orleans restoration efforts. The students will travel to New Orleans through the Center For Civic Engagement at Case Western Reserve University.

The students have created two webpages to inform the community about their efforts. An information page http://cwru.escape.googlepages.com with service projects, community partners and student profile is linked to their donations page at www.firstgiving.com/escapekatrina providing an opportunity for you to assist them on their journey.

No longer a headline story, New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities still lay waste, resembling any war torn region. It looks like 14,000 bombs were dropped there instead of abroad. We urge your consideration in making a donation toward these students' valiant, and unselfish choice to spend their break volunteering.

Feel free to contact any member of the team (on the webpages) with questions, and to share this information with other community members.


Fish Fry-Day Specials
Whiting Dinners $6.50
served with greens, glazed carrots, rice, cole slaw and cornbread
Whiting Sandwich $3.50
on wheat and a bed of cole slaw
Crab Cakes & Rice $5.50
served with breadstick and apple sauce

. Email orders will be received through Thursday, 9 p.m. All Friday orders must be called in at (216) 376-9695. Leave a message, and it will be retrieved.

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Deuteronomy 8:3 occupies the ground floor of the Medical Associates Building located at 1464 East 105 Street, between Ashbury and Wade Park Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, 44106. Our routine business hours are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (216) 376-9695, or email us at deuteronomy8cafe@aol.com, or visit us on the web at http://www.deuteronomy83cafe.com/

Digital Storytelling Target

http://www.scholastic.com/dreamincolor/digitalstorytelling/index.htm

People have been telling stories for thousands of years. Storytelling allows us to teach values, share customs, preserve culture and create identity. Using computer video to combine snapshots and music clips with our own words, we can create unique digital stories. This modern-day storytelling will connect individuals and bridge cultures for generations to come.

Digital Storytelling

Writers and artists are cultural storytellers. They observe and relay the details of daily life and in turn celebrate the richness of cultural heritage and identity. Levi Romero, a New Mexico poet and teacher, found inspiration in a poem by George Ella Lyon. To celebrate his own Hispanic heritage, Romero then created a writing model for students of all ages that encourages them to explore, identify and express their own cultural heritages.


Objectives

Learn multiple software programs to create a multimedia video clip.

Explore personal and cultural heritage through multimedia activities that develop reading, writing and speaking skills.

Conduct research from a variety of sources such as the internet, live interviews and print, and gather images, music and ideas for making a movie.

Use digital storytelling as an interpersonal communication tool and explore diverse formats for sharing stories at home, at school and online.

Blogging for Progress Scholarship

Blogging for Progress Scholarship
Provided by: Progressive U
Deadline: June 30, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
3 $500 - $1000

Website
http://www.progressiveu.org/BFP_official_rules

Description
The Blogging for Progress Scholarship is available to students who are age 16 or older as of April 15, 2008, and will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited college, university or vocational school during the 2009 or 2010 calendar years. You must create a blog on the ProgressiveU website and write about current events, public policy, and issues affecting young people. Winners are based on total accumulated points as of April 15, 2008 with points awarded for each blog entry and comment accepted for posting to the website and for each read of a participants blog entries by members and visitors. Participants also have opportunities to earn bonus points towards the scholarship throughout the semester.

Additional Information
Contest begins February 15th, 2008 and runs through June 30, 2008. Users must be registered by April 15, 2008 in order to be eligible for this semester's contest. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and an explanation of the point system.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

i'm™ Initiative from Windows Live™ Messenger

Think about how you can make a difference and improve the lives of others. This is a great opportunity to show the world your heart for caring and giving. Many students do not go the extra mile to help others, especially in high school. Below is a great way that you can help raise money for great causes while IM (instant messaging). Let's have a movement in Cleveland where you as high school students dream big dreams about how you can help change the world and make it better for all humanity.

With love,

Educate Cleveland

http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM
http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=imhome_header_mtvu


The i'm™ Initiative from Windows Live™ Messenger makes helping your favorite cause as easy as sending an instant message. Every time you start a conversation using i'm, we share a portion of our advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective social cause organizations. Each of our partners will get a minimum of $100,000. As for the maximum? There is none. The sky's the limit.
It's simple. It's free. You IM, we give.

We've teamed with mtvU to create "Cause Effect", a new show about real people, committed to real causes, making a real difference.

How i'm works
i'm starts with you. When you start an i'm conversation you start giving.
1 Download the Windows Live Messenger instant messenger service. There's no charge and it's easy to download and use.
2 Place the text code corresponding to the cause of your choice into your Display Name.
3 Keep having i'm conversations so you can keep funding the cause doing the work most important to you.

Adopt-A-Classroom

Please let's help find classrooms in Cleveland that we can adopt. We can help spread the word in order to help teachers and students gain much needed resource and continue to Educate Cleveland.

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http://adoptaclassroom.com/index.aspx?Private=0

Mission Statement

Adopt-A-Classroom increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners and funds to purchase resources for the classroom.
How the Program Works

1. Selecting a classroom
A donor selects a classroom and makes a contribution for the teacher to use and purchase much needed resources for the classroom. Donors may search for classrooms by geography, school name, teacher name or other search criteria. If a donor has no preference, Adopt-A-Classroom partners the donor with an underserved classroom in the community.

2. 100% of donation to the classroom
Adopt-A-Classroom directs 100% of the donation to the classroom teacher in the form of online credit. Adopt-A-Classroom takes $0 for administration.

3. Ordering classroom resources
The teacher uses the credit to shop online from a network of affiliate vendors that have partnered with Adopt-A-Classroom. The teacher has full discretion to purchase resources that meet student needs and increase opportunity for classroom success. If the teacher is unable to meet classroom needs with the affiliate vendors, Adopt-A-Classroom will work with the teacher on a one-to-one basis.

4. 100% accountability and transparency
Adopt-A-Classroom sends each donor an "Impact Report" which details item-by-item, dollar-for-dollar what the teacher purchased with the donation.

5. Corresponding and interacting
Donors and teachers communicate throughout the school year, so donors can learn about the difference they have made in the lives of the students. In most instances, donors receive thank you packages, artwork and other student created projects. Donors may choose to support the classroom in ways beyond the financial contribution, such as visiting the classroom, chaperoning field trips and other activities that are coordinated directly between donor and teacher.

6. Lasting relationship
As donors participate in subsequent years, they not only enjoy the cumulative effect of their efforts with each new class of students, but also develop a lasting and meaningful relationship with the classroom teacher.

2 Million Minutes

http://www.2mminutes.com/
http://www.brewedfreshdaily.com/2008/01/19/2-million-minutes/

2 million minutes
Written by: Ed Morrison
After finishing eighth grade, students in the United States, India and China each have about 2 million minutes until high school graduation. How they use that time will affect their futures and the futures of their countries.

That's the premise of a riveting new documentary, "Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination," about the lives of two high-achieving teens in each of the three nations.

Do U.S. students squander their high school minutes?

2 million minutes

We at Educate Cleveland, hope that you as students become change makers for the WORLD. How you spend your time is critical. Make sure that you kick your game up a notch. Despite all of the negatives that come against take them and turn them into positives and success for yourself. Only you can navigate the full potential of your life so use your 2 Million Minutes wisely.

Cleveland Education Committee Meeting

Cleveland Education Committee
Next MEETING:
Thursday, February 28, 2008
6:30 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland Broadway Club
6114 Broadway Ave. 44127
tel: 883-2106, ext. 243

* Do you have concerns or questions about your local school?
* Do you want to be meaningfully involved at your child’s school but are not sure how?

* We want to hear from you. Come and find support and information from other parents and community members.

* The Cleveland Education Committee consists of parents, grandparents, concerned citizens and staff of community organizations.

• Our purpose is to promote parent and community leadership in creating meaningful involvement in our schools to enhance the education of our children and in turn, revitalize the City of Cleveland.


For more information, contact Deltrise Sanford at 216-338-5747 or luvnharts@yahoo.com. You may also contact Ian Heisey at 671-2710 or ianh@bpdc.org, at Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation

Tiger Woods Foundation

Tiger Woods Foundation Announces the Fist Pump Challenge!
January 21, 2008

Anaheim, Calif.

Before the numerous trophies and the countless fans, a young Tiger Woods beat his father on the course for the first time. Although not recorded in any record books, this important event will always stand out as Tiger's first Fist Pump Moment.

On January 21, 2008, Tiger Woods announced the launch of his Fist Pump Challenge, an online contest designed to help young people identify and share their greatest achievements. As part of the Challenge, Tiger is asking young people everywhere to share their very own Fist Pump Moments with the world via www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

"It is important for young people to celebrate their accomplishments. The Fist Pump Challenge allows kids to highlight the moments in their lives that brought them closer to reaching their goals," Woods said. "I believe that small steps can lead to big changes."

According to Woods, a Fist Pump Moment can be any significant accomplishment in a person's life that has been crucial to achieving an ultimate goal, from improving your grades to getting the lead in the school play.

To share their Fist Pump Moment, children are asked, with their parents' permission, to visit www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org, and submit a video including their name, age, Fist Pump Moment, significance of that experience, and end with a fist pump. Those without video access can e-mail their Fist Pump Moment for posting.

Video and written entries will be voted on by website visitors with prizes going to the highest ranked submissions. Prizes include iPods, Tiger Woods '08 EA Video Games, and gift cards. Details on video content and challenge rules are available on tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

Later this year, the Tiger Woods Foundation plans to tie the Fist Pump Challenge into the Earl Woods Scholarship program, offering children in the Washington D.C. and Orange County, Calif. areas the opportunity to vie for a scholarship to college via the Challenge. The Foundation has plans to expand the scholarship program to a national level at a later date.

In addition to launching the program, Tiger and his mom, Kultida Woods, dedicated a statue to celebrate the legacy of Earl Woods and honor his efforts to reach millions of children. The 8-foot bronze replica of Tiger and his father was designed by Elliot & Ivan Schwartz of Studio EIS.

"Building on my father's legacy, I am challenging children to make a difference in the world, and to reach higher and farther than they ever imagined," Woods said.

About the Tiger Woods Foundation

Since its inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation has reached an estimated 10 million young people through character development, career exploration and grant making programs. Programs developed and supported by the Tiger Woods Foundation all share a similar mission of empowering young people to dream big and to set specific goals to achieve their dreams.

Launched in February 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center is an innovative 14-acre, after school campus designed to inspire career exploration. Serving members in grades five through 12, classes include forensic science, robotics, engineering, aerospace, video production and home design. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs can be found at tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

Contact: Emily Taylor/Rachel Rees, Tiger Woods Foundation, 949-725-3003

Scholarships

http://www.cmsdnet.net/JohnKennedy/Scholardeadline.html

This is a list of scholarships courtesy of the Cleveland Metropolitan School Districts (CMSD) -- John F. Kennedy High School Web Site. Please notice that some of the scholarships are due today. Note: some of the scholarships are only for CMSD students.

Hoops Heroes' Scholarship

Brickfish "Hoop Heroes Best Basketball Moves Challenge" Scholarship


Provided by:
Brickfish
Deadline: March 19, 2008
Type of Award: Other
Awards Available Amount
4 $250 - $500
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]


Description
The Brickfish "Hoop Heroes Best Basketball Moves Challenge" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a video no more than one minute in length or a photo showing off your best original basketball moves.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Brickfish Scholarship

Brickfish "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty?Design a Poster for the Resistance!" Scholarship

Provided by:
Brickfish
Deadline: March 03, 2008
Type of Award: Other
Awards Available Amount
4 $100 - $300
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]

http://www.brickfish.com/Entertainment/codemasters?tab=1&=CM_fast

Description
The Brickfish "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty?Design a Poster for the Resistance!" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for thi saward, you must design a poster based on a topic listed on the website for the video game "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty." All high schools and universities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Educational Resources

http://ns.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us/onlineresources/websites/Education.htm

The above link will take you to numerous web links for educational resources. Very helpful!

http://www.healthlegacycleveland.org/scholarships.shtml


2008 Medical and Dental School Scholarship Application Timeline

November 2007


* 2008-9 Medical/Dental School Scholarship Application
* 2008-9 Cleveland Metropolitan School District High School Health Careers Scholarship Application (for graduating seniors only)


Renewal information required for current scholarship recipients.

Recruitment letters and applications sent to Director of Student Financial Aid at partner schools

March 7, 2008
Completed Application Packets due to HLC (no late applications accepted)
April 2008
Awards Announced

A Private, Nonprofit Foundation

Health Legacy of Cleveland is governed by a twenty-five member Board of Trustees. The board is supported by an Executive Director.

Our Mission

"To increase the pool of African American physicians and dentists in the greater Cleveland area"

The decline in African Americans who are applying to medical and dental schools is of primary concern.

The mission reflects the past, present and, we hope, the future of African American youth, men and women who want to pursue health professions as physicians and dentists in the Greater Cleveland community.

The mission is a tribute to the long history among black professionals in Cleveland, whose similar efforts date back to the nineteenth century.

Vision

A singular, unwavering commitment to eliminate health care disparities among African Americans by partnering with the Cleveland Community.

Values

Leadership Excellence Integrity Compassion Stewardship Teamwork

GREATER CLEVELAND POLICE SCHOLARSHIP

SPONSOR: The Greater Cleveland Police Scholarship Fund

APPLICATION DEADLINE: First of June, Annually

AMOUNT OF AWARD: Determined by yearly benefit profits. 2008 Award (2) $10,000 scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION: The Greater Cleveland Police Scholarship Fund sponsors annual events, such as a softball tournament and a motorcycle rally, to earn monies to make an annual scholarship possible. This award will assist students pursuing their education beyond high school. This award is available to students who qualify under the listed guidelines and are from the Greater Cleveland area. This award will be based on a point system, with each student qualifying for specific points from a checklist described on the application.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must be a High School senior (12th Grade) and must pursue a four-year degree or better.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT: Applicants will complete all information on the application. The applicant receiving the most points from the criteria list on the application will be notified of scholarship award. In the event of a tie, a lottery will be completed from all the applicants receiving the same number of points, not less than one and not more than ten.

REMITTANCE ADDRESS:

The Greater Cleveland Police Scholarship Fund
Attn: Andy Ezzo
864 Marcie Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109

Ph - 216-398-4924
Fax - 216-398-4808

Brickfish Scholarships

Gaia Community Scholarship
Provided by: Zaadz
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
2 equal to $1000
Website
http://scholarships.gaia.com [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Gaia Community Scholarship is available to students aspiring to be the change they wish to see in the world, live authentically and make a difference. You must answer the questions listed on the sponsor's website, one in under 25 words and two in under 250 words per question.
Additional Information
This scholarship is open to high school seniors entering college, current college students, upcoming or current graduate students, and those entering into accredited certificate or professional programs. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study
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Brickfish "Sum Up America" Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: January 28, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
1 $750
1 $250
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish "Sum Up America" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To apply for this scholarship, you must decide what America adds up to for you. You must create a mathematical equation using photos of people, places or things that are the sum of America's parts, and include a description of your equation.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study
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Brickfish "Samsung Your 'Baby Love'" Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: February 04, 2008
Type of Award: Other
Awards Available Amount
4 equal to $2000
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish "Samsung Your 'Baby Love'" Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a video of you singing or lip-synching to Nichole Scherzinger?s ?Baby Love.? Lyrics are available on the web site.
Additional Information
The ?Samsung Your Baby Love? campaign have four available scholarships that add up to $2,000. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

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Brickfish "Show Us A Smile" Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: February 12, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
1 $750
1 $250
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish "Show Us A Smile" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit an original photo, video or drawing of your best smile.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study


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Brickfish "Ultimate Tailgate Challenge" Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: February 12, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
1 $750
1 $250
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish "Ultimate Tailgate Challenge" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a photo or video of your most outrageous tailgate party.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

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Brickfish Caucus: Tell us why you should be President!
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: January 31, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
1 $1000
1 $250
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish Caucus: Tell us why you should be President! Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14 years of age. To be eligible for this award, you must create a video, design your own political poster or create your own blog detailing why you should be President.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

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Brickfish Super Fan Face-Off Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: February 06, 2008
Type of Award: Other
Awards Available Amount
1 $500
2 $250
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish Super Fan Face-Off Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a photo or video showing who the biggest Super Fan is in your town.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

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Brickfish Shooting Stars Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: March 13, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
2 equal to $500
Website
Click here to visit the site [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The Brickfish Shooting Stars Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a photo of you and a superstar. Entries must be an original encounter between you and a celebrity. No composite images will be accepted.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study
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OP Loftbed Scholarship
Provided by: OP Loftbed Co.
Deadline: July 31, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
Varies equal to $500
Website
http://www.oploftbed.com [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
The OP Loftbed Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and who are attending an accredited college or university in the United States during the 2006 - 2007 year. This award is based on your responses to a list of questions found on the sponsor's Web site.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: Only entries submitted though the online application will be considered. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

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"Win $2,500 - No Essay Required"
Provided by: FastWeb
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Type of Award: Other
Awards Available Amount
Varies equal to $2500
Website
http://www.fastweb.com/sp/vmremuawd/1 [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
Description
Win $2,500 just for telling your friends about FastWeb. Send your friends an one-time email to let them know they can find free cash for college with FastWeb. You can one entry into a quarterly $2,500 giveaway and five free MP3 downloads from eMusic for every friend who signs up. Tell a friend and enter to win today.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

PLEASE HELP THE SHAW HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

Shaw Band has be invited to join the International Marching Band Salute to the 2008 Beijing Olympics on June 19-29, 2008. The Band will take place in the field show and massed band performance in Beijing staged in cooperation with the Beijing Band Directors Association. It will be an event of the Beijing City Festival "Perform in Harmony-With Olympic Spirit."

The Olympic Games will be China's greatest ever international sporting event. China is already starting to radiate the excitement that comes with staging a global event of this magnitude and significance. This excitement provides the perfect backdrop for the staging of China/US Marching Band festival.

As you know, The United States is well represented at the olympic games and Shaw High has the opportunity to help motivate our teams to bring back the GOLD!

Imagine what it will mean to the students of East Cleveland to venture from the inner city to China! You can be a part of this magnificent opportunity. Help us change the vision and lives of our students.

The cost for each student is $3,500.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

AND even better - WE ARE A 501(c)3 tax exempt organization so that your donation is tax deductible.

You can Donate in the various ways:

Check: Send donation to Music Through the Streets - 13940 Cedar Road #274, Cleveland, Ohio 44118.


Fifth Third Bank: Take your donation to any Fifth Third location for the account of Music Through the Streets.


Pay Pal: Make your donation via this web site or directly to the pay pal web site.

Links:

TO DONATE: GO HERE

ON YOU TUBE: WATCH VIDEO

"PLAIN DEALER" ARTICLE: ARTICLE

SLIDESHOW

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Brickfish Scholarship

http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/VideoEssay?tab=1&=cs_fastdeserve

Brickfish "I Deserve $1,000 Because" Scholarship
Provided by: Brickfish
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available Amount
1 $1000
2 $250

Website
Click here to visit the site
Description
The Brickfish "I Deserve $1,000 Because" Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. To be eligible for this award, you must submit a an original video demonstrating why you deserve $1,000.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

FREE TUTOR.COM CARD

http://www.tutor.com/holiday_offer/Default.aspx


MAIL A FREE TUTOR.COM CARD TO YOUR FAVORITE STUDENT!

Help a student start the new year right - with better grades. We're giving away a limited number of FREE 25 minute Tutor.com cards for you to share with your family and friends. Hurry, this special offer ends when we run out of cards, or 1/31/08 - whichever comes first!

Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe Books & Music
In partnership with Case Western Reserve
Center for Civic Engagement, Alumni Relations
& Center for Community Partnership

presents the Ohio Premier Screening of

Desert Bayou: Life After Katrina

Sunday, January 27, 2008 ~ 4 - 7 p.m.
Screening & Discussion
CWRU Strosaker Auditorium
$5 Elders 65+ and Students with ID
$7 General Public

Cost of admission benefits the March 2008 Katrina Restoration Student Volunteer Trip to New Orleans and the Gulf Region.

Friends,

I must confess that previewing this film has reopened unhealed wounds. It took me right back to the eve of the hurricane, watching my people dragging their lives to the only hope left - an already defaulted Superdome. It took me back to the day of the hurricane as the water rose to the rooftops, families crouched and cried for help as media helicopters flew over, and bodies floated... It took me back to the aftermath of the hurricane as my people were left abandoned to chaos, mayhem, madness and yes, murder. How ever you look at the cause of deaths, directly, or not, it was murder.

Reopened were the first hand accounts, the stories, the nightmares, the fear, the anguish, the cries I heard over and over as I worked with relocated families - fresh out of the water - who found their way to the care center established by my former Dallas, Texas congregation, St. Luke Community United Methodist Church. Over 250,000 people evacuated to Texas, an estimated 75,000 to Dallas.

Every time I hear the current and prospective Presidential administration's mantra of 911, I say 829. Not since the dogs and water hoses unleashed on non-violent protestors for civil rights in the late 50's and early 60's, has any visual so hauntingly tugged at my heart.

"In the wake of one of the worse natural and humanitarian disasters ever to visit American shores, nearly 600 African Americans were airlifted to the almost entirely white state of Utah, without their knowledge. Desert Bayou is more than a Hurricane Katrina documentary, it seeks to examine whether two cultures can come together in a time of utter chaos, or whether their differences prove too great a challenge to overcome. In their own words evacuees of Hurricane Katrina tell how they survived the storm of the century, and out of the rubble ended up at a military installation in the desert of Utah." (Source: Cinema Libre Studios)

Written by Thomas Lemer, directed by Alex LeMay, and nominated for the 2008 NAACP "Outstanding Documentary" Image Award, Desert Bayou glimpses into the lives of families who find themselves dropped down, cut off from opportunity, placed under curfew and isolated for the sake of count and control, 45 miles outside Salt Lake City, in the middle of a desert artillery range.

In addition to the voices of the evacuees, we hear from celebrities, "political and military leaders, and community and social figures who address the questions of race, politics and religion hurdle towards each other in this truly American story: A Story of loss and reunion, of sorrow and rebirth, of anger and rejoicing, but most of all, a story of hope."

In particular, Desert Bayou glimpses into the lives of two families who struggle with the question of whether or not the displacement comes as a blessing in disguise as they are granted an opportunity to start life over, anew.

The screening begins at 4:00 p.m. at Strosaker Auditorium, located in the Case Quad (south of Euclid, entering across from Severance Hall). The actual street address is 2125 Adelbert Road. The screening will be immediately followed by an audience discussion led by a panel of students, faculty, staff and community partners, which I will moderate. Seating is limited to 580 on a first come first serve basis.

The screening is open to the public with an admission fee which will help provide for travel and housing of students, staff and area residents as they journey to New Orleans in March to help with on-going Gulf Region restoration efforts. The University's Center for Civic Engagement has led five volunteer trips to New Orleans since the devastation of the hurricane. Janice Eatman Williams organizes and leads the group. She can be reached at (216) 368-1462 for information about volunteer and sponsoring opportunities.

We look forward to being with you, and hearing from you on Sunday.

~ Mittie Imani Jordan
Deuteronomy 8:3 Cafe Books & Music
(216) 376-9695

Upcoming Events
Friday, February 1, 2009 ~ 8 - 11 p.m.
First Friday Open Mic Raise The Rent Jam Session
with host Mwatabu Okantah
$5 Admission
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Deuteronomy 8:3 occupies the ground floor of the Medical Associates Building located at 1464 East 105 Street, between Ashbury and Wade Park Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, 44106. Our routine business hours are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (216) 376-9695, or email us at deuteronomy8cafe@aol.com, or visit us on the web at www.deuteronomy83cafe.com

Cleveland Education Committee MEETING

Cleveland Education Committee
Next MEETING:
Thursday, January 24, 2008
6:30 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland Broadway Club
6114 Broadway Ave. 44127
tel: 883-2106, ext. 243
* Do you have concerns or questions about your local school?
* Do you want to be meaningfully involved at your child’s school but are not sure how?

* We want to hear from you. Come and find support and information from other parents and community members.

* The Cleveland Education Committee consists of parents, grandparents, concerned citizens and staff of community organizations.

• Our purpose is to promote parent and community leadership in creating meaningful involvement in our schools to enhance the education of our children and in turn, revitalize the City of Cleveland.


For more information contact Deltrise Sanford at 216-338-5747 or luvnharts@yahoo.com. You may also contact Ian Heisey at 671-2710 or ianh@bpdc.org, at Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation

Dinner with Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Support Cleveland Scholarship Programs

Dinner with Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Item # 2

Auction Detail


Starting Bid: $750.00 Started On: 1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Current Bid: -- Location: Cleveland, OH US
Closes: 1/31/2008 5:30:00 PM Item Owner: ClevelandMagazine

Description

The Package
The winning bidder and three guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Lithuanian sensation Zydrunas Ilgauskas (“Z”), at Henry’s at the Barn in Avon. It will surely be a night to remember, with dinner for eight (including the winning bidder and their three guests as well as Z and his three guests, plus gratuity) and 2 bottles of wine, generously donated by Henry’s at the Barn. A mutual date will be agreed upon among all parties.

Bid now for a once in a lifetime opportunity to wine and dine on an outstanding spread of Carolina Low Country cuisine with Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

CSP’s monthly Dollars and Scholars Dream Auction is raising money for scholarships to benefit deserving students throughout Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

200 Public Square, Suite 3820 Cleveland, OH

216.241.5587

www.cspohio.org
http://www.clevelandmagazine.com/quickauction/QAViewItem.asp?ItemID=2
http://www.wmji.com/pages/lanandmalone.html

Magic Johnson Foundation / Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund

HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND CLEVELAND IS ONE OF THE SELECT CITIES ON THE LIST. PASS ALONG THIS INFORMATION TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PLEASE APPLY IF ELIGIBLE!!!

Click on the link: http://www.magicjohnson.org/tm_program_criteria.php

Program Criteria

Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund
Guidelines and Criteria:

Currently a senior in high school with plans to attend a four-year college or university in the fall

Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA

A current resident of Atlanta, GA, Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Complete all the required components on the scholarship application including essay, transcripts and letters of recommendation

Incoming recipients must present valid proof of enrollment as a full-time student before distribution of funds

Must be involved in extra curricular activities or community service activities
General Program Information:

Involvement in extra curricular activities or community service activities is mandatory

Students accepted in the program must adhere to the guidelines and policies established by the committee
Amount of scholarship rangers from $1,000 - $5,000 per year

Funds are dispersed to the educational institution in the Fall and Spring of the calendar year

Scholarships are for four years

Students must re-apply annually and must meet the criteria in the renewal application
It is mandatory that Scholars attend the annual week-long Leadership Conference

Recipients are expected to volunteer and support Magic Johnson Foundation events

Mentors will be assigned to Juniors amd Seniors upon request.

CWRU MLK WEEK -- Ernest Green, "Lessons from Little Rock"

http://www.case.edu/events/mlk/

Ernest Green, "Lessons from Little Rock"


Friday, January 18, 2008
Amasa Stone Chapel, 12:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Office of the President, Undergraduate Student Government, University Program Board, Share the Vision Committee, the Department of History, and the Dominion East Ohio Gas Company

About Ernest Green
Born in Little Rock, Ark., September 22, 1941, Ernest Green earned his high school diploma from Little Rock Central High School. He and eight other black students were the first to integrate Central High following the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education that declared segregation illegal. The group would later become known as the "Little Rock Nine."

Green then went on to receive his bachelor's degree in social science and his master's in sociology from Michigan State University. He also received honorary doctorates from Michigan State University, Tougaloo College, and Central State University.

He currently serves as the Managing Director of Public Finance for Lehman Brothers in Washington, D.C. Since joining the company in 1987, Green has served as senior investment banker for such key clients as the City of New York, State of New York, and the City of Chicago. He also was appointed chairman of the African Development Foundation by President Clinton, and chairman of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Advisory Board by Secretary of Education, Richard W. Riley. Learn more.

Primer -- Knowledgeworks

Editor’s Note: A year ago, education, business, nonprofit and civic leaders from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky came together to launch an unprecedented effort to make a cohesive system that ensures that every child gets a college diploma and succeeds. While much work is yet to be done to reach that goal, the Strive coalition has earned high marks locally and has gotten attention from those elsewhere who are trying to get everyone on board to reach education goals. As Strive enters its second year of operation, we offer here an account of Strive's first-year successes written by one of the group’s founders.

Collaborative Tries a Holistic Approach to Student Success
Nancy L. Zimpher
University of Cincinnati
For decades, America's colleges and universities have known that the educational "pipeline" needs repair, literally from birth to career. Students arrive at schools under-prepared for kindergarten and to our campuses unprepared for college-level work. Worse yet, some students do not arrive at college at all.

In response, proposed solutions have almost outnumbered the potential students. We have implemented standards (usually without the resources to help students achieve them), we have blamed the schools, the parents, the community, the times. We have tried incentives with mixed success. And, true to our academic natures, we have studied the problem endlessly.

In Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, a collection of colleges and universities, local governments, school districts, businesses, foundations and nonprofit organizations is trying something new. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's unprecedented effort, known as Strive, employs a holistic approach focused on getting kids to graduate from high school and earn a degree or other postsecondary credential.

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Tri-C celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tri-C celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Immediate Release
December 19, 2007

CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga Community College will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the College's 31st annual observance of his birthday. This year's program theme, "Celebration in Music," will feature a free concert with national recording artist Lecresia Campbell, along with 'The Voices and Rhythmic Sounds of Mega,' the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cleveland School of the Arts Concert Choir. It all happens Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 3 p.m. in the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium, 2900 Community College Avenue.
Lecresia Campbell has recorded solo projects as well as served as a background vocalist with such artists as Larnelle Harris, Donnie McClurkin, Gerald Levert and a host of others. She has also been an actress in musical plays including "Dreamgirls," and recently played TV Judge Greg Mathis' mother in "Tell it to the Judge."
The Voices and Rhythmic Sounds of Mega crosses several genres of Gospel music. From traditional to contemporary, the group continues to push the envelope in skill and technique. The 40+ vocal ensemble and five-piece band have shared the stage with national artists including Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes and many others.
Victor Liva is in the midst of his first year as music director of the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, a full symphony orchestra now marking its 68 th year. The Philharmonic is proud to have been the first symphonic group in Cleveland to honor Dr. King.
The Cleveland School of the Arts Concert Choir is directed by Dr. William B. Woods. This performing group hails from the Cleveland public schools' specialty arts school in University Circle, where all aspects of the arts are incorporated into the teaching approach.
In addition, several Cleveland public school graduates will receive recognition and scholarships during the program.
Due to limited seating, tickets are required for this free event. Call 216-987-4805 or visit www.tri-c.edu/mlktickets to reserve tickets.


Contact
Janet R. Cannata, Manager, Marketing Communications & Campus Relations
Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus
216.987.6155 — 216.403.8156 (cell) — janet.cannata@tri-c.edu

Opened in 1963, Cuyahoga Community College is Ohio's first community college and now the state's largest, serving 55,000 students each year. More than 700,000 county residents have come through Tri-C's doors. The college offers two-year associate degrees, certificate programs, and the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum includes over 1,600 credit courses in more than 130 career, certificate and university transfer programs. Courses are offered at three campus locations, two Corporate College® facilities, many off-campus sites, and via television and the Internet.

Scholarship for Actors -- Let's Get Someone from Cleveland

PLEASE SEND TO ALL YOU KNOW IN CLEVELAND AREA. LET'S HELP GET OUR CLEVELAND KIDS SOME MONEY FOR SCHOOL. IF YOU KNOW ANY PEOPLE GOING INTO FILM OR ASPIRING TO GO INTO THE FILM INDUSTRY PLEASE SEND THIS INFORMATION. THE AWARDS CEREMONY MIGHT HAVE BEEN SHUT DOWN FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBES, BUT SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS STILL AVAILABLE.

http://www.goldenglobes.org/grant_schools/index.html


The 2008 grant application deadline is March 31, 2008.
Grants to Film Schools Application Information

The HFPA Trust has a long history of supporting film education. Its goal continues to be the development of young artists in film and television art forms through support for scholarships and other support to undergraduate and graduate film schools in the United States.

The HFPA Fellows Scholarships is the HFPA's signature scholarship program to support the education of students in the "Film Arts." This program provides scholarship grants on an annual basis to a selected group of higher educational institutions with film schools that have national stature and/or regional importance in the greater Los Angeles area. The specific grant giving guidelines and application materials for this program are described below.
HFPA Fellows Scholarship grants

Scholarship grants to institutions selected to administer the HFPA Fellows Scholarships will generally be in the range of $20,000 to $60,000 per year.

HFPA Fellows Scholarships may be designated by the school for student support tuition and/or other direct educational expenses and/or the costs associated with developing and producing student film projects required for graduation.

Each scholarship provided to HFPA Fellows ranges from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per student per year, at discretion of institution.

The HFPA prefers to make grants where 100% of its funding is used for student scholarships. However, if necessary, overhead and indirect costs not to exceed 15% of the total grant may be deducted by the educational institution.

Students eligible for HFPA Fellows Scholarships include:

1. Students in the "Film Arts" as defined by the school including but not limited to directing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing, editing, acting, and/or set design;
2. "HFPA Fellows" are selected by the schools faculty and distinguished by outstanding academic and artistic excellence. Selection criteria should include academic achievement, creative and technical ability, and financial need;
3. Scholarships are given, at the discretion of the school, to support:
1. Students from underrepresented groups, especially foreign students OR
2. Students in their senior year or at graduate level requiring senior or thesis project to graduate.

HFPA Fellows Scholarship Grant Proposal Narrative

Please prepare a proposal of no more than four pages, using at least 12-point font, ad-dressing the following questions:

Request Statement: One sentence describing the school's proposed HFPA Fel-lows program including the grant amount requested, students served, and use of scho-larships. (This statement should also appear on the application cover page.)

Film School Description: Briefly describe the school's mission, educational ap-proach, curriculum, past record of accomplishments, and leadership. What are the dis-tinguishing characteristics and track record of your school and why should HFPA select it to administer the HFPA Fellows program? Include information about how the proposed scholarship program fits with or expands upon the school's goals.

Proposed Scholarship Program: Outline your school's proposed HFPA Fel-lows program. Please be brief while providing as much detail as possible. Be sure to define and estimate the number of students, their profile, selection procedures, amount and purpose of scholarships, and plans to monitor and report student progress to the HFPA. Describe how the proposed scholarship program addresses an important and unmet need for students with talent and promise in film and television.

Description of Parent Institution: Please include a brief description of the institution of which the film school is a part.

Acknowledgements: Explain the manner in which the HFPA grant will be ac-knowledged. This should include, as appropriate, recognition in publications, screening credits, and public announcements at funded and other selected events.

Project Budget: Provide a numeric budget for the proposed project with a break-down of anticipated costs, including administrative overhead, if any.
List of required attachments to application:

1. Tax Exemption: Include a copy of your institution's current 501c3 letter from the IRS verifying its nonprofit and foundation status.

Please submit two (2) sets of your school's completed application form, proposal narra-tive, and required attachments. You may also attach one (1) copy of any other items (brochures, videos, etc.) you feel may support your application.
Institutional Support Grants

Those institutions administering HFPA Fellows Scholarships may also apply for an institutional support grant. This funding is based on the merit of a special request, and is not provided as annual funding. In most cases, HFPA will not provide institutional support for more than two consecutive years preferring at least one year between grants. Requests should include a clear explanation of need, budget and a recognition plan.

Institutional support grants may be used for special equipment or facility needs of participating film schools and/or for costs associated with showcasing students works. As with its scholarship grants, the HFPA prefers that 100% of its funding is used for the designated project. However, if necessary, overhead and indirect costs not to exceed 15% of the total grant may be deducted by the educational institution.
Application Requirements

See the linkages below for the materials required for film school grant applications. Note that there are separate application forms for the HFPA Fellows Scholarship and the Institutional Support grant requests. Applications for institutional support must be submitted as part of the school's HFPA Fellows Scholarship grant application. Please submit two (2) sets of the application materials (application cover form, narrative and budget), plus one (1) copy of any other items that you feel may support your application.
Proposal Narrative

Please prepare a proposal of no more than four pages, using at least 12-point font, addressing the following questions:

Request Statement: One sentence describing the proposed project including the grant amount requested, the project title, what will be accomplished.

Proposed Project: Outline the proposed project for which HFPA support is requested. Please be brief while providing as much detail as possible about the plans and expected results for the project. Include information about how the proposed project fits with or expands upon the school's goals.

Case for Support: Identify the need that the proposed project addresses and the value it will have for students and the film school. How will HFPA support make a difference, and why is it needed at this time?

Acknowledgements: Explain the manner in which the HFPA grant will be acknowledged. This should include, as appropriate, naming of new facilities, recognition in publications, media coverage, screening credits, and public announcements at funded and other selected events.

Project Budget: Describe the total budget for the project, how specifically the HFPA grant will be used, and other sources of financial support. Provide a numeric budget for the proposed project with a breakdown of anticipated costs, including administrative overhead, if any. Explain how cost estimates for major budget elements were determined. If this is an ongoing program, include your future funding plans.

An Invitation to a PolicyBridge Community Forum Mark Your Calendar!

PolicyBridge

Presents
A Community Forum with
Guest Speaker


Maurice Ashley

First and Only African-American
International Chess Grand Master


Forum Topic:
Motivating Urban Youth to Achieve
Educational Excellence

Friday, February 1, 12 PM - NOON
At the City Club
For additional information regarding this event, Please See the "Attached" Flyer

Maurice Ashley has been called the Tiger Woods of Chess. He made history when he became the

Scholarships resources for Minority Students

Scholarships resources for Minority Students

Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated monies for scholarships use to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest.

Please take the initiative to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it.

Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available.

If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships.

1. BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2. Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3. Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4. Coca- Cola Two Year College Scholarships
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/TwoYearInstructions.jsp
5. Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6. Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7. Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8. Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
9. Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10. Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11. National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12. Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm>
14. FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
http://www.finaid.org
15. Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16. Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17. WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
18. Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20. Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml
21. Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
22. BOEING scholarships (somae HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23. Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24. Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
25. Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/
26. Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
27. Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
28. International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
29. College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
30. Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
31. Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
32. GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
33. CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
34. Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
35. Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
36. Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/finsch.htm
37. Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
38. FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
39. Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com
40. Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
41. Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
42. HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
43. Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
44. INROADS Internships
http://www.inroads.org
45. ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
46. Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
47. ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
48. Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
49. RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
50. The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.com

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE “GODFATHER OF SOUL” JAMES BROWN

EAST CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

AND THE

SPIRIT PLUS SHOWBAND

present

A

MUSICAL TRIBUTE

TO THE

"GODFATHER OF SOUL"

JAMES BROWN

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2008 @ 4:00 PM

EAST CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRAR
Y

THE DEBRAANN NOVEMBER LEARNING CENTER

THE GREG L. REESE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

14101 EUCLID AVENUE

EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO 44112

216-541-4128

FREE ADMISSION

ABSOLUTELY NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING

Poetry and Music Collage featuring Mwatabu Okantah

Poetry and Music Collage featuring Mwatabu Okantah


Join the East Cleveland Public Library on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 4 p.m. for a poetry and music collage to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior Day. Featured performers will be Mwatabu Okantah and the Cavani String Quartet.

Admission is free!
http://eastclevelandlibrarynews.blogspot.com/

Eighth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast Celebration

Eighth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast Celebration®

Monday, January 21, 2008 7:30 A.M.
The Hilton East Hotel
3663 Park East Drive
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

Individual Donation: $35.00
Table Donation (10): $350.00

Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Danita Harris, Anchor
NewsChannel 5 – ABC
Cleveland, Ohio

Theme: "WANTED! Courageous People for Challenging Times"

Presentations:
2008 Class of MLK Scholars
"In the Footsteps of Dr. King" Award ®
Recipient – Dr. Edgar B. Jackson

Honorary Chairman: The Honorable Sherrod Brown
Honorary Co-Chairmen: Mr. Terry Stewart & Mr. Charles A. Thigpen

This Breakfast Celebration is officially recognized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-violent Social Change Atlanta, Georgia

Small Business Opportunities Forum

I would like to invite you to the Small Business Opportunities Forum! This event is designed to connect you to :

* Various financial resources and options available to small businesses
* Professional expertise such as marketing and business plan writing
* Networking and other growth strategies

Attached to this e-mail is a save the date card with all pertinent event information. PLEASE share this event with your colleagues, friends and family. Space is limited, so please RSVP to me by January 14th ( 216.881.0644 or jdoyle@stclairsuperior.org). I look forward to seeing you on January 21st!


When:

Monday, January 21, 2008 (MLK Day)

10:00 am – 2:30 pm



Where:

St. Martin dePorres High School

6111 Lausche Ave Cleveland 44103



Sponsors

COSE

ShoreBank

Dominion

St. Clair Superior Development Corporation

Jamar Doyle
Commercial Development Manager
St. Clair Superior Development Corporation
4205 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103
p. 216.881-0644 f. 216.881.1142

"No man, who continues to add something to the material, intellectual and moral well-being of the place in which he lives, is left long without proper reward. " - Booker T. Washington

Opporunities and Events for Youth

Northeast Ohio United Networks Of Youth Ministries
Invite You To A
"True Love Waits" - "Worth The Wait" Campaign Kick-Off and Revolution Rally!
The Kick -Off
Saturday January 26, 2008
At Mt. Sinai Baptist 7510 Woodland Ave. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Revolution Rally
Saturday March 15, 2008
At Mt. Zion in Oakwood Village One Mt. Zion Circle 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(Please see the attached flyer)

Please let us know if you and your youth group will be participating
in this years True Love Wait ? Worth The Wait Campaign
Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Lindsay Marsh
She is a young adult and graduate of Shaker Hts. HS
She is also the founder of the ?Worth The Wait? Revolution
www.iamworththewait.com

We are asking Pastors, youth leaders, parents and all who want to help our youth to
please plan on involving your youth in this life-changing Campaign! We are also
asking you to consider sharing a donation with us to help defray the cost of the
2008 TLW-WTW Campaign. Checks or Money orders can be made payable to:
Ministry of Reconciliation P.O. Box 202206 Shaker Hts. , Ohio 44120

Our next planning meeting for the TLW-WTW Campaign will be Thursday
January 10th 6:30 p.m. at our new office space at Shalom Financial
23240 Chagrin Blvd. Commerce Park ? Building Four ? Suite 802
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You Are Invited To The
PHAT STAR TEST PREP BOOT CAMP
This boot camp helps prepares student of grades 6th, 7th and 8th for the OAT,
and the OGT and ACT for high school students. The students will participate in an
event filled day that will prepare them not only for the tests
but also prepare them for their future!
There will also be a Special Parent Empower Session - Friday evening
with founder and designer Dr. Rene Rochester
Friday February 17th 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Students & Parents)
(overnight lock-in is optional)
Saturday February 18th 9:00 - a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration $25 (Scholarships will be available )
At The YMCA Southeast-Bedford Branch

Sponsored by The Adopt-A-School Network c/o Ministry of Reconciliation
and The YMCA of Greater Cleveland
More information forthcoming
Please visit the PHAT STAR Website: www.drrene.net
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Northeast Ohio United Networks of Youth Ministries
Youth Leaders Network & Fellowship Night
Monday January 14th 7:00 p.m.
23240 Chagrin Blvd. Commerce Park ? Building Four ? Suite 802
(All Youth Leaders are welcome)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is having a
Parent Round-up with Workshops on various topics
Saturday January 12, 2008 9:00 a.m. ? 3:00 p.m. At East Tech High School
The Adopt-A-School Network will be facilitating 5 Sessions of a Special Workshop
on Mentoring through Tutoring and Character Educa

Ohio College Goal Sunday - Cleveland Scholarship Programs

Ohio College Goal Sunday link:
ohiocollegegoalsunday.org

The Cleveland Scholarship Programs link:
cspohio.org

The Tom Joyner Foundation - Full Ride Scholarship

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundation/fullride

Click on the link below to download the application:

blackamericaweb.com.

This is an S.O.S. - A plea to ask you to labor together with us to help Save Our Students

The Call of Love
He left His home in Heaven, Sent to rescue men... Crucified and buried, The third rose again... Now in heaven seated, Reigning from above, His Spirit sent to seek us~ Calling out in love!

May His call of love ring loudly in your heart
at Christmas and in the New Year.

"This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His
one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him."
I John 4:9

Dear Co-laborer in Christ:
This is an S.O.S! Together we can help Save Our S tudents!

You are invited to partner with us in recruiting
1000+ volunteers for our schools in Cleveland and NE Ohio .

You Are Invited To The Adopt-A-School Network's
Volunteer Recruitment & Training
Thursday December 13th. 6:30 p.m. at Zion Chapel Baptist 4234 Lee Rd.

We are asking you to consider laboring with us as a partner in the following ways:
Share this information with others via announcements, emails, distributing flyers, inserting it into bulletins and placing it on bulletin boards, etc. encouraging them to attend.
Officially Adopt-A-School if you haven't done so already and share the information with your Pastor and congregation, inviting them to consider Adopting A School and having an Adopt-A-School Sunday if they haven't done so already. We will give you assistance with the steps to take with the Adopt-A-School initiatives.
Ask your Pastor to consider assigning an Adopt-A-School liaison person to meet periodically with the Adopt-A-School Network to help disseminate important information to the Pastor and congregation. The liaison will be kept informed of resources, school district information, etc that will help your Church maintain an effective and fruitful adoption with their school!
Please see the attached flyer and bulletin inserts for your convenience – If you need us to make copies for you please let us know as soon as possible! Also please visit our website www.ministryofreconciliationinc.org for more information. Thank you!


Praying for you with love!!!
Gail R. Reese
216-752-3442 office
216-571-4885 cell
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5th Annual All-City Winter Concert

5th Annual All-City Winter Concert

Tuesday December 4, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

at

Cuyahoga Community College Metro Auditorium
2900 Community College Avenue, 44115


Featuring:

CSA String Orchestra

Empire CompuTech Choir

Early College Band
All-City Choir

John Adams Choir...

and other great performances


http://www.cmsdnet.net/CMSDintroDocs/Winter_concert_07_rev5b%20flier.pdf

Larry Doby Scholarship

Larry Doby Scholarship

Cleveland Indians Charities, in partnership with Cleveland State University, provide an annual scholarship to a CSU student athlete based on athletic ability and financial need. The scholarship is named after baseball legend and Hall of Fame outfielder, Larry Doby, the first African-American baseball player to integrate the American League. He was a power-hitting center fielder and a key member of Cleveland's pennant winners in 1948 and 1954. Information about how to apply to this scholarship is coming soon.

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/community/programs_educational.jsp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Doby

Margaret Bernstein book signing of The Bond December 1, 2007

Deuteronomy Cafe Books & Music

Booksigning and discussion of The Bond
with co-author
Margaret Bernstein

Saturday, December 1, 2007, 3 ~ 6 p.m.

Fatherhood Discussion Guides
Reverend Hilton Smith
Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones
Councilman Kevin Conwell

On Saturday, December 1, 2007, beginning at 3:00 p.m., Deuteronomy 8:3 will joyfully host a book signing of The Bond with co-author Margaret Bernstein, which will include a reception and discussion of fatherhood, and the overwhelming absence thereof within our greater community. The discussion will be guided by three men who have been instrumental in sponsoring, developing and sustaining local fatherhood initiatives: Reverend Hilton Smith, Senior Vice President of Turner Construction Company and former chair of the Cleveland Municipal School District; Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones; and City of Cleveland Ward 9 Councilman Kevin Conwell.

On the heels of their tremendous success with The Pact, "The Three Doctors," Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt, worked with Cleveland based writer Margaret Bernstein to pen their new release, The Bond, in which they recall their own difficulties in navigating inner-city life without the guidance of fathers, as well, they explore the larger communal absentee epidemic.

Plain Dealer feature writer Margaret Bernstein, a Los Angeles native, earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. As a metro columnist for The Plain Dealer, she won the 1992 first-place column award from he Ohio Society of Professional Journalists.

An award-winning volunteer as well as journalist, Margaret was named the National Big Sister of the Year in 2000 for her work with two Cleveland girls, Cora and Ernestine, through the local Big Sister chapter. She is also a main organizer of the Urban Journalism Workshop, an annual program for high school students sponsored by local journalists. A wife and mother of two, Margaret was blessed to have her father in her life, and we chose the December 1st date for her book signing in honor of his birthday.

The book signing and reception will begin at 3:00 p.m., with the discussion beginning at 3:30. Books can be ordered in advance by phone at (216) 376-9695, or by email at deuteronomy8cafe@aol.com. We encourage advance book reservations.

For more information on The Bond and "The Three Doctors," visit their website at www.threedoctors.com.
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Deuteronomy 8:3 occupies the ground floor of the Medical Associates Building located at 1464 East 105 Street, between Ashbury and Wade Park Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, 44106. Our routine business hours are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (216) 376-9695, or email us at deuteronomy8cafe@aol.com, or visit us on the web at http://www.deuteronomy83cafe.com/

Upcoming Events

VISIT THE "D8:3 AT A GLANCE PAGE" AT WWW.DEUTERONOMY83CAFE.COM

FOR DETAILED STORIES AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF PAST AND FUTURE

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Bond
Book signing with co-author Margaret Bernstein
Panel Discussion on Fatherhood with
Reverend Hilton Smith
Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones
Councilman Kevin Conwell

Sunday, December 30, 2007, ~ 4 - 6 p.m.
Nguzo Saba Awards Ceremony
Location to be announced

Tuesday, January 1, 2008, ~ 5 - 8 p.m.
7th Annual Imani Celebration

From Street Knowledge

The Cleveland State University
Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
(An Instrument of the Black Studies Program)
Presents

A Curtis Wilson Colloquium Series Lecture:

“From Street Knowledge
to College”
By Johnnie Dent, Author of
Sugar Boy: A Journey Into Manhood

Wednesday, December 5, 2007
6:00 PM, UC 103
Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center
2121 Euclid Avenue (Corner of East 22nd Street and Euclid Avenue)

Free and Open to the Public!!!

Attend this lecture to hear a first-hand report on the violence in the streets that challenges the lives of our youth—particularly African American males. Learn about Mr. Dent’s survival story and his preventative measures that are being employed to address the shootings and stabbings that are escalating on a daily basis.

For more information contact Prester Pickett, M.F.A., Coordinator of the African American Cultural Center/Assistant to the Director of Black Studies at
(216) 687-3656 or visit www.csuohio.edu/blackstudies

FREE College Information & Planning Workshop, Dec 1st, 12:00 noon -3:00pm

Prepare your High School Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior for
college by taking advantage of this FREE workshop where they will
learn about:
o High School preparation tips
o Preparing for and performing well on the ACT
o Deciding on a major
o Finding the right institution
o Searching for financial aid and scholarships
o What companies look for in college graduates
o Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines

The first 25 students who register will receive the "Real ACT
Prep Guide" for FREE! (The official prep book from the makers of the
ACT.)


December 1, 2007 (Saturday)
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Holiday Inn @ 6001 Rockside Road
(Located in Independence at Rockside Rd & I-77)

Lunch will be provided.


Register by November 28th at
https://www.collegeinformationandplanning.com/Sponsors.html or by
calling (440) 263-8698.

Sponsored by the National Technical Association Cleveland
Chapter and presented by College Information and Planning Services.

Brickfish

Sponsor: Brickfish
Campaign Title: Rock Our World!
Description: Here's a sweet gig, Brickfish is holding auditions for our music category and we want your amped up ideas! What kind of music campaigns would YOU like us to crank out? Think blog, design, photo, video or audio and start rockin'. We want you to tell us in a blog, with photos if you'd like, or show us with a killer design the kind of music campaign(s) you'd like to see on Brickfish. You could win cash for music lessons, a new guitar or tickets to your favorite band. We don't care, we just want you to rock our world!
Rewards:
Grand Prize: One winner, deemed by the Brickfish Music Team as the coolest music category campaign idea, wins a $750 scholarship to use anyway they want.
Sweepstakes: One member that participates in the campaign by reviewing or voting wins a $250 scholarship to use anyway they want. *See rules for sweepstakes details.
Duration: October 8, 2007 10:00 AM (PST) - November 30, 2007 11:30 PM (PST)
How to Submit:
Cruise our current and archived music campaigns for inspiration then tell us what kind of campaigns you'd like us to tune into our music category! Enter your ideas as a blog or photo.
Click the Submit Entry tab and follow the steps provided.
Tell friends to come to Brickfish and vote for your entry!
Requirements: Your music category campaign ideas should inspire interest, excitement and totally rock!
Legal Notice: No purchase necessary. Open to anyone who has access to the Internet, and is 14 or older at the time of entry. Click here to view the complete campaign rules and regulations. *Sweepstakes winner must be a U.S. resident and 18+. See rules for complete details. Campaign ends on November 30, 2007.

Training for youth leaders, parents and student leaders...Adopt-A-School, United Community Prayer Gatherings

Dear Co-laborer in Christ:

We can be used of God to stop the destruction of the enemy upon our youth and the families in our communities! Ephesians 6:10-20 II Corinthians 10:4-6 We have been given weapons of warfare that are not carnal but mighty through God to pull down strongholds and cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God...

Please see the attachments that will share more details on the 3 initiatives listed below that will help equip us to do it!
RELOAD-Youth Leader & Student Leader Training - if you can't open the attachment please visit the website - www.uywi.org This training would also be a great blessing of very needful information for parents!
"Light The Cities" United Community Prayer Gatherings
Adopt-A-School
PS There is also an Evangelism Training this Saturday put on by - Ready Defense Ministries at the City Mission. - Please let me know if your desire more information!

Praying for you with love!!!
Gail R. Reese
216-752-3442 office
216-571-4885 cell

Brickfish Photography Shoot Out!

http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/PhotographyContest&m_photoscholarship

Sponsor: Brickfish
Campaign Title: Brickfish Photography Shoot Out!
Description: Attention all photo enthusiasts! We are pleased to announce our first "Photography Only" campaign. Gather those old negatives or schedule a photo shoot ASAP. We want to see what you've seen. Portraits, landscapes, ordinary, obscure - submit your photos here.
Rewards: Grand Prize: The winning photographer (chosen by the Brickfish staff) receives $1000 scholarship or $1000 cash!
Most Viral: Three entries that get the most attention across the internet will each receive a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 All-in-One Printer. Learn more about Most Viral.
Sweepstakes: Three members that participate in the campaign by voting or reviewing will be chosen at random to win a KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 All-in-One Printer. The more you participate the better your chances of winning. *See rules for complete details.
Duration: October 5, 2007 05:00 PM (PST) - December 4, 2007 05:00 PM (PST)
How to Submit:
Break out the camera or submit an old photo of your choice.
Click the Submit Entry tab to participate or just review and vote for your favorite entries.
Tell your friends to visit too and vote for your creation!
Requirements: Simply upload your submission from your computer, it's that easy! Photo must be your original creation. Enter as many of your different photos as you'd like. Please do not duplicate entries.
Legal Notice: No purchase necessary. Open to anyone who has access to the Internet, and is 14 or older at the time of entry. Click here to view the complete campaign rules and regulations. Sweepstakes limited to US residents and 18+ only. See rules for complete details. Campaign ends on December 4, 2007.